Scientists have calculated that we spend almost a third of our lives in a dream. A good sleep improves the quality of life, improves mood, just brings pleasure. But only not when you are uncomfortable sleeping. On uncomfortable couch or a sagging mattress won't sleep well.
The ideal option from the point of view of convenience would be a separate bed in the bedroom, where the situation itself is conducive to relaxation and going to bed. But it is not only the bed that dominates the bedroom. The main and most important part of the bed is the mattress. It is about how comfortable it is and the quality of sleep depends.
People have slept on mattresses for centuries, and all this time their design has been improved. Our grandmothers and grandfathers still remember products made of matting stuffed with horsehair, which creaked and squeezed over time. Since then, the general concept has not changed, but technologies have stepped forward, and modern designs are devoid of the shortcomings of their predecessors.
Orthopedic models have gained particular popularity in recent years. These are products that ensure the correct position of the spine during sleep and rest. The spine, without exaggeration, is the core of the whole organism, and the general well-being and the quality of sleep depend on its condition. This is especially important for the elderly and those with chronic diseases of the spine.
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What types of orthopedic mattresses are there?
By size
- Single;
- One and a half sleeping;
- Double;
- Baby.
By design
Spring loaded
Classic design, refined to reflect changes in production technology. Blocks of metal springs, interposed with filler, are enclosed in a multilayer shell from above and below.
In turn, there are two types:
- With a spring Bonnel block. In it, the springs are connected to each other to maintain the integrity of the structure, but when loaded, they pull each other along. In other words, if you sit on such a mattress, the adjacent areas are also pressed through - the springs pull each other along.
- With an independent spring block. This is a relatively new technology. Each spring block in this system is wrapped in an individual case. Adjacent springs do not touch and, when deformed, do not transmit it to those nearby. If you put a glass on a model with an independent block of springs, and you sit next to it, the glass will not move, the springs will only be pressed in the place on which you have given the load.
Springless
As the name suggests, manufacturers have dispensed with springs. As a filler in such products, an elastic material is used - polyurethane foam, coir (dense material from coconut fibers, processed in a special way), latex or other materials, both natural and synthetic.
Springless models are thinner. Depending on the filler used, they can be of very different hardness.
By hardness
Manufacturers divide their products into the following categories by stiffness:
- Soft;
- Medium soft;
- Middle;
- Medium hard;
- Hard.
The toughest mattress models are always springless.
What hardness orthopedic mattress to choose?
There is no single recommendation here, the recommended degree of severity depends on a large number of factors that must be taken into account all together. This is age, weight, and the presence of diseases of the musculoskeletal system.
Experts and sellers agree on one thing - infants and young children are recommended to sleep on a firm, but not hard mattress. Hard and medium-hard products are more suitable for adolescents and young people, older people are better and more comfortable sleeping on soft models.
Which filler should you choose?
Polyurethane foam
Synthetic material. He's foam rubber. Its main advantage is its low price in comparison with many natural fillers. There are many brands of foam rubber (abbreviated as polyurethane foam), from soft to resilient like natural latex. The combination of several types of polyurethane foam allows you to create an anatomical version of different rigidity, elasticity, thickness. Up to various densities within one product.
Of course, the price directly affects the quality, and a product made of cheap soft polyurethane foam will not meet your expectations due to poor spine support and excessive compliance. It is appropriate to use such designs not on an ongoing basis, but at the dacha or in case of an unexpected arrival of guests.
Another advantage of polyurethane foam is elasticity, it easily restores its shape after stress, does not break or wrinkle. It is convenient to transport it. Thin ones can be simply rolled into a roll, and in factories I often vacuum pack them so that the block size is reduced by 2-3 times. Be careful when unpacking and place it in a spacious place.
Contrary to popular belief about the dangers of synthetic materials, foam rubber will not do any harm. No toxic substances are released during operation, it is hypoallergenic. PPU emits hazardous substances only when burning or heating over 200 Сaboutbut such heating is definitely not a reference to standard operating conditions.
On the basis of polyurethane foam, many popular fillers are produced with their own trade names - OrmaFoam, Holkon and others.
Coconut coir
Natural material from coconut fibers. Depending on when it was harvested, it can be elastic (white, harvested from unripe nuts) or brown (harvested from ripe fruits of the coconut tree). In the production of mattresses, an elastic white variety of coir is used.
