Sleep is the biological need of every human being. During this process, the level of brain activity and muscle contraction are reduced to a minimum - the body rests and recharges with a new portion of energy. It is very important that during sleep a person is in the most comfortable position, otherwise, instead of the expected cheerfulness in the morning, he will feel tired and irritable. One of the most important factors in the organization of he althy sleep is the right mattress.
Selection criteria
Today, a huge variety of models allows you to meet consumer needs according to the following criteria:
- shape;
- hardness level;
- filling;
- anatomical requirements.
The sizes of mattresses for a bed also have a wide range of values. So a comfortable springboard for sleeping can be chosen both for a crib and for a non-standard adult bed.
ForIn order not to make a mistake with the choice of a mattress, you must consider the following factors:
1. The age of a person plays an important role in choosing the firmness of a mattress. Until the age of 24, the body is in the growth stage, and for the proper construction of the muscular and skeletal system, it is necessary to fix the body in a perfectly horizontal position, which can only be provided by a hard mattress. After 50 years, the body requires more comfortable sleeping conditions, which are guaranteed by a soft mattress with an orthopedic effect. In middle age, no significant changes occur in the body, it does not require special conditions, therefore, when choosing a mattress, you can only be guided by your own preferences.
2. Each type of mattress has its own weight limit. People weighing 40 to 60 kg should choose the softest mattress available, while people over 95 kg should opt for firmer models.
3. The presence of diseases of the musculoskeletal system also dictate the conditions for choosing the rigidity of the mattress. For a problematic back, a mattress with a medium or high degree of firmness is suitable.
Also, for maximum convenience, it is necessary to select a mattress for the size of the bed, even if it has non-standard parameters.
Spring mattresses
The most popular system for equipping mattresses for daily sleep is still spring. Despite the fact that this technology has been used for sleeping bases for several decades, it has not lost its relevance. Modern productionoffers a choice of two spring equipment options: dependent and independent blocks.
At the basis of the dependent block are two-cone springs held together by a frame. This equipment system is included in the economy class category due to its low cost, which proportionally characterizes the orthopedic properties and service life.
More justified is the choice of a mattress with an independent spring unit. This equipment is a series of springs, each of which is packed in a separate container. Such a system allows to improve the anatomical characteristics, reduce the noise level, as well as extend the life of the product. When choosing a spring mattress, you should pay special attention to the quality of the springs and the number of turns in them (should be at least six).
The dimensions of mattresses for a bed, both with a dependent and with an independent block, can vary according to the main parameters: length (1900 mm or 2000 mm), width (from 800 mm to 2000 mm), height (from 80 mm up to 390 mm).
Springless mattresses
Springless mattresses differ from the above model in internal filling. As the name implies, there are no springs in it. This type of mattress has nothing to do with cotton "progenitors". As a result of many years of research, a number of materials have been selected that are highly durable and environmentally friendly: latex, foam rubber, holofiber, spunbond, coconut fiber, sheep wool, polyurethane foam, sea grass or horsehair.
These materials can serve as a homogeneous filling or in combination with each other. Each of the components affects the firmness and elasticity of the mattress, and also provides different orthopedic properties.
The sizes of mattresses for the bed in this case can be either standard or custom-made at the request of the client. Modern production allows the production of springless mattresses not only in a standard rectangular shape, but also according to the buyer's pattern (round, oval, heart-shaped, etc.).
Thin mattresses
It is not always possible to place a bed with a full-fledged berth in a room, and improving the comfortable characteristics of a berth on sofas due to ordinary mattresses is impractical. In addition, the dimensions of mattresses for beds differ from mattresses for sofas, primarily in thickness:
- for beds - from 120mm to 390mm;
- for sofas - from 40 mm to 80 mm.
Based on the needs of consumers, mattress manufacturers have decided to release a special series of thin mattresses. Thanks to their special design, they smooth out the unevenness of the sofa beds and provide a full-fledged orthopedic effect.
