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Mattress size
A well-chosen mattress must correspond to your body shape: the ideal length should exceed your height by at least 20 cm, to ensure sufficient space for complete stretching and to prevent your feet from protruding. As for the width, it varies depending on your personal sleeping habits, whether you sleep alone or as a couple. Opting for a mattress suited to your size not only contributes to comfort, but also to better spinal health and reduced muscle tension.
Mattress Thickness
The thickness and density of a mattress vary significantly depending on its type. Foam and latex mattresses are usually thinner than innerspring models, but often provide equivalent support. It is important to note that greater thickness does not necessarily translate into higher quality. Indeed, the density of the material and the way in which it supports your body are more determining factors for the comfort and durability of the mattress. A mattress that is too thick without the proper density may not provide the necessary support, while a thinner but well-designed mattress may perfectly meet your sleeping needs
Mattress Types: Foam, Latex or Innerspring
The choice between these materials depends on your personal preferences. Hybrid mattresses, combining different materials, are common.
Spring mattresses
Pocket springs
Advantages: sleeping independence, good ventilation.
Disadvantages: high cost for quality models.
Multi-coil springs
Advantages: firmness, robustness.
Disadvantages: annoying nighttime movements for couples.
Biconical springs
Advantages: –
Disadvantages: noisy, pressure felt over the entire surface.
Profile: for those who don’t move too much at night.
Foam mattresses
Polyether foam
Advantages: economical.
Disadvantages: limited lifespan, sensitive to humidity.
Profile: for children or extra beds.
High density polyurethane foam
Advantages: hypoallergenic.
Disadvantages: sensitive to humidity.
Profile: for occasional sleeping.
High resilience polyurethane foam
Advantages: hypoallergenic, firm and durable bedding.
Disadvantages: sensitive to humidity.
Profile: for people with allergies or low perspiration.
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