There are a wide range of different types of mattress and these can have a significant impact on price and more importantly, comfort. When you consider how long you spend in bed and how often you buy a mattress, you realise the importance of making the right choice.
Sprung mattresses are the most common form of mattress and there are open springs, continuous springs and pocket spring mattresses. There are a huge number of different types of mattress fillings, which create the cushion between you and the springs. Some use natural fibres, while others use man-made materials such as polyester. Foam mattresses are becoming ever more popular and the main types of foam in use are polyurethane, latex and viscoelastic or ‘memory’ foam as it is more commonly known.
Open springs most often feature in the lower to mid priced mattress, with rows of hourglass shaped springs providing support. Continuous springs feature in the mid to high priced mattress, with a series of interwoven soft-coils springs running up and down the bed to create a responsive feel. Pocket springs feature in the mid to high priced mattresses, with rows of individually compressed small springs offering very flexible support.
The modern fire-retardant foam used in modern mattresses provides a higher degree of comfort and support than the traditional spring mattresses. Polyurethane foams provide a good level of comfort and support, while latex is well regarded for high levels of comfort and durability. The viscoelastic or ‘memory’ foam mattresses are premium quality and offer the highest level of support by moulding its shape to the body of the sleepers.
For those wanting the best of both worlds there are foam topped mattresses, which combine a traditional spring mattress with a top layer of foam.
It is also vital to the check the bed’s fillings, especially if you suffer from allergies, as in this case it would be a good idea to choose a hypoallergenic mattress.
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