Thank you Phoenix for shedding some light on a very confusing topic, especially for we non-specialists. It looks like my husband and I need to decide if we are willing to expand our budget in order to use more natural latex, go the innerspring route, or just go for the polyfoam-latex hybrid because it is more affordable. I was browsing your member companies and came across this product from Arizona Mattress, which seems competitive in price with the Ultimate Dreams:
www.mattresses.net/queen-eco-sleep-latex-mattress.html
This appears to be a hybrid like the Ultimate Dreams, although they make some claims for environmental friendliness that Ultimate Dreams does not. On the other hand, it only comes in one firmness, and can't be customized like Ultimate Dreams. What do you think? Is this a product we should also consider?
Here are the specs on the Eco-Sleep:
Explore Our Eco Sleep Mattress With A Superior Bamboo Cover
If you'd sleep better at night knowing your latex mattress delivers comfort
with a twist of green, Mattresses.net has the solution you're looking for.
Our Eco Sleep model with bamboo cover beats out other foam mattresses for
comfort and is considered a very earth-friendly product.
As the online presence of the Arizona Premium Mattress Company, we are proud
to offer the Eco Sleep latex mattress to our customers. The Eco Sleep is a
Talalay latex mattress that is in sync with increasingly health conscious
individuals. This mattress provides superior comfort and support along with
being eco-friendly. And because Eco Sleep is manufactured with the
well-being of the environment in mind - you'll never sleep better!
Eco Sleep Latex Mattress
Features Of This Latex Mattress:
Uses natural latex extracted from the tropical rubber tree
Talalay process uses natural, biodegradable ingredients.
Factory automation ensures optimized energy usage during the key molding
stage of the Talalay process.
Multistage mattress washer minimizes water usage.
Certified by the International Association for Research and Testing in
the field of textile ecology to be free of harmful substances.
A Healthier Alternative To Traditional Foam Mattresses:
Instantly yet gently conforms to the contour of your body for
exceptional orthopedic support and pressure relief.
Proven to provide up to 33% more pressure relief and contouring support
than memory foam.
Helps maintain oxygen and nutrient flow to your muscles for a more
recuperative sleep.
Construction:
6" 2lb density #33 ILD Eco-friendly base foam called Acella-Flex.
Acella-Flex Green Foam is odor free and clear thanks to the addition of
activated carbon. Introduce yourself to the newest generation of upholstery
foam - made with the technical advantage of SRT. Acella-Flex is the foam of
the future!
How the Breakthrough Technology Works:
SRT "strut reinforcing technology" advances Acella-Flex light years
ahead of today's conventional foam, making it more resilient, durable and
comfortable. Your comfort and support is assured for a lifetime!
Thicker cell walls strengthen Acella-Flex
Open cell structure increases resilient comfort
Air flows through SRT - allowing it to breathe
Fresh Foam odor eliminating technology keeps your home environment
fresher, cleaner - like a spring day outside!
Hypoallergenic and antimicrobial to fight mold growth and odor causing
bacteria.
Eco Sleep Specifications
This latex mattress features:
Top foam consists of 2" soft #24 ILD Talalay latex foam.
The latex mattress cover is a full 360-degree zippered cover made of 100
percent bamboo fibers that are 100 percent biodegradable. Bamboo naturally
resists bacteria, fungi, and dust mites while containing no harmful
chemicals. Bamboo boosts four times the moisture absorbency of cotton for a
drier, more comfortable sleep. Bamboo is also softer than cotton but
stronger than synthetic fibers. Fabric is quilted to 100 percent New Zealand
Joma Wool.
Finished size is 9.5"
This mattress rates as a "medium" feel overall and not recommended for
individuals over 250 pounds.
Thanks again! Hopefully we will run out of questions and come to a decision soon!