What is a topper mattress

It's no secret that not every Russian can afford a luxurious bed with an orthopedic mattress. Many of us sleep on a folding sofa, which affects the comfort of rest and sleep. If your sleeping place is a little hard, the old mattress is deformed or the joints on the sofa are preventing you from sleeping, a mattress topper (topper, duvet, mattress cover) will come to the rescue, which will “extend the life” of your sleeping place.

This mattress can be called a winning alternative to the classic one, because the topper can be used both as a mattress cover for a bed, sofa and orthopedic products, and as a full-fledged one.

Reference. Toppers are produced with a height of 4-10 cm. A height of 6-7 cm will be quite enough to create an ideal sleeping place. It makes sense that the thicker your mattress pad, the smoother the surface on which you sleep will be.

Mattress topper filling

Before purchasing, be sure to check the composition of the topper filler. Of course, natural ones are preferable, as they are more durable, although they are more expensive.

Natural fillers include:

• coconut fiber in pressed or latexed form (the latter option is more elastic and durable);
• latex (foamed rubber), which is characterized by increased softness;
• algae, agave fibers (such natural fillers are often used for children's mattress covers)

Artificial fillers include:

• artificial latex made of polymer material, which is elastic, but, unlike natural latex, it is more rigid;
• polyurethane foam (PPU) is softer than artificial latex, but is inferior to it in elasticity, unfortunately, quickly sagging;
• memoryform (“smart foam”) consists of polyurethane with high elasticity, such foam follows the curves of the body and easily returns to its original state;
• combined fillers (for example, holofiber with a top layer of thermally bonded flax) give the sleeping area a smooth and hard surface.

Attention! When buying a topper, do not forget that you may be allergic to some fillers. This especially applies to coconut fiber and natural latex.

Mattress topper cover

Toppers can be rolled into a roll or folded using special folds. Such mattresses are fastened with fasteners at the corners. The stitching of the toppers creates an additional orthopedic effect, and the cover is made with a non-slip synthetic coating for greater comfort. Its advantages are wear resistance and easy to wash.

And natural covers (for example, made of calico or cotton) are hypoallergenic and “breathe”. A combined version of the cover is also possible, where the outer part is made of “breathable” fabric and the inner part is waterproof. Special waterproof toppers with antibacterial impregnation are also produced for children's beds, which is very practical.

Important! When choosing a topper, decide what is your priority: a hard or soft place to sleep, how often you will use the topper (during the day and night or just sleep on it), the weight of the person is also important. For example, thin girls will feel like “the princess and the pea” on a hard mattress.A fat person in an overly soft mattress will feel like in a hammock. There is no need to explain that pain in the spine after such a dream is guaranteed.

For a firmer sleeping surface, opt for coconut fiber, and for a softer one, choose latex. For additional softness, a low-density polyurethane foam mattress or memory foam mattress is also suitable.

If you want to correct the unevenness of your sleeping place, the density of the PU foam material must be at least 65, and the load must be maximum (more than 100 kg). Although most PU foam mattresses are not designed for heavy weight and, unfortunately, will last no more than 3 years.

Attention: Orthopedists of the Ministry of Health of the Russian Federation recommend that in case of diseases of the spine, it is necessary to take into account the rigidity of the mattress. For example, with grade 1 osteochondrosis, joint diseases and muscle pain, the rigidity of the sleeping place should be minimal. And with grade 3-4 osteochondrosis and scoliosis, the surface should, on the contrary, be hard.

By purchasing topper mattresses, you can be sure of the quality and comfort of your sleep. They are lightweight and easy to store and transport, so they are useful not only for use at home, but also outdoors and in the country.