There are quite a lot of features that make a latex mattress stand out from other types of mattresses. Mattresses come in different heights and even latex mattresses come in different heights, which can confuse many people.
One myth is a mattress that’s thicker is more comfortable. Is it true? Let’s take a deeper dive into the matter by looking at the science. Expert manufacturers of latex mattresses say that 4 inches (or 100 mm) are enough to support a person to sleep comfortably all night. When you also weigh up the different styles and sizes of modern bed frames, having an extra 2 inches of mattress height gives you more options. As a result, a total of 6 inches in height can be considered as the perfect height for a pure latex mattress.
Now, what happens if you choose a mattress with more height or thickness? First, the cost of the product increases, as more latex is used to make the mattress thicker. Second, as these mattresses are made from latex only, they will become a lot heavier. It makes the mattress a lot more difficult to transport or move. Finally, experts have confirmed thicker mattresses don’t add significant added benefits to your health or in the level of support for your body as you sleep.
However for any reason, if you would need to sleep on a natural latex mattress that’s more than 6 inches high, there are many options to consider. You could place a latex topper pad on top of the mattress to boost the height. The bonus is you have the flexibility to move the topper pad from bed to bed on a need basis. These topper pads are 2 inches (or 50 mm) in height and pretty handy to use around the home. Hope this helps you in your search for the right mattress. Cheers!