Stiffness
Rigidity is one of the most important characteristics when choosing any mattress. Modern models can be soft,
medium or hard.
It is believed that products of any rigidity are suitable for healthy people, and the choice in this case depends solely on personal preferences. However, there are certain recommendations related to a person's weight and allowing you to determine which option is most likely to be the most convenient. So, for people weighing up to 60 kg,
a soft mattress is considered optimal, 60-90 kg - medium, more than 90 kg -
hard. This, however, applies only to "adult" models;
Children's mattresses are standardly medium firm. If the mattress is selected for a person with spinal problems, it is advisable to consult a doctor before choosing.
Note that there is a separate category of mattresses that combine different hardness. Most often, these are two-sided models with different stiffness on each side - this allows you to change the stiffness by simply turning the mattress over (for more on the meaning of this function, see below). In addition, double versions with different side stiffness can be produced; see below for more details. All similar products in our catalog are labeled "soft/hard" or "soft/medium", depending on the combination.
In describing the rigidity of the model, we additionally ind
...icate the rigidity in numbers (on a scale as is customary in the field of describing the rigidity of mattresses) from 1 - soft, to 5 - hard.Number of layers
The number of individual layers of filler provided in the design of the mattress. By itself, this parameter does not have a special effect on the overall quality and practical features of the product - these moments are determined primarily by the filler materials (see below) and other design features. However, in spring mattresses (see "Type"), more layers usually correspond to a greater thickness of the filling - which means that the customer is less likely to feel individual springs on such a mattress.
Note that the cover is not taken into account when counting the layers - it is not always included in the kit, and, as a rule, can be replaced if necessary.
Now on the market there are mattresses with the following number of layers:
1,
2,
3,
4,
5,
6,
7 and
more.
Max. load (1 place)
The maximum weight for which one bed of the mattress is designed is, in fact, the maximum weight of a person who can regularly sleep on a mattress for a long period of time without the risk of "overloading" and spoiling the product. Of course, this parameter cannot be exceeded; however, when purchasing a mattress, you should also make sure that the selected model has a certain weight reserve — at least 10 kg. This is due not only to the fact that the mattress can be used by different people (and the weight of permanent owners can also change), but also to the uneven load that occurs during use. The fact is that manufacturers can specify this parameter per sleeper, i.e. practically immobile person. In fact, the matter is not limited only to sleep — as a result, the mattress may experience a load greater than the calculated one, even in cases where the weight of the person on it does not exceed the claimed characteristics.
Height
Overall height (thickness) of the mattress.
This parameter is selected by the manufacturer, taking into account the general purpose and design features of the product, so in most cases it is not fundamental when choosing. We only note that traditional type mattresses have a thickness of
10 – 15 cm to
30 cm or more. And products with a thickness of less than 10 cm belong to the category of so-called
futons, or toppers. Most often, such models are not used separately, but as additional overlays on another sleeping surface. For example, you can add a topper to an existing classic mattress — if it is not soft or hard enough, or if its properties have deteriorated due to wear — or lay the topper on a sofa, making the sleeping place on it more comfortable. Due to their thinness, futons are relatively inexpensive, and buying such a product is often more profitable than replacing an existing mattress.
