firm-mattress

Firm orthopedic mattresses remain the unspoken "standard" of healthy sleep. Do firm mattresses last longer? The answer is positive, but it may depend on the model you choose.

Despite the fact that the stiffness of each model is indicated in our catalog, this indicator is individual for each and depends on many factors. Keep reading to find out how to choose a firm mattress that's just right for you. In our store, UAE customers will find different product types to suit any needs.

How to determine the firmness of a mattress

The feeling of "hardness" of the sleeping place depends on age, skin sensitivity, and personal habits. For example, from your favorite sleeping position. The most important factor is the user's weight. The less body weight, the harder the mattress will seem.

A person weighing 50-60 kg will feel uncomfortable on an overly orthopedic surface. In this case, a medium-hard model with a soft anatomical top layer is suitable. For example, natural latex. For a person weighing more than 100 kg, it is necessary to choose a model with more rigid fillers with a thickness of 1-1.5” (2-3 cm) or more in order to obtain the required level of orthopedics.

When choosing firm mattresses for back pain, you should understand that a lot depends on the typical sleeping position. The extra firm mattresses can be chosen if the person prefers to sleep on the back. If you sleep on your side most often, then it is better to choose one point lower firmness. This is necessary so that there is no discomfort from prolonged rest on your side.

Spring or springless

Both types of mattresses can have a hard surface - it is formed by fillers, their height, and their properties. However, spring blocks, or lack thereof, also play an important role. A model with a block of independent springs will be stiffer if the number of elements per square meter exceeds 500 pieces. 

The S2000 spring firm latex mattresses with a thousand springs per square meter are the most orthopedic. The increased density of small diameter springs provides excellent body support.

Firm spring mattress

The higher the density of the springs, the harder the berth will be.

Spring blocks with zonal stiffness also have increased orthopedic properties. Reinforced stiffer springs under heavier areas of the human body keep the spine in the correct position. The type and thickness of the top layer have a great influence on the stiffness of the model.

• Hard filler, such as coconut fiber, 0.5” (1 cm) thick will be enough for teenagers or adults with a small weight of up to 120 lb.

• A covering layer with a hard material of 1” (2,5 cm) or more will significantly affect the orthopedic upwards.

Due to the adaptive properties of the structure, a firm mattress on a block of independent springs will be more anatomical than a springless model. The firmest springless mattress is a coconut monolith made entirely of coconut fiber.

Choice of fillers: the best in the UAE

To create a hard orthopedic surface, mattress manufacturers use materials with appropriate properties. They may be natural and artificial.

1. Coconut coir is naturally firm enough. This natural resilient and hard filler is used to firm up mattresses. Coconut models are hardy, withstand a large mass, while maintaining all the orthopedic qualities.

2. An artificial substitute for coconut fiber, strutto fiber has almost identical elasticity. But it is still less hard than coconut. Its durability will be slightly lower.

3. The toughest fillers are only of natural origin. Linen and sisal mattresses will also provide effective orthopedic support for the body, they are no less durable than a coconut but are less common.

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