Here's how to choose the right mattress and enjoy a good night's sleep...
Buying a mattress can be a daunting task, but it’s worth it in the long run. Too many people still make the mistake of buying a low-end mattress to save money, without realizing that it’s a long-term investment. Even if the price of a quality mattress seems high, it will last longer and ensure you get a restful night’s sleep. So the question is: how do you choose the right mattress? Kipli is here to help you make the right choice.
When choosing a mattress, nothing should be left to chance
How do you choose the right mattress? Which type should you choose: a new 100% natural latex mattress, a used mattress, a synthetic mattress, or a spring mattress? There are many questions that come up when you’re looking to buy a mattress. Indeed, there are countless options available, ranging from their materials to their sizes. In this article, learn what criteria to use when choosing the right mattress.
How to Choose the Right Mattress Based on Your Body Type and Needs
The first step in answering the question “How do I choose the right mattress?” is to select a mattress that’s suited to your height and weight. There are different types of mattresses designed to meet different preferences and needs. To get the best possible back support, you’ll need to choose a mattress that’s a perfect fit for you.
What type of mattress should you choose based on support?
If you're looking for a very firm sleeping surface, it's best to choose a futon mattress (usually made of wool), but this high level of firmness may not be suitable for everyone. Wool or spring mattresses also offer a fairly firm sleeping surface.Pocket-coil mattresses, in particular, provide good support and are quite durable (7 to 10 years). It’s important to check the composition carefully, as they are often combined with synthetic foams that are less durable.For a more balanced firmness (soft feel and firm support), latex is a good solution. It can be synthetic (10 to 15% natural, 85 to 90% synthetic). Its lifespan is 7 to 10 years, and its firmness is similar to that of a 100% natural latex mattress. In this case, it is called “100% latex” or “100% naturally sourced latex.” The name is often misleading. For a natural latex mattress, it must be labeled “100% natural latex,” which guarantees that the composition contains more than 85% natural latex. Natural latex is the most durable and resilient material ( 12 to 15 years), prevents sagging (less than 1 cm after 10 years), and provides balanced firmness (a soft feel upon lying down, with fairly firm support).Finally, for slightly softer support, you can opt for synthetic foams (polyurethane or viscoelastic and memory foam), which, however, have a relatively short lifespan and may sag quickly.
The Impact of Body Type and Sleeping Position
Generally speaking, it’s important to know that for an ideal sleeping position, the spine should be supported without being strained. As a result, a fairly firm mattress is recommended for heavier individuals, while a softer mattress is better suited for lighter individuals. Sleeping position is also a factor to consider. To ensure that the shoulders are better supported and the spine remains straight, it’s best to choose a softer mattress.
The Importance of the Bed Base
It’s also important to consider each person’s firmness preferences when making a choice, but also not to underestimate the impact of the box spring, which can affect the firmness of the sleeping surface by as much as 30 to 40 percent. At Kipli, we recommend uncovered slats to allow for the greatest possible breathability. Choose rigid slats for a fairly firm feel and flexible slats for a softer feel. That’s why the Picardie bed with a wooden slatted base and the Normandie bed with a solid wood slatted base are available with two types of slats to best suit your needs.
How do you choose the right mattress when you sleep with a partner and have different needs?
For couples, choosing a mattress becomes more complicated if the partners have different body types. Sharing a single mattress can lead to one partner not getting restful sleep. To resolve this issue, there are two solutions:—The first option is to choose two single mattresses with different firmness levels. This setup meets each person’s needs and provides good sleeping independence. That way, you’ll both enjoy a restful night’s sleep. - The second solution is for each person to have a different bed base: one side with rigid slats and the other with flexible slats, for example (for more details , see the article “How to Choose a Bed Base”).
How to Choose the Right Mattress: Other Factors to Consider
Mattress Features
When wondering how to choose the right mattress, you should consider these properties: hypoallergenic, antifungal, and dust-mite resistant. These criteria are important for children and people with allergies. To learn more, you can look into the treatments used on mattresses or opt for a natural latex mattress, which naturally repels dust mites.
A mattress must provide optimal breathability to prevent waking up at night due to heat. The best mattresses in this regard are those made of 100% natural latex or—provided there is little or no synthetic foam in the filling—spring mattresses. To avoid these kinds of problems, we recommend avoiding memory foam or synthetic latex mattresses.
For more details, check out our article on choosing between latex and spring mattresses and our article on choosing between latex and memory foam.
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The Kipli Team