What’s the Best Luxury Mattress Topper Material?
Several different materials can be used when constructing a topper, all of which have a different price point and lifespan.
Polyester
- Synthetic
- Cheap
- Short lifespan
Wool
- Natural
- Expensive
- High end
- Long lifespan
Cotton
- Natural
- Expensive
- High end
- Long lifespan
Hand Teased Horsetail, Alpaca Wool, Silk
- Natural
- Expensive
- High end
- Long lifespan
If you want a topper to help protect the mattress rather than give extra support or comfort, then a polyester topper is your best option. These affordable toppers are around £30-£60 for a kingsize.
If you are looking for a topper to help soften up the top comfort layer of your mattress, then a wool, cotton or latex topper is more fitting as the polyester topper will compress and flatten quickly. In comparison, a natural fibre topper settles far slower and lasts longer. However, these luxury toppers are around £500-£900 price tag.
If you’re looking for the ultimate in comfort and support, then a horsehair, alpaca wool or silk topper is your best bet. These luxury mattress toppers will add a deep cushioning comfort layer to your mattress and extend the lifespan, can be fully turned and have a fantastic rebound rate. These toppers will cost from £1250-£5000 depending on the blend of fibres, depth and cover type.