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Once you decide on your support layer, it’s time to cozy up to DIY mattress comfort layers. You have many options, so let’s discover what will be best for you.
What is a Comfort Layer?
The ‘Comfort Layer’ is the uppermost layer (or layers) on a mattress and is typically comprised of latex foams, poly foams, and/or wool. It’s the layer that directly cradles you as you sleep.
Approach
There are many ways to approach the comfort layer of your DIY mattress, and we’ll discuss many of them here, along with the shops that can help you get what you need. Remember, you can use mattress ‘toppers’ from almost any place that sells them as the comfort layer on your mattress. You can even stack toppers for a multilayered comfort layer.
Benefits
The magic of a mattress with a zippered cover is that when the top layer (or layers) becomes worn over time, you can simply unzip your mattress and replace the damaged layer rather than throwing out the whole thing.
Alert!
Please keep in mind that more is not always better. One 3″ foam layer is much (much!) more desirable than three 1″ layers. Fewer, thicker layers should almost always be the goal.
WHERE TO BUY: DIY Mattress COMFORT Layers
Latex Foam
“A bit like sleeping on jello” is how latex is often described.
They offer both, but many DIYers prefer Talalay latex over Dunlop for comfort layers.
DIYmattress.netBoth Talalay and Dunlop latex are on offer here.
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Arizona Premium MattressMany latex comfort layer options are available.
Mattress Topper by Brooklyn BeddingTalalay latex options in both medium and soft.
Latex for LessGOLS-certified organic latex.
FloBedsUnique offerings, including their innovative vZone layer components.
SleepEZDunlop + organic Dunlop, although we generally prefer their Talalay for comfort layers.
Latex Mattress FactoryChoose between Dunlop or Talalay latex foam.
TurmerryCertified organic latex from Sri Lankan rubber trees. GOLS, eco-INSTITUT, OEKO-TEX, and LGA approved. 120-day trial with a full money-back guarantee.
Foam Factory/Foam by MailAt 29 ILD, their Dunlop latex is medium to medium firm.
CozyPureSome great options here for your very top comfort layer.
Naturally NestledChoose from organic or all-natural Dunlop latex foam.
Natural Home by The Futon ShopUnique latex toppers ideally suited for use with a wool support layer.
Sleep on LatexGOLS-certified organic and available in 1″, 2″, and 3″ depths.
DIY Natural HomeGOLS-certified organic Dunlop latex foam.
Memory Foam
Memory foam provides superior comfort and pressure relief as it contours to fit the shape of your body.
Memory foam and gel memory foam are both available.
Bestway FoamTwo memory foams that are good options for the very top of your DIY mattress.
PlushBedsTwo options including cooling gel memory foam.
Foam Factory/Foam by MailA popular choice among DIYers.
Comfort OptionComfort Option and Bestway Foam share the same parent company.
Wool
Wool naturally helps regulate your body temperature throughout the night.
Their ‘Wool Batting Wrap’ is particularly popular with the DIY crowd. Use as a very top layer.
Home of WoolA luxurious option for the well-heeled DIYer.
Natural Home by The Futon ShopThese toppers/comfort layers come with their own cover, but they’ll still fit just fine inside your zippered cover.
White Lotus HomeMany options for wool comfort layers.
PlushBeds3″ of plushy, soft, woolly goodness. Treat yo’ self.
The WoolRoomTheir wooly mattress topper has a layer of microcoils sandwiched between layers of British wool and is as plush and magnificent as that sounds.
Microcoils
There are not too many options here, but we are fans of the microcoil.
3″ QuadMini Comfort Coil by Texas Pocket Springs.
DIYmattress.comThey offer 1″ microcoils.
The WoolRoomThey carry a wooly mattress topper that has a layer of microcoils sandwiched between layers of British wool.
Mattress Topper by Brooklyn Bedding.75-inch micro coils sandwiched between layers of foam.
SaatvaA plush 3″ layer combining 1″ of responsive micro-coils with 2″ of gel-infused comfort foam.
Other Polyfoams
Very common in factory-sealed mattresses, polyfoams are a great choice for the budget-conscious DIYer.
Their Energex™ Temperature Responsive Foam reacts to body heat for a more responsive alternative to traditional memory foam.
Tuft + Needle2″ of pressure-relieving foam.
Foam Factory/Foam by MailThey call these mattresses, but they are in fact mattress-sized foams you can order in your preferred height.
Comfort OptionTwo temperature-responsive foams and a ‘latex-like’ option.
Bed, Bath and BeyondSerene Foam is a popular top layer and you can find it here.
Bestway FoamBestway Foam and Comfort Option share the same parent company.
TargetAnother popular Serene Foam retailer.
Magic SleeperMagic Sleeper carries many ‘replacement parts’ that can be used to DIY your mattress, including a selection of poly foams.
White Lotus HomeTheir Evergreen Eco-Foam is a ‘green’ foam option. It’s made with soy, castor, and/or other vegetable oils instead of the more common petroleum-based oils.
More DIY Mattress Supplier Lists
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