Review of the best models of springless mattresses and tips for choosing

Choosing a springless mattress is a responsible matter, since it is, first of all, a concern for quality and healthy sleep. If you make a mistake with a mattress, you will not only lose your well-deserved rest, but you may also face serious problems. Due to incorrect position, the spine, lower back, and cervical spine will begin to suffer. Therefore, it is necessary to decide how to achieve proper, and - most importantly - comfortable sleep. Surely, the concept of “springless mattress” has come across before. They came to the market relatively recently, but have already managed to fall in love with users.

The photo shows an orthopedic springless mattress Blue Sleep Concept and an all-season blanket of the brand

What is a springless mattress

From the name it is clear that the item has no springs or other mechanical elements. Support comes through other methods. In this way, you avoid the famous squeezing, the spring that has popped out will not be able to scratch the skin, etc. Now there are various models: with natural and artificial filler, large and small thickness, single-layer or with two or three layers, regular sleeping and orthopedic... Orthopedic is responsible for the correct position of the spine during sleep. The manufacturer uses special materials and designs, thanks to which the back stops hurting and the feeling of numbness or muscle tension disappears.

Mattress covers

Mattress coverings, and, most importantly, mattress covers, are not the last instrument in the symphony of restful sleep.

It should be understood that the fabrics for these elements must have sufficient strength and be able to withstand daily stress and friction.

In addition to natural fabrics (wool, cotton), the process of upholstering mattresses often includes artificial materials (holofiber or polycotton) and even non-woven components. At the same time, the percentage of synthetic fibers in the cases varies directly depending on the price category of the product.

Which springless mattress is better to choose?

The mattress has many properties. And you need to know the advantages and features of each.

• Stiffness. They can be soft, medium-soft, medium, medium-hard, hard.

• Sleeping weight. There is a special plate that shows the dependence of the rigidity of the product on weight and height. The correct position of the spine during sleep depends on this.

• Dimensions and height. The dimensions must match the width and length of the bed/sofa for which you are purchasing the product. And the height depends on age and frequency of use.

• Filler. As written above, it can be absolutely anything. Every day new materials are being developed that make our lives easier and better. Latex, coconut (providing an orthopedic effect), wool - the choice is huge.

Advantages and disadvantages

To dispel doubts when choosing a base for sleeping, you need to get as much information as possible about the purchase. After all, a sleeping accessory is designed to serve for many years!

To dispel doubts when choosing a base for sleeping, you need to get as much information as possible about the purchase.

Since the mattress is selected according to individual needs, comparisons of the advantages and disadvantages of sleeping coverings are general in nature.

Advantages

Compared to a spring block, a springless mattress:

1. Perfectly adapts to the anatomical features of the human body;
2. They do not accumulate dust and do not absorb odors. “Breathe” due to the porous structure of the fillers;
3. They have high wear resistance and can withstand heavy loads. They are recommended for people of large build;
4. Having no metal elements in the design, as in spring mattresses, “springless” mattresses are silent and do not accumulate static electricity;
5. The area of ​​a springless block is not limited by the frame, like a spring block. Therefore, its “working” surface is larger;
6. Combinations of fillers make it possible to expand the range of orthopedic qualities of the accessory;
7. The elasticity of the filler structures makes it possible to produce thin mattresses for sleeping on a sofa (toppers) and covers for mechanical beds;
8. The service life of frameless fabric is longer than that of a spring mattress.

The springless model has a number of undeniable advantages.

Note! The design of springless mattresses is completely safe. Therefore, the models are recommended for small, restless users.

Flaws

The “disadvantages” of a springless orthopedic mattress include:

1. Quality products are expensive. “Economy class” with a decrease in cost also loses the durability of the mattress;
2. Some filler materials may change properties depending on humidity and temperature conditions (for example, latex and memorex become hard when cooled);
3. Due to its design, it cannot be repaired;
4. Sleeping on a springless mattress takes some getting used to.

Having a number of significant advantages, you can also note several disadvantages.

What does the mattress consist of?

