Different Types of Mattresses available in the market
Mattress comes in different varieties and sizes and based on the usage they are classified into different types and companies across the globe are trying to come up with creative mattress with different shapes and sizes in order to attract the attention of the customers. Should i wait for a specific time of year to get the best deal on a mattress? Well, end of the year sale begins during December – watch out for it.
Types of Mattress: Based on the material used and taking other factors into consideration mattress are classified into different types.
Memory foam: Memory foam mattress is generally denser than other foam mattress. Memory foam mattress is heavier and supportive. They are sold for higher prices compared to another mattress. Memory foam uses visco elastic foam. Memory foam mattress is used in innerspring mattress in the upholstery layer. Memory foam mattress helps in reducing pressure on painful joints.
Air Mattress: one or more air chambers are used in air mattress instead of springs to provide support. Quality and price vary as per the needs of the customers. Low price camping mattress to expensive luxury beds are available in air mattress. The mattress may contain a layer of foam above the air chamber for added cushioning and can be enclosed in a cover. Special control mechanism is available for adjustable firmness mattress which are widely used for medical purposes
Water beds: Water is used in the interior of the mattress instead of air or metal coils. In order to meet the needs of the customers water mattress are filled with different layers of fibers to achieve the level of firmness. Water beds are used for providing support for body parts and spinal cord.
Latex foam mattress: Latex foam is used in the mattress instead of memory foam. Latex mattress is made with natural materials Latex mattress provides different levels of firmness and are suitable for stomach, side and back sleepers.
Pillow tops: Side sleepers mostly prefer pillow top mattress or mattress with a pillow topper. Pillow tops are basically additional layer of support that can be added to the top of the mattress. Pillow tops are soft and cushiony and allow the sleeper to keep the hip and shoulders to sink into the pillow top and they are generally used with an innerspring or coil mattress.
Gel: Gel is added in the foam mattress in the support layer it gives entirely a different feel when compared to memory foam. It purely depends on the customers to test and decide which feel is liked by them.