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Joe Alexander
from Albany, CA
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Dec 2013
Hi, Typically on that type of mattress you see a 2" to 3" layer of latex with a 6" to 8" base. However, of course, it can be different from brand to brand. Sounds like you have only 1" of latex. While there are lots of natural and organic mattresses out there, might I suggest the Quail from my store. It has 9" of pure natural latex, organic cotton and organic wool for the fire barrier, right at 3k with free shipping, no tax to ship it to you from out of California.
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Rick C.
from Deland, FL
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Dec 2013
Diana, sounds a little expensive for what I call a latex touch design but this is very common in today's world. Hopefully the store where you bought it can clarify. As stated above the norm would be in the 2" to 3" range. In my opinion you should have been able to find solid latex in the 2000-3000 range no problem from a factory direct operation..With that said if it sleeps well and you are O.K. with price, sleep well and forget about it. |
Lillian Fisher
from Issaquah, WA
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Dec 2013
Hi Diana: What is really important - do you love your new mattress? Is it comfortable and does it fit your body. It's hard to buy a mattress on-line for the sheer fact you can't try the mattress before you buy it and if it is not the right one for you it is a hassle to send it back not to mention costly. If you love your mattress then don't worry if it has polyurethane foam. If you are worried then put your mattress in an organic allergy encasement and use an organic mattress pad and sheets. Next time, look on-line for 100% natural plant based latex mattresses or inner-spring and cotton/wool/latex mattresses from organic mattress manufacturers and see if they have a store that carries the mattress in your area. Many customers I see in my store found me by looking at the manufacturer (such as SavvyRest or Natures Embrace) and put their zip code in to see who carries their mattresses in their area. I hope this helps and good luck with you new mattress. Lillian Fisher |
Peter Cancelli
from Merchantville, NJ
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Dec 2013
It's funny. I have an on-line store, from which we sell 100% all latex mattresses. We have no hybrids. You bought from a local store thinking you'd do better and instead, got ripped off. What's funny is that you could have read that label on the floor sample and known before you bought that what you were about to buy was junk and saved yourself the anxiety you have now...but didn't. So much for the safety of a brick and mortar store. 
Diana M.
from Marietta, GA
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Dec 2013
There WERE more online options. I was nervous about incurring more cost if I had problems (like the one I just had with a local company that was switched out in 48 hours with no extra cost incurred), or just didn't like it. In every store I went to, I typically only likes 1 out of 3 mattresses I tried, and there were always 1-2 out of 6 or so that were MUCH more preferred than the rest. How do you know if you can't test it out? I refuse to pay shipping costs with nothing to show for it. 1
Diana M.
from Marietta, GA
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Dec 2013
Even though I researched for days before going into the store it did not occur to me that there was a tag on the floor model and you can be sure that information is not offered, because I did ask about the fire retardant and he looked it up online....he did NOT go look at a tag on the mattress. That's a good tip for those who haven't purchased yet.
Joyce Walker Robertson
from Fayetteville, AR
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Dec 2013
Mattress salespeople often do not have a clue as to what kind of chemical flame retardant's and other chemicals it take to make the mattresses they are selling. What is also not required by law to disclose is what the manufacturer puts in the mattress and the harmful effects many of these chemicals have. The chemical company that supplied it and the manufacturer are not required by law to disclose it. California requires some testing for labeling but other states none is required at all before putting it out in the market.
Diana M.
from Marietta, GA
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Dec 2013
At least Pure Bliss is Oeko Tex certified so they don't have to be organic but you have to know what the retardant is and at least Oeko Tex thinks it's safe. In the case of Pure Bliss, they use Rayon (synthetic, but safe), and Silica (they all say think sand; the way it's produced for fabrics I'm not crazy about and is not really "green" but still it's safe compared to many other alternatives).
Diana M.
from Marietta, GA
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Dec 2013
BTW, I got my correct mattress delivered last night. The Vitality law tag says 41% latex and 59% bonded Poly (in the core). So the correct mattress was the percentage I was expecting at least. MUCH plusher, though still a little harder than what was in the store. The store manager said a tip is to walk on your mattress to help break it in quicker.
Joyce Walker Robertson
from Fayetteville, AR
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Dec 2013
You mean you can't unzip the mattress and change the feel of it yourself or for your partner? Then they told you to walk on it because you found it uncomfortable? Wow! Did you know the latex is a synthetic blend? How expensive was it? Thank you for the update. Maybe your body will get used to it, if not, please give us a call at 479-966-2262 Take Care - Joyce 1
Peter Cancelli
from Merchantville, NJ
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Dec 2013
Walking on the mattress constitutes abuse under the terms of the warranty. Be careful what advice you follow. A great many store salespeople are very new at this. The large chain store, in particular, have a tremendous turnover in personnel.
Diana M.
from Marietta, GA
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Dec 2013
Other sources, like mattressunderground, agree there's a "breaking in" period for latex. 2-4 weeks. A post on that site also mentioned SHE walked gently on her mattress to hasten the break-in period and it worked.
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