Classification of mattresses
The classification varies from person to person, and I am personally used to dividing into single-material mattresses and combined-material mattresses. As the name implies, single material means that the mattress is filled with only one material, such as mountain palm, latex, memory foam, etc. The characteristics are mainly determined by the materials used, and the characteristics are obvious.
Combination material mattress refers to the mattress composed of spring + other materials (brown, sponge, latex, etc.), and currently refers to spring mattresses.
From the perspective of e-commerce or market sales, they prefer to categorize them by material, including latex mattresses, memory foam mattresses, palm mattresses, 3D material mattresses and spring mattresses.
Although there are many kinds of mattresses at present, it is still the world of spring mattresses, accounting for almost 80% of the production and sales of the industry. However, due to the difference in materials, the advantages and disadvantages of spring mattresses cannot be summarized in detail, and they need to be analyzed according to different configurations.
Mattress Structure
The previous cross-sectional view of the mattress will help you understand the internal structure of the mattress. In simple terms, it can be divided into a fabric layer, a filling layer, and a support layer (the spring mattress refers to the spring layer, and other mattresses have no support layer, only a single material filling).
Fabric layer
The common ones are mainly knitted fabrics and woven fabrics. For higher-end brands, in order to feel better and appear more refined and advanced, fabrics made of high-end fleece will also be used. Bamboo charcoal fiber and 3D fabrics are emerging materials, and some brands are also using them. Refer to the following figure for specific processes and characteristics:
Fill layer
The padding layer is the most critical part of the mattress size chart because it directly affects the firmness, fit and comfort of the mattress. Therefore, in order to meet the needs of different groups of people, the materials of the filling layer are a “big family”, and new materials emerge in an endless stream every year. Although the available materials are very rich, there are no more than 10 common categories, so it is not easy to be fooled by various material gimmicks.
sponge
As one of the most common and common mattress filling materials, the main advantage of sponge is its low price, and the hardness and elasticity of the sponge can be changed by changing the density. According to different densities, it can be divided into hard sponge, flexible sponge and neutral sponge. Etc., in essence, the hardness and toughness are different, which can better match the needs of different people.
The higher the density, the harder the sponge and the better the elasticity; on the contrary, the softer and the less elastic. The more sponge and thicker you use in the padding, the softer you sleep.
Memory Foam
Memory foam is actually a distant relative of the sponge. Although it looks similar, many brands like to promote it separately because of its unique slow-rebound feature.
The advantages and disadvantages of memory foam are more prominent. The advantage is that the soft and waxy wrapping feels good, there is no resistance to sleep, and the body feels comfortable. Therefore, friends who are afraid of heat do not recommend buying a mattress made of a single memory foam material. It will feel stuffy in summer; memory foam is soft, so you can’t sleep on a soft bed, and you like to have a sense of support. Choose carefully!
emulsion
Because of the previous excessive marketing, latex has a negative impression in the eyes of many people, but it is not the fault of the material itself. As a resilient and supportive material, latex is very popular in upholstered furniture, and the price/performance ratio is reasonable.
There are two types of latex: natural latex and synthetic latex, but even natural latex will not be 100%, because 100% latex is not durable. Content above 90% is considered top.
There are also two common crafts, one is Dunlop and the other is Traley, because the craftsmanship is more difficult, the latter is often more expensive than the former, and has better elasticity and breathability.
The disadvantage is that the service life is limited, usually after 5 or 6 years of sleep, it will be powdered, which has nothing to do with the quality. And be careful not to use electric blankets and exposure to the sun, which will speed up the loss.
palm
One of the earliest materials used in mattresses, with good support, but hard sleep and low price; and if the process is not environmentally friendly, and a large amount of glue is used for adhesion, there will be hidden dangers of formaldehyde, which will affect health. So if you buy a palm mattress, it is best to look for well-known brands and big factories, and don’t be greedy for cheap.
Palm mattress materials are roughly divided into three categories, mountain palm, coir and jute. Compared with coconut palm, mountain palm has low sugar content and is not prone to insects, but the material itself is scarcer, so the cost will be higher than that of coconut palm;
3D material
One of the more popular new materials in the past two years, the specific explanation is the high-elasticity and high-density three-dimensional three-dimensional hollow structure, and the upper and lower meshes are ventilated on six sides using functional polyester fiber materials. It feels hard to sleep, but it has good support, good ventilation, and can be washed with water. The added benefit of washing is that it can solve everyone’s concerns about the breeding of bacteria and mites on the bedding, but the price will be more expensive.
Air fiber
Another new material that has been popular in the past two years is actually very common in Japan, and it was often used in the medical field before. In fact, it is a “transparent instant noodle” interwoven with polymer materials such as polyethylene or POE. It is similar in characteristics to 3D materials, has good air permeability, is washable and durable. Under the same density, the price will be slightly more expensive than 3D materials.
Support layer
Most of the support layers we often talk about are the spring layers, which have an impact on the support, firmness and comfort of the mattress. At present, the mainstream springs are divided into two categories, one is the independent pocket spring, and the other is the whole mesh spring, of which the whole mesh spring can be divided into: Bonnie spring, LFK open spring and second buckle spring.
How to choose mattresses for different groups of people
First, choose a mattress and try to sleep with the general secrets: a suitable best Mattress for back Sleepers can play a good role in supporting the spine, so that your spine is S-shaped when you lie flat, and the spine is kept in a horizontal line when you lie on your side. superior. As shown in the figure:
Children/teens
This stage is a critical period for the development of the spine and lumbar spine. It is recommended to choose a mattress with a hard sleeping feeling and good support, but you cannot choose a super hard mattress. A super hard mattress will easily cause the waist to hang in the air, which will affect the development and health of the spine.
In addition, children in the developmental period tend to sweat more. When choosing a mattress, you can consider choosing a mattress that can be disassembled, washed and easy to clean, which can better prevent the problem of bacterial growth.
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Adults with healthy lumbar spine can choose their own preference as the main criterion for choosing a mattress, as long as they feel comfortable.
Pregnant woman
During pregnancy, weight changes are more obvious, especially in the later stages of pregnancy, the pressure on the spine and lumbar spine will increase significantly. It is recommended to choose a mattress with a strong supporting force, which is moderately soft to hard when sleeping, and a good support force can make it relatively easy for pregnant women to get up. In addition, due to the special period, it is necessary to pay more attention to the environmental protection and anti-interference of the mattress. It is recommended to choose an independent pocket spring mattress.
People with spinal problems
Remember that friends who have lumbar spine diseases should seek medical treatment in time. Mattresses cannot play a therapeutic role, but can only assist in rehabilitation. Friends with lumbar disc herniation or lumbar muscle strain and other diseases are recommended to choose a mattress with a hard sleeping feeling and a good support, which will disperse the pressure on the waist. Also remember not to choose too hard!
Elderly
Buying mattresses for the elderly should also pay attention to their own sleeping habits. Generally speaking, the older generation prefers to sleep on hard beds. A mattress that is too soft will affect the normal physiological curvature of their spine, and it is not easy to turn over; but a mattress that is too hard has a poor body feel and is easy to slap people, especially the thin elderly. A mattress that is too hard is uncomfortable to sleep on, and it affects sleep. It is recommended to choose a brown pad or a firmer spring mattress.