What is a topper, what is it for and when to use it?

A topper is a complement that can be very useful if it is placed on a mattress, especially if it does not provide us with the ideal comfort during rest and we are not in a position to change rest equipment, yet. Toppers are used to adapt the firmness of the mattress without having to change it

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What is a topper?
What are the advantages of using a topper?
When to use a topper?
Types of toppers

What is a topper?

It is a thin mat or mat, made of various materials and with different padding, which is placed on top of the mattress, to modify some of its properties. They can have a filling of latex, down, foam, viscoelastic or natural fibers, and they incorporate one, which is usually washable and adjusts to the mattress by means of elastic bands placed in its corners.

The topper also serves to reduce wear and tear on the mattress, protects it from dirt and gives it extra comfort when resting. On average, they usually have a thickness between 5 and 10 cm, although there are also some cheap toppers that are only 3 cm.

The greater or lesser thickness of the topper that is chosen will depend on the level of modification that you want to make to the original mattress on which it is going to be placed. The thicker the Topper, the greater level of adaptability and comfort will be provided to the resting equipment.

What are the advantages of using a topper?

1. Increases the lifespan of the mattress

The mattress on which we sleep every night is the item in our home that is most intensively used, since we stay on it for practically 8 hours a day. This continued use causes little by little, especially the padding materials (which are the materials closest to the sleeper), to gradually suffer the deterioration and deformation that the body causes while we sleep.

Depending on the quality of the mattress and the materials with which it is made, as well as the level of protection and care that we apply to our rest equipment, these wear effects will be noticed sooner or later.

The use of a topper makes This is the one that receives the greatest wear and deformation due to the weight of the body and therefore the topper is the one that deteriorates more quickly due to use. In addition, as it is a layer of extra material that is added to the mattress, it acts as an additional barrier that prevents the moisture that the body generates during sleeping hours from passing into the mattress and damaging it.

2. It acts as a protective barrier

During the 8 hours we spend in bed each day, there can be approximately 2 million mites on a double size mattress, in addition to dead skin and other agents, which can cause the hygiene of our rest to be compromised, if we do not use the appropriate hygienic means to protect it.

A topper acts as a physical barrier that prevents mites, bacteria and stains from penetrating our mattress, protecting it for much longer.

In addition, they are usually removable, which makes it easier to wash their covers whenever necessary. This will allow us to have greater hygiene on the rest surface.

3. Higher level of customization

Each sleeper is unique, as is their way of sleeping. And if sometimes choosing a mattress for one person becomes complicated, it is even more complicated to find it for a couple.

Therefore, despite all the varieties of mattresses that exist on the market, sometimes these options may not be enough for some people who have very specific rest needs or tight budgets that may not be enough for the type of mattress they need.

For all these cases, a topper with suitable materials can make the mattress they have adapt. much better to the specific characteristics of its users.

4. It is a more economical way to renew your mattress

The option of placing a topper on the mattress can temporarily alleviate certain problems caused by the aging of your mattress.

If this is the reason for its use, it is not recommended that it be a permanent solution since the topper deteriorates much more quickly than a mattress, but it can be, in specific cases, more economical than changing the entire mattress. Especially when we have to change the mattress prematurely, due to poor maintenance or a wrong choice.

When to use a topper?

The topper prolongs the life of the mattress and makes it even more comfortable in general, but there are cases in which it is especially indicated.

To prolong the life of an old mattress
When the mattress has lost its initial firmness or has become slightly deformed, the use of a topper makes it remain comfortable for longer, thus extending its useful life.
In mattresses that are not very adaptable
In mattresses that have padding that is not very adaptable that does not provide the level of pressure relief that some people need, to sleep comfortably throughout the night.
To modify the Firmness of a mattress
In very firm or too soft mattresses, in which there is no or no In our hands the possibility of changing them, the use of a topper can change both the firmness and the level of adaptability of our mattress.
To enjoy a cooler rest
There are toppers with thermoregulatory treatments and others made from fibers, which favor the elimination of the heat and humidity that we give off when sleeping, for a cooler rest on the hottest nights.

Types of toppers

1. Viscoelastic Toppers

Velfont Viscoplus Viscoelastic Topper

Relax X-Cool Topper

Mash Visco Carbon Topper

Relax Nimbus Topper

Relax Luxury Topper

Viscoelastic Topper 30

Viscoelastic Topper 60

Viscoelastic Topper Basic

The Viscoelastic Toppers are perfect for all those sleepers looking to change the firmness of their mattress or improve its level of adaptability.

viscoelastic material They are composed of a block of high-density viscoelastic, which in many cases can incorporate some type of treatment that increases the adaptive or thermoregulatory properties of the viscoelastic core. Its thickness usually varies between 3 and 6 cm, although there are thicker visco toppers, which usually combine inside a 'sandwich' of materials among which is viscoelastic in the intermediate layers.

