If you have been you using your mattress for more than seven years, it is time to check to see if it is still giving you the support and comfort to sleep well. A good mattress will never cause body pain or soreness. Rather, it should relieve the pressure in your entire body. Your mattress will not be able to do this effectively as it ages.

So, if you have been finding it difficult to fall asleep or you wake up with serious back pain, then you should consider changing your mattress.

Let’s face it, most mattress on the market right now are super expensive. But if you do deep and extensive research, you will be able to find a solid mattress under 1000 dollars.

Irrespective of the type of mattress you want to buy there are some things, features, and specifications you should look out for. Your knowledge of these features will increase the odds of you choosing a good mattress that will suit your unique needs.

The making of a mattress

A regular mattress is made of 2 primary sections (support layer or core and the upholstery) wrapped into a fabric known as ticking.

The role of the upholstery layer is to provide comfort and cushioning. The upholstery layer or the comfort layer is made up of 3 parts-The quilts, the insulator, and the middle upholstery.

The innerspring mattress

This is a very popular mattress you are likely going to find in most homes. It is made up of a top and bottom upholstery layers and a massive core spring.

The core

The core of a mattress plays an important role in supporting a person's body weight. The mattress core is known by many as innerspring and is made up of coils or springs.

One key thing that determines the firmness and the amount of support a mattress can provide is the gauge of the coil. The thickness of a coil is measured in quarter increments. If the quarter increment number is low, the spring will be thick. On the other hand, if the number is high the spring will be light.

The diameter of the coil in most high-quality mattresses on the market right now is 1.63 diameters. Coils with a diameter of 1.37 succumb to pressure easily. If you are looking for a mattress that is firm, then you look for one that has a coil diameter of 1.94mm.

The connection between coils in a mattress is what enables it to retain its shape. Normally, coils are connected by strong interconnecting wires. Coils that are not connected are kept in place by a fabric encasement. This ultimately helps to preserve the shape of the mattress.

Foundation

There are 3 major types of base or foundation.

• Grid to foundation

This is a foundation that is made out of wood and steel.

• All wood foundation

The all wood foundation which is also known as no-flex or low-flex is designed to provide support like a platform foundation.

Generally, the measurement of a foundation is one or two inches smaller than the measurement or size of a mattress.

• Fabric cover

This is the firm fabric that is used to encase the foundation of a mattress. It is made to sync with the foundation border fabric. They come in different shapes, and style. Mattress fabric can be printed, woven, knitted and so on.

Upholstery layers

As mentioned earlier, the upholstery layers consist of three main parts.-The quill, the insulator, and the middle upholstery.

• The middle upholstery

This middle upholstery is made of a soft and comfortable material that improves sleep quality. Below are a few of them; latex foam, gel-infused foams, cotton fibre, non-woven fibre pad, polyurethane foam and many more.

• The quilt

This is the uppermost layer of the mattress. It is made of fibres or light foams carefully stitched to the ticking. It provides a soft and comfortable surface texture to the mattress.

• The insulator

The insulator is made of mesh and fibre and is intended to hold the middle upholstery steady. It separates the middle upholstery from the mattress core.

The upholstery layers are used to encase or cover the mattress and provide comfort and cushioning. Most people refer to it as the support layer or the comfort layer of the mattress.

Final note

To find a mattress that will suit your unique needs you have to ask questions and learn about the specifications as well as other technical details of the mattress you plan to buy. Yes, doing this might be difficult for you especially if you have no background knowledge of mattress. But if you are able to discipline yourself and learn about these important details, it will be easier for you to find a mattress that will suit you.