10 best mattress fillers
The choice of a comfortable mattress directly affects the quality of a person's sleep, and, therefore, is responsible for our well-being, performance and even mood. In this matter, each of us is guided by purely personal preferences. Someone loves to "drown" in a cloud of soft featherbeds, while for others the most preferable option is a hard surface, which allows you to completely unload the spine. However, a sleeping place should be chosen not only based on a sense of comfort. Very often you have to sacrifice this aspect because of some medical indicators, physical characteristics or other individual nuances.
In any case, a good mattress implies the possibility of an anatomically correct positioning of the recumbent, and this can only be achieved with a suitable filling. Modern industry offers a fairly large assortment of stuffing materials. These are classic, time-tested batting or synthetic winterizer, and such exotic as linen or high-tech memory foam, capable of "remembering" the shape of a sleeping person's body.
TOP 10 best mattress fillers
We have collected 10 of the best, in our opinion, mattress fillers, each of which is popular and in demand among customers. The main part of the rating is devoted to products belonging to the springless group. However, for a more complete overview, we have included several materials used in combination with the spring block - wadding, linen and sisal.
10 Batting
Batting is the most unassuming and cheapest natural material in our rating. It is traditionally used in the production of inexpensive demi-season clothing, warm blankets, soft toys and other household items. Despite its simplicity and uncomplicatedness, batting as a filler has its own undoubted advantages and can still be found in a number of budget mattresses.
Firstly, real wadding is almost 100% cotton, which means that stuffing made of it will be hypoallergenic and environmentally friendly. The cotton base quickly absorbs water (at the same time dries quickly) and allows air to pass well, thereby creating an optimal microclimate that contributes to the durability of the product. Most often, the wadding cloth acts as a special layer in models with a spring block or with synthetic padding. In an independent version, it is used extremely rarely, therefore, most often all mattresses on batting are of the combined type. The disadvantages of this packing include its fast caking and lumpiness.
9 Polyurethane foam
The most popular springless mattress filler is definitely polyurethane foam. Modern material optimally combines affordability and functionality, which is why both manufacturers and buyers love it. The downside is the rapid loss of elasticity, which significantly reduces the service life of the PU foam product. It is also believed that synthetic mattresses are capable of releasing harmful substances into the air. Experts argue that these doubts have no basis at all, and beds with such "stuffing" are completely safe.
Science does not stand still, and on the basis of polyurethane foam, new types of polymer mixtures are constantly being created, which are actively used in furniture production. One of the most versatile and demanded PU foam options is OrmaFoam, which differs from its “relative” in higher performance characteristics, excellent air permeability and hygroscopicity.At the same time, the price of mattresses with OrmaFoam lies in the same budget segment, as a result of which people who want to get the best quality at an affordable cost are happy to buy them.
8 Purotex
Purotex technology has revolutionized the sleep and leisure industry. Its essence lies in the application of probiotics (bacteria friendly to the human body) on tissue fibers in order to neutralize all harmful components even at the nanoscale. At the same time, there are no aggressive binders and adhesives in production, which makes products with Purotex impregnation the best in their anti-allergic properties.
The method allows you to qualitatively regulate the level of humidity inside the bed, creating an ideal microclimate for people with increased sensitivity. The production of fillers of this type requires significant costs, therefore, products with it are produced mainly by well-known, "promoted" brands. For example, Askona has a whole series of mattresses and mattress toppers made with Purotex. The models are marked with certificates from recognized international organizations, which confirm the high level of safety and environmental friendliness of the material. Suitable for people of all ages (from birth) and designed for varying degrees of stress.
7 Soy Foam
Soy orthopedic foam in mattresses is not a very common phenomenon, but it has already found its ardent admirers. The method of obtaining this unusual material was developed back in the 50s of the last century, but it is still considered one of the most exotic packing options. Soybean oil is non-toxic and completely harmless to humans, which is especially important for children and people with reduced immunity.
Most often, this type of filler is imported to us from abroad. For example, the Spanish company Torres Espic, in whose products the content of the natural component is from 10 to 30%, supplies the Russian market with a very comfortable, but very expensive "filling" for orthopedic mattresses and pillows. In cheaper models, rapeseed, sunflower, castor oil plants and other oil plants can also serve as the basis for mattress foam, which does not affect the consumer properties of the product for the better. Foamed soybeans "breathe", allow moisture to pass through and have good wear resistance. The foam has an excellent anatomical effect, and sleeping on it can serve as an additional prevention of osteoporosis and cardiovascular diseases.
6 Sisal
Fibers of sisal (cactus coir), acting as a mattress filling, are characterized by medium hardness, do not interfere with air exchange, do not accumulate odors and moisture. Such distinctive features of the material made it very popular in the production of baby sleep products. And the natural base allows people with special sensitivity to synthetics to feel comfortable.
