Written by Tony Klespis, Staff Writer
Looking for a mattress topper that can help soften your bed without making you feel stuck? I’d recommend checking out the Brooklyn Bedding Latex Topper.
In my unbiased Brooklyn Bedding Latex Topper review, I cover my testing experience, materials, price, and more to help you see if this is the topper you need for your mattress.
Brooklyn Bedding 3" Talalay Latex Mattress Topper
Talalay latex is very soft, springy, and responsive. If you want to soften your mattress, but not feel trapped in foam, the Brooklyn Bedding Talalay Latex Mattress Topper is the topper fror you.
Brooklyn Bedding Latex Topper Overview
There are many brands that offer a variety of products designed to elevate your sleep, but Brooklyn Bedding could be a one-stop shop. From the brand’s Signature mattress and Aurora Luxe mattresses to pillows and sheets, we’ve reviewed a good portion of Brooklyn Bedding’s offerings.
The brand even has three different mattress toppers available. This review focuses on the Talalay latex topper. Here’s a quick rundown on who I think this topper should work out well for and who should consider something else.
| Who Should Get the Brooklyn Bedding Latex Topper? | Who Shouldn’t Get the Brooklyn Bedding Latex Topper? |
| Combination sleepers | Fans of slow-moving memory foam |
| Hot sleepers | Shoppers on a budget |
| Fans of a bouncy, responsive feel |
Brooklyn Bedding Latex Topper Firmness & Feel
Let’s go over how you can expect the Brooklyn Bedding Latex Topper to change your mattress’s firmness and overall feel.
What’s the Brooklyn Bedding Latex Topper’s Firmness?
Brooklyn Bedding offers the latex topper in three firmnesses: Soft, Medium, and Firm. For this review, I tested the Medium option, and it did feel like a true medium-firm topper. It wasn’t so soft that I compressed it all the way to the mattress underneath, but it wasn’t so firm that it wasn’t comfortable.
Here at Mattress Clarity, we rate mattresses on a scale from one to 10, with one being so soft and plush, it’s like you’re sleeping on a cloud, with 10 being as firm as a concrete sidewalk. We rate medium-firm at 6.5/10, which is the industry standard. The mattress I tested this out on was a 6.5/10, and the Medium Brooklyn Bedding Latex Topper softened the mattress by about one point.
If you were to go for the Soft model, I would imagine that would soften your mattress even more, and if you went with the firm model, it might not soften a mattress at all. I’d guess that it would make a mattress a bit firmer, which could be good if you find that your mattress is too soft.
What Does the Brooklyn Bedding Latex Topper Feel Like?
If you’ve never experienced latex foam before, it’s much different from than standard memory foam. Latex foam is responsive and bouncy, and when you press into it, it springs back into place immediately. That’s exactly what you get with this topper. It can still add some cushioning and pressure relief to the top of your mattress, but you’re not going to sink into the foam and get a lot of body contouring like traditional memory foam would provide.
Sleeping on the Brooklyn Bedding Latex Topper
Climbing Getting on top of the Brooklyn Bedding Latex Topper was pretty easy, which I expected. Latex toppers are great for people who don’t want to have to fight with their mattress when it comes to getting in and out of bed or changing positions.
I started my initial testing out on my back, and the Medium topper did a really great job of keeping me supported. I didn’t really feel my body sink far into this topper, and I felt really well supported on it.
Moving over to my side, I noticed it felt a bit too firm for my shoulders, but my hips felt fine. Considering that this is the Medium version, though, I wasn’t too surprised. I’m a bigger guy, but I wasn’t able to compress the topper enough to really feel enough pressure relief for my shoulders. I’d recommend the Soft version instead for side sleepers.
Now, when it comes to stomach sleeping, you want something as firm as possible to keep your hips elevated. To my surprise, I felt really well supported on my stomach here. I didn’t feel my hips sinking into the latex, and I think I felt most comfortable on my stomach. I imagine the Firm model will work even better, but the Medium topper could be a great choice for stomach sleepers.
30-60 Min Nap with the Brooklyn Bedding Latex Topper
For the nap test, I usually spend most of my time on my side as I’m a side sleeper by nature. But occasionally, I do like to switch over to my stomach while I sleep. For this particular nap test, I spent a good amount of time on my stomach. As I mentioned, I felt the most comfortable here.
