There’s an old saying about mattresses – “The type of the mattress you use will determine the quality of sleep you get.”
Just try to google “best mattress (anything further to describe your choice)” and you will see hundreds and thousands of different types of mattresses online. Same is the case if you visit a retail store. It’s very normal to be uncertain about which to choose.
Don’t worry, we have made it pretty simple for you. After researching 100’s of articles and collecting reviews from users, we have prepared a comprehensive list of different mattress types available across the world.
While we won’t direct your purchases, we are confident that the knowledge you gain from this website’s content will “empower” you with a thorough knowledge of mattresses and simplify the process of either purchasing a new mattress or improving your current mattress.
Let’s have a quick look at the different types of mattresses that are currently available in the market.
Mattress Materials
Typically, the materials used in mattresses to offer body support are used to categorize them.
Innerspring Mattress
Innerspring mattresses has an integration of metal wires and springs to create a support frame that is covered in fabric. It also has additional cushioning material like latex, cotton or foam on top.
Hybrid Mattress
Hybrid mattresses have a coil support core and a thick polyfoam, memory foam, or latex comfort layer. Hybrid Mattresses provide pressure reduction by its foam layers as well as the sturdy firmness of a traditional spring mattress.
Foam Mattress
Foam is a substance consisting of latex or polyurethane, that contains countless microscopic air bubbles. Foam has a spongy, cushion-like texture due to the air-pocket design, sometimes known as a cellular structure.
Memory Foam Mattress
Memory Foam Mattresses were developed by NASA to keep test pilots cushioned during flights. Later Memory foam found itself being used in manufacturing comfortable shoes, theatre seats, mattresses, couches, and chairs, as well as football helmets.
Latex Mattress
A natural latex mattress is made from the sap of the rubber tree. Some latex mattresses are also manufactured using synthetic rubber. Latex foam is highly breathable, which keeps the sleep surface cool and prevents mould and mildew growth.
Pillow Top Mattress
A Pillow top is a type of mattress that has an extra layer of padding attached to its top. The padding could be made of some type of foam, latex, or other material to provide more comfort.
Pillow top mattresses are comparatively thicker than other mattresses and may need deeper sheets to cover them.
Mattress in a Box
Mattress in a box are mattresses that are compressed and then securely rolled up before being placed in boxes and delivered to clients. The majority of boxed mattresses are comprised of materials like memory foam, latex, or a combination of the two as these mattresses must be rolled.
Cooling Mattress
Cooling mattresses use materials that regulate temperature, such as gels and foam, to wick heat away from you, keeping your body temperature down and giving you a more pleasant sleep experience.
Floor Mattress
Floor mattresses are mattresses that are placed directly on the floor without the use of a raised bed frame. Floor mattresses, or floor beds, are usually used for children before they transition from crib to bed. There isn’t a general rule that says you must do it; it’s merely utilised as an option. Some adults also prefer using a floor mattress.
Waterbed
A waterbed is a bed with a water-filled mattress. The mattress is known as a water mattress and is often constructed of rubber or plastic.
Air Mattress
Air Mattress is an inflatable mattress usually made of rubber or PVC (polyvinyl chloride). An air mattress is often referred to as an airbed or a blow-up mattress.
Luxury Mattress
Luxury mattresses are, as their name implies, mattresses that are typically made to order to meet the unique requirements (comfort/firmness) of a person. Its core is usually created with premium pocket springs and high-grade natural materials like wool and silk.
Organic Mattress
Organic mattresses are those mattresses that are made of materials that have been grown without the use of pesticides or fertilizers, such as organic cotton or natural latex (directly from rubber trees).
We will shortly come up with a detailed comparison of different types of mattresses.
Mattress Dimensions and Bed Sizes (chart coming soon)
FAQ (Frequently Asked Questions)
What type of mattress is best for side sleepers?
Side sleepers should ideally use medium soft mattresses that provide adequate cushion for deep and cuddly pressure relief at the shoulders, hips, and lower back.
Latex, Hybrid and Memory foam mattresses can provide the required comfort level to side sleepers.
Which type of mattress is best for back pain?
People suffering from back pain need mattress which can adjust to the natural curvature of their body and provide pressure relief to their joints and bones.
Latex, Memory Foam, Air Mattress, Pillow Top are all good type of mattresses for people suffering from back pain.
Which type of mattress is best for Back and Stomach sleeper?
Stomach and back sleepers typically require a firmer mattress to support their entire body. In order to avoid pain and discomfort, they should preferably stay away from mattresses that offer more cushioning. A latex, hybrid, or innerspring mattress that meets the above criteria may be the best option for stomach and back sleepers.
Which type of mattress is best for body?
There are hundreds of different varieties of mattresses to choose from and each has its own merits and demerits. However, if we had to make a decision, we’d go for the one which
- Is made of natural materials like latex, which is hypoallergic and one of the most durable materials.
- Is not too hard or too soft
- Is not too hot or too cold
- Provides good comfort to body
Final Words.
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