Everything you need to know about mattress toppers

A mattress topper is the neat solution for anyone looking for an inexpensive way to improve their sleeping comfort or make an uncomfortable sleeping surface more comfortable. The practical mattress topper not only offers additional sleeping comfort for comparatively little money. A topper also noticeably improves bed hygiene by preventing sweat secreted during sleep from penetrating the mattress. As a bed protector, it also protects the mattress from wear and tear or soiling, thus extending its lifespan. This means that investing in a mattress topper saves you money in the long term.

This guide will tell you everything you need to know about mattress toppers. Starting with the different types of toppers, the materials they are made from and our purchase recommendations for a better night's sleep.

Before we dive into the details of mattress toppers, here is an important distinction between mattress toppers and mattress protectors:

• Mattress toppers are placed on top of the mattress or sleeping surface to increase lying comfort. With the right topper, for example, hard mattresses become softer and uncomfortable lying zones become pleasantly comfortable. The topper also protects the mattress from dirt, bodily fluids such as sweat or spilled breakfast coffee.
• Mattress protectors, on the other hand, have no effect on lying comfort. They protect the mattress from wear and damage by being placed between the mattress and slatted frame.

Everyone sleeps differently. Therefore, just as with mattresses, there is also a large selection of mattress toppers to promote sleeping comfort with individual support. With the right topper-mattress combination, the comfort of a mattress can be further improved without having to buy a new mattress. If you want to get the most out of your mattress, a mattress topper is the best choice. The only remaining question is which mattress topper to choose.

Cold foam mattress toppers

Mattress toppers made of cold foam are the most common and popular mattress toppers. The material is known for its ability to adapt perfectly to the contours of the body. In combination with the right mattress, this provides excellent pressure relief and support, which can be particularly beneficial for people with back problems or joint pain. The open cell structure of the material enables good air circulation and ensures that body heat is dissipated and night sweat is absorbed. With this temperature regulation, mattress toppers made of cold foam are recommended for people who sweat excessively at night.

Comfort foam mattress topper

Mattress toppers made of comfort foam already have their main property in their name. They support or improve the lying comfort of a mattress and thus contribute to improved bed cushioning. Comfort foam mattress toppers are usually softer than toppers made of cold foam, which means that even very hard beds or sleeping areas can be transformed into cozy, soft sleeping oases with the mattress topper.

Mattress toppers made of visco foam, also known as memory foam toppers, react to body or ambient heat and body weight. Depending on the temperature, the topper becomes softer or firmer and thus adapts perfectly to the body. When you get out of bed, the topper returns to its original shape. The pressure relief during sleep is comparable to that of mattress toppers made of cold foam. If you like it particularly warm in bed, a visco foam mattress topper is a good solution to increase your sleeping comfort in the long term.

Mattress toppers made of gel foam combine the advantages of cold foam and visco foam. They adapt to the body, react more easily to movements during sleep and offer good air circulation. They are recommended for people with back pain and cooler sleeping environments.

Reversible mattress toppers with different firmness levels on the top and bottom are the ideal choice for people who want maximum flexibility when choosing their mattress topper. Equipped with a harder and a softer side, for example with firmness levels H2 and H3, they are the flexible solution for changing requirements in terms of sleeping comfort or changing sleeping environments. If the new mattress is too hard, this can be compensated for with the softer side of the reversible topper. If, on the other hand, the mattress is too soft, a mattress topper provides a higher level of support during sleep.

Mattress toppers are recommended for anyone who values a good and restful night's sleep. In addition to improving sleeping comfort, the toppers are a convenient problem solver for a variety of problems during sleep.

