Different types of mattresses

Why is it so important to pick the right mattress?

There are all kinds of different types of people in the world, and no matter their daily activities and interests they've all got one thing in common – sleeping. Most people sleep in beds, it's the most common way really, but some even do it on couches, chairs or even floors. Whatever the case may be, any person in the world needs a good mattress to get a good night's sleep. What's more, beds don't come in cheap these days (the prices range from $400 to $500 for cheap single beds or $15,000 to $20,000 for the somewhat more expensive, king size kind).

There is a huge variety of mattresses out there. This is why a person is to (somewhat shamelessly) try out each and every available kind (and size) to make sure it will provide sufficient comfort for one of the most important of the daily activities.

The next step would be picking the right surplus accessories, such as mattress covers and the like. Various mattress covers have different functions, such as: providing additional comfort or protecting the bed from spills, leaks and bed bugs. The price range of mattress covers is about $30 to $200, presumably depending on the product's functionality and quality.

Picking the right mattress (both the type and the model) could be critical to a person's back health. This means it could make all the difference between morning back pain and a good night's sleep. This is why it is important to take the time and pick, not only merely between spring and tempur-pedic, but also take into account the various particularities withing each category.

What are the different types of mattresses?

Thissection offers a glimpse into various types of mattresses available to pick from. It aims to offer at least the slightest bit of info to the potential buyer, that he may more easily make the choice that is right for him.

Innerspring Mattresses are made from wires. The structure is somewhat more rigid and, one would dare say, crude. This is much due to the fact that the structure is held up by (300 – 800) coils and is further reinforced by a border-wire. The top of the structure is most frequently separated from the sleeper by a layer of insulation or tough padding.

Airmattresses are highly portable and are (thus) frequently used for outdoor trips, camping and hospital beds. The comfort of the mattress may be adjusted according to the amount of air contained. This variable is relevantly adjustable according to either side of the mattress.

Other mattresses to take into consideration are: foam mattresses (developed by for NASA's astronauts during the 70's), visco-elastic mattresses (these may be quite costly, but are also a highly ergonomic choice; they are also known as memory foam mattresses) and latex mattresses (these would according to the sleeper's body to ensure maximum comfort and durability; they also prevent the human body from getting overheated during sleep due to their breath ability).