Mattress Types: Explained

If you’re looking for a new mattress, shopping can be overwhelming. The good news is there is a mattress out there for you, and it’s perfect for your sleep style and your budget.

In this article we look at a few different mattress types and explain them so you’re ready to start shopping.

Types of Mattresses

First, let’s look at an overview of your choices as well as some budget information.

• The innerspring mattress is a medium to firm mattress. Pricing ranges from budget to luxury.
• The hybrid mattress has a medium firmness. Pricing ranges from budget to luxury.
• The memory foam mattress is a soft to medium firm mattress. It is also priced budget to luxury.
• The gel-infused foam mattress is a soft to medium firm mattress. It is priced mid-range to luxury.

Now, let’s look more closely at each mattress type.

The Innerspring Mattress

This mattress is the one most people think of because it’s a traditional type of mattress.

You’ll find this mattress consists of layers of coils enclosed inside the mattress. These coils are where you find support. The coils may be connected or wrapped individually. If they are connected, your bed has more bounce. You might feel your partner moving around on this mattress.

When coils are individually wrapped, you most likely won’t feel any movement when your partner moves around.

When it comes to the innerspring, you’ll find manufacturers use different types of coils and layouts. You’ll find these mattresses come in a wide range of budget options. Generally, the better the coils, and the more coils the mattress has, the more you’ll pay.

The innerspring mattress is often very comfortable and quite affordable. If you’re a stomach or back sleeper, have lower back pain, or you are a larger individual, you’ll find this mattress more supportive.

The Hybrid Mattress

A hybrid mattress generally combines both memory foam and a coil mattress into one. This creates a mattress that is medium to firm.

You’ll find that the coils are underneath, and the memory foam sits on top of the mattress. This makes it both firm and cushioning at the same time.

The hybrid mattress is a good choice for sleepers or any position. This makes it perfect for couples where perhaps one is a back sleeper, and one is a side sleeper.

Some types of hybrid mattresses are even marketed as a bed-in-a-box. You can have these shipped right to your door, move them into your bedroom, open the box, and they are soon ready to put on your bed.

The Memory Foam Mattress

The memory foam mattress is perfect for side sleepers and those suffering from back pain. You can usually find them in a soft to medium firmness. This mattress is long lasting.

Memory foam mattresses entered the market in the 1990s, and they are now more popular than ever.

Unlike the coil spring mattress, the memory foam mattress works with your body. It cradles and cushions your pressure points. This is why this type of mattress is so good for side sleepers.

Whether you choose a soft or medium firm mattress depends on your needs. Many people love this mattress because it’s so soft and cushioning.

The Gel Infused Mattress

This mattress is perfect for people who love the memory foam mattress, but they want something cooler.

The gel in the mattress regulates the temperature. This mattress is gentle on your pressure points.

Oftentimes, this is incorporated into the hybrid mattress.

To Conclude

Buying a new mattress can be a daunting task. You know you need one, but you aren’t sure where to start. And once you do, there’s so much information.

Now you don’t have to worry, because we just looked at different mattress types, and you’re ready to buy now.

You have all the information you need to be resting on a comfortable, supportive mattress that helps you sleep better every night.

Finally, as you begin to search for your new mattress, make sure you know how you prefer to sleep. Are you a side, stomach, or back sleeper? Armed with this information, you can pick out the perfect mattress for you.

Sleep is vital to your health, so getting a healthy night’s sleep on a quality mattress is imperative to your overall well-being.

If you’re ready to buy a mattress, and you’re looking for an online mattress solution that works for you, look no further than Mattress Outlet. Check out our online inventory of new mattresses, and you are well on your way to better health and better sleep.

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