Mattress guide - practical tips for buying decisions

A mattress has to fit the individual needs as optimally as possible - only in this way can it promote deep and restful sleep . But what exactly is important for the sleeping pad? What are the properties of the mattress so that healthy sleep is really possible? In this mattress guide you will learn how to find the right mattress for your needs.

An overview of the mattress types

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Whether cold foam mattress, innerspring or latex - each type of mattress has its specific properties, which are offered for both children's and adult mattresses . To make the decision easier, we compared a total of six models according to their properties:

Cold

foam mattress - the foam is made from crude oil

- highly elastic

- breathable

- point elastic

- air permeable

- durable

- cheaper than latex

Spring core

- consisting of steel springs, wool, cotton and other materials

- durable

- good heat regulation

- good moisture regulation

- less point elastic

- inexpensive

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Pocket

spring core - structure similar to spring core, but the springs are individually packed, hence the name

- higher point elasticity than spring core

- more expensive than spring core

Natural mattresses

- filling made of different materials such as straw, wool or horsehair

- horsehair mattresses are particularly expensive but have the highest elasticity. They can absorb a lot of moisture

- straw

mattresses are extremely hard - natural mattresses filled with fur, are adaptable like sand, but they make it difficult to turn around because they do not offer any suspension

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Latex

- available in synthetic and natural latex

- heavy

- dimensionally stable

- antiseptic

- prevents dust mites and bacteria

- high point elasticity

Futons

- Consist of thin layers of cotton and are additionally padded with fibers in Europe for more elasticity

- Models with latex, horsehair, sheep's wool or coconut fiber core are hard

- A soft mattress has to be rolled up every day to prevent hardening

- poor moisture regulation

Note the density of the mattresses

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Especially in cold foam mattresses should be noted that the density of the mattress on the density , short-RG, is specified. When purchasing models with 45 to 55 kg per cubic meterto be favoured. Ideally, the mattresses are offered with adapted body zones for men and women, which take into account the different weight distribution between the sexes. In addition to the density and optimized zone distribution, you should also pay attention to the height of the mattress. It should be at least 14 centimeters. Basically, the higher the mattress, the higher the sleeping comfort. Many providers sell their mattresses at different heights. Among them is the German orthopedic specialist Ottobock, which presents a point-elastic cold foam mattress with a weight of 50 kg in the two heights of around 18 and 22 centimeters under the matrazzo® brand online and in a factory outlet in Duderstadt, Lower Saxony  .

Selection of mattress hardness

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Whether a rather hard mattress or a softer alternative is ideal for back-friendly sleeping depends on several factors. Among other things, body weight and sleeping habits affect the demands placed on the mattress. For example, the sleeping pad for a 100 kg man with a preferred side position must have different properties than a mattress for a young person under 50 kg who likes to sleep on his stomach. The decisive factor when purchasing a new mattress is the degree of firmness. The following list provides information on the usual division of hardness into five levels. However, the data are only for orientation:

H1: Up to 60 kg body weight -> lying feeling soft

H2: 60-80 kg body weight -> lying feeling medium hard

H3: 80-100 kg body weight -> lying feeling hard

H4: from 100 kg body weight -> lying feeling very hard

H5: from 130 kg body weight - > Ultra hard lying feeling

Since in addition to body weight, body size also plays a role in the selection of the ideal degree of hardness, both data must always be included. The body mass index (BMI), which is calculated from these two variables, can therefore help to determine the appropriate degree of hardness. The integrated graphic from the mattress online retailer matrazzo® provides information about the respective mattress hardness that matches the corresponding BMI and assigns this value to the three hardness zones "soft", "medium" and "hard":

 You can find out how the  BMI can be calculated on the website of the University of Hohenheim, for example.

If the wrong mattress hardness is selected, the spine suffers : While a soft mattress causes it to sag, the spine is bent if the surface is too hard. If the degree of hardness corresponds optimally to personal needs, the spine runs in a straight line from bottom to head.

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Important: trial love!

Regardless of whether you buy your mattress in brick-and-mortar stores or online: Be sure to try out the model that turns out to be the best mattress when comparing. This is the only way to determine whether the pad has the correct hardness and optimally relieves your spine. Regarding the degree of hardness, you can use the rule of thumb to guide yourself that the mattress should be harder with a higher body weight, softer alternatives are generally the better choice for lighter people. Remember that the degrees of hardness are not standardized. Therefore there can be differences between mattress retailers. Therefore, never rely on the information, but only consider it as an aid.