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PRODUCT INFORMATION

Everything you need to know about Spindle Mattress product information

SELECTING THE RIGHT FIRMNESS

We know you found us because you’re interested in what Spindle has to offer! Organic Latex, no chemical flame retardants, no potentially harmful VOCS, great prices, customizable design. That said, we also know our mattress doesn’t work for everyone.

PROPER SUPPORT FOR OUR MATTRESS

We can't overemphasize the importance of giving your Spindle proper support. Spoiler alert: we're obsessed with the topic. An all-latex mattress like Spindle needs more support than many beds can provide. What's under your mattress will affect how yo

ILD + DENSITY

As you may know, we use two densities of latex in our mattresses: Medium and Firm. Please note that there isn't an ILD for the mattress, but an ILD for each individual layer of latex. Many people try to use Indentation Load Deflection, commonly known

DOES LATEX SLEEP WARM?

The topic is pretty complex because there are a lot of factors that can affect one's sleep.Does natural latex sleep hot?We get this question a lot. We like to tell people, "it's not the mattress that's hot. It's us". Our bodies radiate heat and it's

WILL A NATURAL LATEX MATTRESS SAG?

To start, if the materials are never moved, the fatigue on the latex is non-linear -- meaning the layers will fatigue, but not at the same rate with the top layer wearing the most. Therefore, proper maintenance will give your mattress a chance to wea

CAN I WASH MY SPINDLE COVER?

No. We know it seems counter intuitive, but the top of your mattress [or the rest of it for that matter] cannot be washed or dry cleaned. We strongly advise all of our customers to use a mattress cover or pad to protect their Spindle just as they wou

WHY DOES SPINDLE USE DUNLOP AND NOT TALALAY?

As you may know, we use Dunlop exclusively. I'll do my best to give you our perspective on why. Simply put it is a business decision and not related to COGS (cost of goods sold). We really like our manufacturer of latex.We want to keep things simple.

WILL THE MATTRESS SMELL?

The question -- will our mattress work for someone with sensitivities to smell/aromas -- is one without a simple answer. It is more nuanced. There are people suffering from multiple chemical sensitivies who do well on a latex mattress and don't have

FLAME RETARDANTS & COMPLIANCE

Regarding flameproofing, we use wool and do not add other materials to the wool. In 2006, the CSPC enacted CFR 1633, which requires mattresses to pass an open flame test. A burner is placed on top of the mattress and the side for 60 and 90 seconds. A

MATTRESS SIZES

Twin: 38" x 74.5". Twin XL: 38" x 79.5". Full: 53" x 74.5". Queen: 60" x 79.5". King: 76" x 79.5". I've seen 54" elsewhere. Our sizes follow the guidelines produced by ISPA, International Sleep Products Association, which Sealy, Serta, Simmons, and T

WILL THE LATEX LAYERS SHIFT?

Some latex mattress sellers that offer glued latex layers with VOC free glue claim that manufacturers that don't glue their layers -- like Spindle -- have issues wtih the layers shifting inside of the cover. We can't take responsibility for naysayers

ADJUSTABLE BED

The simple answer is our mattress works on some adjustable beds. We find our mattress pairs extremely well with adjustable beds, but there are some that aren't compatible with our mattress. With regrets, we don't know every adjustable bed out there.

SPLIT FIRMNESS

Looking for a mattress with two firmnesses in one mattress? You might be wondering if Spindle offers a split firmness mattress. The answer is yes – but only in king size. Spindle now offers a split firmness mattress, so you can each have your own lev

FIRMNESS FOR A CHILD

The correct firmness for a child is something that we discuss a lot among ourselves at Spindle. We feel either our Medium or Firm is a great place to start. It will feel firm enough for a child while retaining a tad of cushioning.There is no scientif

LATEX IMPERFECTIONS

We ask that with a Spindle you become the mattress maker and experience first hand how the mattress is made. Latex foam is nearly always enclosed inside of a cover and is not produced to be seen or to look pretty. Our years of experience have taught

DOES SPINDLE USE GLUE?

No, Spindle does not use glue in its mattresses. Our latex is poured as a solid block, each piece is cut to size with no need for seams or glue anywhere - it is a solid piece even for a king size.

DOES SPINDLE MAKE CUSTOM SIZE MATTRESSES?

With regrets, we are not making custom mattresses (3/4, antique bed, European sizes, RV, boat, etc.) at this time. We're micro-focused on our 10" all-latex Twin, TXL, Full, Queen, and King. We are truly sorry for the inconvenience.If you haven't alre

CAL KING

We've chosen to not make Cal Kings. In order for us to make it, a Cal King latex block requires gluing an additional piece to the head or foot of a king size layer to get the additional 4" to get the proper length -- this is case for most latex since

PEOPLE WITH ALLERGIES OR ASTHMA

It is tough to say if our mattress will be a good solution for people suffering from Allergies or Asthma. Everybody has their own threshold as to what qualifies as hypoallergenic. Some companies are quick to put "100%" in front of any of those and ma

LATEX ALLERGIES

When it comes to latex allergies, there have been no reports of allergic reactions related to a mattress, but that doesn't mean that there isn't a potential issue in the future.Latex products are made either by dipping (gloves, balloons, condoms) or

SAMPLE KITS

We do not provide sample kits. The main reason is a small hand sample is not representative of a large piece or the variation between batches. A small hand sample isn't helpful in determining how our mattress will feel. And, for testing smell and app

IS A SPINDLE COMPATIBLE WITH A MURPHY BED?

This simple answer is No. We do not recommend our mattresses for a murphy bed. The weight and flexibility of a Spindle mattress make it difficult to secure the mattress in place vertically for extended periods of time. Things to consider when selecti