(Newswire.net — January 23, 2018) — When people speak of waking up on the right or wrong side of the bed, there’s an element of truth in it: How you feel when you wake up plays a significant role in how healthy and productive you’ll feel throughout the day.
Your mattress is a crucial part of that equation, and it’s something you should put a lot of thought into when buying a new one. You’ll have to begin with determining which type you want though. Here’s a breakdown of the options available to help you make the best choice.
Memory Foam
This is one of the most popular terms in the mattress industry nowadays, and for good reason: Memory foam is an innovation that works wonders for most people. It’s made out of material that gradually conforms to the shape of your body while you sleep, thereby giving maximum support in the places where you need it most.
Pillow Tops
In essence, pillow tops are an additional layer of upholstery that is added to the top of a mattress to increase the comfort level of sleeping on it. They do this by providing the soft and cushiony feeling that is usually associated with memory foam.
They are generally preferred by side sleepers because of how they allow your hip and shoulder to ‘sink’ into the mattress, thus keeping your spine in proper and comfortable alignment.
Innerspring
On mattress review sites like Real Mattress Reviews, it’s clear that coil mattresses have seen a resurgence in popularity. This is largely because of their versatility, providing a high comfort level to people who sleep on their back, side or stomach.
The number of coils and their distribution is a good indicator of quality, but be sure to do a more thorough check. Other factors like the material the coils are made of also play a significant role in determining how comfortable you’ll find sleeping on the bed to be.
Gel
Gel models are the ‘smart’ new innovation in the mattress industry. The gel is put into the mattress’s support system, its upholstery layers or both areas using different types of technology.
The main selling points for them are that they have improved comfort and heat dissipation qualities than memory foam, so you might want to consider this if you’re not a fan of the way normal mattresses absorb body heat.
Latex
These mattresses make use of latex foam as opposed to the conventional memory foam. They are usually less dense and have better heat dissipation, so you should definitely take a look at them if those factors are very important for you.
Water Bed
Water beds are made of a rectangular container of water known as a chamber which is padded with upholstery material. The water can be ‘free-flow’ in that the water is unobstructed and there’ll be increased movement of the mattress, or it can be ‘waveless’, with fibers and baffles limiting the water’s movement.
Air Bed
This is similar to the water bed, with the distinction being that you’ll be able to adjust the firmness by simply changing the pressure of air in the chamber. Some models also come with two different chambers so couples can adjust the firmness on each person’s side of the bed.