All products consist of one or more layers of material. As a rule, most models are based on polyurethane foam. In addition, there is soft and at the same time elastic natural latex, hard coconut coir, and comfortable memory foam. Gravity Foam is used for a massage effect. It is cut into the shape of cones, which are directed in the opposite direction from the lumbar spine. This guarantees a gentle massage effect. This layer relieves stress from the shoulder and hip areas of the body. Thanks to this, a shock-absorbing effect is achieved. There is also a special smooth layer impregnated with carbon. He's quite tough. This will appeal to people who lead an active lifestyle or play sports. This impregnation has antibacterial properties and better protects against germs. It is also worth considering that all modern materials are breathable.

The photo shows a Blue Sleep Gravity springless mattress with a soft massage effect and antibacterial impregnation, height 18 cm.

Mattress comparison chart

We bring to your attention a comparative table with the main characteristics of the springless mattress models described above:

More information about standard fillers

Latex – it can be natural or artificial. In the first case, the raw material is made from the jelly of the Hevea tree; it is difficult to produce and transport, so the price for such products is quite high. Often they take a small layer of it to add softness and comfort while sleeping.

Artificial latex - also known as polyurethane foam. This is a budget option and at the same time durable. As a rule, a block of this material acts as a base. It is considered innovative and very flexible. Its initial properties are similar to natural latex, but it is more elastic and therefore better adapts to the shape of the body.

Coconuts are made up of coir. This is a tough fiber that is recommended for poor posture or to prevent problems with the musculoskeletal system. The higher the thickness of such a layer, the harder the surface.

The photo shows the Blue Sleep Hybrid orthopedic mattress (4 layers of foam and more than 2000 microsprings)

Types of structures

Springless mattresses, unlike their spring “brothers,” do not have spring blocks in their design. They consist of a filler and a cover. The filler can be homogeneous (monolithic) or multilayer (combined from several materials that differ in softness and hardness).

The filler can be homogeneous or multilayer (combined from several materials that differ in softness and hardness).

Multilayer construction has a number of advantages over monolithic construction:

1. Allows you to reduce the cost of the product by alternating expensive fillers with cheaper ones.
2. Makes it possible to give the product exclusive properties (For example, the “Winter - Summer” option, in which the fillers of the outer plane of the mattress are different on each side).

Multilayer construction has a number of advantages over monolithic construction.

Fillers

Special attention is paid to the internal contents of springless mattresses. After all, for each weight category, the presence or absence of an orthopedic diagnosis, an individual supporting surface is required!

Each weight category and the presence or absence of an orthopedic diagnosis requires an individual support surface.

Memory Foam

Memoryform foam or Memorix is ​​a foamed material that has a porous, “breathable” structure. The foam is antibacterial and hypoallergenic. It has water-repellent and thermoregulating (maintains the optimal temperature of the sleeping area) properties. The peculiarity of this filler is that it “remembers” the shape of the body of a sleeping person, thereby providing the desired degree of support for the spine.

The peculiarity of this filler is that it “remembers” the shape of the body of a sleeping person, thereby providing the desired degree of support for the spine.

Latex

Latex is a very soft, but at the same time elastic material. The unique qualities of the mattress are given by the raw materials for the filler - natural foamed rubber juice. The product can serve for decades without losing its ability to withstand loads of up to 100 kg. Environmentally friendly, hypoallergenic. People susceptible to diseases of the upper and lower respiratory tract can sleep on a latex mattress.

Environmentally friendly, hypoallergenic.

Polymer latex

Artificial or polymer latex - has characteristics characteristic of natural material, but is more rigid in feel and less durable. This is compensated by the affordability of the sleeping product.

Artificial or polymer latex - has characteristics characteristic of natural material, but is more rigid in feel and less durable.

Polyurethane foam (PPU)

Polyurethane foam (PPU) is a modern version of foam rubber. Orthopedic properties of highly elastic polyurethane foam are given by its structure, consisting of 90% air. It can be molded (block) or spread in layers. Depending on the manufacturing technology, it has different degrees of rigidity. Does not “sag” (i.e. has no residual depreciation). The filler is moisture resistant and has antibacterial properties.

Polyurethane foam (PPU) is a modern version of foam rubber.

