We’re all princesses frightened of sleeping on peas these days – how else to explain the rise in popularity of mattress toppers, that squidgy extra layer of comfort under your sheet, atop the bed. Memory foam is popular, but complaints include its sometimes strong smell, plus it can retain heat so well that the bed boils. As an alternative, natural fillings are growing in popularity and availability, so I decided to undertake a home trial. Penrose Products alpaca mattress topper bedding set, £80 Fibre from alpacas is soft, luxurious and supremely comfy. Like silk, it moderates body temperature, and it is naturally hypoallergenic so great for allergy sufferers. Luxury alpaca mattress enhancer, £151.99 My daughter found it heavy at first, but is now adjusted and sleeps like Rip van Winkle. What more can you want? Ultimate microfibre topper with silk, £85 Dust mites hate silk, making it the ideal choice for anyone suffering allergies, and you can get toppers, duvets, pillow cases and bedding for the full experience.
Silk filled mattress topper, £85 It’s also lightweight, and stays cool – perfect for women of a certain age. Deluxe wool bedding set, £213.48 Sleeping with wool is said to provide up to 25 per cent more deep regenerative sleep (i.e. stage four REM sleep), over traditional down or synthetic bedding. Devon Duvets British wool mattress toppers, from £110 I found it soft underneath and naturally warm. The accompanying duvet was super snugly, but the pillows too firm for my taste. Hastens BJ top mattress, price on request This could be the perfect topper: thick, firm, and unbelievably cushioning. Horsehair is very durable (hence its use in traditional upholstery), and as the strands of hair are open-celled (or hollow), moisture passes through easily, wicking sweat away. Plus the individual hairs never squash into a permanent shape, which I felt gave it the promised added “spring”. READ: The best duvets for a good night's sleep READ: Which type of pillow should you buy?
Memory Foam Mattress Topper, 3 inch - UK Double Memory Foam Mattress Topper, 2 inch - UK Double See all 550 customer reviews See all 550 customer reviews (newest first) feels really nice, the only downside is there is no straps to securely hold it to the mattress blow, so it constantly slides. Would highly recommend this product. Took ages for the smell to go though and luckily we had a spare bedroom to leave it in to air the smell away When I removed the mattress from the box there was a damp smell from it. I left it in an out building to air thinking the smell was due to the newness of the mattress but after a... prompt service and soooo comfortable Love this so comfy and quick delivery Brought this to try and rescue a mattress that had started off great but suddenly has gotten really soft and totally uncomfortable to the point that it was unusable. It's not high density foam and not as thick as I expected. I would have bought a different one of I'd known it wouldn't be high density.
Make your bed more comfortable , we had some guest over one year with out this on the mattress and the follow year with it.I brought this for my caravan. it is really comfy and cosy. I have found that when its very cold it tends to get firmer and doesn't spring back to shape but... See and discover other items: mattress cover, queen size bedding, single mattress cover, roll up bed, Best rated Mattress Topper reviews Look for similar items by category Home & Garden > Home & Garden Home & Kitchen > Furniture > Bedroom Furniture > Mattresses & Toppers > Pads, Protectors & Toppers Your selection has produced 0 results 'From' value that is a number Please enter a 'From' value 4 to 5 stars 3 to 4 stars 2 to 3 stars 1 to 2 stars Buy from Bodymould Mattresses Choice of buying options Did you find what you were looking for? Thank you for your feedback Please enter a quantity of $qty_dummy$ or less Please enter a quantity of 1
Purchases are limited to $qty_dummy$ per buyer Please enter quantity of 1 or more Please enter a lower number Choose quantity that is less than $qty_dummy1$ or equal to $qty_dummy$ You can only choose quantity that is equal to $qty_dummy$ International postage paid to Pitney Bowes Inc. Learn More- opens in a new window or tab International postage and import charges paid to Pitney Bowes Inc. Learn More- opens in a new window or tab Any international postage and import charges are paid in part to Pitney Bowes Inc. Learn More- opens in a new window or tab Any international postage is paid in part to Pitney Bowes Inc. Learn More- opens in a new window or tabSee details - opens in a new window or tabNever mind expensive duvets, now manufacturers claim that padded mattress toppers are the key to a good night’s sleep. Once just for children, to guard against those little accidents, now they’re for adults — with a bewildering breadth of choice.
Mandy Francis puts eight to the test...Breasley Flexcell Mattress Topper (double), £179, time4sleep.co.ukThe claims: Made from 100 per cent memory foam, which moulds to your body contours and evenly distributes body weight for a more comfortable sleep. This 6cm thick topper has a smooth ‘winter side’, which retains body heat near the surface, and a moulded, bumpy ‘summer side’ that allows additional air circulation to help keep the body cool in warm weather.The removable, washable Coolmax cover is designed to draw away sweat and help keep your body temperature stable while you sleep.The reality: This thick topper provided a firm surface to sleep on and really did make my lumpy old mattress feel like new. Both sides — bumpy and smooth — were comfortable, although I preferred the firmer feel of the smooth side.The only drawback for me was how warm it was. If you like to be toasty in bed, this is ideal — but if you prefer a cooler snooze, you could find this a bit hot and claustrophobic, especially in the warmer months.
