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Shall I buy a Memory Foam Mattress Or Memory Foam Topper?

The first decision that must be made regarding a Sleep Detox product is whether to purchase a full memory foam mattress or just a memory foam topper.

  • A full memory foam mattress is the ideal first choice. A memory foam mattress will provide all of the key benefits of memory foam.  In addition to being the healthiest mattress available, memory foam mattresses are also far more durable than traditional inner-spring mattresses, lasting up to twenty years without requiring turning over.
  • A good memory foam mattress has between 2 -3 layers of foam of various densities that are designed to work with each other.  More than just the sum of their parts, these various layers provide the perfect balance of support and body-conforming softness.  Our Latec products embrace these qualities.
  • Three layer mattresses are typically better than two layer mattresses, however some companies are now producing up to six layer mattresses.   Anything more than three layers is mostly just a marketing gimmick, and won’t provide any extra benefits for sleep.  Mattresses with numerous layers also have more seams to tear and more layers to break down.

Topper Selection

Toppers are an affordable alternative to a full memory foam mattress.  A topper is a layer of memory foam designed to fit over an existing conventional mattress.  They come in a variety of thicknesses and densities, and are capable of providing many of the same benefits as a full mattress.

The most important thing to remember about memory foam toppers is that they are only as good as the base they’re sitting on.  If your old mattress has sags or other inconsistencies, this may cause your memory foam topper to sag as well.  This can diminish the topper’s ability to provide the proper support associated with memory foam mattresses.  As a general guideline, if you’ve had your mattress for five years or more, you should look into a full memory foam mattress system, rather than just a topper.

Memory Foam

Why do I need a memory foam topper?

  • My back hurts when I get up in the morning
  • My arms feel numb at night
  • My neck hurts in the morning
  • I have a guest bed that no-one wants to sleep on
  • My pull-out couch bed is very uncomfortable
  • I just bought a new bed, but it's firmer than it felt at the shop
  • I have fibromyalgia arthritis, or serious back pain
  • My doctor told me I need to get better sleep
  • I toss and turn at night trying to get comfortable
  • I don't feel rested in the morning
  • My dormitory bed is uncomfortable and it makes it hard to sleep
  

What are people saying about our toppers?

  • "When we tried a memory foam mattress topper my sleep improved immediately.  I now fall asleep more quickly, and get up fewer times per night."
  • "I used to wake up stiff and sore every morning, but now all of that discomfort is completely gone.  I thought I was just getting old, but it was actually my bed."
  • "No more numbness or tingling in my shoulders and arms, I love it."
  • "My wife and I haven't always agreed on what kind of bed was most comfortable, but we agree on this.  We are both sleeping better on our memory foam mattress topper."

Density

Density is one of the most important characteristics of memory foam, and it has a direct correlation to price.  The  density also has much to do with the performance of memory foam, and is particularly important when choosing a topper because there are so many density options from which to choose.

The density of memory foam is measured in pounds per cubic foot.  Higher density foams have a longer “memory”, meaning they conform precisely to the body, and then regain their original shape rather slowly.  High density foams also tend to change temperature more slowly, and will usually feel firmer at first, before body heat softens them.

Thickness

Choosing the proper thickness of your topper is just as important as choosing the proper density, and the two are closely related.

  • People who prefer a firm sleep surface, as well as those who prefer to sleep on their stomach, should go with a two inch, high density topper.  The high density foam, (4 lbs/cubic foot, or more) will provide proper support, and the two inch thickness will keep stomach sleepers from sinking too deeply into the surface.  Check out the deep ortho range
  • For side and back sleepers, or for those who sleep in a variety of positions, a three inch topper is usually the best way to go.  Three inch toppers of a lower density, (three to four lbs/cubic foot) are also the best choice for those who prefer a soft sleep surface.
  • As a general rule, the higher the density, the thinner the pad can be while still providing proper support.  With lower density foam, the pad will need to be thicker to provide adequate body support.