I have a firm mattress for my back but just want to make it slightly more comfortable without loosing the overall firm feel. I see that 1" memory foam toppers are available. Has anyone tried this size and what is your opinion?
It's not memory foam, but I bought on duvet like one from Asda on monday, and its unbelievably comfy on our old mattress! Think it was about £27
I've just found it on Asda Direct - Silentnight All Seasons Mattress Topper in the summer sale. I might go for it, can you say roughly how thick it is please?
I have a firm mattress for my back but just want to make it slightly more comfortable without loosing the overall firm feel. I see that 1" memory foam toppers are available. Has anyone tried this size and what is your opinion?
It makes a difference and I like it. It did feel a bit odd at first and turning over seemed more difficult but I wouldn't be without it now. It's lovely sinking into a mattress while still getting full support. I just wish it'd stay in place better.
I've just found it on Asda Direct - Silentnight All Seasons Mattress Topper in the summer sale. I might go for it, can you say roughly how thick it is please?
It's an asdas own that we have, it's like a really thick duvet
I don't understand the point of memory foam in mattresses as we don't hold one position all night, we toss and turn. So the memory that side has to be replicated on the other side, and then maybe in the middle. Draw our legs up, straighten them and so on.
How long does this foam take to replicate?
I have arthritis of the spine and many years ago went into spasm meaning time off from work. I briefly tried a MFM when looking and thought it not for me. Bought a Millbrook bed and mattress, God the mattress is heavy but never needs turning. All good and great sleep, but was seduced to having a feather topper.
Now that is Heaven zzzzzzh.
Like sleeping on a cloud. The combination of pocket sprung mattress plus the feathers? Utter bliss.
I had a memory foam topper (i got it free when i bought two memory foam pillows which were the best buy ever).
It didnt do a lot for me because i had a really soft mattress so the topper just sort of got weighed down. I suppose it would work with a firm mattress. It did cover the feeling of the springs though which was good.
I don't understand the point of memory foam in mattresses as we don't hold one position all night, we toss and turn. So the memory that side has to be replicated on the other side, and then maybe in the middle. Draw our legs up, straighten them and so on.
How long does this foam take to replicate?
A few seconds. It doesn't really work the way you're suggesting though.
Normal foam tries to rebound against the weight or deforms and leaves you in a hollow. In effect your body weight and shape is fighting against the foam. Memory foam adapts to your shape. So it works with your body. It's just happy to be compressed to match your contours.
It's not really 'memory' foam - they should have called it 'Adaptive Foam'. Although it will hold an imprint for a couple of seconds it's not much longer than that. Ignore the silly adverts showing a hand print. I've never got anything that well defined out of mine.
I had a latex topper, which apparently has all the advantages of memory foam but without the heat issue.
It didn't give the necessary support and my other half and I ended up with back pain after constantly fighting against rolling into the centre. I think it would be fine if you sleep alone, though, and I do recommend latex over foam.
I've got one, bought in 2012, where it then spent about three months airing out to get rid of the overpowering smell of chemicals. After that it's been fine but, like all memory foam, it's starting to lose its rebound ability and basically turning into regular foam.
OP here. I ended up finding a Silentnight Impress 1" MF from Sainsbury's online for £35. Very strange pricing, as the double was £60 and the king size £35 (reduced from £90 supposedly) .
I am happy - it takes the edge off the firmness of the mattress and my back is fine
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I've just found it on Asda Direct - Silentnight All Seasons Mattress Topper in the summer sale. I might go for it, can you say roughly how thick it is please?
No way could I have it on there in the summer.
It's an asdas own that we have, it's like a really thick duvet
How long does this foam take to replicate?
I have arthritis of the spine and many years ago went into spasm meaning time off from work. I briefly tried a MFM when looking and thought it not for me. Bought a Millbrook bed and mattress, God the mattress is heavy but never needs turning. All good and great sleep, but was seduced to having a feather topper.
Now that is Heaven zzzzzzh.
Like sleeping on a cloud. The combination of pocket sprung mattress plus the feathers? Utter bliss.
Cost a lot but still here and not a dent in it.
It didnt do a lot for me because i had a really soft mattress so the topper just sort of got weighed down. I suppose it would work with a firm mattress. It did cover the feeling of the springs though which was good.
Normal foam tries to rebound against the weight or deforms and leaves you in a hollow. In effect your body weight and shape is fighting against the foam. Memory foam adapts to your shape. So it works with your body. It's just happy to be compressed to match your contours.
It's not really 'memory' foam - they should have called it 'Adaptive Foam'. Although it will hold an imprint for a couple of seconds it's not much longer than that. Ignore the silly adverts showing a hand print. I've never got anything that well defined out of mine.
SO WHAT /
It didn't give the necessary support and my other half and I ended up with back pain after constantly fighting against rolling into the centre. I think it would be fine if you sleep alone, though, and I do recommend latex over foam.
But that's just my experience.
I am happy - it takes the edge off the firmness of the mattress and my back is fine