How much should you pay for a good mattress? The price of a mattress can vary greatly depending on the brand and the type of padding. What are the different price ranges? What are the prices charged by the market?
Polyether foam
Generally, the only options available to those with smaller budgets are thin mattresses, often made of polyether foam. Polyether foam is a low-density, polyurethane-derived foam. It's generally used for occasional sleeping arrangements because it's not very comfortable. A standard single mattress (90 x 190 cm) will cost a little over €100, and a standard double mattress (140 x 190 cm) will cost around €250.
Polyurethane foam
For a more efficient mattress, suitable for everyday sleeping, we generally opt for a polyurethane foam mattress, which is denser and offers better support for the back. You will then need to pay €300 for a standard single-person mattress, 90×190 cm, and €600 for a standard double mattress, 140×190 cm.
High-end mattresses
For a high-end mattress, the choice is generally made between three materials: memory foam, pocket springs and natural latex.
Memory foam
This very popular foam can sometimes be found at attractive prices (€200 for a standard double-sized mattress), but you shouldn't expect miracles. For a more high-end and durable memory foam mattress, you'll have to pay €650 for a standard double bed. For a queen-size bed (160x200 cm), prices start at €800. Logically, prices increase with the size of the mattress.
Pocket springs
Pocket spring mattresses are also very popular. Prices for this type of technology can range from €600 for a 90 x 190 cm mattress to over €1,000 for a double model.
However, all of these mattresses, which represent 90% of mattresses sold, contain polyurethane. This petrochemical derivative contains materials that can emit VOCs (volatile organic compounds). They are a major source of indoor pollution and are toxic and dangerous to health. These materials are also highly polluting during manufacturing and at the end of their life.
Natural latex
The only healthy, natural, and safe mattress filling is natural latex. Made from rubber tree sap, it offers numerous benefits: constant thermoregulation, comfort that adapts to all body types, and a naturally anti-mite and antibacterial material, without the need for treatment. Natural latex also offers strong sleeping independence: the movements of the partner are absorbed and not felt, which significantly improves sleep.
Most natural mattress brands offer prices between €600 and €1500 depending on the size.
Alba mattresses
The Alba mattress brand, however, is fighting to defend purchasing power and sell 100% natural latex mattresses at prices well below those usually charged. However, Alba makes no concessions on quality, as evidenced by the numerous labels certifying its products. If Alba offers mattresses as close as possible to the workshop price, around 40% lower than the market, it is thanks to the four principles it applies daily:
- Web exclusive: Alba is available exclusively online, to exclude the many costs associated with physical points of sale from its price.
- Studied volume: alba is committed to large volumes with its workshops in order to reduce unit costs as much as possible and thus offer its customers the best value for money.
- Optimized advertising: alba relies on the oldest marketing method in the world: word of mouth. This allows its clients to avoid the impact of excessive advertising costs.
- Small team: Alba has a small, versatile team focused on providing the best product and the best service.
Maison Alba currently offers two mattresses: the Original model , made of a 100% natural latex base, and the Pearl model , 100% natural. Both products have 7 comfort zones placed at strategic points on the body, allowing the spine to remain straight and thus avoiding back problems. The cover, removable and machine washable, is made in particular of OEKO-TEX certified tencel. Also called lyocell, this natural material derived from wood pulp is often compared to silk due to its lightness and resistance.
