We spend most of our lives in bed, around 8 hours a day. That's an estimated 2,700 hours a year. Our body needs this rest time so that our spine, which is subject to a lot of strain in everyday life, can recover optimally from the stresses and strains of the day during the night. A high-quality mattress is essential for this regeneration during the night so that the musculoskeletal system is supported ergonomically correctly and we can fall asleep and stay asleep without tension.

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Find out below which selection criteria you should pay attention to when buying a mattress so that you sleep well and comfortably on your new mattress for a long time.

Who needs a 160x200 cm mattress?

The most important question when buying a mattress: Which size is the right one? To ensure that the new mattress fits your bed frame perfectly, the mattress size must match the bed system.

Which mattress size for which bed size?

A 160x200 cm mattress fits standard 160x200 cm double beds. It is the right choice if you sleep in a double bed as a couple and want to enjoy the best time of the day with maximum sleeping comfort. For couples, a 160x200 cm double mattress provides enough space in bed without disturbing the person next to you by moving during sleep, for example by changing their sleeping position. Singles also often opt for the comfort of a 160x200 cm mattress, as you can never have enough good sleep and every centimeter of extra space in bed also means a little more freedom of movement.

What influence does the mattress size have on sleep?

Very few people stay in just one sleeping position when they sleep. Rather, we regularly move back and forth during the night and change our sleeping position. This requires space in the bed or a sufficiently large mattress from around 160x200 cm. Doctors and sleep experts agree that it is important to change position several times during sleep so that the body can provide optimum pressure relief for certain parts of the body. During rest periods, our body always tries to adopt a healthy lying position that ensures optimal relaxation of the joints, muscles and tendons. If this is not the case over a longer period of time, the brain sends corresponding impulses to our musculoskeletal system so that we adopt a better lying position.

Lively sleep motor activity during the night is therefore normal to a certain extent and no cause for concern. Restless sleep only becomes problematic when we toss and turn because, for example, the firmness of the mattress is not right, it is too hard or too soft and this unsuitable degree of firmness has a negative effect on the quality of sleep. It is therefore important for a good and healthy sleep that the mattress size does not restrict the natural urge to move during sleep. With a 160x200 cm mattress, this is optimally guaranteed for couples and singles.

The second most important purchase criterion after the mattress size when buying a mattress is the firmness of the mattress. The firmness of the mattress core has a decisive influence on the pressure relief of the body. The body can only relax and enjoy a restful night's sleep if the spine is ergonomically relieved and supported in its natural curvature.

For this to be the case with a 160x200 cm mattress, the firmness level of the mattress must be right. With the right firmness level, the body does not sink too deeply into the mattress and is permanently supported in such a way that pressure is relieved from pain-sensitive areas.

Determine the right firmness level: The required firmness level of a mattress can be easily determined based on your body weight. Lighter people usually need less support during sleep, so a softer mattress with a good balance of support and comfort is generally suitable. A firmer mattress is recommended for heavier people with a higher body weight.

There are these firmness levels for mattresses:

Firmness level Lying comfort Recommended body weight

H1 very soft up to around 60 kg

H2 soft/medium firm up to about 80 kg

H3 medium hard/hard from about 80 kg

H4 hard from about 110 kg

Buying tip: If you want to remain flexible with the firmness level, perhaps because the mattress is intended for a guest bed or you want to sleep well in the future even if your weight changes significantly, then a reversible mattress in 160x200 cm with two firmness levels (H2/H3) is the right solution. Reversible mattresses are designed in such a way that they have different firmness levels on the top and bottom. By simply turning the mattress, the mattress firmness level can be easily changed from H2 (soft/medium hard) to H3 (medium hard/hard) or vice versa.

Comfort foam and cold foam mattresses in 160x200 cm

Mattresses in 160x200 cm are available in various qualities and features. The most popular foam mattresses include mattresses made of point-elastic comfort foam or cold foam. These foams impress with a very good combination of body contouring and pressure relief, while offering excellent value for money.

Comfort properties of mattresses in 160x200 cm

High-quality foam mattresses in the 160x200 cm size have ergonomic 7-zone support to provide optimum relief for the head, shoulders, back, hips, thighs, lower legs and feet. This supports the spine in its natural alignment without sagging. A 7-zone support zoning is recommended if you suffer from tension or pain in the shoulder or hip area. With these complaints, targeted pressure relief can help you sleep without pain.

You can never get enough of something good. If you also live by this maxim, then improve the sleeping comfort of your bed system with a pillow, slatted frame, topper or mattress protector that is perfectly tailored to your new mattress.

Because hand on heart: a new 160x200 cm mattress can significantly improve your sleep and make it more comfortable. However, it is only partly responsible for the quality of sleep in bed. The other part is a good slatted frame, a comfortable pillow and, if necessary, an additional mattress topper.

In our online store, you will find everything you need for a good night's sleep and to improve the quality of your sleep. Discover our extensive range of affordable slatted frames, mattress toppers, mattress protectors, pillows and neck support pillows.