This product incorporates several independent series with different fillings, thereby adjusting the firmness and comfort level. Matroluxe is a leading manufacturer of Futon and Slim thin springless mattresses. ToppersIdeal for uneven fold-out sofas or old uncomfortable mattresses, they provide a mobile and comfortable sleeping place at a reasonable price.
Orthopedic and Anatomical
This type of mattress is designed taking into account the structural features of the human muscular and musculoskeletal systems. It perfectly follows all the curves of the body and adapts to its position. Whether you like to sleep on your side or back, sleep in one position all night or turn from side to side, your position will always be ideal for a good rest. The design of the orthopedic mattress will take care of this.
One of the leading manufacturers of anatomical mattresses is Ascona. Here you will be offered unsurpassed quality and a high level of comfort.
Zone blocks of independent springs allow you to define a different level of stiffness for each body area, and models with double-sided coating allow you to alternate sides and choose the most suitable comfort settings at the moment.
Practically all Ascona mattresses with a high level of comfort have the “winter-summer” effect. It is achieved due to the presence of a cotton layer on one side that provides air circulation, on the other - a woolen flooring that retains heat.
The sizes of Ascona mattresses for the bed basically correspond to the standard size grid. Under the order it is possible to get non-standard in a form and the sizes mattresses. The production time of such models varies from 1 to 2months, and the cost will be at least 10% higher.
Among Ascona anatomical mattresses there are also sizes of mattresses for teenage beds 1800 mm long and 800 mm and 900 mm wide.
Memory Foam
This filling is the latest revolutionary achievement in the mattress industry. Polyurethane foam with a fine cell structure formed the basis for the creation of the unique Memory Foam material, which has a shape-memory effect. This technology allows the mattress to take the exact shape of the body, which greatly increases its orthopedic effect. Due to the individual support of each part of the body separately, the mattress is absolutely imperceptible - the effect of being in weightlessness is created.
This option is suitable for people of different age groups and has no contraindications, it can be used by both absolutely he althy people and people with problems of the muscular and musculoskeletal systems.
Filling
The filling of modern mattresses can be divided into two categories:
- natural (more expensive): sheep wool, cotton, coconut bark, rubber foam;
- synthetic (economical option): synthetic winterizer, polyurethane foam, foam rubber, artificial latex.
Natural latex is a product of processing the juice of Brazilian Hevea by drying it and giving it a foamy form. Used as a filler to ensure correct body position.
Coconut fiber is a natural product derived from coconutwalnut. This material is used in mattresses to provide rigidity.
Cotton - Its natural fibers are used to keep you cool and breathable. This type of filling is suitable even for people with allergies.
Sheep wool has a warming effect and is one of the main components in seasonally changing mattresses.
Sizes
The most common mattresses have standard options. Firstly, they correspond to the sizes of factory beds, and secondly, due to the well-established system production, their production time is much less than that of custom-made models. A standardized program also reduces the cost, and therefore the retail price of the product.
The most popular mattress lengths for an adult are 1900 mm or 2000 mm. Thin mattresses are also available with a length of 1800 mm.
As for the width, there are many more values.
A mattress with a width of 700 mm, 800 mm or 900 mm is considered a single bed. For thin mattresses, intermediate values are added to these parameters - 650 mm, 750 mm, 850 mm, 950 mm and 1150 mm.
The size of the mattress for a single bed can be 1200 mm, 1400 mm and 1500 mm. Some manufacturers produce thin mattresses with a width of 1250 mm, 1350 mm and 1450 mm. Such a dimensional grid is due to a specific indicator of the width of folding sofas.
The size of the mattress for a double bed has only two values: 1600 mm and 1800mm. Models from the "Lux" series are also available in a width of 2000 mm. As for thin mattresses, the width value in this case is exactly the same as regular mattresses.
Children's mattresses
Children's series of mattresses has its own size chart. So, the length of such products is 1200 mm and 1400 mm, the width is 600 mm, 700 mm, 800 mm and 900 mm. According to these parameters, all types of children's mattresses are produced, including mattresses for bunk beds. The sizes of mattresses for newborns do not have fixed values and are ordered individually according to the parameters of the cradle.
The thickness of children's mattresses is usually small, and does not exceed 120 mm.