Advantages of viscoelastic toppers:

They relieve the level of pressure on the mattress
The viscoelastic increases the contact surface of the body on the mattress, for better weight distribution of the body.
Personalized Firmness
There are many types of viscoelastic: harder, softer...this allows the user to modify the final firmness of their mattress to their liking.
Greater adaptability during rest
The viscoelastic adapts to the body providing a weightlessness effect of maximum comfort during sleeping hours.

Disadvantages of Toppers viscoelastics:

Mold Effect
The more memory the memory foam has, the more it adapts to the body and the longer it takes to recover its original shape. For this reason, a pure viscoelastic topper is not suitable for people who suffer from excessive sweating or for those who change their position a lot when sleeping.
Higher price
Viscoelastic requires complicated manufacturing processes and components that in recent years have seen their prices increase considerably. Therefore, this type of topper is more expensive than other types of mattress toppers such as foam or fiber.
Only the cover can be washed
This type of topper is not completely washable like fiber toppers. Although most viscoelastic toppers have a zippered cover, which can be easily removed for washing.

Viscoelastic Toppers for sale at Colchón Exprés

- Velfont Viscoplus Viscoelastic Topper:

5 cm topper with double zipper, for easy washing of the cover, which offers great adaptability in the lying down.

- Relax extra freshness in your rest

Firmness:

People who, in addition to wanting to improve the level of adaptability of their mattress, seek to relax as much as possible during their sleeping hours. sleep

Firmness:

Hot people who want to enjoy greater freshness and comfort in their rest

Firmness:

People who want to enjoy a rest of maximum comfort and freshness

Firmness:

Sleepers who feel that their mattress is too hard or not very adaptable and are looking for greater comfort during sleeping hours. sleep

Firmness:

People who want to add extra firmness and adaptability to their old mattress, with an excellent value quality-price

Firmness:

People who either because they do not want to or because they cannot change their old mattress and need to transform it into a more comfortable and adaptable surface without spending a lot money

Firmness:

Fiber Toppers are the easiest and most economical solution to increase the level of breathability of a mattress.

They are made up of more or less thick blocks, in depending on the level of final adaptability sought by the sleeper, loose hypoallergenic fibers, which facilitate the free entry and exit of air on the resting surface. This is why this type of topper is the favorite of hot people or those who suffer from excessive sweating in bed.

Advantages of Fiber Toppers:

The Most Breathable

To provide a good level of perspiration while sleeping, it is not necessary to place a topper that is too thick, but 2 or 3 cm is more than enough to improve ventilation on the surface of the bed. mattress.

The most economical

down material Están formados por bloques más o menos gruesos, en función del nivel de adaptabilidad final que busque el durmiente, de fibras hipoalergénicas sueltas, que facilitan la libre entrada y salida del aire en la superficie de descanso. Es por este motivo por el que este tipo de toppers es el favorito de personas calurosas o de aquellas que sufren exceso de sudoración en la cama.

Ventajas de los Toppers de Fibra:

Los más Transpirables
Para aportar un buen nivel de transpiración en el descanso, no es necesario colocar un topper demasiado grueso, sino que con 2 ó 3 cm es más que suficiente, para mejorar la ventilación en la superficie del colchón.
Los más económicos
Synthetic fiber Toppers are the most economical type of Topper on the market. As the topper incorporates a greater content of natural fibers, the price will increase.
The most hygienic
The vast majority of Fiber Toppers can be completely washed in the washing machine. It is always recommended to follow the manufacturer's washing instructions for optimal conservation.

Disadvantages of Fiber Toppers:

They do not change the level of adaptability
As they are composed of fibers, most fiber toppers do not significantly modify the level of adaptation that sleepers experience when lying on the mattress.
They do not modify the level of firmness
Fiber Toppers They are not the most suitable if you want to considerably raise or lower the firmness level of a mattress.
'Body Printing'
Over time, the fibers can compact and sleepers may have the sensation that their sleeping area is slightly sunken. That is why it is recommended to shake them regularly for a correct redistribution of the fillings.

Fiber Topper sold in Colchón Express

- Fiber Mash Topper:

The freshest and most economical.

- Velfont Extra Confort Topper of 1000g/m2:

Very cool and comfortable.

- Topper Relax Nimbus Top:

5 cm of comfort and freshness in your rest.

- Relax Nimbus Luxury Topper:

11 cm of maximum comfort in your rest.

3. Latex Toppers

Dunlopillo Talalay Topper

Dunlopillo Advance Natural Topper

Latex Toppers are characterized by being the favorites of the most demanding sleepers and those older people who want to improve the comfort of their old mattresses.

down material There are many types of latex, depending on the proportion of synthetic versus natural materials it incorporates. The more percentage of natural elements the latex block of the core of the topper incorporates, the better properties in terms of adaptation and breathability the topper will provide to the rest of its users.

Advantages of Latex Toppers:

Very durable
Latex is a material that naturally recovers its original shape, even after long hours of continuous use. In fact, latex toppers are the most durable toppers on the market.
Very breathable
Latex is an extremely porous material, which naturally has millions of ventilation channels through which air can circulate freely at all times.
Natural Hypoallergenic
Latex constitutes a natural antimicrobial barrier that is ideal for highly allergic people, as it keeps mites away and bacteria on the resting surface.