Coconut coir

Coir is a natural plant material that is obtained by processing coconuts or Agave cactus (Sisal). Fresh fibers are soaked in salt water for 7–10 months, then dried and pressed. The method protects the material from rotting. Pressed coir is soaked in Hevea juice or liquid latex. This gives it higher wear resistance. The rigid structure of the filler is recommended for children and adolescents to sleep on. It is also in demand among people with spinal problems. Does not cause allergic reactions and is well ventilated.

Coir is a natural plant material that is obtained by processing coconuts or Agave cactus (Sisal).

Struttofiber

Struttofiber is a bulky non-woven material. It got its name from the “strutto” production technology, when fibers laid like “independent springs” are held together by hot air. This is a combined filler (usually 50% synthetics, and the remaining components are merino wool or horsehair, etc.). Soft, breathable, elastic, the filler is in high demand. This means that its surface does not “push out”, that is, it does not create active, springy resistance.

Soft, breathable, elastic, the filler is in high demand.

Holofiber

Hollofiber (highly crimped siliconized fiber) is a non-woven material. Today it is considered the most advanced mattress filling. It consists of polyester fibers that are twisted in the form of springs - hollow hairs of a spiral shape, which, intertwined with each other, form an elastic springy structure. It tolerates dry cleaning and heat treatment very well. Keeps its shape and quickly recovers after being crushed. In addition, it is heat resistant. It tolerates exposure to both high and low temperatures. If you forget such a mattress in an unheated dacha, it will winter there just fine!

Today it is considered the most advanced mattress filling.

It should be noted! In various combinations, the listed materials in operation give springless mattresses unique qualities, allowing them to be made semi-rigid, soft, hard, etc. And if necessary, change the degree of hardness by simply turning the mattress over.

And yet, they are as comfortable as possible and have the most pronounced orthopedic effect of the coating with a design divided into transverse zones. In these models, filler of different hardness is laid not only along, but also across (areas: head, shoulders, back, hips, legs). Sintepon, holofiber, seaweed, felt, and Abaca plant fibers are used as additional layers in “springless” ones.

They are extremely comfortable and have the most pronounced orthopedic effect of a coating with a design divided into transverse zones.

Cases

High demands are placed on the “clothing” of mattresses. The covers must be durable to ensure the preservation of the shape and material of the fillers. And also practical, easy to care for and, at the same time, pleasant to the touch. Since they are in direct contact with the bedding, and therefore with the body of the sleeping person.

The covers must be durable to ensure the preservation of the shape and material of the fillers.

“Clothing” for mattresses is made from natural, synthetic and mixed fabrics:

• Polyester is easy to care for and has high wear resistance. But it “does not breathe” and static electricity forms on it.
• Stretch coverings – elastic knitwear. Very practical, wear-resistant. Well ventilated. On the one hand, it perfectly absorbs sweat, and on the other hand, it does not allow large amounts of moisture to pass through;
• Jacquard is a mixed fabric consisting of 30% synthetics and 70% natural cotton fibers. This is the most popular coating, combining the best properties of natural and artificial fibers. Jacquard is breathable and hypoallergenic. Has high strength.
• Cotton, calico, bamboo fabric are natural fabrics. Their advantage is environmental cleanliness and good air throughput. But impracticality is their main drawback. During use, fabrics quickly stretch, and it is difficult to remove dirt from the coating.

Premium fillers

In addition to natural latex, sisal can also be distinguished. It is made from long fibers from the agave plant. It has orthopedic properties superior to coconut coir. The material itself is wear-resistant and strong.

Linen as a filler is obtained by thermal pressing from natural flax fibers. It also creates a good orthopedic effect, but with a small layer thickness.

Wool is often used for insulation between layers, in the manufacture of mattress covers, or as a complete layer. In this case, you should be careful, since this material can cause allergies.

How to choose hardness

• Medium-hard ones are considered universal, since they suit most people with average height and build. Budget models use struttofiber as a base, regular models use polyurethane foam, premium models use natural latex and coir.

• Soft options are suitable for people who are underweight or without problems with the musculoskeletal system. Those who like to bask in a soft bed choose mattresses made of natural latex or memory foam, a material with a memory effect.