In mattresses, sisal is used in the form of slabs. To give the desired shape and volume, fibers from agave cactus leaves are treated with latex, which increases the elasticity of the canvas, and also makes it more wear-resistant and durable. In order to give the product the desired density, the manufacturer is "diluted" with natural fibers, combining them with softer fillers - holofiber or polyurethane foam. The most common sisal packing is the combination with a spring block. This approach gives the surface the necessary orthopedic qualities and greatly increases its ability to withstand increased loads. An ideal choice for people with a large body weight.
5 Hallcon
Hollcon is a modern springless filler made from polyester fiber.The main difference from most similar nonwoven materials is the unusual spiral-like structure of the threads, which helps the mattress, even after an increased load, instantly return to its original shape. In addition, harmful microorganisms do not start in such a packing, so asthmatics and people prone to allergies to house dust can safely sleep on it.
Manufacturers often do not use Hollcon in its pure form, but combine it with cotton, wool, bamboo or coconut coir. This technique allows you to add all the advantages of natural ingredients to a sleeping place: hygiene, environmental friendliness, excellent heat transfer and even some healing properties. Hallcon mattresses are easy to transport. They are very lightweight and fold easily. Another interesting feature is the inability of the siliconized sheet to sustain combustion, which makes it one of the most fireproof on our list.
4 Coconut coir
A mattress with coconut coir is the best choice for babies from birth to 3 years old. Eminent Russian and foreign pediatricians often recommend such filling of the bed, explaining this by the excellent orthopedic properties of the material. Coconut fiber not only ensures the correct position of the baby's spine during sleep, but also removes excess moisture, is well ventilated and creates a harmonious microclimate that is completely suitable for the delicate baby skin.
The basis of this filler is the fibers of the coconut fruit, fastened together in various ways. Depending on how the fabric was formed, there are 3 types of coconut mattresses: with latex coir, pressed with a needle-punched method and a mixture of coconut with polyester raw materials. For children's needs, the first option is preferable. In the coconut-latex union, the balance of comfort and rigidity is optimally expressed, which ensures a perfectly flat surface and pleasant sensations during sleep. The disadvantages of products with coconut content include their high cost and mandatory replacement after the recommended service life.
3 Latex
Natural latex made from foamed sap of the Hevea tree rightfully belongs to the category of elite fillers. Mattresses with a similar filling combine all the characteristics that are required for an exemplary sleeping place. They are quite elastic, perfectly reshape, completely anti-allergenic, hygienic and durable. According to the technology, stabilizing and antibacterial components are necessarily added to the latex sheet, which prevents the material from deforming and prevents the reproduction of dust mites.
However, not everyone can afford to pay for products with such an unusual internal structure. Therefore, to reduce the cost of their products, many manufacturers use an artificial analogue of latex - a highly elastic type of polyurethane foam, close in properties to natural raw materials. Due to its porous structure, air circulates well in latex mattresses, which allows them to dry quickly and not absorb odors. Another undoubted advantage is the noiselessness of synthetic latex, which is why such models are often chosen for the family bed. And a more affordable cost will be another argument in favor of buying.
2 Linen
Flax belongs to plants with a pronounced pharmacological effect, therefore all products of its processing also have the ability to have a beneficial effect on the human body. Natural linen is considered to be one of the best in terms of its hygroscopicity, antistatic and ventilation properties as a padding for mattresses. Moreover, it has a number of unique properties: it can have a bactericidal effect, helps regulate body temperature, blocks the development of inflammatory processes and restores the health of the epidermis.
In the furniture industry, heat-treated linen is most often used.The technology provides for the connection of a natural base with hollow siliconized polyester fibers, followed by needle-punching and hot pressing on special machines. As a result of this, a sufficiently rigid and durable layer is obtained, which is installed as an elastic layer in mattresses with springs inside. Compared to the common coconut coir, linen is more flexible and comfortable in terms of tactile sensations, so many enterprises use it for the production of premium-class children's beds.
1 Memoriform
Memoryform (memoryfoam) is the development of American scientists and was originally intended for use exclusively in space. However, the material's ability to "memorize" the shape of the human body made it not only an excellent support for astronauts in flight, but also made it possible to launch products with a unique ability to reduce back pressure on the soft tissues of the recumbent.
Especially this property turned out to be in demand in the production of orthopedic mattresses for medical and sports trends. A sleeping place with such a foam filler will be very useful for people who have been bedridden for a long time or those who are undergoing rehabilitation after an injury. On a bed with memoryfoam, there is practically no risk of pressure ulcers, therefore, without exaggeration, it can be called the best in its therapeutic and prophylactic qualities. Mattresses with "smart" foam are quite expensive, but their excellent performance and long service life (at least 15 years) fully compensate for the money invested in the purchase.
