However if you have an older or more firm mattress you should consider a mattress pad between 3 and 4 inches in width.
What is mattress topper used for.
Mattress toppers can be made from convoluted polyfoam memory foam latex down down alternative wool and more and they measure 1 to 3 thick.
Memory foam mattress toppers also vary in thickness.
Although most mattress pads do offer a bit of cushioning they are generally thinner than the typical mattress topper.
A mattress topper is not always used as an accessory to enhance the comfort level of your old mattress.
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The benefit of having many materials to choose from when purchasing a mattress topper is that you can select a topper that meets your unique needs.
The term mattress pad is sometimes used interchangeably with mattress topper but it too is actually a different product.
Today the most popular type of toppers are made of memory foam which adjusts to your preferred sleep position helps relieve pressure and alleviates tossing and turning.
You could also face the scenario where you have bought a new mattress but you realize you are not comfortable on it because of a different level of firmness than what you expected or because you changed your weight or you simply want to try.
Years ago most mattress toppers were egg crate foam or thin feather beds.
For example memory foam and latex toppers.