Discover the Wonder of a Good Mattress Topper!

Adding a mattress topper or overlay to your bed can completely transform the way it feels. Mattress toppers and overlays can help add support, comfort, softness or simply extend the life of your mattress. Pillow Talk offers a range of toppers and overlays to suit every budget and every level of desired comfort.

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What is a mattress topper and what is it used for?

A mattress topper/overlay is a layer of cushioning, often made from synthetic fibres, memory foam or wool, that can be placed on top of a mattress to provide extra comfort and support. Mattress toppers are a cost-effective way to improve your quality of sleep without having to replace your entire mattress, whether it’s being used to soften a firm mattress, make an older mattress feel like new or to provide additional support. 

How to choose a mattress topper?

What is the best mattress topper?

The best mattress topper for your bed depends on what you need the mattress topper to do. Different materials will provide different levels of comfort and support, so when selecting the mattress topper, it is important to consider your personal preferences and needs.

The first details that will help you choose the correct mattress topper are deciding what you are looking for (softness, support, temperature regulation), checking your mattress size and deciding your budget.  

If you’re looking to create a plush cloud-like experience, it is best to look into a synthetic mattress topper. A cost-effective way to add comfort to your mattress, synthetic mattress toppers add a lofty layer of cushioning to your mattress so that you can soften your mattress if it’s feeling a bit too firm.

To add more support and cushioning, it is best to look into a memory foam or foam mattress topper. Both memory foam and foam mattress toppers reduce the body’s pressure points as you sleep so they are also great options for relieving back or hip pain experienced after your night’s sleep. 

If you’re looking to keep your bed cosy and warm in the winter and cooler in the summer, our woollen underblankets are the way to go! With wools natural insulating properties to keep you warm and a cotton reverse for the warmer months, a woollen underblanket is the perfect choice for temperature regulation all year round.

Mattress Topper Types

Synthetic Mattress Toppers

Synthetic mattress toppers are a cost-effective measure to update your mattress adding a layer of cushioning to soften the mattress or provide a luxurious layer of comfort to your bed. Pillow Talk offers 2 types of fillings in synthetic toppers: Polyester ball fibre and down alternative microfibre. Soft and resilient polyester ball fibres provide a lofty cushion of comfort for a more comfortable night’s sleep, while down alternative microfibre toppers are a softer option for a cloud-like sleeping experience.

Benefits of Synthetic Mattress Toppers:

• Affordable
• Adds a layer of comfort to enhance quality of sleep
• Extends the life of your mattress

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Memory Foam Mattress Toppers

Memory Foam was originally developed by NASA to improve seating comfort and G-force protection for astronauts. Used worldwide in hospitals and nursing homes for its pressure relieving qualities, memory foam helps to improve the comfort and quality of patients sleep. Memory Foam is the ultimate in comfort and support as it conforms to the natural curves and shape of your body, relieving pressure points, and most importantly, maintaining correct spinal alignment. 

Benefits of Memory Foam Mattress Toppers:

• Supportive
• Will conform to the natural curves of your body
• Helps with maintaining correct spinal alignment
• Helps improve body circulation

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Foam Mattress Toppers

Designed to reduce the body’s pressure points, foam mattress toppers provide support and increased air circulation to make sleeping more comfortable. An affordable option for bringing the bounce factor back into your mattress, the impressioned design of the foam underlay gently massages and cradles your body, distributing your body weight evenly and easing stress on critical pressure points. Additionally, foam infused with bamboo charcoal draws moisture away from the body and prevents odours to keep your topper fresher for longer.

Benefits of Foam Mattress Toppers:

• Provides extra support to ease pressure points
• Affordable
• Adds a layer of comfort
• Improves airflow

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Reversible Woollen Underblankets

Woollen reversible underblankets have one side that features a woollen pile which insulates and helps distribute your body weight evenly which reduces pressure points. The reverse side features a layer of wool quilted into a cotton Japara casing for the warmer months.  The wool pile is warm and insulating in the winter while in summer you can turn it over for a cooler cotton surface, with wool's temperature-regulating properties making it great as an all-year-round option. They are also perfect for adding a layer of comfort to a firmer mattress.

All of our underblankets come in fully-fitted styles with a knitted fabric skirt to stretch over the mattress and fit snugly underneath and fit most mattress sizes.

Benefits of Reversible Woollen Underblankets:

• Natural fibres which cushion your body
• Breathable
• Temperature regulating
• Fire resistant
• Don’t need an electric blanket (however, it’s safe to use with one)
• Added comfort and protection for your mattress
• Warm in winter cool in summer

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Caring for your Mattress Topper

How to care for a mattress topper?

It is recommended to rotate your topper every few months to prevent uneven wear and to maintain its shape. Synthetic toppers should also be regularly aired, fluffed and plumped to maintain loft and plushness.

How to clean a mattress topper?

How to clean a mattress topper will depend on what kind of mattress topper you have. Each mattress topper will have its own care instructions, which should be followed when washing  and cleaning your mattress topper. To keep your mattress topper clean and make it easier to care for, add a mattress protector over your mattress topper.

How to store a mattress topper?

When storing your mattress topper it is essential to store the topper in a dry and dark environment to keep it in its best condition. Where possible, either roll or fold your topper and store it in its original packaging, in a natural fibre bag or wrapped in a sheet or mattress protector. If you cannot roll or fold your topper, we recommend covering it with a mattress protector or sheet prior to storage.

How long does a mattress topper last? (When should you replace it?)

While most mattress toppers last between 3 and 5 years, how long a mattress topper lasts depends on a few different elements, including the material it is made of, how well you maintain it and the frequency of use.

The main element that will affect how long your mattress topper lasts is how frequently it is being used. If it is being used every day on your bed, it will need to be replaced sooner than a mattress topper in a guest bedroom that doesn’t see much use. While this kind of wear and tear is unavoidable, caring for your mattress topper properly (regular rotating, airing, plumping and/or fluffing) will help you get the most out of your mattress topper.

To extend the lifespan of your mattress topper we recommend using a mattress protector to prevent a build up of dirt and allergens and to make regular cleaning easier. If you are noticing signs of wear and tear or are finding the topper no longer provides the same level of comfort and support it once did, it may be time to look at replacing your mattress topper.

Common Mattress Topper Terminology

GSM: GSM stands for grams per square metre and is a standard measurement for fabric weight. The higher the GSM, the thicker the fabric or fill.