How to choose a mattress for a double bed

You can fall asleep quickly and wake up without pain in your back only in your youth. Or if you have a properly selected and comfortable mattress. And although manufacturers today offer a huge selection of bedding of any stiffness and for any weight, finding “your ideal” is not so easy. Even more difficult to find a double option that would suit both partners. The store does not allow to spend the night on the model you like, so you have to focus on the characteristics and external signs of a good mattress.

The best manufacturers of double mattresses - which company to choose

If the mattress is urgently needed, and there is no desire to understand the nuances, just read our review of the best models.

Attention should be paid to the following manufacturers of double bed mattresses:

• Sleep & fly
• Ascona
• Strong
• Dreamline
• Consul

However, the big name of the manufacturer is not the only selection criterion. After all, from the double mattress requires good support from two people at once. And each of the sleepers may have their own ideas about a comfortable bed. So it is worth exploring the recommendations of experts before you go shopping.

Arrangement of mattresses for double beds

All mattresses “work” in the same way: they support the human body during sleep, allowing you to completely relax your muscles. But how effectively they do it depends on the chosen combination of fillers and their properties.

Usually the mattress consists of the following elements:

1. case;

2. soft layer;

3. spring block or elastic filler.

In a block, the spirals can be intertwined with each other and form a single frame - such a design is called a bonnel.

Today mattresses with independent springs are becoming more and more popular, each of which is wrapped in a soft case and works separately from the other spirals.

In springless models, only elastic fillers are used, layer-by-layer glued into one large pillow.

Types of mattresses for a double bed

With independent springs

These mattresses provide the best orthopedic effect, since under the pressure of the body each spring takes its position without affecting the neighbors. This is especially convenient if the spouses are in different weight categories and turn a lot in their sleep - under each spring the box bends in its own way, repeating the contour of its body.

The diameter of the independent springs, as well as the density of their installation, determines the degree of the created orthopedic effect. The best in this regard are the Multipocket mattresses - spirals with very small coils (2 cm in diameter) are sewn into them, and about 1000 pieces per square meter of them.

Anatomical mattresses with springs with a diameter of 4 cm and a density of 500 pieces / m2 provide average support. In the most simple TFK models, large turns (5–6 cm) are used in the amount of from 220 to 300 pcs / m2.

Pros:

• Maximum orthopedic effect;
• Springs in the "pockets" do not pierce the cover;
• No squeak;
• Long service life (at least 10 years) without loss of properties.

Minuses:

• High price.

Bonnel

Over the past 60 years, the design of mattresses with dependent spring units has practically not changed. Here spirals of cold-drawn wire in the form of cones or cylinders are intertwined, which allows them to withstand rather large loads.But for double beds this option is suitable only in one case - when the spouses have about the same weight.

The problem is that the springs connected to each other and bend together, because of what the mattress turns into a hammock. Most of all, he will squeeze under a heavy man, and too easy a partner will be lying on an inclined surface. His muscles will reflexively strain to prevent the body from sliding down - in such a situation it is not necessary to speak of a full night rest.

Pros:

• Durability;
• Ability to withstand heavy loads;
• Low cost.

Minuses:

• The constant creaking of springs and metal ligaments;
• Hammock effect

Springless

Since these mattresses do not have an internal metal frame at all, they have less weight.

A certain degree of rigidity is given to them by different materials used as a filler, and their layer-by-layer gluing. For springless mattresses can be applied latex, polyurethane foam and even soft foam.

The frameless also include water and inflatable models, although for regular sleep no one uses them.

Despite the low cost of springless mattresses, they are not recommended for double beds. Such models eventually lose their original shape.

Pros:

• At first they are really comfortable;
• Spouses with different weight do not interfere with each other;
• Low weight and relatively low cost.

Minuses:

• Over time they push through;
• Uncomfortable for sleeping, although a short rest will be pleasant.

Mattress selection options for a double bed

Having defined the type of mattress, you can proceed to the study of its main characteristics and features. Most of the above parameters are selected individually, but since the purchase is designed for two, you will have to find a compromise solution so that both spouses are comfortable.

Dimensions

The easiest way to determine them is to measure the bed in length and width. The thickness will depend on the type of mattress chosen: for spring models it varies between 12–24 cm, for frameless ones it is from 15 to 18 cm.

Rigidity

The rigidity of the mattress is the most important selection criterion, and here it is necessary to negotiate. On the one hand, it should be chosen according to the weight of the sleeper, on the other - it can subjectively like or dislike the person.

