This mattress topper is simply unreal to us. The last week of sleeping has been like heaven!

My lower back had some issues 3 years ago and lots of internet research lead me to purchase a full latex mattress at that time. We purchased a firm latex base foam with I think a 3-inch medium latex topper......all contained in the original mattress. Something was just not right. Over time my shoulder began to hurt sometimes in the morning. Once I finally said something to my significant other she let me know how uncomfortable she has been sleeping on our current latex mattress. So we began a new search for something else. I actually found this topper first and ordered it on Amazon.

Before the topper arrived we stopped into a local mattress store. We really liked the soft hybrid (springs on the bottom and memory foam on top) feel but felt it "enveloped" us a bit too much and the salesperson felt it might not offer the support we needed. The medium hybrid seemed just a bit too firm and I could not get my shoulder to sink in enough to make it more comfortable when I slept on my side. We also tried their Dream Lux mattress and liked the support and higher quality feel of that foam topping versus any of the hybrid memory foam products. The sales person was good at his job and convinced us to pull the trigger on the medium hybrid mattress.

We got home that night and Amazon had delivered our Pure Green topper. The box was sitting at our front door. The decision was to return it to save that money since we had just spent over $ 6k at the mattress store (we also bought an electric moveable bed platform that raised the feet and head). We decided to open the package anyway and potentially "waste" the $ 250 just to try the Pure Green topper.

We were stunned. This latex was so much softer then what we had in the mattress we had placed it on. Once we got a mattress pad and sheets on it we were heaven. We literally did not want to get out of bed. Not only did I feel so good when I was resting on my back but I felt the perfect amount of shoulder give and take when sleeping on my side. Better yet we still felt the support from our mattress underneath. We also felt the overall quality and supporting feel this latex foam topper had that for whatever reason any of the mattress stores memory foam mattresses did not have. It is hard to explain but to both of us felt that the memory foam beds had too much give and were kind of cheap in feel. We canceled the mattress store purchase and saved $ 4k of our $ 6k purchase.

So one week later and we are still in heaven. I have not slept this good in years. In fact, I think the last time I felt this good sleeping on a mattress was when we purchased a traditional box spring with a large topper built into the mattress. So what would I recommend to anyone?....

* If I had to do it over again and wanted to buy a new mattress I would for sure purchase a latex mattress. I would make the lower portion of the mattress medium and make sure at least 3-4 inches of the top portion was soft.

* If you do not want to do the above and feel your current mattress has any sort of support then I would purchase this Pure Green 100% Natural Latex Mattress Topper. We went with the 2 inch option and it is a perfect combination of soft with support. I would assume the 3 inch option would be as good if not even softer but we purchased the 2 inch and it is AWESOME! Also make sure you get a really nice and comfortable topper that secures nicely around the bottom of the bed. It holds it all in place.

* Mattress Stores? My best friend had just purchased a soft hybrid a month ago and they love it. They spent $ 5k on everything and to be honest cost should never be the main driver when purchasing a bed. You do spend a third of your life sleeping and your bodies comfort and health should be priority # 1. If you go to a mattress store and really like the memory foam options then go for it. For me/us we love the latex mattress options instead and this Pure Green mattress topper is simply unreal. I also feel that long-term"‹ the memory foam will form permanent sags in the mattress where this latex foam topper goes right back into place the second we move off of it.

FYI we also like the electric base we purchased and decided to have that delivered and keep it. The ability to press the remote and raise our heads and feet to read before bed is really nice. I am also trying to slightly raise the feet at night to see if I can go back to sleeping strictly on my back (which is supposed to be better for you). So far no luck with that and I always end up turning on one of my sides.

I have been having severe back problems. A few months ago it was suggested I replace my 17 year old mattress. So, after much research, I ended up ordering a foam mattress that did not work out. I then went to a local company who makes mattresses to order. It is a combination individual coil spring and foam. It was a $1300 mattress and I chose to get it pretty firm. Well, it was not very comfortable. I have the option of them picking up the mattress and remaking it to my specification but they only do that once and what if it went too far on the soft side? So I decided to keep it as was and order this topper. I went with the 2" (could have probably been good with the 3" but the 2" is fine). Doubt that it will cure by back issues but I have to say that I now think I have the most comfortable bed I could imagine!!!! I kept a mattress cover on the mattress, added the topper and then ordered a 100% cotton mattress pad that goes on top. It IS winter, but I felt no excessive heat issues. I am very sensitive to odors and that was no problem. In fact I opened it last night, put it on the bed and slept on it. Didn't need to be aired out. Bottom line, I LOVE this topper.

I'm writing an update after sleeping on this a second night. My initial review stated that there was no odor. But, on the second night, I noticed an odor and could even smell it on my skin. Now I'm concerned. I woke up with a headache and hope it is not from the latex. I did cover it with an all cotton mattress pad but the odor seems to be penetrating that. I'll keep you posted. If it does not go away, I will have to return it.

Came obviously patched and with an uneven surface with lots of bubbles, pocks and holes (in addition to the ones which are meant to be there). So it seems to be really low quality latex and doesn't look at all like the photo. Would've returned except for the hassle and the fact that I needed the item in order to get an ok night's sleep (don't order a new extra firm mattress when pregnant). Had for a couple of weeks now and yucky smell has now abated. Cushions fine and hope it lasts me just a few more months at least before falling apart.

