MATTRESS MATTERS

MATTRESS MATTERS

·         A good sound sleep also requires a ‘perfect’ mattress.

1. Are coir mattresses better than foam mattresses?

·         This is a misconception that most people have.

·         Foam mattresses with memory have an extraordinary capacity for adapting to the body’s pressure and to the body heat.

·         Foam responds mainly to the pressure of the body rather than to the heat, which makes you wake up ‘feeling fresh’.

·         As heat interacts much slower than the weight, it would take longer to adapt and recuperate the original shape.

·         Coir mattresses are basically hard and do not take the body shape, which creates pressure points, hindering a good night’s sleep.

·         Coir also tends to get compressed when the body rests on it.

·         Over a period of time, it does not regain back its original shape, leading to sagging.

2. How much does a mattress affect quality sleep and relaxation?

·         The mattress should be firm, yet gentle.

·         If too hard, it is uncomfortable and hinders the quality of sleep.

·         In order to be proportionate to our body, a mattress must be 20 cm longer than us and at least 160 cm wide if sleeping in two.

·         If sleeping on a single mattress, the width must be at least 90 cm in order to allow natural movement during the night.

·         As each body-type has a different weight distribution, the pressure created by two different bodies is not the same.

·         Foam mattresses with memory are extremely soft, giving comfort to the body and against bed sores, being highly breathable.

3. How does one take care of a mattress and clean it?

·         A mattress must be laid on a plain surface.

·         Mattresses should have exclusive fabrics with zipper, which can be easily removed, dry cleaned and put back for use.

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