• You should pay attention to hard ones if there are medical prescriptions or if you feel most comfortable on such a surface. Often, such mattresses are recommended for diseases of the spine or osteochondrosis.

The photo shows a Blue Sleep Concept springless mattress with a height of 20 cm.

Reviews

Before purchasing a springless sleeping place, you need to spend some time studying reviews in order to then choose the best mattress option that will serve for many years:

• “I am very pleased with my new purchase, a sleeping place with latex filling. This may be the best purchase I've ever made! The combination of price and quality won me over, and wonderful morning awakenings became the norm.” Elena
• “I bought a mattress for my mother, with a little hardness, but with orthopedic properties. To my surprise, she stopped complaining about her lower back!” Maria
• “I decided to give my wife a wedding anniversary gift. It probably took me a month to choose, and settled on a combination of latex and coconut. I was pleasantly surprised, I recommend everyone to try it.” Novel

How to choose a springless mattress for a double bed

The standard sizes are 120x200, 140x200, 160x200, 180x200, 200x200 cm. Before purchasing, you should measure your bed to make sure that the dimensions match. If the width of the product exceeds the width of the sleeping place, then the edges will simply hang down, which will disrupt the comfort of sleep. The same thing will happen with an inappropriate length. The orthopedic effect is important. Now companies offer consumers products where each half has its own hardness, for example, on the left is the soft side, on the right is medium hardness. This option is perfect for adults when each spouse has their own needs. There is no need to choose who to give in to - it will be good for everyone.

The photo shows a Blue Sleep bed with legs without a headboard, a Blue Sleep mattress and signature double bamboo pillows 20 cm high.

Which height is preferable?

The height of the mattress is no less important than other parameters. Models up to 10 cm are considered thin. This type should be preferred if the product will be laid on top of the sofa, children will sleep on it (if the child is over 4 years old, then a thickness of less than 6 cm is unacceptable) or if there will be infrequent use, for example, on weekends. dacha. Experts do not recommend such mattresses for adults. An adult of average build should pay attention to products with a thickness of 13–30 cm. Premium options consist of several layers and have a height of 25–40 cm.

Taking into account a person's weight

If you select a mattress without taking into account the weight of the users, then the person may end up feeling uncomfortable, and the product itself may quickly wear out. Check the data sheet of the model you have chosen. He will tell you what to choose. And it’s better not to get close to the maximum, but to leave about 10–15 kg in reserve. In addition, the stiffness is always indicated for users with an average weight of 60–90 kg. If the weight exceeds 110 kg, the mattress will feel softer. If it does not reach 50 kg, then, on the contrary, the product will seem rigid.

How to choose a springless mattress for a child

First of all, you need to take into account official recommendations for children, for example, from Rospotrebnadzor.

• Children under 3 years old need a hard surface to develop correct posture. For them, it is recommended to choose natural materials as a filler, for example, coconut coir.

• Children from 3 to 7 years old already require a medium-hard model. It will help in the proper formation of the musculoskeletal system, and is also suitable for games.

• An orthopedic mattress is especially important for a schoolchild, which would quickly adapt to the actively changing parameters of the child’s body.

The photo shows a Blue Sleep Gravity springless mattress with a relaxing massage effect, double bamboo pillows and an all-season Blue Sleep Duvet blanket 20 cm high.

Mattresses based on spring blocks

Mattresses with built-in springs are more suitable for the following people:

• For lovers of high beds.
• Users with back problems are advised to sleep on a smart mattress. The springs adapt to the owner's contour, precisely holding his body. They adapt to the curves of the body, and the mattress presses tightly against the spine. This allows you to relax and unwind.
• For those who do not like to fall into bed, but prefer to sleep on an elastic surface

Summing up

Choosing the right mattress is a crucial step that will help maintain a healthy spine and properly relax your muscles. You should not save on this matter, since the issue concerns health and good sleep. It is better to purchase products on trusted sites that can answer buyers’ questions and also provide quality certificates. If a company provides a long warranty (at least a year) and gives time for testing (50 or more days for a test), it means that it is confident in the product and cares about your comfort.