Until recently, conventional wisdom had it, that the firmer the mattress, the better it was for you. Unfortunately, this has turned out not to be true, and many of us are now finding our backs and joints are hurting with our extra firm mattresses.
Which mattress topper do I choose?
Mattress pads and toppers have been available in many materials for years and some people still prefer a natural filling such as feather, down or wool. Synthetic fillings have become more sophisticated and hence more popular, for example the Perfect Comfort polyester mattress topper. The real boom, of recent years, has been in the use of visco-elastic memory foam as an affordable filling.
Choosing a topper isn’t easy. Here’s a quick guide to help:
Natural fillings
Our luxurious natural toppers are generously stuffed to make sure that resistance is just right distributing your weight evenly and taking off the pressure.
Duck feather and down mattress topper Experience the natural comfort, warmth and luxury of a traditional feather mattress with a feather mattress topper. The duck feather and down mattress topper is filled to two inches with twin-seam construction to hold the filling firmly in place and help maintain it's shape. This mattress topper offers the comfort of feather and down and excellent value. Elasticated straps make for a secure fit.
Hypoallergenic down-like fibre fillings or memory foam
Perfect Comfort fibre-filled mattress topper This hypoallergenic mattress topper, with a depth of 2”, is ideal for allergy sufferers or those with joint, neck or back pain looking for a supportive resistant mattress topper with a soft, springy feel.
Memory foam mattress toppers Many suppliers and their customers will tell you that a memory foam mattress is the ultimate sleep experience. So how does it work? By literally moulding itself to your body shape, the temperature sensitive ‘memory foam’ provides total support for your spine and joints helping to relieve any aches and pains you might have, ensuring you have a restful night’s sleep. However, there is no denying that buying a memory foam mattress is an expensive option.
If you're buying a new bed or a new mattress anyway, this investment is certainly worth considering. However if you already have a decent mattress, that isn’t sagging in the middle, and would like to experience the feeling of sleeping on memory foam then a memory foam topper is a more affordable alternative.
A memory foam mattress topper is a piece of visco-elastic foam, usually an inch or two thick, which is placed on top of your existing mattress. It will provide you with all of the support and comfort advantages of a memory foam mattress, without the expense. In terms of feel, memory foam provides a firmer, more supportive feel compared to the natural feather and down mattress topper and the fibre-filled mattress topper. Be aware that when new memory foam emits a strong, chemical smell. When you first buy your mattress topper you'll probably want to "air" it for a couple of days.
Size Availability
All of these mattress toppers from The Fine Bedding Company are available in standard UK bed sizes
