Why choose a mattress topper?

Summary

1. The use of mattress toppers in bedding
• What is a mattress topper?
• The different types of filling
• How it affects the comfort and lifespan of the mattress
2. The advantages of the mattress topper
• Bedding protection
• Better hygiene
• Increased comfort (like in a hotel!)
• Optimal distribution of pressure points
• Practicality and modularity
3. How to choose your mattress topper?
• The dimensions
• The ideal thickness
• The filling: natural or synthetic?

Widely used in our grandparents' time, mattress toppers are no longer considered an essential bedding accessory. And yet! Choosing a mattress topper can make all the difference between a sleepless night's sleep and a restful night's rest. In this article, discover why and how to choose a mattress topper !

1. The use of mattress toppers in bedding

What is a mattress topper ? It's a very thin mattress (maximum 8 to 10 cm) that fits between your mattress and your fitted sheet. It easily attaches to the four corners of the bed using small elastic bands. The mattress topper can be made of synthetic or memory foam, latex, down, or feathers. Its purpose is to discreetly increase the comfort level of your bedding. When chosen correctly, it improves the quality of sleep without affecting the depth and optimizes the support of your body when lying down. If you have a mattress that is too old, too firm, or too soft, the mattress topper compensates for this imbalance in firmness. It softens the welcome and distributes the different pressure points more evenly to relieve your neck, back, and joints. This addition to the mattress also helps protect your bedding and extend its lifespan!

2. The advantages of the mattress topper

Choosing a mattress topper means choosing a better quality of sleep! Indeed, this accessory offers many benefits for sleepers, including a non-exhaustive list:

• Bedding protection: The mattress topper protects your mattress from wear, stains, dirt, and dust. Very convenient to install and remove, the mattress topper is easy to clean for good sleep hygiene. There are machine-washable models and many homemade cleaning solutions to easily maintain your bedding and extend its lifespan.
• Better hygiene: Since it's easy to maintain, the mattress topper limits the proliferation of bacteria and dust mites. Damage and perspiration stains also won't affect your mattress.
• Increased comfort: Do you know why luxury hotel beds are so comfortable? The mattress topper! It adds softness to mattresses that are too firm or compensates for a lack of firmness by adding a little softness. If you have an old mattress but can't afford to replace it right away, this is a great way to enjoy improved comfort.
• Pressure Point Distribution: This bedding accessory promotes better pressure point redistribution to relieve your back, joints, muscles, and neck. You'll enjoy a more relaxed and therefore restorative sleep. By stimulating blood circulation, it molds to each body shape and distributes weight more evenly.
• Practical and flexible: the mattress topper allows for independent sleeping and adapts to your needs. There are also models for all budgets.

3. How to choose your mattress topper?

What are the criteria to consider when choosing a mattress topper that's right for your needs? The right mattress topper can make all the difference between restless sleep and restful sleep! There are three main criteria:

• Dimensions: These must be identical to those of your mattress. For greater sleeping independence, it is perfectly possible to install two single mattress toppers on a double bed.
• Thickness: This generally varies between 2 and 8 cm. A greater thickness is rarely recommended to avoid the feeling of sinking in when lying down.
• Filling: There are natural materials (such as goose feathers, duck feathers, bamboo fibers, or cotton) or synthetic materials (such as foam or latex). Natural materials provide warmth and softness, while synthetic materials are known for their hypoallergenic properties. Memory foam is particularly recommended for back pain.

The mattress topper has therefore become a key element for any quality bedding: very practical and economical, it's an excellent solution for improving the comfort of your bed without investing in a new mattress. If you're having trouble choosing the right mattress topper for your needs, contact our Bdreams team for our personalized advice!