Whenever I switched back to my side, I was able to do it with ease. Latex foam is great for those who switch positions a lot while they sleep because you don’t really sink into it and feel stuck. And because I wasn’t sinking into the foam, my body heat wasn’t being reflected back on to me. So, as a hot sleeper, I didn’t notice myself overheating while I slept.
Average Weight Sleepers – 130 lb – 230 lb
For average-weight sleepers of all sleeping positions, the Medium option could be a winner. It’s soft enough to provide some pressure relief, but just firm enough to offer good support. But if you’re looking to get even more pressure relief, opt for the Soft model. If you’ve got a mattress that’s already too soft, the Firm model could help offer more support.
Heavyweight Sleepers – Over 230 lb
For my fellow heavyweight sleepers, I’d recommend different firmnesses depending on sleeping position. For side sleepers, the Soft version should work well for pressure relief, with the Medium option being good for back-side combination sleepers. The Medium really shines for back sleepers and some stomach sleepers. Heavier stomach sleepers (around 300 lbs and over) might want to opt for the firm version, though.
Lightweight Sleepers – Less than 130 lb
Overall, each firmness option should work for lightweight sleepers. I’d recommend the Soft version for side sleepers, the Medium for back and stomach combination sleepers, and the Firm version for strict stomach sleepers.
Brooklyn Bedding Latex Topper Construction
Let’s take a look at the materials that make up the Brooklyn Bedding Latex Topper.
Cover
This is a topper that comes with an outer, removable cover. Brooklyn Bedding offers two options: a cotton cover or a GLACIOTEX cover. For this review, I tested the model with the cotton cover. This felt soft and smooth.
GLACIOTEX is a polyester material that’s designed specifically for cooling. I should point out that if you opt for this cover, it does raise the price of the topper. This might be worth it for those who run especially hot, or if you sleep with a partner, which could cause the topper to absorb more heat. So, having that additional layer of cooling insurance could help.
Comfort Layer
The comfort layer of the topper is a single slab of latex foam. As mentioned, this is bouncy and responsive, and springs back into place immediately. The foam is also perforated, which means it contains lots of little holes which allow for airflow within the topper.
Topper Height
This topper is 3” tall.
Brooklyn Bedding Latex Topper Size Options & Price Chart
Take a look at our chart below to learn more about the topper’s price points and size options. Note: Prices do not include discounts. This chart also reflects the price of the Medium firm version with the cotton cover.
| Size | Price |
| Twin | $422.30 |
| Twin XL | $450.60 |
| Full | $591.80 |
| Queen | $663.30 |
| Short Queen | $663.30 |
| King | $830.00 |
| California King | $830.00 |
Brooklyn Bedding 3" Talalay Latex Mattress Topper
Talalay latex is very soft, springy, and responsive. If you want to soften your mattress, but not feel trapped in foam, the Brooklyn Bedding Talalay Latex Mattress Topper is the topper fror you.
Brooklyn Bedding Latex Topper Performance
Let’s talk about a few other factors most look for when shopping for a new mattress topper and how the Brooklyn Bedding Latex Topper stacks up.
Sleeping Hot or Cold
Overall, this should be a great choice for hot sleepers. Latex is a naturally breathable material, and the Brooklyn Bedding latex topper’s foam has been perforated, which allows for extra airflow. This topper also comes inside a cotton cover, which is thin, lightweight, and very breathable.
During my testing, I never felt like I was on the verge of overheating. You will sleep more “on top” of this topper, which means you won’t sink into the foam too much, where your body heat can be reflected back at you.
Durability
Latex is an incredibly durable material, and can last up to a decade with good care. Most toppers only last three to five years, but this topper should be a good, long-lasting option.
Off-Gassing
The Brooklyn Bedding Latex Topper arrives on your doorstep compressed in a cardboard box. When I unpackaged the topper, it sprang into shape almost immediately. So this topper could be ready to go right out of the box. However, some might notice a chemical smell to the topper, which is just a result of the compression process. We call this “off-gassing” and if you have a sensitive nose, you may want to wait for this to dissipate before using.
The smell usually fades after 24-48 hours. I noticed a faint smell, but it wasn’t so noticeable that it was an annoyance for me.
