Basics Of Buying A Mattress
There are four core types. Innerspring uses steel coils for a bouncy, breathable, supportive feel. Memory foam contours closely to the body and absorbs movement. Latex feels springy and naturally sleeps cool. Hybrid combines a pocket-coil support layer...
Match the size to the sleepers and the room. A twin suits children and single sleepers, a full or double fits one adult who likes room to spread out, a queen is the most popular choice for couples, and a king gives two people the most space. As a rule...
Canadian sizes match US sizes. A twin is 38 by 75 inches, twin XL is 38 by 80, full or double is 54 by 75, queen is 60 by 80, king is 76 by 80, and California king is 72 by 84. Twin XL and king share the same 80-inch length as a queen, which is why taller...
Memory foam is a dense foam that softens with body heat and pressure, then slowly returns to shape. It contours closely to your body, which relieves pressure points and absorbs movement well, making it a strong choice for side sleepers and couples. The...
A hybrid pairs a pocket-coil support layer with a comfort layer of foam or latex on top. The coils provide support, bounce, and airflow, while the foam adds pressure relief and contouring. This combination suits sleepers who want the supportive, cooler...
A pocket coil is an individual spring wrapped in its own fabric pocket. Because each coil moves on its own, the mattress contours to your body and isolates motion far better than older connected-coil designs, so movement on one side is less likely to...
Firmness describes how hard or soft a mattress feels on the surface, usually rated 1 to 10, where 1 is very soft and 10 is very firm. It is separate from support, since a soft mattress can still keep your spine aligned. Most adults land between 5 and...
Firmness is the surface feel, while support is whether the mattress keeps your spine in a neutral line. A good mattress can be soft and supportive at the same time, cushioning the shoulders and hips while still holding the midsection up. Poor support...
These describe the mattress surface. A tight-top has a smooth, flat surface with the comfort layers sewn directly in, the most common and durable build. A pillow-top adds a separate cushioned layer stitched on top for a plush, hotel-like feel. A Euro...
Choose by what you value most. Pick memory foam for close contouring, pressure relief, and motion isolation. Pick innerspring for a bouncy, cooler, budget-friendly feel. Pick hybrid when you want both at once, with coil support and a foam comfort layer...
