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?
READ: The best TV standsSleepopolis is supported by readers. Product links on Sleepopolis are referral links. If you use one of these and buy something Sleepopolis makes a little bit of money. See how it all works here. A quality topper can help improve your sleep and the following mattress topper reviews are designed to help you find the perfect topper for you! There are many reasons why a mattress topper might be right for you. Perhaps you sleep with a partner who has very different comfort / support needs than you, you may be trying to extend the life of your mattress, or you may simply enjoy the feel of an extra thick comfort layer. Regardless of the reason, a mattress topper or mattress pad could be an easy and inexpensive fix to your sleep problems. Mattress toppers typically have the ability to soften or firm up a mattress anywhere from 10-20%. That said, not all mattress toppers are created equal. A quality topper should breathe well, create improved comfort, and improve the overall performance of your mattress.
Sleepopolis is here to make sure you and your mattress are receiving the highest quality product at a price that works within your budget. Is the mattress topper you’re interested in not mentioned here? Please send me an email via my contact form. I’d be happy to add it to the list. Outlast phase change material cooling fabric$218 All natural organic latex, organic cotton cover (extra, optional)$129-$369A 2" visco memory foam topper$56 Extra plush bamboo mattress pad$103 All natural organic 3" latex, organic wool, and organic cotton topper$1599 Also check out our full list of the best mattress pads and best latex mattress toppers.Unsure which mattress topper to buy? Discover the top-rated mattress topper brands, as voted for by nearly 1,000 owners. If you can’t afford a new mattress, or don’t want to replace the one you’ve got, the right mattress topper can give your mattress a makeover. Our brand recommendations will help you choose the best one to make your mattress more comfortable.
A mattress topper sits on top of a mattress, offering a layer of memory foam or extra padding. When we surveyed 937 mattress topper owners (April 2016), nearly half of them said their topper made their mattress a little more comfortable, and four in ten said it made it much more comfortable. Overall, some 84% of owners agreed that their topper had improved the comfort of their mattress. But you'll want to make sure you're buying a good-quality mattress topper, and that starts with choosing a trusted brand.You can buy a mattress topper for as little as £20, although most cost more than that. So make sure your money is well spent - use our survey results to choose the right one for your budget.members have rated their mattress toppers on how comfortable they are, how well they matched the description, and value for money. We’ve awarded customer scores to all the leading brands: Dunelm, Ikea, John Lewis, Marks and Spencer, Silentnight and The White Company. As you can see from the table below, there's a difference of 18 percentage points between the highest and lowest-scoring brands.
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