Cleaning
You are able to remove the outer cover and machine-wash it. Here’s what Brooklyn Bedding recommends:
- Wash in a cold to warm water cycle
- Use a mild detergent. Do NOT use bleach
- Hang dry only
Allergens
The cotton and latex foam likely won’t attract or trap allergens in your sleep environment. So, this topper shouldn’t trigger any allergies. You can also wash the outer cover, which helps keep it clean and free of dirt and dust mites.
Company Policies
Here’s what Brooklyn Bedding offers on every purchase.
Warranty
The Brooklyn Bedding Latex Topper comes with a 3-year warranty. With good care, this topper should last the length of its warranty. And because of latex’s incredible durability, I expect it could last even longer than that.
Sleep Trial
When the latex topper arrives on your doorstep, you’ll have 30 days to make exchange or return decisions. This effectively acts as a sleep trial.
Return Policy
During that 30-day window, if the topper is not for you, you can issue a return and Brooklyn Bedding will offer a full refund and provide a prepaid shipping label.
Brooklyn Bedding also offers free shipping on all orders as well.
How Does the Brooklyn Bedding Latex Topper Compare to Other Toppers?
Never slept on a latex topper before? Let’s see how this topper stacks up to a traditional memory foam topper and a featherbed topper.
Brooklyn Bedding vs MOLECULE
When we think about mattress toppers, we usually picture that single slab of memory foam that sometimes has the egg crate design on top. If this is what you’re aiming for in your topper, then the MOLECULE CopperWELL mattress topper fits that bill. Although it has a hexagon pattern over an egg crate design, this topper has the classic slow-moving, sinking feeling that most people associate with memory foam.
The slow-moving quality to the CopperWELL topper makes it a very soft and plush topper. While the Brooklyn Bedding Latex Topper comes in a Soft version, its Medium and Firm options will likely appeal to more people. The CopperWELL is great for side sleepers who want pressure relief, but you might feel stuck inside it.
Latex foam is much more responsive and bouncy, making it very easy to move around on. Because of this, the Brooklyn Bedding Latex Topper is better suited for combination sleepers and those who tend to move around frequently during the night.
| Who Should Get the Brooklyn Bedding Latex Topper? | Who Should Get the MOLECULE CopperWELL Topper? |
| People who want a more natural product | Fans of traditional memory foam |
| Combination sleepers | Side sleepers |
Read our full MOLECULE CopperWELL mattress topper review.
Brooklyn Bedding vs Parachute
You may have also heard of down feather mattress toppers, which are also called featherbeds. These toppers are great for those who want to add a thicker, pillow-top look and feel to their mattress. One such topper we’ve reviewed comes from Parachute. This topper combines the tiny, fiber-like feathers of down with actual feathers to give this topper its plush, cushioning feeling.
For some, this is the ideal scenario, especially if you’re dealing with a mattress that’s too firm. However, if you want to add some pressure relief, or want to change the feeling of your mattress, the Brooklyn Bedding Latex Topper is the better choice.
This is because latex is springy, responsive, and easier to move around on. It also comes in three different firmness options. So, if you’re dealing with a mattress that’s too soft and needs some additional support, you can always get the Medium or Firm version of this topper.
| Who Should Get the Brooklyn Bedding Latex Topper? | Who Should Get the Parachute Down Featherbed? |
| Fans of responsive latex foam | Fans of plush, cushioning down |
| People who want firmness options | People who only want to soften their mattress |
Read our full Parachute Down Featherbed mattress topper review.
Brooklyn Bedding Latex Topper FAQs
Why are latex toppers so expensive?
Latex is a natural material that’s extracted from rubber trees. The process can be lengthy and it can take many trees to produce sap for a single topper. While latex is pricey, its durability generally makes up for the price, as it can last several years, if not decades with good care.
What’s the best height for a latex topper?
Around 3” tall. Because of the way latex foam feels, anything lower than 3” might not offer enough pressure relief or it might not soften your mattress enough. The Brooklyn Bedding latex topper is exactly 3” tall.
What if I don’t like my Brooklyn Bedding topper?
During the 30-day window, you can make return or exchange decisions. If you opt to return, you’ll start the return process with Brooklyn Bedding. They’ll offer a prepaid shipping label and will give you a full refund.