Disadvantages of Latex Toppers:

The most expensive
Talalay latex or natural latex is a scarce material that is obtained from the sap of a tree and is subsequently subjected to a complex manufacturing process that gives it the properties it offers in rest. The higher the percentage of natural latex material used, the more expensive it will be.
They are not completely washable
As with other types of toppers, most latex mattress toppers feature a zippered outer cover, which can be easily washed in the washing machine. However, the entire topper cannot be put in the washing machine or washed by hand.
Medium Firmness Level
Unlike other types of toppers, where the final level of firmness of the mattress can be more customized, most Latex toppers provide the mattress with a medium level of firmness. This level of firmness, although it is usually the favorite of a vast majority of sleepers, may not be enough for people looking for a firmer final mattress feel.

Latex Topper for sale in Colchón Exprés

- Dunlopillo Talalay Topper:

The natural Talalay latex topper that provides an extra layer of softness and adaptability to your mattress, improving the comfort of rest with a highly breathable and original material natural.

- Dunlopillo Advance Natural Topper:

An exclusive Talalay latex topper with 100% natural materials that improves the comfort of your mattress and allows you to enjoy a soft, fresh and perfectly adaptable rest all year round.

4. Down Toppers

Klinun Duck Down Topper

This type of Topper is usually chosen by hot users who are looking for greater softness in their mattress and the feeling of resting on a cloud.

down material Down Toppers have in their core small feathers found inside the neck and chest area of ducks and geese. These feathers are characterized by having practically no reed (which is the hard central part that acts as a guide in the birds' feathers) and by being a natural thermoregulator that favors free circulation of air at all times on the resting surface.

Advantages of Down Toppers:

Very breathable
The feathers inside create millions of natural ventilation channels that allow perfect ventilation of the interior of the topper throughout moment, preventing the heat given off by the body from being trapped in the resting surface.
Soft and very pleasant touch
The down toppers have outer fabrics of the highest quality and softness, very pleasant to the touch. In addition, they are spongy and offer an extraordinary feeling of adaptability on most mattresses.
They make it easier to change position in bed
The down does not create a mold effect. This makes it perfect for people who seek a higher level of comfort in their rest, but for those of us who like to sink into bed.

Disadvantages of Down Toppers:

More expensive than other types of toppers
Being a scarce raw material and very light in weight, large quantities of down are necessary to make a single Topper. Another factor that makes its manufacturing more expensive is the correct distribution of the fillings in each area of the Topper, to guarantee a good density of material in each of them, as well as the use of fabrics for its exterior, which are soft, breathable and keep the filling inside, without it escaping.
They do not modify the level of firmness of the mattress
Unlike other toppers, which serve to modify the level of firmness of the mattress, both to raise it and to reduce it, down toppers always soften the firmness of the mattress. This makes them not recommended for people who have a mattress that is too soft and want to make it firmer.
Needs more care
Over time, down can become caked in some areas, which support the heaviest parts of the body. To avoid this, it is recommended to shake these types of toppers from time to time. This will help redistribute the down in each of the boxes and restore it to its original shape.

Down Toppers sold in Colchón Exprés

- Klinun Duck Down Topper:

Enjoy maximum comfort during your sleeping hours and feel as if you were sleeping on a cloud.

5. Other Toppers

Dunlopillo Essential Topper

Dunlopillo Essential Natural Topper

In addition to the mattress toppers that we have mentioned previously, in which a central material predominates over the others, there are also hybrid toppers, which combine different technologies to offer, in addition to extra comfort and breathability, improve the quality of their users' rest in some way.

Within this hybrid range of Toppers, in Express Mattress you can find the following:

- Dunlopillo Essential Topper:

The ideal topper for hot people who want to soften the firmness of their mattress and improve the comfort of rest without excessively increasing the final height of the bed.

- Dunlopillo Essential Natural Topper:

The perfect topper to soften the surface of your mattress with high quality natural materials, providing a soft welcome and excellent thermal regulation throughout the year.

In general terms, at Colchón Exprés we do not recommend the use of the topper as a permanent solution to your rest problems, but rather as a 'result patch' that can alleviate the comfort problems generated by a mattress that we are not going to use for prolonged use.

For example, on the mattress at the beach house or on that of a vacation home.

Although if you really want to fully enjoy your hours of sleep, we recommend that you invest at rest. You will get much more out of your nights.

If you are thinking about renewing your mattress but don't know where to start, at Colchón Exprés we have prepared our complete guide to choosing a mattress, where we explain what you should look for before buying. In addition, you can also consult our ranking of the best quality-price mattresses to discover which are the most recommended models according to each type of sleeper.

And if after seeing it you have doubts about which of our products are most compatible with your way of sleeping, call us on our toll-free number: 900 897 956 or if you prefer, write to us via chat.