In total, there are 3 types of mattress stiffness (although there are intermediate variants):

1. A soft mattress is suitable for people who weigh less than 55 kg;

2. Models of medium hardness - from 55 to 90 kg;

3. Hard - from 90 kg.

Also today, manufacturers offer combined mattresses for double beds with different stiffness. It may differ on half spouses (dual-zone models) or on different sides of the product itself.

Another new product on the market is mattresses with variable stiffness. They are made for heterosexual couples, and each half is designed according to their physiological characteristics. On the masculine side, support increases in the zone of the shoulders and upper back, on the female side, in the pelvic region.

Fillers

Even in mattresses with spring blocks, there is a rather thick soft layer that does not allow the metal to break through the cover. At the same time it helps to evenly distribute the pressure.

Manufacturers use a variety of fillers for mattresses, and some even invent new materials for these purposes.

The most popular fillers are:

• Latex - has good breathability, removes excess heat and moisture, provides sufficient support to the body, taking its shape.
• Coconut coir is one of the most durable fillers for mattresses. Does not rot, freely passes air and moisture, and its elastic properties are excellent for the production of orthopedic models.
• Polyurethane foam - an artificial foam material is distinguished by its softness, but it also keeps its shape well.
• Seaweed is a natural hypoallergenic filler, characterized by medium hardness. Especially appreciated for its immunostimulating properties.
• Foam rubber is a budget version of PPU, which is pressed faster, and with time it can completely crumble.
• OrmaFoam - another cellular "relative" of polyurethane foam, very elastic and resilient. Mattresses with such a filler provide good support to the back muscles, have thermoregulatory properties and independently remove excess moisture.
• Streamfiber is an artificial non-woven polyester fiber filler, which is arranged vertically. Hypoallergenic, reliable and durable, but due to the thickness restriction can only be used as part of multilayer structures.

Case

The outer fabric cover hides inside the entire mattress filling.

The cover can be fixed - it will last long enough, but over time it will lose a fresh look. In this case, it is better to immediately purchase a pair of thin mattress covers to protect the surface.

Removable covers are easy to pull off the frame or filler, after which they can be washed in a typewriter. The only problem is that some fabrics sit in the water, which makes it a little difficult to put on.

For sewing covers the following materials are used:

• Jacquard - the most wear-resistant blended fabric contains 80% cotton and 20% synthetics.
• Polycotton includes much less cotton, which is why it cannot boast of sufficient breathability and hygroscopicity. But there are pluses - it is high strength and resistance to shrinkage after washing.
• Calico and satin - are pleasant to the touch and do not let the dust inside the mattress.
• Polyester - is more often used for sewing removable covers, but bed linen slips off, and the breathability of such material is low.
• Wool - the perfect choice for warm "winter" models.

Allergic sufferers can choose a special hypoallergenic mattress cover. But it should be removable, since only frequent washes will ensure absolute safety.

There are bilateral mattresses, which are called "winter / summer." On them covers sew from two different materials. Cotton or blended fabrics with good breathability are used for the summer party, and warm wool is used for the winter side.

What mattress for a double bed to choose

1. For spouses of the same weight category, or those who often sleep alone on a double bed, a bonnel spring mattress will be enough.

2. Those who have serious back problems, as well as families where partners have a noticeable difference in weight, it is better to spend money on an orthopedic mattress with independent springs. Or buy a two-zone model with varying degrees of rigidity on one side. It is desirable that under the cover was a thick layer of latex, foam or OrmaFoam.

3. Middle-aged people, as well as those who sleep on their backs, you need to choose mattresses of medium hardness.

4. Elderly couples and all lovers to sleep on their sides need soft models. Even the use of springless mattress is allowed, but be prepared for the fact that in a few years it will have to be replaced. The exception is the model with latex filler - they are quite elastic and are ideal even for sexually active newlyweds.

5. If you sleep better on your stomach, choose a hard spring mattress with a layer of coconut coir.

The cost of mattresses for double beds

1. The price of mattresses with dependent springs bonnel starts from 2700 rubles and can reach 30 thousand.

2. Option "winter-summer" will cost from 10 to 60 thousand rubles.

3. Mattresses with independent springs have the largest price range - from 2–3 thousand to half a million.

4. Dual-zone models can be purchased at prices ranging from 15 to 90 thousand.

5. Springless mattresses filled with polyurethane foam are sold at a price of 2 thousand rubles, latex from 6000, and products based on coconut coir - from 8000 rubles.

6. The upper ceiling of frameless models is at the level of 300 thousand.