Choosing the right mattress is essential for your health, comfort, and well-being. The choice is always personal and depends on the buyer's body shape, habits, and feelings.
Do you need to change your mattress, but you don't know which one to choose?
We will guide you to help you choose the right mattress.
Price should not be your only criterion, because it is not necessarily a guarantee of quality.
To be sure you make the right choice, here are the elements to take into account:
Morphology and support
The first criterion for choosing a mattress is the sleeper's morphology, because the support of a mattress as well as the need for firmness vary according to the user's build.
The mattress should be neither too firm nor too soft to ensure optimal support for the spine and not cause back pain.
Although Alba mattresses meet the required firmness level for good back support, we offer you 200 nights to test the comfort of your mattress.
This free service allows you to withdraw free of charge in the event of dissatisfaction.
The size of the mattress
The size of a mattress generally depends on the space reserved for it, however there are two types of standard dimensions:
Mattress for one person
The standard dimensions are 90 x 190 cm in France and 90 x 200 cm in Belgium.
Mattress for two people
The standard dimensions are 140 x 190 cm in France and 140 x 200 cm in Belgium.
To make choosing bed linen easier, we recommend using standard sizes. In any case, we recommend taking full advantage of the trial nights to avoid making a mistake and enjoy more peaceful nights for many years to come.
The type of mattress
Foam mattress models dominate the market, but this reason does not prove that they are suitable for all body types.
There are different types of mattresses:
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Spring or suspension mattresses
There are three types of spring mattresses:
- pocket springs
- multi-turn
- biconical.
Pocket spring mattresses are the most commonly found mattresses today. Made with individually wrapped springs, these mattresses offer users sleeping independence based on the pressure exerted on the springs.
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The foam mattress
The foam mattress easily adapts to different body shapes, which makes it dominant on the market.
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The latex mattress
The latex mattress , renowned for its durability and elasticity, has excellent ventilation, due to the presence of alveoli, thus promoting good hygiene.
Naturally anti-mite , it has considerable longevity.
The advantage of the latex mattress is its elasticity, which allows it to adapt to the shape of the body while ensuring ideal support for a good night's sleep.
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The memory foam mattress
A memory foam mattress is made of viscoelastic foam, which helps relieve pressure points and improves blood circulation. However, this foam is extremely sensitive to body heat and is not suitable for people who tend to sweat at night. Furthermore, its composition is entirely synthetic and made from petroleum and chemical products.
The quality of the filling
The mattress filling is an element of comfort, it conditions the reception, that is to say the quality of the mattress , by optimizing the temperature and absorbing humidity.
It has little influence on sleeping independence, but its choice should be optimized between a dynamic welcome and a soft welcome, neither too hard nor too soft. It is the core of the mattress that mainly determines the independence or not of sleeping.
Two types of filling can be used: synthetic filling or natural filling (cotton, wool, tencel, silk, latex, cashmere, etc.). It is recommended for people who tend to sweat a lot or for people looking for care for their health and well-being, to adopt fillings made from natural materials .
Mattress hygiene
Good ventilation helps to better preserve the mattress, regardless of the type of mattress and its quality.
For people who sweat excessively, natural latex mattresses are recommended.
Sleeping independence
Sleeping independence is essential for a good night's sleep. When we sleep, we toss and turn several times during the night, and if the mattress is of poor quality, this will lead to fatigue upon waking.
In a mattress , sleeping independence is defined by the internal part. It is therefore optimal in a natural latex mattress . It is also optimal in memory foam as well as in pocket springs .
Everyone spends a large part of their life sleeping, so it is important to choose your mattress carefully , according to each person's preferences, to have quality sleep and be in good shape.
The advantages of Alba mattresses
The biggest advantage of Alba mattresses for the consumer is its eco-friendly mattress range. Indeed, the brand offers comfortable, high-quality products and, above all, environmentally friendly and healthier products. Alba uses natural and sustainable materials such as natural latex and Tencel. The brand is therefore committed to a 100% ecological approach. The customer will only benefit from healthy products.
