Long neglected, the mattress topper is now making a comeback in our bedrooms. Once popular with our grandmothers, it is once again appealing to those looking to improve the comfort of their bed without changing their mattress.
Placed between the mattress and the fitted sheet, it offers a softer welcome and helps extend the life of the bedding. Here are our tips for choosing the right one. Formerly called a “feather bed”, the mattress topper provides comfort and softness. Although it is not essential, its few centimeters of thickness nevertheless allow it to transform any bed into a real cocoon, whether you are looking for more flexibility or, on the contrary, more firmness, additional warmth or simply a softer bed.
What is a mattress topper used for?
Thanks to increasingly technical products, a mattress topper can provide a precious feeling of comfort if your bedding is not quite suited to your needsand thus extend its lifespan by a few years. It can in fact compensate for the lack of firmness of a mattress that has become too soft over the years, or conversely provide a little softness to too firm support. A mattress topper in goose or duck feathers can also provide extra warmthor simply make your bed a cozy little nest if you need some cocooning. Other models offer a heating system to avoid the feeling of sliding into a cold bed. Finally, some models are even refreshing to spend more pleasant summer nights. In short, the mattress topper will allow you to gain comfort, it is often one of the secrets of luxury hotels to offer you a 5-star bed. User reviews are generally very positive.
How to choose your mattress topper? Criteria to take into account
- The size. First, choose a mattress topper adapted to the size of your mattress. For greater comfort of use, opt for a model equipped with elastic bands that attach to the four corners of the mattress. You will easily find mattress toppers for the classic dimensions, namely 140 x 190 cm or 160 x 200 cm.
- The thickness. It varies depending on the model (between 2 and 10 cm). To find real comfort there, your mattress topper must be at least 4 cm thick. Beyond 8 cm, you risk sinking and ending up with a bed that is too soft.
- The materials. Concerning the filling of your mattress topper, you can opt for natural materials such as goose or duck featherswhich offer in addition to the cozy nest effect additional heat. This type of mattress topper helps regulate the temperature throughout the night for optimal sleep. Will synthetic fibers provide more elastic support?but will nevertheless offer a very comfortable soft bed. Cottonvery soft to the touch, also allows you to modulate the temperature. It gets hot in winter, cooler in summer. Bamboo is also a very interesting natural material which maintains a certain freshness when the thermometer rises at night.
What type of mattress topper should you choose?
- A latex mattress topper is ideal if you’re looking for a little extra firmness. By adapting to your body shape, it guarantees optimal support, particularly in the lumbar region. Be careful, however, not to choose it too firm, as you risk quickly lacking comfort and finding your bed too hard.
- A memory foam mattress topper adds softness to your beddingthis is an option of choice if your mattress is too firm for example. It is particularly suitable for people suffering from back pain or circulation problems, as it helps relieve muscle tension and pressure areas, thus providing a real feeling of relaxation.
- A thermal mattress topper (electric) allows you to regulate the temperature as accurately as possible: cozy in winter, cooler in summer.
How much does a mattress topper cost?
The price of a mattress topper varies depending on the brand and model chosen and they exist at all prices, from less than 100 euros to more than 300 euros for some of them. For good value for money, plan a budget of between 100 euros and 150 euros, depending on the technology chosen (memory foam, latex, natural fibers, etc.). Mattress toppers are available in most decoration brands such as But or Conforama, but also from bedding specialists such as Bultex or Dodo. At IKEA, for example, it costs around 149 euros for a latex model for a double bed (140 x 200 cm) and from 169 euros for a memory foam mattress topper.