A quality product — best for those who feel the cold. House of Bath 5 Star Hotel Quality Enhancer (double), £79.95, houseofbath.co.ukThe claims: Enjoy a five-star experience every night, thanks to this topper’s miraculous ability to retain its sumptuous 10cm-deep height. A 100 per cent cotton cover with a synthetic filling that has been cleverly stitched for even distribution. Comes with free pillows.The reality: Soft, downy, exceptionally deep and fluffy, this topper envelops you when you lie on it. For the price it’s good quality, with a nice, soft-cotton covering, and thick elasticated straps to keep it in position on the bed. The only downside is that the filling moves around, leaving it a little bumpy after a few days. A good shake when you change the bed linen restores it.Like sleeping on a cloud — but only if you give it a regular shake. The claims: Made by luxury Swedish bed retailer Hastens, which also manufacturers the £67,000 Vividus — ‘the most expensive bed in the world’.
Rather cheaper is this whopping 7cm-thick topper handmade in Sweden using only natural materials including cotton, wool and flexible horsetail hair (which gives the mattress good ventilation and a springy feel).These should keep your body at the perfect temperature all night.The reality: It took two burly men to carry this hefty topper into my house. Covered in an attractive, thick, navy-blue checked cotton, it looked and felt substantial and was immaculately put together and finished. There are no straps to attach it to your bed — just place it on your mattress and the weight ensures it stays put.Firm, but springy and flexible at the same time, I felt as if I was lying on a new mattress, not my saggy old one with a topper.It was incredibly comfortable all night — perhaps because horsehair doesn’t flatten like other materials — and is so well made you can tell it will last for years.The only drawback (aside from the price) is you can’t put it in the washing machine. Any spillages or stains have to be sponged off.
Slumberdown Bouncy Mattress Topper (double), £12, MatalanThe claims: Filled with Slumberdown’s unique Rebound filling, which is made from millions of tiny spirals, this topper is designed to give a soft, comfortable night’s sleep and bounce back into shape. It’s machine-washable and non-allergenic.The reality: I imagined this topper would be, as the name suggests, thick and bouncy — but at 1cm thick it’s actually pretty thin compared to many others.The ‘bouncy’ description seems to refer to the fact that it holds its shape night after night without going lumpy or mis-shapen, rather than the feeling you get when you lie on it.With a quilted polyester and cotton covering and synthetic filling, it provided a smooth surface to sleep on, although I was still aware of my tired old mattress underneath. I also felt very warm so it’s good if you have a cold bedroom — but not if you suffer from night sweats.Cheap and cheerful, but more of a mattress protector than a topper. The claims: Filled with 100 per cent platinum-certified (i.e. top-notch) British wool, this 3cm-deep, cotton-covered topper is washable.
It also carries the British Allergy Foundation’s Seal Of Approval for its natural resistance to house dust mites and fungus, so it’s ideal for anyone who suffers from allergies, asthma or eczema. It helps regulate your temperature which, the manufacturers say, could mean you get up to 25 per cent more deep, regenerative sleep a night.The reality: The topper arrived neatly packaged in a smart calico bag. It’s a lovely, high-quality product, beautifully finished with smart rounded corners.It fitted generously over the bed, and you can pop it in a washing machine. Unfortunately, the elastic loops to fasten it to the mattress were a bit tight. Though dense, it managed to feel cool and cosy at the same time. It was very comfy to sleep on. Fantastic — especially for allergy sufferers. The claims: A high-quality 300 thread-count cotton cover filled with grade-A, long-fibre silk that helps to keep body temperature comfortable throughout the night. This topper has elasticated corners — like a fitted sheet — for a snug fit on your mattress.
Naturally hypoallergenic — dust mites, which can exacerbate asthma, hate silk so tend to stay away. You can’t machine wash it though; its makers recommend airing outside twice a year.The reality: A slim topper —around 1cm thick — so it’s best for improving the superficial feel of your mattress rather than offering any extra support.It has a luxurious feel and stays in place thanks to its fitted-sheet style. As promised, it is cool and comfortable all night.Feels lovely, but it’s neither thick nor supportive — and it’s annoying that you can’t wash it. The claims: This reversible topper — which secures itself to your mattress like a fitted sheet — features snuggly, wool fleece on one side to keep you cosy in winter and smooth cotton on the other to keep you cool in summer. It’s approximately 4cm deep and dense enough to cover lumps and bumps in a tired mattress. Naturally anti-bacterial and hypoallergenic (dust mites hate wool, too), it’s dry-clean only.The reality: Perfect for cold winter nights.
Lying on the fleecy side of this thick, luxurious topper was incredibly cosy, without being sweaty.The other side was comfortable, too, although I was aware of the thick wool fleece underneath — so I’m not sure how cool it could ever be on a balmy summer evening. It’s far too thick and heavy to wash at home. Lovely and cosy for the winter. Just don’t spill anything on it! The claims: Specially developed so even allergy sufferers can enjoy the warmth and softness of feather and down, this 5cm-thick quilted topper is designed to add a bit of luxury to your bed.A polyester and cotton-mix case filled with generous amounts of duck feather and duck down, it’s held on to your mattress with elastic straps at the corners. It’s also machine washable.The reality: For less than half the price of many of the other mid-range toppers, this product is surprisingly thick and downy.It lacks the high-quality finish of some of the other toppers — the elastic straps feel a little flimsy and the cover is not tightly woven or beautifully finished.