Lying ergonomically is an important prerequisite for healthy and restful sleep. In any case, finding a comfortable mattress is not an easy task. Degree of hardness, cover, ergonomics: What actually plays an important role in lying comfort and which criteria should be taken into account when purchasing? We give you useful tips and explain what you need to pay attention to.
Buying mattresses: Expensive is not necessarily better
Many buyers do the same thingMistakes when buying a mattress: They believe that expensive mattresses are better. But they are wrong. Numerous Warenstiftung tests have clearly proven that high quality does not necessarily have to cost a lot. The inexpensive visco foam and cold foam mattresses in particular can adapt excellently to the shape of the body and offer a high level of sleeping comfort. At the same time, the foam mattresses are in the middle price segment and are available from just 200 euros. If you are looking for affordable yet high-quality variants, it is best to contact a local manufacturer. The mattress manufacturers offer free advice, are more flexible and know much better than the retailers when it comes to sleeping comfort. The desired model can also be delivered quickly and cheaply and tested at home.
Correctly determine the degree of hardness
The right mattress should be ergonomically optimal for you. So that you feel comfortable, you should be able to correctly determine the degree of hardness. Several criteria play an important role: body length, weight, preferred sleeping position and hardness are just a few of them. The degree of hardness is marked with the letter “F” or with the letter “H” and varies from H1 to H5, where H1 is referred to as very soft, H2 as soft, H3 as medium-firm, H4 as hard and H5 as very hard. In principle, mattresses with hardness H2 are suitable for people with a body weight of less than 70 kg and a body length of up to 190 cm. Mattresses with hardness H3 are a good choice for people with a body weight of up to 80 kg and a body length of up to 190 cm. Hardness level H4 is recommended for people with a body weight of up to 120 kg and a maximum body length of 170 cm. It is not advisable to use mattresses that are too soft or too hard (H1 and H5). By the way, there is also a solution for those who sleep in a double bed. Every side of theSleep mattresses from Cologne productioncan be individually configured. From a width of 140 cm, the degree of hardness can be determined according to the personal needs of the sleeper.
It's all about the right accessories!
A high-quality mattress can be recognized by the high-quality accessories. For example, the outer cover should be washable up to 60 degrees Celsius, have a four-sided zipper and be suitable for allergy sufferers. Knitted covers prove to be particularly practical; they are less bulky than the quilted version and fit in the washing machine. The undercover should preferably be made of cotton - the material dissipates heat and absorbs moisture better. Silk is also a popular choice. The silk textiles not only impress with their pleasant feel, but also have a cooling effect. In the hot summer months they feel cooling, in winter - warming. Cashmere covers are also suitable for the winter months. They are the perfect choice for discerning sleepers who like the warming feel of wool but who want a supple textile.
