You didn’t sleep well last night and you’ve
finally decided that the problem might be your mattress. Maybe your mattress is
more than fifteen years old or maybe you’ve noticed that it sags a little in
the middle. The key to a better night’s sleep is the right mattress. It’s
reasonable to assume that humans have been crafting their own mattress
creations for as long as they’ve been laying their tired heads down to sleep.
Archaeologists have even discovered mattresses made of rushes and
reeds that date back 77,000 years. Mattress technology has evolved over the
years.
Each
night spent on your old mattress has you tossing and turning. Science has come
a long way in just the past few years, and new innovations can allow you to
find just the product that will work best for your specific sleep needs. There
are many different mattress types available on the market, and you owe it to
yourself to understand the differences in order to find the one that offers
what you’re looking for.
The
type of mattress you choose has a significant impact on how well it will
address your needs, so understanding each construction is key to making a
choice you’ll be happy with. You can find the right bed for your body. If you
have no idea which type to start with, try thinking about a few key features of
a mattress that are important to you. Here, we will analyze
some of the most common mattresses to help you make a more educated purchasing
decision:
Innerspring-Since the 1900s, the innerspring bed has gone through
many improvements and advances to reach the level of comfort it provides today.
This includes changes in how the coils are constructed to how many coils are
present in high-end innerspring mattresses. With
a firmer feel and a variety of options, a traditional innerspring mattress is
the most popular mattress type and is constructed with interlocked spring
coils. It is ideal for back and stomach sleepers.
Memory Foam-Soft and highly adaptable, memory foam mattress
technology began with the National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA)
using viscoelastic foam for airplane seats. Manufacturers also used this
technology in helmets and shoes before finding the perfect commercial
application: mattresses. A memory foam bed provides support and comfort, as
well as lower motion transfer than innerspring mattresses because there are no coils
shifting when your partner moves during sleep. Soft,
conforming support cradles your body for responsive pressure point relief in
this all-foam mattress type. It is ideal for side, back or stomach sleepers,
and the relief of pressure points.
Hybrid-Hybrid mattresses
blend support with cushioning for beds that work well for a range of sleep
styles and issues. Back pain during sleep can be difficult to treat, and
there's no consensus on exactly which type of mattress is best to address it.
But a hybrid bed option could provide the combination of the stability your
back needs to stay aligned, along with the cushion and softness that you crave.
The right balance of support and softness;
hybrid mattresses include the best of both foam and spring technologies to
create a superior sleep surface. It is ideal for couples, side sleepers, back
sleepers and stomach sleepers.
Encased Coil- An encased coil mattress is an innerspring mattress
featuring individually wrapped coils for better response, support, and comfort.
Sometimes referred to as a pocket coil this type of spring minimizes motion
transfer so that if you sleep with a partner their movements throughout the
night will not disturb you as you sleep. This type of wrapped coil mattress can
be used with an adjustable base and its spring construction makes it breathable
to prevent overheating. Encased coil mattresses are available in a number of
comfort levels, from firmer mattresses with smaller padding layers to plush
mattresses that combine pocket coil support with pillow top comfort layers. It is ideal for sleepers seeking a more responsive version
of traditional innersprings with heightened motion isolation
Gel Memory Foam- A gel memory foam mattress, sometimes known as a gel
visco foam mattress, is different from the typical memory foam mattress in that
it's made from gel particles and visco foam, increasing airflow and reducing
the heat of the mattress. Gel memory foam has even been used to help cows sleep
outside on hot days. Dissipating heat for enhanced air
circulation, gel memory foam provides the benefits of traditional memory foam
while balancing sleep temperature. It is ideal for sleepers who want enhanced
temperature control and the feel of memory foam.
Pillow
Top-The
pillow top is an added layer of soft padding stitched to a mattress's top.
Besides supplying an extra layer of extravagant, cloud-like luxury, the pillow
top mattress is also effective for soothing side sleepers' hip and shoulder
pressure points. Pillow top beds are made of latex foam, memory foam, fibers,
down, and sometimes soy and the top layer can give even the firmest mattresses
a softer feel for a heavenly sleep. With
an additional comfort layer stitched atop an innerspring or foam mattress, a
pillow top mattress provides extra surface softness and cushion. It is ideal
for side sleepers and those seeking firm support with a touch of cushion
“Nothing makes you feel better than when you get into a hotel bed,
and the sheets feel so good. Why shouldn't you wake up like that every day?
Spend money on your mattress and bedding because these things make a difference
on your sleep and, ultimately, your happiness.”
(Bobby Berk)[i]
[i] Sources used:
·
“Eight
Common Types of Mattresses Explained: A Shopping Guide” by Healthy Back
·
“Mattress Types - What Are the Best (and Worst) Types of Mattresses?” By
Purple
·
“Mattress
Type Guide” by Mattress Firm
·
“15 Mattress Types on the Market – Pros, Cons And Comparisons “by Jessica Jones
·
“NASA” From
Wikipedia
Bobbi
and I are getting new mattresses soon.
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