• Improving comfort: If you find your mattress or bed too hard or too soft, you can use a mattress topper to adjust the lying properties to your individual preferences. Softer or harder, warmer or colder - the right mattress topper has numerous settings to improve lying comfort and therefore sleep. A mattress topper makes sofa beds, guest beds and beds in motorhomes noticeably more comfortable.
• Extend the life of the mattress: Stains on the mattress are not just unsightly. Depending on the type and quantity, dirt and liquids can noticeably attack the filling material of a mattress and impair its lying properties. A topper protects the mattress from wear and tear and dirt, thereby increasing its lifespan.
• Relief from tension and pain: Tension, back or joint pain are common ailments that make it difficult to sleep at night. Point-elastic mattress toppers with optimum body contouring to prevent pressure points promise relief. This can often alleviate night-time pain without having to buy a new mattress.
• Temperature regulation: Do you sweat excessively in bed or are you one of those people who still feel cold despite a thick down comforter? Then a mattress topper with climate-regulating properties can be helpful in creating an optimum sleeping climate for you.
• Hygienic reasons: Toppers are usually equipped with removable and easy-to-clean protective covers. This means that the sleeping surface can be kept in a permanently hygienic condition, which allows allergy sufferers and people with sensitive airways in particular to sleep better at night.
• Individual adaptation of double mattresses: In contrast to two single mattresses, a twin mattress has the advantage that it is made from one continuous piece and therefore has no "visitor's crack" to get in the way. However, this is only advantageous if both partners share the same requirements for the firmness level, climate properties and other characteristics of the mattress. If individual needs change, for example due to a significant increase or decrease in weight, or due to a new partner, a topper can allow the mattress sides to be individually adjusted. Without having to buy one or more new mattresses.
• Bridging the visitor's crack: With a mattress topper in the right size, an annoying visitor's crack can be easily and inexpensively covered.

Mattress toppers only develop their respective advantages in improving sleeping comfort if the properties meet your individual sleeping needs.

Suitable material

Choose from our comparison of the different mattress topper materials of mattress toppers to find the right topper for you.

The right size

Just like mattresses, mattress toppers are available in different sizes. The size of the topper should match the size of the mattress, for example 80 x 200 cm or 140 x 200 cm. For double beds with a lying surface of 180 x 200 cm, two mattress toppers in the sizes 90 x 200 cm are suitable. Sizes 80 x 200 cm or 90 x 200 cm are usually ideal for children's, youth or guest beds.

Suitable firmness level

Choose the firmness level according to your body weight and preferred sleeping comfort. Reversible mattresses with different firmness levels are a good choice if you are not sure or want to be prepared for all eventualities in the future (e.g. weight fluctuations).

The right height

Mattress toppers are available in different heights. The height of the topper has a decisive effect on lying comfort and the support properties of the topper or mattress. Mattress toppers with a minimum height of 6 cm to a maximum of 9 cm are recommended. Higher mattress toppers can impair the support function of the mattress too much, which can even result in a deterioration in lying comfort.

Care and cleaning

When choosing a topper, look for a removable cover with a zipper that can be washed at 40 or 60 °C. Covers made of high-quality microfibers with antibacterial properties are recommended.

Mattress toppers can significantly increase sleeping comfort and are an inexpensive solution for upgrading a mattress or sleeping area. So that you don't have to search long for the best offers, you will find our Top 3 recommendations for mattress toppers with an optimal price-performance ratio.

Perfect for every bed and every sleeping position, the T6 reversible mattress topper makes every lying surface more comfortable while protecting the mattress at the same time. 6 cm point-elastic comfort foam provides optimum support and makes mattresses that are too soft noticeably firmer without compromising on comfort. Breathable and moisture-regulating, the topper ensures a pleasant sleeping climate and even overcomes uncomfortable sleeping positions. Easy to put on and with a washable cover (60 °C), the T6 mattress topper is the ideal solution for long-lasting deep, restful sleep and healthy sleep.

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Regardless of whether you prefer a hard or soft sleeping surface: the CloudComfort reversible mattress topperwith two firmness levels (H2/H3) and 7 ergonomic lying zones noticeably improves the lying properties of your mattress and adapts perfectly to your body. Unique: With a cooling summer side and a warming winter side, the reversible topper ensures a pleasant sleeping climate all year round. Put an end to sleepless nights due to unpleasant temperatures or uncomfortable mattresses. This mattress topper transforms every bed into a sleeping oasis with the right firmness level. Experience the perfect balance of comfort and support - every night and in every season.

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Rely on maximum sleeping comfort with antibacterial protection - ideal for allergy sufferers. The medium firmness level H2 of the Supportho Premium reversible mattress topper offers a perfect balance of support and softness. A seat edge on both sides makes it easier to get up and gives the mattress topper additional stability. The removable, antibacterially treated cover, which is washable at 60 °C, ensures a permanently hygienic sleeping environment. This topper is the ideal solution for healthy sleep in any sleeping position. Promotes healthy sleep and protects the mattress!

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