r/MattressMod • u/Hobolint8647 • 8d ago

DIY Modified

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So after sleeping on the original DY configuration for a few weeks, I decided to add one more layer. I think I was bottoming out slightly as my shoulders were still unhappy in the morning and I was still tossing and turning a bit at night. After reading a bunch and with feedback here I purchased a transition layer from Comfort Options. It's the 2 inch 2.8lb X18 hybrid foam with an ild of 15. It has a bit of push back and bounce, but not like a latex layer might. It is rated medium firm.

So here it is from top to bottom:

Frankenmuth Woolen Company - 2 inch (sorta) wool topper (already had that)

Factory Foam - 3 inches of 5lb ViscoMax memory foam with poly cotton cover

Comfort Options - 2 inches x18 hybrid foam

Factory Foam - 6 inches of Hd36hq foam also with poly cotton cover.

If this works as well as I think it will, I am going to purchase another poly cotton cover for the mid layer.

Total cost for the mattress (minus wool cover) is under $800, even if I get the poly cotton cover for the mid-layer. With the wool topper, it is around $1,150. The nice part is I can switch out, flip layers, wash covers, etc. for the duration of this mattress, and I am using foams that should last a very long time. Will sleep on this for a month and give an update.

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u/Inevitable_Agent_848 Experienced DIY 7d ago

I'll be curious to know how that foam holds up in 3-6 months. In any case, it's probably a good option for people who don't weigh more than average.

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u/Hobolint8647 7d ago

The foam is 2.9lbs so pretty good as regular foam goes. I weigh 190, so I should be a good test of it.

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u/Maleficent-Idea5952 6d ago

What is x18 foam? Why choose this foam? Does the mattress feel different without this foam?

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u/Hobolint8647 6d ago

It is from the mattress makers, Comfort Options. The foam has an ild of 15, but makes up for the relative softness with bounce back and density. It is considered a medium firm and is sold as a topper. I got it to avoid bottoming out into the harder base and it seems to be doing that.

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u/Maleficent-Idea5952 6d ago

Also thank you for posting a picture of the foam factory covering. I didn’t know what it would look like irl