A short guide to mattresses
1.1.2017
Translation: machine translated
Find the mattress that meets your needs
It's hard to choose a mattress with the huge choice currently on the market. In this short guide, we present various types of mattress. An advantage not to be overlooked: our mattresses are delivered free to your door!
Pocket springs - the classic
Particularly stable pocket-spring mattresses are ideal for people who sleep on their stomachs and sides, and who like relatively hard mattresses. This type of mattress is optimal for those who perspire a lot at night: due to their high air permeability, moisture can be evacuated quickly.
Cold foam - for restless sleepers
Cold foam mattresses have particularly good insulation, which is optimal for people who get cold quickly at night. This type of mattress tends to be soft and absolutely silent - so it's recommended for restless sleepers. They offer optimum body support and quickly return to their original shape, making frequent changes of position a non-issue. These mattresses are also perfect for allergy sufferers: they are breathable and offer exceptional hygienic qualities.
Viscoelastic foam - for maximum fit
The good tip from the field of orthopaedics: thanks to their memory foam surface, viscoelastic foam mattresses already collapse under light pressure and therefore adapt perfectly to the body of the person lying down. This is why these mattresses are often used in hospitals and clinics. As well as being highly adaptable, these mattresses offer absolute silence and good thermal insulation. This type of mattress is ideal for restless sleepers, as the trough that forms when you lie down recovers slowly. They regulate moisture less well than pocket spring mattresses, so people who sweat a lot should think twice before buying a viscoelastic foam mattress.
All viscoelastic foam mattresses
Boxspring bed - ideal for couples
We're not talking about a single mattress here, but a complete bedding system: beds without a slatted base offer optimum sleeping comfort. Thanks to the layering of 2-3 types of mattress (frame with spring core, mattress and possibly protective overlay), the same support is guaranteed over the entire sleeping surface. Couples in different weight categories enjoy a constant sleeping surface and are barely disturbed by each other's movements. The suspension system ensures good air circulation inside the mattress, so that moisture is evacuated more quickly. Finally, boxspring beds have a comfortable height for lying down and getting up, and are therefore particularly suitable for people with back problems.
Futon - for anyone who likes a really hard mattress
Those who like to sleep on very hard mattresses should consider buying a futon. This type of mattress is particularly suitable for men who sleep on their stomachs. A futon should be rolled up regularly to prevent it from hardening. Those who perspire a lot during the night should avoid this type of mattress, as moisture is poorly evacuated compared with other types of mattress.
Little piece of advice:
People who sleep on their back have different needs to those who sleep on their side or stomach: use our filter functions to find the right mattress for your type of sleep. The general rule for hardness: the greater the body weight, the harder the mattress should be.
Léonie de Montmollin
Portfolio Development Manager
leonie.de.montmollin@digitecgalaxus.chWhen I’m not busy putting together home décor themes or planning marketing activities for Galaxus, I enjoy decorating my home with things I love and starting DIY projects I finish all too rarely. The inspiration I get comes from blogs, magazines and travels. My favourite home living styles: Nautical, Scandinavian and Nordic.