Materials
The modern orthopaedic mattress comes in a variety of designs and materials, but the classic coil spring varieties are still commonly used. It is important to note that when shopping for an open coil orthopaedic mattress, you should look out for the mattresses’ gauge. This determines the thickness of the wire used during manufacturing. So in order to get one that truly offers ortho-support, it is always advisable to choose one with a low gauge as this will create a firm mattress.
Memory foam, a space age material, has become the current trend in support mattresses. Memory foam produced a revolution in support bedding, with mattress toppers becoming a way to revitalise an old, or overly firm mattress. Memory foam is a great material for orthopaedic mattresses because it has a dense cell structure. As such, it will naturally provide the required firm sleeping surface, but at the same time relieve pressure points by molding to an individual’s sleeping position.
Another excellent material worthy of consideration are pocket springs. With a pocket sprung mattress, each spring is individually housed within their own pocket, so they are able to work independently to provide tailor-made individual support. When looking for a pocket sprung orthopaedic mattress, it is important to see how many springs the mattress holds. This is because the amount of springs determines the firmness, so the more springs the mattress has the firmer it will be.
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