All about single mattresses

A person's sleep should be complete and comfortable. From the material of this article, you will learn how to choose a single mattress, taking into account the types of products, their parameters, the level of firmness and other nuances.

Single bed mattresses are very diverse. By the type of execution, they are divided into 2 types: spring and springless. Each variety has its own subgroups.

Such mattresses differ in the type of springs. They can be dependent and independent.

Variants of the first type are equipped with springs connected to each other into a single web.

• Such products are in special consumer demand due to their availability.... In practice, they are not as durable, as they react to weight load entirely. They are forced into the pit.
• Faster start to creak due to contact of the springs and their mountings.
• In terms of orthopedic indicators, they are inferior to analogs of the independent type. During operation, they create the effect of a hammock.

A single-bed spring block of an independent type consists of springs attached to a metal frame. Each of them is packed in an individual breathable cover.

• Such designs are especially flexible, they ensure the correct position of the body during sleep and rest. They belong to the products of the anatomical and orthopedic type. They repeat the shape of the body under load and are devoid of the hammock effect.
• Independent models are less noisy as analogs on dependent springs.
• They are suitable for spot repair... They can have springs of different shapes and sizes. The more springs per 1 m2, the harder the product.

Single-bed mattresses without springs are available in simple, anatomical and orthopedic... Depending on the type of filling, they can be classic single-layer and combined. Products of the second type can contain from two to several layers of different fillers.

Springless single mattresses are made from natural and synthetic materials.

• Monolithic products are made from natural and artificial latex, cotton wool, foam rubber, coconut coir.
• V combined analogs use a combination of polyurethane foam and foam rubber, coir and latex, holofiber, as well as special memory foam. The worst type of filling is batting as it rolls and lacks resilience.
• Also used in the production of mattresses struttofiber, sheep and camel wool, viscoelastic foam.

Fill characteristicsthe bodies also differ.

• For example, foamed polyurethane foam has a budget cost, but is short-lived. It is flammable and absorbs various odors.
• Natural latex practical, environmentally friendly and harmless to humans. It is often used for springless mattresses. An artificial analogue is cheaper, but has similar performance characteristics.
• Holofiber - a fairly soft filler with a voluminous structure. It weighs little, belongs to the filling of the ecological type.
• Structofiber - non-woven fabric with a springy fiber structure. Its characteristics are not inferior to holofiber.
• Coira quite tough, made from coconut fiber. It keeps its shape perfectly and is considered a durable material. In terms of quality, it is slightly inferior to sisal pressed into plates.

Depending on the execution technology, a perforated type of filler can be used in production. Models made from interlayers of different compositions can have different stiffness on both sides.

They can be standard and thermoregulated. Double-sided thermoregulated mats are used as winter-summer mattresses.

Springless mattresses also include inflatable products. They are mobile and easy to transport, but not suitable for permanent use. Such single mattresses are bought for picnics, fishing with an overnight stay, sleeping in a tent.

Based on the degree of rigidity, there are several types of single-bed mats.

• Soft the mattresses are distinguished by a comfortable immersion in the feather bed. These are products for people with low weight. They are suitable for the elderly, pregnant women. Designed for maximum comfort.
• Medium soft analogues have a low degree of rigidity. Designed for middle-aged people. They do not support the body in the correct position. Suitable for everyone who has no health problems.
• Mattresses with medium hardness refer to options universal type. Medium-hard mats can have an orthopedic effect. These are options for most people without weight deviations.
• Hard mattresses - products for teenagers and all those who are overweight. They have an orthopedic effect and are suitable for sleeping on the stomach. They have proper spine support and are in special consumer demand.

Products with the highest degree of hardness have a preventive effect. They are bought on the recommendation of doctors in order to relieve pain syndromes or as part of complex therapy.

The size range of single mattresses includes several dimensions.

A standard mat for one person is 80x190, 80x200 cm. The narrow mattress is designed for a small bed.

In addition, there are models on sale with dimensions of 90x200 cm. The width of the mats can be 85, 90, 95 cm. The non-standard length is 195 cm. Single-bed models for children and adolescents are smaller. Their dimensions are 70x140 and 80x160 cm.

The height of the mattresses also differs. For thin single-layer models, it is 2-5 cm or more.

Toppers do not replace full-fledged mattresses, they are bought for yoga, picnics, traveling by car, and are also often used as guest or country mattresses. They can adjust the stiffness of the berth. If not needed, they are stored in rolls.

The average height of a single mattress is 5-20 cm. In some models, it reaches 35-40 cm. Especially thick options are combined multilayer mattresses, consisting of fillers from different materials.

Packing of single mattresses can be standard and removable. Single models require the purchase of removable covers. They increase the durability and aesthetic appearance of mattresses, protect products from contamination.

The upholstery can be simple or bulky. On sale there are options for the classic and quilted type. They are equipped with a synthetic winterizer interlayer, due to which they have additional softness and volume.

The color range of covers for single mattresses is varied. The options for teens and kids are bright and colorful... Adult models have solid color covers. Most often they are white or pale gray, however, there are options on sale in shades of pastel colors (for example, blue, beige, cream, pinkish).

When choosing a single mattress for an adult, a number of nuances must be taken into account.

• The product must be suitable for a specific person. The mattress should not be too soft or hard. The older the person is, the softer the product should be. Teens need tough models. They contribute to the correct formation and strengthening of the spine.
• You need to buy a product based on physical characteristics, your own preferences. In this case, you need to pay attention to the maximum permissible weight load, since it is different for different mattresses. With a weight of 60-90 kg, you can buy almost any type of mattress. It can be orthopedic or anatomical. The foam versions "Memorix" are particularly comfortable. They remember the shape of the body, without stress they take their original shape. With a weight of 40-60 kg, products with an average level of hardness are needed. If a person weighs more than 90 kg, he needs a rigid model, taking into account his age. In order not to be mistaken with the choice, you need to pay attention to the label. It indicates the weight of the user. An overweight person should not take a mattress with dependent springs. It will quickly bend, creating the effect of a hammock.
• User sizes should not only fit the specific bed... Ideally, the length of the mattress should exceed human height by 20-30 cm.
• If you need to buy a product with a therapeutic effect, it is worth considering a double-sided mattress.
• When deciding on the height of the mat, it is worth considering: the larger it is, the more the number of layers inside the product, the higher its cost. Basically, springless mattresses have a height of 2 to 15 cm.The average thickness of counterparts on springs varies between 17-30 cm.
• When buying you need take into account the level of their own physical activity. For example, for athletes and everyone who leads an active lifestyle, it is better to take hard type products.
• If a person has medical indications (for example, chronic diseases of the spine), the mattress is selected on the recommendation of a doctor... At the same time, the specialist advises not always to choose a single rigid mat. Somewhere it is better to buy a double-sided version.