Mattress 120x200

Who needs a 120x200 cm mattress?

The first question that arises when buying a mattress is which size is right for you. Single mattresses for adults are available in various mattress sizes from 80x200 cm available.

Which mattress size is the right one?

A mattress in the size 120x200 cm is ideal if you sleep alone in a single bed and want maximum sleeping comfort. For single sleepers, a 120x200 cm mattress offers sufficient space and freedom of movement without having to worry about falling out of bed when changing sleeping position. For couples who share a bed, a 120x200 cm mattress is only recommended to a limited extent due to the space available. Here a mattress size from 140x200 cm is the more suitable choice.

It is a widespread misconception that a stomach sleeper, back sleeper or side sleeper remains motionless in their preferred sleeping position throughout the night. In fact, we move and turn back and forth in bed around 30 to 80 times during the night. Sleep experts agree that multiple changes of position during sleep are important for good sleep, as this is how the body ensures optimal pressure relief for certain parts of the body.

During sleep, our body always tries to adopt a lying position in which the muscles, tendons and joints are optimally relaxed. If this is not the case for a longer period of time, the brain sends corresponding signals to the musculoskeletal system so that we adopt a different lying position. Therefore, a certain amount of sleep motor activity during the night is absolutely normal. Only if we toss and turn too much during the night, for example because the firmness of the mattress is too hard or too soft, does this have a negative effect on the quality of our sleep.

It is therefore important that the size of your mattress allows for the natural urge to move during sleep. With a mattress in the comfortable size of 120x200 cm, this is perfectly guaranteed for single sleepers.

When buying a 120x200 cm foam mattress, you have the choice between different materials with specific properties. The most popular foam mattresses include mattresses made from high-quality cold foam or comfort foam. In addition to its excellent body contouring properties and very good pressure relief, this material offers excellent value for money.

What types of mattresses are available in 120x200 cm?

Mattresses made of cold foam and comfort foam are available with different mattress cores. Particularly high-quality foam mattresses in 120x200 cm have a 7-zone support to optimally adapt to the different areas of the body such as the head, shoulders, back, hips, thighs, lower legs and feet. This contributes to a natural alignment of the spine and helps to optimize posture during sleep. Zoning of the mattress core is also helpful if you tend to suffer from pain in the shoulder and hip area. Targeted pressure relief can help to relieve pain and ensure a more restful sleep.

Alongside the mattress size, the firmness level is the second most important selection criterion when buying a mattress. The firmness of the base has a significant influence on sleeping comfort.

The body can only relax and recover if the spine is optimally relieved during sleep and supported in its natural position. To ensure that this is the case with your new 120x200 cm mattress, the firmness of the mattress must be selected so that the body does not sink too deeply into the mattress and at the same time the pressure is taken off the body. Depending on body size and weight, this may require a slightly firmer or softer sleeping surface.

Good to know: The mattress firmness level can be reliably determined based on your body weight. Lighter people usually need less support from a slightly softer mattress. For people with a higher body weight, a firmer mattress is a good choice.

What firmness levels are there for mattresses?

Firmness level Lying sensation Recommended body weight

H1 very soft up to approx. 60 kg

H2 soft/medium firm up to approx. 80 kg

H3 medium hard/hard from approx. 80 kg

H4 hard from approx. 110 kg

Tip: If you are unsure whether H2 or H3 is the best choice for your firmness level, then a reversible mattress in 120x200 cm with two firmness levels is the ideal solution. The sleeping base is designed so that it has two different firmness levels on the top and bottom. By turning the mattress, the firmness of the mattress can be easily selected between H2 (soft/medium hard) and H3 (medium hard/hard). This is useful, for example, if your body weight fluctuates from time to time. However, a 120x200 cm reversible mattress is also useful for guest beds, as the firmness can always be individually adjusted to the body weight of the person sleeping on it.

What to do if the mattress is too hard or too soft?

A mattress topper is a simple way of making mattresses that are too hard softer or the lying surface of soft mattresses harder. Just like mattresses, toppers are also available to suit a wide range of bed sizes with different degrees of firmness. If you are reluctant to buy a new mattress but would like to noticeably improve the comfort of your 120x200 cm mattress, a 120x200 cm matt ress topper is a comparatively simple and inexpensive way to do this.

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 120x200 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.

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