If you want to choose your own mattress and understand all the details, we will help you. In this article, you will learn what types of mattresses there are, what materials they are made of, and which mattress is better to buy
Mattress is a product that cannot be selected based only on appearance. Our health and well-being directly depend on it. But seeing a large number of characteristics, we get lost and do not know how to buy the best. To help you figure it all out, we’ve listed the main points that will help you make your choice. We hope that with our help, the buying process will be easy and enjoyable for you.
Rigidity
All mattresses have varying degrees of firmness. But in practice, each person feels it in his own way. It’s not just about body composition and habits, but also about individual perception.
However, there are some general recommendations that you can use when buying to choose a mattress that is suitable for firmness. For example, children whose spine is still being formed are recommended to sleep on a hard surface, as this is important for the proper development of the back. And the elderly, on the contrary, are advised to sleep on a soft one in order to relax the muscles as much as possible, relieve the load on the joints and blood vessels.
It is important to note that mattresses will seem significantly softer to people of large build than to people of fragile build. Therefore, the first should be chosen Firmer mattresses, and the latter, on the contrary, avoid such models, especially springless ones.
To choose a mattress that is optimal in terms of firmness, analyze the sleeping place on which you sleep now. Are you comfortable with this rigidity? What would you like to change? Pay special attention to whether there is pain in the back or neck, as they may indicate an improperly organized sleeping place.
Spring Block
Dependent Spring Blocks
Traditionally, a Bonnell block of dependent springs is used in mattresses. All springs in it are fastened together by a spiral of steel wire, as a result of which, when one of them is compressed, the neighboring ones are also compressed. Simplicity and affordable price are the main reasons for using the Bonnell block, but recently it has been used less and less often, as it loses in convenience to other models.
Independent Spring Blocks
In modern blocks, each spring is placed in a fabric cover and works independently of the adjacent one. Thanks to this, the load is distributed more evenly, there is no “hammock effect” and the mattress adjusts to the shape of the body as accurately as possible. It is this technology that is the most used and effective. The more springs per bed in the block, the more weight the mattress can withstand, the more comfortable it is and the better the anatomical effect is pronounced. But at the same time, the price is also rising. To decide on the type of spring block, we advise you to read Clear overview of mattresses with spring blocks.
Springless Mattresses
These mattresses are based on monolithic or composite blocks made of natural and artificial filler materials. In terms of their anatomical properties, such mattresses are not inferior to spring mattresses, but in general they are more rigid and the sensations from them are slightly different, since there is no oscillation of springs. Due to this, they are more comfortable for the couple, since the sleepers feel each other’s movements less. You can learn more about springless mattresses by reading the article Advantages and features of springless mattresses.
Fillers
Fillers Can Be Natural And Artificial.
Natural ones are more expensive, but at the same time more durable. Traditionally, they have a lot of fans among buyers due to their natural origin and high degree of comfort.
Many people are prejudiced against artificial fillers, but they should not be underestimated. Firstly, they allow you to make high-quality and at the same time budget mattress models that are in demand and receive good customer reviews. In addition, artificial litters are hypoallergenic and have excellent bactericidal properties. And modern technologies are at such a high level that they make it possible to create artificial materials with unique characteristics, such as, for example, the “memory” effect. Thanks to this effect, the mattress perfectly adapts to the shape of the body and gives the feeling of sleeping as if on a cloud.
Natural Fillers
- Latex coconut coir is a filler consisting of coconut fibers impregnated with natural latex. It is characterized by rigidity, elasticity and durability. Coconut mattresses have a high degree of anatomicality.
- Horsehair is an environmentally friendly material, which is the purified and compressed hair of horses of special breeds. It is a rigid, wear-resistant and resilient material. It is similar in its properties to coconut coir, but more elastic. All over the world, horsehair is popular in the manufacture of luxury mattresses.
- Latex is a filler based on the sap of the rubber tree. It is a soft and pleasant to the touch foam. It is durable, able to withstand high pressure and quickly regain its shape. Latex mattresses soft, elastic and very comfortable.
Artificial Fillers
- Diamondfoam is an environmentally friendly hypoallergenic material. Its porous structure allows air to circulate freely inside the product, maintaining an optimal level of humidity. The material is quite tough, but comfortable. Mattresses with Diamondfoam filling.
- Memorix is a unique material with a “memory” effect. It is very sensitive to pressure and heat, adjusts to the shape of your body as precisely as possible and does not exert back pressure. This material is more expensive than the rest, but pillows and mattresses based on it will give you incomparable comfort. Memory foam mattresses.
- Hallcon is a three-dimensional non-woven material made using a unique technology. It is hypoallergenic, odorless, holds and restores its shape much faster and more efficiently than other fillers.
Cover And Mattress Topper
Covers can be removable and non-removable. The technique of making non-removable covers allows you to ensure the tightest fit of the fabric, due to which the cover does not fidget and does not twist. Contrary to expectations, removable covers cannot be washed at home and are very difficult to take off and put back on on your own.
Our store offers a good alternative to a removable cover – mattress topper. It serves as a great addition to any mattress. Some mattress toppers perform a purely hygienic function, protect the mattress from dirt, and they can be easily washed at home in the washing machine. But there are also mattress toppers with a thin layer of some kind of filler, which can Adjust the stiffness of the bed, if the existing one does not suit you.
Bed And Mattress Base
Usually Mattress base It is made of a frame and elastic transverse wooden slats with a thickness of 8-12 mm – lamellas. The slats have a springy effect and work as a single system together with the mattress. Due to this, the firmness is somewhat less than if, for example, you put the mattress on a flat surface. In addition, if the mattress is placed on a base without lamellas (on plywood), then it will not “breathe”. A high-quality base ensures normal air circulation, extends the life of the mattress and helps it unload the spine more effectively.
Our assortment includes Bed different models, styles, materials and colors. First of all, you need to pay attention to the appearance. The best solution in terms of design and functionality will be the one that is most suitable for your bedroom. Some models come with a built-in base, while others have a choice.
Recently, the Beds with lifting mechanism. Use this bed base if you want to have extra storage space in your bedroom. If there is no such need, then you can safely stop at the option with a regular base. Whether it will be on legs or without them depends on the design of the bed.
