Wadded mattresses: reviews, sizes, manufacturers, pros and cons

2024 Author: Priscilla Miln | [email protected]. Last modified: 2023-12-16 00:21

Sleep is a natural physiological human need. Therefore, it is important that there are quality attributes for this. According to reviews, many have wadded mattresses. They are valued for their practicality and long service life. The advantages and disadvantages of these products are described in the article.

Features

Wadded bed mattresses are reliable. Simplicity and quality are ensured by manufacturing features, design, or rather, its absence. This distinguishes the product from the rest, modern types.

If there is no bed, a cotton mattress can be laid on the floor. Soft and warm for children, durable and hard for adults. Whatever the weight of a person, the product retains its shape, showing elasticity. It is flexible: it folds perfectly, it is convenient to carry, transport. In addition, these are cheap mattresses compared to others. After all, modern species are more expensive

According to reviews, cotton mattresses are actively used not only at home, but also in public places: hospitals, hotels, boarding schools. The product is functional and economical in placestemporary stay where special comfort is not needed: in hostels, hostels, trains.

Pros and cons

According to reviews, wadded mattresses are comfortable to use. They:

• allow you to make your stay comfortable;
• safe as they do not emit toxic components;
• green;
• compact and easy to carry;
• easy care;
• are affordable.

But it is important to consider the presence of cons. The products do not have orthopedic properties. Such rest cannot be ensured with them, as with modern mattress products having springs. The filler follows the contours of the body, so it will not be possible to completely relax. Prolonged stay on it causes leakage of different parts of the body. There may be pain in the cervical or lumbar spine.

If the product is not sufficiently dried and ventilated, this may lead to the development of fungal organisms. Because of this, a person may feel physical ailment, allergies, which are especially dangerous for children.

Device Features

A modern ordinary wadded mattress has the same structure as in the time of Peter I. The goods were brought to Russia from Germany, Holland. A high-quality springless cloth cover is stuffed with cotton wool. Then it is quilted with a filler in the form of a carriage tie.

Along the perimeter, the cover is stitched from all sides. These sides form the frame of the mattress. This provides the shape of the structure, it becomes strong and flexible. Case notremovable. The product is quilted with a stitch with peaks. It fixes the padded case and enhances the performance and quality of the product.

Features

A wadded mattress made in accordance with GOST standards will be of high quality. Subject to the norms, the product will be much more in demand than modern models. The norms allow you to make it soft, fluffy, elastic, with low thermal conductivity. The cover has a density of 110-190 g / m, which will protect against dust from passing inside. This is established by GOST 7701-75 and GOST 11039-2015.

Extends the life of through-stitching with peaks (16 pieces) if the number is correct. Thanks to the improvement of production, the guaranteed service life is increased to 5 years. According to reviews, wadded mattresses require care, which will increase the period of operation by 2 times. If desired, you can buy a removable cover.

Composition

Wood is used as a filler. According to GOST 5679-91, the qualitative characteristics of the filler used in the product are established. White cotton wool includes a mixture of short and long fibers of cotton. With it, the mass does not fall into lumps and does not cake. Therefore, due to the mixture of fibers of different lengths, it makes the product lush, soft, elastic. White cotton products do not lead to allergies compared to polyurethane and polyurethane foam.

Most manufacturers indicate GOST on their labels. This means that the filler is white cotton wool (100% cotton). The letters PB indicate the use of regenerated fiber - itsrestored from the remnants of weaving materials. RV is white, but it is also a different quality.

The fibers processed on the equipment are stuffed into covers of classic sizes of their cotton material: teak or calico, polycotton. Due to this process, they have a standard weight.

Foam or cotton?

Which is better to choose a product depends on personal preferences. Each type has its pros and cons. Foam rubber is synthetic, and cotton wool is a natural product that does not lead to allergies. Foam rubber quickly turns yellow, pours. Cotton wool is a durable filler. According to reviews, it is this type of product that is inherited.

But foam products are lighter than cotton products. But they also bend more easily, and the cotton ones are elastic, keep their shape. Their cost is comparable. But cheaper mattresses are wadded.

Sizes

Mattresses come in:

• single;
• double;
• one and a half;
• childish.

They are created according to the same dimensional grid. All parameters of the product are standard and correlate with the height and width of the shoulders of people. Single beds are made in the following sizes:

• 90х200;
• 80х200;
• 80х190;
• 90х190.

Wadded double mattresses have differences in width:

• 160х200;
• 140х200;
• 200х200;
• 160х190;
• 140х190;
• 190х190.

There are also one and a half models: 120x200, 120x190. Children's products - 60x120, 80x160. The thickness of thin mattresses is 4-8 cm, and thick ones can reach 18 cm. The higher this figure, the better for the spine. But the price of the goods will be higher.

Choice

When choosing, you need to touch, smell the product, and also sit on it. This will allow you to evaluate its quality. The mattress should be pleasant to the touch, even, have a neutral aroma. If there are chemical smells or mold is felt, then you should not buy such a product. This indicates violations of production or storage. It is important that the cover is clean, free of dust and stains. You should make sure the integrity and quality of the seams.

From the label you can see:

• size;
• filler composition;
• case material;
• manufacturer;
• compliance with GOST.

You can ask the seller for documents confirming compliance with sanitary and hygienic standards. This is especially important if the product is chosen for children.

Producers

Goods are produced by Russian and foreign manufacturers. Imported variants represent Chinese products. It is advisable to choose Russian goods, as it complies with the standards. And the quality criteria of foreign products may not meet domestic standards. Although a cotton mattress has a simple device, the danger can be in the quality of the processing of the filler, the composition of the dyes for the cover.

Even in the bright colors of the product, toxic and allergenic materials can be used. There is a risk of processing the filler with reagents. Often goods are sold "from the manufacturer" of small workshops. In this case, you must followattentiveness, since it is difficult for small industries to comply with GOST standards.

The best manufacturers of cotton mattresses are the following companies:

1. Available goods are offered by the Valetex brand. The company uses high-quality fillers that do not cause allergies and discomfort. The materials are durable and soft.
2. Mattresses from the Omega company are sold at an acceptable cost. The goods are of high quality, they are easy to transport, do not take up much space. Children's mattresses are produced based on cotton wool in different colors.
3. Adel produces quality products that undergo rigorous quality control.

Ivanovo manufacturers are well-known, their goods are sold out quickly. When purchasing them, you can be sure that the products will last a very long time.

Restoration

If there is a need for repair, then you can do it yourself. Cleaning can be done with household detergents. It is important to consider the risk of product contact with the skin. The foam formed from the shampoo eliminates stains. You can sew up an open seam, make a patch. If you have sewing skills, you can quilt the cover with filler.

Shop restoration can be expensive. It's easier to buy a new product. Many problems can be prevented by periodically drying the product. Cotton wool is hygroscopic, damp. It is advisable to regularly turn the product over so that there is no knocking down of lumps and caking of the filler.

Care

Availabilitytechnological smell, which is after removing the factory packaging, is not a marriage. You need to leave the product for 12-16 hours, and it will disappear. Do not store cotton products in damp rooms that are heated irregularly. It is advisable to use a waterproof mattress pad for it.

Remove dust with regular vacuuming once a week. The soap solution cleans the dirt, after which drying is needed. Products cannot be washed or wrung out. They must be placed only on a rigid and solid base. They should be aired every month. With care, a cotton mattress will last for many years.