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Anyone have any good sources/experiences?
I'm looking for more of a traditional Japanese Futon which are I believe only 2-3" thick as opposed to the 6" or more lumpy American Futon that often doubles as a couch, OR....
Alternatively, I"m also considering a very thin (again 2-3") natural latex foam mattress, sometimes referred to as "toppers". A friend of mine from Brazil says they are used there a lot and I imagine in Europe as well. Apparently much firmer than the thicker 6" latex foam mattresses. High density means an ILD rating of 38 or more.
-- Jim
I'm looking for more of a traditional Japanese Futon which are I believe only 2-3" thick as opposed to the 6" or more lumpy American Futon that often doubles as a couch, OR....
Alternatively, I"m also considering a very thin (again 2-3") natural latex foam mattress, sometimes referred to as "toppers". A friend of mine from Brazil says they are used there a lot and I imagine in Europe as well. Apparently much firmer than the thicker 6" latex foam mattresses. High density means an ILD rating of 38 or more.
-- Jim
I agree with Rocker and that's one of my two reservations about the memory foam.
My husband splurged on the then top-of-the-line memory foam mattress in 2002 because I'd hurt my back badly, in a sports injury.
He then slept on it alone for an entire year while I continued to sleep on the carpet. My back couldn't handle the sleeping-in-quicksand feeling any time I moved even an inch. When I had to emerge from the quicksand to go p-ee, I'd scream.
Since my back recovered, I love the bed so much, I kind of can't believe it. I find it so restful and comforting. Tossers and turners, especially of the male kind, toss and turn dramatically less.
My husband splurged on the then top-of-the-line memory foam mattress in 2002 because I'd hurt my back badly, in a sports injury.
He then slept on it alone for an entire year while I continued to sleep on the carpet. My back couldn't handle the sleeping-in-quicksand feeling any time I moved even an inch. When I had to emerge from the quicksand to go p-ee, I'd scream.
Since my back recovered, I love the bed so much, I kind of can't believe it. I find it so restful and comforting. Tossers and turners, especially of the male kind, toss and turn dramatically less.
Returning The Visco Memory Mattress
Returning the visco elastic foam mattress should get you a full refund. Unfortunately, that is not always the case. Some stores ask you to pay for return shipping while others also ask you to cover the original shipping cost.
One of most common questions is -- how much will it cost to return the mattress at the end of the trial. Viscoelastic mattresses are very dense and heavy which makes freight much more expensive than for regular beds.
Return shipping can sometime cost more than the original shipping price. Companies cut their costs by using consolidated shipping to deliver more than one order to an area. Sending a single mattress back can therefore be more costly.
Some companies offer to remove your old bed when the new visco memory mattress is delivered. It would be a good idea to hold onto your old bed in case you decide to return the memory mattress at the end of the trial.
To make sure that you have no problems returning it at the end of the trial, check for any defects upon delivery and make sure there is no damage to it (stains, spills, tears, etc) at the end of the trial. Some people take extra precaution and use mattress encasings and covers to keep it like-new.
http://www.myfoammattress.net/guide/free-trial.html
Returning the visco elastic foam mattress should get you a full refund. Unfortunately, that is not always the case. Some stores ask you to pay for return shipping while others also ask you to cover the original shipping cost.
One of most common questions is -- how much will it cost to return the mattress at the end of the trial. Viscoelastic mattresses are very dense and heavy which makes freight much more expensive than for regular beds.
Return shipping can sometime cost more than the original shipping price. Companies cut their costs by using consolidated shipping to deliver more than one order to an area. Sending a single mattress back can therefore be more costly.
Some companies offer to remove your old bed when the new visco memory mattress is delivered. It would be a good idea to hold onto your old bed in case you decide to return the memory mattress at the end of the trial.
To make sure that you have no problems returning it at the end of the trial, check for any defects upon delivery and make sure there is no damage to it (stains, spills, tears, etc) at the end of the trial. Some people take extra precaution and use mattress encasings and covers to keep it like-new.
http://www.myfoammattress.net/guide/free-trial.html
http://www.essentiadirect.com/research/tempur-comparison
you may be able to return it if its that bad...if you return it the quick
you may be able to return it if its that bad...if you return it the quick
I thought you were gonna get the organic natural foam :
Facts:
Most adhesives used in mattress manufacturing emit toxic fumes for the first 2-3 years.
Fumes from some adhesives cause cancer according to the IRTA. (Institute for Research and Technical Assistance)
We inhale these fumes for 8 hours per night 365 days per year.
http://www.essentiadirect.com/difference
Facts:
Most adhesives used in mattress manufacturing emit toxic fumes for the first 2-3 years.
Fumes from some adhesives cause cancer according to the IRTA. (Institute for Research and Technical Assistance)
We inhale these fumes for 8 hours per night 365 days per year.
http://www.essentiadirect.com/difference
There are few minuses that go with memory mattress topper. First, it will stay in the same shape for some time. This is a good thing by default. But in case you want to move, you will have to exit that cradle it made for you. This can be tricky sometimes and it bothers some people to a certain level. Then you have to wait for some time before it memorizes your new position.
For people who have a need to change their position in bed, this can be a very nasty thing. Especially if they are already asleep. Some of us have the need to change sleeping position from time to time while we sleep. If mattress doesn’t allow it, then that can be a problem. You could wake up just to realize you can’t move out the cradle it made for you. If you are one of these people, I suggest you stay away from a memory foam mattress topper. It will cause you pain and ache. And only because you are used to move a bit during sleep.
For people who have a need to change their position in bed, this can be a very nasty thing. Especially if they are already asleep. Some of us have the need to change sleeping position from time to time while we sleep. If mattress doesn’t allow it, then that can be a problem. You could wake up just to realize you can’t move out the cradle it made for you. If you are one of these people, I suggest you stay away from a memory foam mattress topper. It will cause you pain and ache. And only because you are used to move a bit during sleep.
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