Coir fibers are composed of cellulose, do not get wet and do not contain allergens. However, in its pure form, the material quickly shrinks and loses its elasticity, therefore, before using it in finished products, the coir is prepared and processed in a special way - impregnated with natural latex (this increases elasticity and increases the service life), pressed and punched with needles, making the structure more uniform. Impregnated with synthetic latex. This option is the cheapest because of the low cost of synthetic latex and has a significant drawback - an unpleasant synthetic odor.
Coir is used to make rigid orthopedic options; its use in children's models and products for newborns is widespread due to the excellent ventilation and waterproofness of the material.
The disadvantage of the filler is its short service life. Over time, the fibers dry out, even when treated with latex, lose their elasticity and cake. The recommended service life of products with coconut fiber filler is no more than 6 years.
Latex
Natural filler. Made from foamed rubber. Natural rubber is resilient, easily restores its shape, is not susceptible to mold, durable.
In terms of physical properties, it is close to polyurethane foam, but surpasses it in elasticity and durability. Latex also has a minus - it's a high price.
Structofiber
Artificial filler made from polyester. Its structure resembles wool, but in comparison with it it has advantages - it does not wrinkle, does not rot, does not burn and does not cause allergies. The fibers of the material are arranged vertically in the web, which gives it additional elasticity.
Structofiber is used as a basis in the manufacture of springless options and as an additional layer in the production of spring structures.
Sheep wool, felt (both natural and synthetic), horsehair, buckwheat husk, algae are also used as a filler.
Fillers can be combined in different sequences to achieve the properties specified by the manufacturer. There are mattresses with “summer” and “winter” sides, one lower side is additionally lined with wool or other heat-saving material. In summer, you can sleep on the normal side, and when cold weather comes, just turn the product over and enjoy the warmth of the wool.
There are models with different stiffness for each of the halves. It is very convenient if the spouses need different rigidity when sleeping.
The best orthopedic mattresses for 2020
The editors of the site "bestx.htgetrid.com/en/" have prepared for you a rating of the best orthopedic mattresses for 2020.
The review includes:
| Model | Price |
|---|---|
| Toper Promtex-Orient Strutto / Coconut 4 145x215 | 1 800 RUB |
| CORRETTO Optima + 110x200 | 6 063 RUR |
| Luntek Medium econom 256 | 8 704 RUR |
| Atex Orthopedist | 1 800 RUB |
| Mr. Matress Victor L | 9 259 RUR |
| Promtex-Orient Monolith Coconut 15 Latex 2 205x210 | 43 106 RUR |
| Promtex-Orient EcoMP Standard 2 200x210 | 16,226 RUR |
| Dreamline Space Massage TFK | 9 200 RUR |
Toper Promtex-Orient Strutto / Coconut 4 145 × 215
In eighth place is the springless version with an orthopedic effect.
Topper is not a mattress in the classical sense. It is thinner than conventional products and is used as an overlay on the main mattress or sofa surface to increase or decrease firmness.
Model dimensions: 215 x 145 cm.
Struttofiber and coir were chosen as fillers. The product turned out to be two-layer. At the bottom - coconut filler, at the top - struttofiber.
Cover material - quilted jacquard.
Rigidity is hard. Despite the different filling of the top and bottom, it does not change significantly if the mattress is turned over, due to the small thickness of the product.
Advantages:
- Low price;
- Quality fillers;
Disadvantages:
- The topper is not suitable for a regular bed, it is used as a mattress pad.
CORRETTO Optima + 110 × 200
The seventh place is taken by the Corretto orthopedic spring mattress. The company is located in Russia and has been on the market for 10 years. In the production, high-quality fillers and fabrics are used, as well as self-made spring blocks, which allows custom-made non-standard products.
Optima + is a budget option popular with buyers due to its low price and reasonable price-quality ratio.
The Bonnel spring block is used in the manufacture.
Combined filler (batting, thermal felt and polyurethane foam), cover material - high-quality jacquard.
Withstands a load on one berth up to 120 kg.
Dimensions: 111x220 cm. The manufacturer has other dimensions, if necessary, production to order is possible.
Advantages:
- Low price;
- Use of glueless technology when connecting the spring block;
Disadvantages:
- The type of springs used does not guarantee clear zoning of berths due to the large amount of deflection when people use a lot of weight.
Luntek Medium econom 256
The sixth place was awarded to another version of the domestic manufacturer. The Luntek company is based in the Moscow region and produces its own spring blocks.
