All about hard mattress toppers

In a wide range of sleeping accessories, you can find a variety of mattress toppers, some of which are hard options. They are chosen not only by people who have back and neck problems, but also by those who simply do not like sleeping on a soft bed. It should be understood that this type of mattress covers is not suitable for everyone; several subtleties should be taken into account. Before making a purchase, we recommend that you familiarize yourself with all the nuances of choosing this type of product.

Mattress covers are textiles made of natural or synthetic fabric with an inner filling or with several types of filling. They are fixed to the mattress with the help of special fasteners that allow you to reliably protect it and make it more comfortable.

Mattress covers as accessories for sleeping places appeared relatively recently, but they immediately fell in love with a variety of people. Specialists also appreciated their capabilities, especially for orthopedic models. Also mattress covers on the bed are called mattress covers or toppers. Today they are presented in an extensive range of models. They are offered by both domestic and foreign brands.

Such products are primarily intended to protect the mattress from a variety of contaminants, and many models are also designed to increase the height of the berth, and some allow you to adjust the hardness and softness of the mattress, as well as, if necessary, level it if it is embossed.Mattress covers come in many different types, including those produced for children, for people with back problems and those with disabilities, there are moisture-proof models and standard options just to keep the mattress tidy and extend its useful life.

Hard mattress toppers are usually chosen by:

• people who find their sleeping place too soft;
• if a sleeping place has a detrimental effect on the health of the back or neck, while the doctor recommended using a hard mattress topper (specialist advice in this case is extremely important);
• if a person switched to active sports, and in order to correct posture, together with a specialist, it was decided to make the berth more rigid.

It is also recommended to increase the rigidity with a special mattress cover for people who have gained weight dramatically.

Hard mattress toppers come in a variety of sizes and heights. In addition, the fillings of such products differ from each other, many of them can even be considered full-fledged mattresses - they are so thick.

As a rule, thin mattress covers only slightly regulate the firmness of the mattress, basically they allow you to smooth out its relief, but they are unlikely to affect the height and softness, no matter what the manufacturers promise. The most common sizes of mattress toppers include:

• 120X190, 120X200;
• 140X200;
• 160X200;
• 180X200 and 200 by 200.

The popular size of children's mattress covers is 160X120. If there is no suitable size, then this information should be checked with the brand from which the purchase is planned. In addition, many brands sew such products to order according to individual measurements.

To be sure to find the right model, it is very important to correctly measure the length and width of your mattress. Also, depending on the size, the price of the product may vary.

For people who just go to make their sleeping place harder, experts recommend choosing classic models of mattress toppers of the required size of medium hardness. When choosing a mattress topper, we recommend paying attention to the fillers.

• Coconut coir. This natural filler is considered to be very tough, while it is very hygienic, environmentally friendly and safe for humans. Mattress toppers based on this material are very dense.
• Cactus fiber. This material is usually used in mattress toppers and mattresses of medium hardness, it is hypoallergenic and quite wear-resistant.
• Artificial latex and polyurethane foam are considered inexpensive and non-toxic materials. They can often be found in budget models of mattress covers.

It is worth noting that several different materials may be present in one mattress topper. It is best to give preference to universal and double-sided products that not only protect the sleeping area from dirt, but also allow you to adjust the firmness of the mattress. Such mattress toppers are quite expensive, usually they are produced in a limited number of models.

When choosing a mattress topper, it is very important to pay attention to the fastenings. They may differ from product to product. However, the fasteners are very important, since they allow you to firmly fix the product over the mattress so that it does not periodically slide off it and does not cause discomfort during sleep. Popular mounts are:

• 2 elastic bands;
• elastic bands around the perimeter of the cover;
• 4 elastic bands around the edges of the product.

There are mattress toppers with so-called sidewalls, they are quite practical because they completely cover the mattress. But most often they are designed for mattresses, the height of which is no more than 30 cm. For lower mattresses, such options may also be suitable, but it should be understood that if you choose too large a product, it will have to be tucked in and tightened tightly. Therefore, it is best to choose a product clearly according to the size of your mattress, be sure to take into account its height.