Let me begin by stating, I HAVE DONE MY RESEARCH. (Between reading, researching, studying components, YouTube mattress instructional videos, user testimonials and visiting mattress stores - I've done, conservatively speaking, over 20 hours of research on this topic. Sounds strange, but yes - I'm a bit nerdy that way. Once I started learning about the process and the materials, I became intrigued.)

Eight years ago, I purchased a King sized bed (22" deep pocket, pillow top, innerspring mattress, 2 twin box springs, pewter finish frame) from a name brand store like Mattress Giant in Tampa, Florida. I spent approximately $3,000. The bed frame was approximately $950. I liked my bed when I first purchased it but it began sagging about five to six years into the purchase, and about a year ago, it became unbearable. It got to the point where I was actually having back pain and I needed to purchase a new bed. I wanted see to a "comfort return" on my monetary investment. I wanted to see a bedtime solution that would create an aligned spine, maximum sleeping benefit and absolute comfort. I was also very concerned about materials. Things being what they are today, there is a higher usage of products/base materials that contain chemicals, inferior grade metals and poor engineering. There is also the unfortunate fact that too many things are no longer made in the United States but rather China; very often times, these Chinese products and materials have proven to be not only mediocre but dangerous. **I'm also very pro-American made. We need to support companies and workers in OUR own country. Period.**

This being said, I'll share with you what I learned and why I am reviewing this mattress pad. If you read nothing else, please at least read the next few lines.

BE AWARE: Not all mattress pads and/or sub-materials for your bed are made naturally. Some companies will use strong chemicals to make the foam of your mattress pad, which will then create fumes which you will breathe in for days, weeks and sometimes months. Buying something cheap may not harm your wallet, but it may certainly harm your health. This is why I did so much research. Whether you purchase this or not, just know that truth.

I wanted a bed that had a firm spring structure that would last at least 10-15 years, WITHOUT sagging but I also wanted to have a medium to somewhat soft feeling when lying on the bed. Think of a human, strong bones and firm muscles with soft skin. I was able to achieve it!

I purchased a hearty, built like a tank really, Stearns and Foster Lux Estate Ultra Firm mattress (photo below) from a well known mattress outlet. Therefore, I did not pay full price. The bed retails at Macy's for $2,197.00. I was able to get it for $1,050 at a local mattress outlet. My brandy new firm bed is FIRM - good bones, like nobody's business firm. Like, the bed isn't even made and you can bounce a coin or a cat or something off of it. Again, I wanted this for the "good bones" but not great for sleeping directly on it. It was a little too firm for my taste.

Then, I spent almost a week studying the differences between memory foam and all natural latex mattress toppers. Incidentally, for your own information, if it doesn't say 100 PERCENT; then you are likely buying a chemical mixture with some natural sap.

This topper is thick, heavy, luxurious. When it arrived, we spread it out over the bed and it had no strong odor. It was soft, plush and yet firm enough to provide support for neck, spine and hips. Unlike many people who report a chemical stench in their room for days or weeks; there was NONE of that with this product. The odor in the initial minutes is very mild, barely noticeable and honestly, just walking around in mattress stores I could smell stronger odors than from what was coming from my mattress pad. It cuddles you, and yet doesn't retain body heat. It springs back nicely when you get out of the bed leaving no divots or body impressions.

Last night, I had better sleep than I have had in years. No joke!

Bottom line: My honest opinion is that you can't go wrong buying from this company. The product is not just good; it is SUPERIOR. The hours of investigation have paid off, I'm so happy to have found this company. It looks like I'll be having a good night's rest into the indefinite future...thank goodness.

As the old adage goes:

KNOWLEDGE IS POWER.

My husband and I began our mattress debacle about 3 months ago. We innocently decided to shop for a new king-size mattress after going on vacation and sleeping great, then returning home and realizing it was time for our old mattress to be put out to pasture. We bought a medium-priced Beautyrest firm pillowtop from Macy's, and spent a miserable month tossing and turning until Macy's agreed to send a technician out to inspect. He determined we had 1-1/2" body impressions on each side, and we're average sized folks. Crazy! After some haggling, we were able to return the mattress and box springs for a full refund and our quest continued. After MUCH reading on the internet, I discovered that mattresses are no longer made as in days of old - they cannot be flipped, and body impressions are very common within the first year because the memory foam that most are made from, does not spring back. We spent a day at Bedrooms and More in Seattle, a company that makes their own mattresses "the old way". The one we bought is a firm innerspring, tight-top (not pillowtop). It's a great place to shop, with reasonable prices. They even have a free mattress class that you can take before you buy, and encouraged us to turn the mattress 90 degrees once per month for 2 months, then flip over and start again. This will help avoid the lumps, bumps and dips over time. However, the mattress is still a bit too firm for our liking, so I took the plunge and ordered the 2" soft, king-size Pure Green latex topper from Amazon. What a dream!! From the very first night, we both slept great, and the topper molded to hips, shoulders and elbows nicely, as we're both side-sleepers. It has really helped my arthritis pain. It is springy (but not annoyingly so), is not hot at all (like memory foam), and keeps its shape. It's so comfortable that I don't want to get up in the morning! I had a few questions, so I contacted the Sleep On Latex company thru the Amazon website, and had an answer from the owner within 24 hours! Amazing. The moral of this story is - buy a firm innerspring mattress, and add a latex topper. Or, revitalize a tired mattress with a latex topper and you can buy yourself some time. The next thing on my wish list is a wool mattress pad...and a new topper for the RV - then we're all set! Thanks for reading this long post. I had no idea that mattress shopping would be so complicated and hope this information will help someone else.