Mattress Topper Review and Guide

A high quality mattress topper can provide padding to the top of a mattress which adds additional comfort and protection. With hypoallergenic properties these mattress toppers are able to protect your mattress from bacteria, dust mites and a number of other allergens. This guide will help buy the best mattress topper for your money.

The mattress topper cover you buy can differ in a number of ways. Models have different sizes, thicknesses, materials and fabrics, which all contribute to the quality of the mattress topper.

Mattress topper materials and fillings

Mattress toppers are made from 4 main materials; foam, latex, cotton and wool. Although are pretty popular the memory mattress topper is arguably the best and provides the most benefits.

Memory foam mattress topper

Memory mattress toppers are excellent investments as they can drastically change the feel of a bed. The benefit is in the memory foam material which can respond to changes in body temperature. This means that the memory foam can change shape to support the contours of the body, improving the alignment of the spine and relieving pressure points.

The Tempurpedic mattress topper is a popular choice in the memory foam range. Their toppers are certainly worth considering if you prefer memory foam with your mattress pads.

If you are looking to buy a cheap mattress topper be aware of the density and thickness of the memory foam. For more information see our memory foam mattress guide.

Down mattress topper sets

A feather mattress topper mixed with down is comfortable, breathable and soft. Feather mattress toppers are lightweight but offer great warmth. Make sure that the stitching of the topper is good enough to contain the down and feather as some cheap mattress toppers are poorly stitched. Down mattress toppers are a popular choice but our favorite right now is the latex memory foam.

Wool mattress topper

Wool mattress toppers are warm and a good material to absorb moisture and keep you dry. They are a popular choice as a topper for all seasons. These toppers are often encased in organic cotton fabric.

Mattress topper sizes

Approximate size guidelines for mattress toppers:

Which thickness is best?

Mattress toppers come in several thickness; 1.5", 2", 3", 4" and so-on. The thinner mattress toppers will only slightly soften the surface of the mattress, and will not have the pressure-relieving effects that thicker memory foam mattress have. 2" mattress toppers are cheap, but then do not offer as much value as others.

The 3" memory foam mattress topper is the most popular. It obviously provides more comfort than thinner toppers, and the memoryfoam versions offer significant pressure relief. For heavier individuals, a 4" mattress topper or thicker might be an ideal choice. Thicker toppers are also ideal for camping and travel.

Mattress topper brands

There are certainly plenty of mattress topper brands that you will find in the marketplace. Tempur have a good reputation for memory toppers, but there are also other brands and types like Aero, Novaform, Love2Sleep, and the Ripple mattress topper that receive a lot of good reviews.