All about mattress fillers

An important and necessary condition for healthy rest and sleep is a high-quality and properly selected mattress. It is impossible to imagine a full-fledged sleeping place without this item. And if 20 years ago, apart from batting, there was no other padding for mattresses, then modern materials give the consumer a wide choice and are complemented by orthopedic functions. It is no secret that comfortable sleeping conditions are the key to health and good mood.

Mattress manufacturing technologies are being updated and improved rather quickly, all new lightweight models attract the attention of buyers. As a filler base, manufacturers sometimes use the most unexpected materials: there are products made from cedar shavings, camel or sheep wool, you can find a straw mattress made of environmentally friendly straw, bamboo or down products.

The abundance of options entails difficult choices. The difficulty lies in finding the most suitable composition of the mattress filler. There are 3 large groups of types of fillers: artificial, natural and combined.

Natural raw materials are obtained from the milky sap of a rubber tree called hevea. After heat treatment, latex is obtained from this product, which is able to spring and retain its original shape after stretching. In addition, rubber latex has a long service life. Latex is an expensive material, which is why it is used in the manufacture of premium mattresses. Such products are quite dense, practical, hypoallergenic and retain their appearance and original shape well.

The latex filler necessarily contains stabilizers and antimicrobial components, such a set of additives does not allow the material to wrinkle, and is also a serious barrier to the growth of bacteria and the reproduction of feather mites.

Coconut is covered on the outside with a strong coir, reminiscent of a tough fiber. Such material is in high demand and widespread. In the production of mattresses, the outer coconut fibers are pressed into slabs, which are then used as a filler base. To prevent the pressed board from collapsing during operation, the fibers are impregnated with a latex emulsion. This gives the material a certain margin of strength, elasticity and extends its useful life. Sometimes manufacturers mix coconut fibers with polyester impregnation or make slabs for filler using a needle-punched method.

For children, a mattress stuffed with coconut fiber is the best option as it has orthopedic functions. Coconut coir has good breathability and is able to wick away moisture. The disadvantages of the material are its limited useful life and high cost.

A filler obtained by processing the coir of a banana tree. The raw materials are palm leaves and coir from fruit bunches. The fibers are initially tough, but they are kneaded and dried thoroughly, simultaneously forming plates for filling mattresses. The finished slabs have a medium degree of hardness, so the finished mattresses are considered orthopedic. The fibers are hypoallergenic, have natural antimicrobial protection and are well ventilated with air.

Used as raw material fiber of cacti of the genus Agave, having not only high strength and rigidity, but also a long service life. The cactus leaves are dried and then combed using a special technology until coarse fibers appear. The resulting material is pressed into plates, which are used as a base filler for mattresses. Cactus coir has properties of hygroscopicity, elasticity and good air permeability. The material is used for children's and adult orthopedic mattress products.

To improve the properties of coir, some manufacturers mix it with latex compounds or add polyurethane foam, holofiber to cactus fibers, which makes the filler softer and more resistant to wear and tear.

An organic compound obtained in the course of special processing of natural raw materials. It has good hygroscopicity, low thermal conductivity and high air circulation. It is used as a stuffing for mattresses intended for people with a large weight, since the properties of manit allow the material to keep its shape well, and the stuffing itself has a stiffness above average.

It is natural hair from a horse's mane or tail, which is impregnated with a certain composition, which makes the raw material more elastic, soft and pliable, eliminating the natural fragility of the hair shaft. The processed raw materials are mixed with latex and formed into slabs, which are used for padding mattresses. Thanks to a special treatment, horsehair does not cause allergies, repels dust particles, does not absorb odors and has excellent heat transfer properties: in winter, the surface warms, and in summer it gives a feeling of coolness.

Seaweed is considered an excellent iodine-rich material used in bedding.... The scent of sea grass has a relaxing aromatherapy effect on the human body, sleeping on the seaweed mattress is deep and calm. Grass from the water depths well removes excess moisture, provides an active exchange of air, and has a high degree of heat conductivity. In winter, it is warm to sleep on such a mattress, and in summer its surface creates a feeling of coolness.

It is made of natural wool, which is pressed under the influence of high temperatures during the production process... Felt is used to create a protective layer between the spring block and the outer surfaces of the mattress, as well as to give the product a certain rigidity and shape. Felt is an environmentally friendly product that does not contain chemical additives; it can be safely called hypoallergenic.

