A pillow-soft mattress is a mattress with extra cushioning that makes it feel as soft and comfortable as a pillow. Mattresses with this extra padding are known as pillow-tops. A plush pillow-top mattress is a regular mattress with extra cushioning sewn to the top of the mattress for luxurious comfort.
A pillow-top mattress cannot be turned, which is an advantage for elderly and physically challenged people. Some consumers say pillow top mattresses ease pain and pressure points as they cushion the body.
The cushioning on a pillow-top mattress may compress and flatten more quickly than the rest of the mattress. It will be more difficult and expensive to replace this because it is attached to the mattress. However, it is possible to buy mattresses that come with a detachable pillow-top.
A mattress topper can give you that plush pillow-top feel without investing in a new mattress. Mattress toppers are also known as pillow-tops. The latter are separate toppers placed on top of an underlying mattress and usually made of memory foam, latex or polyurethane. They have varying firmness levels. Toppers are a good option if your underlying mattress is firm, as you'll have the support of the underlying mattress combined with the comfort of extra cushioning.
Generally, this option only works well for those who have a mattress that is not currently sagging. Usually, this option is best when the mattress is found too hard or not comfortable enough.
Added on March 14, 2011, 5:52 amSpring mattresses• Open Coil SpringsThis is the most widely used type of material in the mattresses. Each spring in the mattress is connected together with a firm wire to form the spring unit. The steel used in the springs will be tempered to ensure recovery and a long lifespan. Generally it is cheaper than the other options and comes in a variety of tension options.
• Continuous Coil SpringsContinuous coil springs works as an inter-linked system, made from one long piece of wire, which allows all the springs to work in unison. This continuous spring wire runs from top to bottom of the mattress, which distributes the weight of the body through the springs across the entire sleep surface. The high spring count makes them responsive to individual body shapes and support requirements, which makes them more comfortable.
• Pocket SpringThis is the popular type in the spring mattresses. Pocket spring mattress is made up of small springs placed in individual fabric pockets. The pockets are connected together to form the bigger spring unit, which allows the mattress to fully support the body and totally adopt the bodyline, giving a better support from head to toe. This spring system is considered to be the best of the category. One possible disadvantage of this type of spring system is that it is expensive.Pocket Spring mattresses contain thousands of individual springs that are completely independent from one another.When you lay on the mattress each spring responds individually to the contours of your body.Pocket Springs are also ideal if you & your partner are different sizes as the springs protect against “roll together”. As pocket springs provide exceptional support, they are also effective if you or your partner are a little on the heavy side.
Non-Spring Mattresses• Natural LatexNatural Latex is a hypoallergenic and anti-microbial material, which is particularly helpful for people who have respiratory problems. Latex also moulds perfectly to the body giving greater comfort, and good neck and back support. Water based latex is a good material available in the category. Natural Latex is derived from the sap of rubber trees and also it is known for its distinguishing elastic properties and durability.
• Memory Foam/Visco ElasticThis is the most popular mattress. Originally developed by NASA, visco elastic contains millions of microscopic memory pockets, which slowly react to body heat and weight allowing the body to partially immerse, whilst moulding to the body. The result is optimum support and pressure relief. Visco elastic mattress gives relief for pressure points and respite for backache, painful joints and circulatory problems.When you get up, it returns to its original shape, hence the name. An added bonus is that you’ll never have to turn the mattress.
Added on March 16, 2011, 12:25 pmFor mattress lovers, i have some information about mattress purchasing..I already checked around 15 furniture galleries around klang valley and came out with better price offering shops around puchong.
I was looking for 2 brand, which is
Silentnight Impress Memory foam + High density viso elastic foam (no spring)
King Koil Spinal Guard Pocket Spring + pillow top + memory foam..
Below is starting price, just mattress... most of the shops reducing 100 or 200 only
Impress.... RM2200 free 2 polyster pillows
Spinal Guard.. RM2400 free mattress protector + 2 polyster pillowAfter many surveys on price checking + free gifts, i managed find the lowest at puchong...
Impress... RM1700, (2 free pillows,synthetic latex and polyster pillow)
Spinal Guard... RM1880, (2 free polyster pillows + mattress protector)Divan is our choice, can go cheaper or medium price range...Silent Night Impress mattress + divan - 1750 + 600 = 2350
KingKoil Spinal Guard + divan - 1880 + 600 = 2440first i was in the idea of getting harder mattress and buy separate memoryfoam toppers add on mattress for comfort , u know what i have checked the price the medium good toppers already cost around 500-600 bucks, so i believe buying mattress which is already with toppers is good idea coming with warranty. If sagging can go for warranty. Of course those attached toppers must be good quality.Some in this forum said walk-in to factory can get even cheaper but not, i went to Masterfoam Industries at Kg Baru Subang... manufacture for mastercoil and silentnight...they do have showroom, but the lowest price they can offer for impress is RM2000...
I talked to sales lady why outside can offer cheaper than factory, outside shops buying bulk from them of course the price lower, and they willing to sell cheaper to customer, where factory cant offer same price to walk-in customer... absolutely logic...Don`t waste your time visiting factories..but of-course you can test all their series...so i had chance to feel it..Where certain outside shops, they don't display some series but can order from factory for customers...
So now all depends on what we going to choose either visco elastic foam or pocket spring...Both worth it,
got 10-12 years warranty, sagging warranty, turn free, anti dustmite, chiropractic spine support,comport zone...
Added on March 16, 2011, 12:54 pmI believe all my informations is helpful for you guys, at least bit understanding about the technologies on current mattress at market... its not like last time we sleep on any type of surface...
we dont really care what the mattress capable of, but now due to health concern we have to chose correct one...Studies says for back support we should not go for too hard or soft surface, we should go for medium firm mattress.. so investing bit higher is not waste at all, after all the mattress taking care of our health plus giving good sleep..hi GHOSTVIC, the price is for what size of mattress? Queen or King? Why dont u think other brand as well?
Mar 20 2011, 06:16 PM
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