Stiffness
Firmness is one of the most important characteristics when choosing any mattress. Modern models can be soft,
medium or firm.
It is believed that products of any hardness 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 likely to be the most comfortable. Thus, for people weighing up to 60 kg,
a soft mattress is considered optimal, 60-90 kg - medium, over 90 kg -
hard. This, however, only applies to "adult" models;
children's's mattresses are standardly of medium hardness. If a 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 levels of firmness. Most often, these are double-sided models with different levels of firmness on each side — this allows you to change the firmness by simply turning the mattress over (for more information on the meaning of this function, see below). In addition, double versions with different levels of firmness on each side can be produced; for more information, see below. All such products in our catalog are designated as “soft/hard” or “soft/medium,” depending on the combination.
In
...the description of the model's rigidity, we additionally indicate 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.Multizone
Multi-zone mattresses are those whose surface has several zones that differ in rigidity, so that each part of the body has a surface that is optimally suited in rigidity. The multi-zone design is considered very advanced, but in itself it does not guarantee comfort or even the suitability of the mattress for a specific user - much depends on personal preferences, body type, and health. In addition, such products are noticeably more expensive than single-zone ones.
Number of springs
The number of springs per square metre of surface in a mattress of the appropriate design (see "Type"), in other words, the density of the springs. The
greater this number, the higher the density of the springs — the smaller the size of each individual spring and the more accurately the deflection of the mattress will correspond to the contours of the body of a lying person (ceteris paribus, of course). On the other hand, the use of numerous springs significantly affects the price. Among the main spring blocks are
Pocket Spring(~ 256 springs/m²),
Multipocket(~ 512 springs/m²) and
Micropocket(~ 1024 springs/m²).
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.