Construction: inside the polyurethane foam frame there is a block with independent springs, which is closed from above and below with two layers of filler.
Cover material: jacquard.
Hardness: medium.
Type: with independent springs. The model uses the standard 256 springs per sq. m.
Combined filler - synthetic latex (30 mm) and coconut coir (10 mm) on each side.
Advantages:
- good orthopedic properties;
- affordable price;
- high quality insulated block springs.
Disadvantages:
- Not identified.
Atex Orthopedist
Products for children are not forgotten in the review. Good sleep and the correct position of the spine are extremely important for a young body for good rest and harmonious development.
On the fifth place of the review: a children's orthopedic mattress.
Type: springless, double-sided.
Filling: holcon and coconut on both sides.
Hardness: Above average, the same on each side.
Dimensions: 60x120 cm.
Height: 12 cm.
Cover material: quilted calico
Advantages:
- Perfectly keeps its shape;
- Eco-friendly filler.
Disadvantages:
- Lack of handles for carrying and flipping.
Mr. Matress Victor L
Double orthopedic mattress using independent spring blocks. It has 7 zones of variable hardness for a comfortable sleep.
Hardness: medium.
Average number of springs per seat: 508.
Sides of the same medium firmness.
Natural coconut coir 10 mm thick is laid on top of the springs as a filler.
Division into zones in the product is not provided, along the entire length of the elasticity and rigidity of the structure is the same.
Height: 21 cm.
Cover material: cotton.
The sizes offered in the store are 200x200 cm, on the manufacturer's website there are more than 10 sizes that are available to order.
Advantages:
- Good orthopedic properties;
- The independent spring block helps to reduce the load on the spine and promotes productive rest;
- Detachable zippered cover.
Disadvantages:
- There are no handles for carrying and turning over.
Promtex-Orient Monolith Coconut 15 Latex 2 205 × 210
The third place in the rating is taken by the springless combined model.
Filler material: coconut coir and natural latex.
"Promtex-Orient" has two degrees of rigidity due to the different arrangement of filler materials.
The top, where latex rests on top of the coconut monolith, is above average stiffness. The bottom is hard.
Height: 17 cm.Dimensions: 210x205 cm.
Advantages:
- High quality natural materials;
- Long service life.
Disadvantages:
- High price;
- Difficulty in cleaning and care.
Promtex-Orient EcoMP Standard 2 200 × 210
In second place is the model from the manufacturer Promtex. This is an orthopedic spring mattress. The block of independent springs is enclosed in a polyurethane foam sheath. Polyurethane foam is also used above and below as a filler. Despite the fact that the model belongs to the budget segment, it provides sufficient comfort and support during sleep, and can compete with models in the mid-price range.
Dimensions: 200x210 cm.
Cover material: Jacquard.
Weight per seat: 95 kg.
Advantages:
- Affordable price;
- Good orthopedic properties.
Disadvantages:
- There is no handle for carrying and turning.
Dreamline Space Massage TFK
The leader of the rating, according to buyers, is the Dreamline Space Massage TFK mattress.
Cozy model with removable velor cover, independent spring unit and medium firmness.
Number of springs in place: 512.
Height: 24 cm.
Filling: thermal felt, coconut and polyurethane foam with an orthopedic massage profile.
Advantages:
- Good orthopedic properties;
- High reliability of the materials used;
- The quality of execution.
Disadvantages:
- Not identified.
Tips for choosing an orthopedic mattress
Please measure your bed accurately before purchasing. There is nothing worse than finding that the purchased model does not fit and puff up, or, on the contrary, it lies too freely and constantly moves out.
Consider which model is right for you based on your age, weight, health status.
Turn the product over at least once a year.
Clean it at least once every two to three years. If the case is removable, even better.The cover can be washed, and the inside of the mattress can be vacuumed, steamed, or dry-cleaned.
Buy a mattress topper, this will keep the surface of the mattress clean and prevent additional damage or contamination. Washing one mattress topper is much easier than going to the dry cleaner or calling the cleaning service.
If possible, lie down on an exhibition sample before buying. Your touch will tell you more than a promotional brochure.
Consult with experts before purchasing a mattress if you have any diseases of the spine or musculoskeletal system. In this case, not only comfortable sleep, but also health depends on the choice of the model.
If you have any experience in operating orthopedic mattresses or useful tips - share them in the comments.
