Best 8 Hypoallergenic Mattresses – CNET
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When we test mattresses, we have an established process for evaluating key factors like firmness, feel, and performance. Determining the best hypoallergenic mattress includes verifying that all materials are hypoallergenic. We then delved further into the bed’s construction, considering how each layer contributes to its hypoallergenic properties.
Solidity: We lay on each mattress to simulate sleep in all positions: stomach, back, side, and combination. We use our experience testing nearly 300 different mattresses to examine their construction and analyze how firm or soft one bed is compared to others.
Feel: This is where we conveniently use the bed. We touch and feel the mattress and see how the materials work. Is it light and bouncy like latex foam, or sluggish and dense like memory foam?
Durability: We can’t lie on every mattress for years, so it’s hard to say exactly how long each bed will last. We can understand the durability of the bed by observing its structure. Underwired beds are generally more durable and sturdier than all-foam mattresses.
body shape: We use structure and feel to determine how well a bed will accommodate all body types, including heavier or lighter individuals or couples. For heavier people, hybrid mattresses with underwire are generally more supportive and longer-lasting than all-foam mattresses.
Sleeping position: We conduct real-life body exams and flip mattresses to test every sleep position: side, back, stomach, and combination.
motion isolation: With one or preferably two people on the mattress, we jump around and see how much movement we can detect throughout the bed. We also placed a glass of water next to the bed and bounced it back and forth to see how much it moved.
edge support: We analyze mattress materials and personally lie on every edge of a mattress to feel how firm it makes us feel.
temperature: We use the Thermal Sleeper to test and determine the sleep temperature of your bed. We also focus on its materials and construction. Does a brand add any special technology to make it cooler to sleep on?
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