Sheep and camel wool is used as an inexpensive but high-quality filler for mattresses. This material is characterized by its softness and antistatic effect. Often, with the help of such a sleeping object, various diseases of the muscles and bone skeleton of a person are treated. Wool retains heat well, has hygroscopicity, good air permeability, neutralizes various odors, and also keeps its shape perfectly.

Wool fiber has a long service life, and the mattress able to take the anatomical shape of the human body... Some manufacturers, in the struggle for the attention of the buyer, use mainly natural components as filler for mattresses, but they can also be filled with artificial components.

Artificial material can be included in both expensive and budget mattress models.... Filling with modern polymer components does not impair the quality of the finished product and can compete with natural counterparts. Often, a mattress with a padding made on the basis of padding polyester may contain natural ingredients inside.

The fact is that padding polyester or silicone foam filler, as well as a different composition, also have a number of advantages, but at their cost they are much lower than natural components.

Hypoallergenic synthetic material, which is used in models equipped with rigid spring blocks. Spunbond protects a person from possible damage from springs, and also allows you to maintain the shape and presentable appearance of the finished product.

One of the most popular materials that "remembers" the shape of the human body and gives a feeling of comfort during a night's rest. During sleep, a person feels as if in weightlessness. The memorix was originally created in America and was intended for American astronauts. Memorix mattresses are recognized as orthopedic: they improve blood flow, reduce pain in the neck, spine and joints.

Has a porous appearance and lightweight structure. The product is harmless to the human body and has the ability to memorize the anatomical contours of the body. Orthopedic exopene mattresses are most often purchased by people who have a disease of the spine. The polymer does not cause allergies, and its service life is very long.

This material should be understood as foam rubber with a high degree of density. This inexpensive padding has good resilience, durability, and breathability. After sleeping on such a mattress, its shape is restored to its original form. Polyurethane foam is quite lightweight, easy to cut, and its cost is low.

A modern polymer that is easily pressed by the human body, and then restores its original appearance. Microorganisms do not multiply inside the ortofiber, the material is light, hypoallergenic, it is able to have a light massaging effect on the skin, joints, bone and muscular systems. Such material is used to make medical orthopedic mattresses, which are used to treat diseases of the musculoskeletal system.

The polymer fibers of this material are bonded to each other using hot air. The finished filler for the mattress is lightweight, unable to absorb water, and there are air bubbles between the fibers.

During the production process, synthetic fibers are twisted in the form of spirals, which, when pressed, are able to take the required shape, and then return to their original state. This feature of the holcon is important for mattresses, in addition, this filler is elastic, fireproof, poorly absorbs water and foreign odors. In synthetic fibers bacteria and dust mites do not multiply, such a packing lasts a very long time and does not require special care.

Consists of polyester fibers and has 3 layers: 2 reinforcing and 1 vertical, located between them. The filler does not contain any glue components, the material is well springy and takes its original shape. Struttofiber mattresses are considered orthopedic, as they reduce the load on the musculoskeletal system of a person during his sleep. The filler is not afraid of hot steam treatment, so the sleeping place can be tidied up as needed.

It also consists of polyester fibers arranged in 3 layers, but in the inner they are inclined. Fibers in the filler are bonded to each other using a hot air jet, without the use of glue. Such a filler is absolutely harmless to the human body, and also has the ability to circulate in air and is absolutely hypoallergenic. Mattress manufacturers often use a combination of two types of fillers. This combination makes it possible to regulate the firmness of the mattress and increase its service life.

The choice of a mattress depends not only on the user's health and preferences, but also on financial capabilities. For a successful purchase, the buyer needs to familiarize himself with the composition of the filler, the orthopedic properties of the product, and also determine its size. All the necessary information can be found in the product quality certificate. Orthopedic mattresses are more expensive than conventional mattresses. When buying an expensive model, pay attention to the brand awareness, as well as study customer reviews. In cheap goods, the elasticity of the filler will be below average, and the service life is determined by the composition of the packing.

The choice of a mattress depends not only on the health of the spine, but also on the age of the user. Children and people with diseases of the musculoskeletal system require a hard surface, while adolescents and middle-aged people need a moderate degree of hardness.