Latex mattress — anyone regret going this route?
Anonymous
4 months ago
Considering an Avocado Green or Birch by Helix. Love the natural materials angle but the price tag is steep. Anyone wish they'd just gone with a regular hybrid?
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Zero regrets on my Avocado after 3 years. The bounce is unique — nothing else feels like latex. But it's heavy as hell, took 3 people to set up.
I went Birch over Avocado. Same materials, ~$400 less. No regrets. Just be ready for a firmer feel than memory foam.
The smell takes a real 2-3 weeks to dissipate. Wasn't expecting that with "natural" materials but it's the wool/latex curing.
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