A deep and healthy sleep has a lot to do with the right one mattressto do. But the selection is not easy. Should it be spring core or rather cold foam? How many sleeping zones does a person need? And what about the degree of hardness? Given the large number of versions, it is difficult to get an overview. Which 160 x 200 cm mattress suits you? We would like to help and facilitate the selection of the ideal mattress.

How tough should the mattress be?

160 x 200 cm mattresses are offered in different degrees of hardness. There are at least one hard and one softer version per model. Many manufacturers have up to five degrees of hardness on offer. Often the body weight is used for the selection: The lighter the sleeper, the softer the mattress may be. But also important is the preferred sleeping position. If you sleep on your back or stomach, you will prefer a firmer mattress. A side sleeper, on the other hand, gets along better with a more resilient base.

If the 160 x 200 mattress is used for couples, both sleepers should have a similar body weight. If the difference is too big, the heavy partner sinks too low, while the lighter person falls too hard. So both sleep uncomfortably. Here it is recommended to choose instead of a 160 x 200 mattress two separate 80 x 200 mattresses with different degrees of hardness.

Worth knowing about elasticity and lying areas

Basically, mattresses differentiate between surface and point elasticity. A point-elastic mattress gives way at the pressure point, the area-elastic variant also around the pressure point around. A special form is the viscoleastic mattress, which gives way not only under pressure but also in body heat. It adapts ideally to the body shape – even on pressure-sensitive parts of the body.

The so-called lying areas are areas of the mattress that have different degrees of hardness. The respective body parts therefore sink at different depths into the mattress. So every body area is given the optimal support. Normally, mattresses have five to a maximum of seven lying zones.

Advantages and disadvantages of the cold foam mattress

Cold foam mattresses are pleasing dimensionally stable and therefore offer their high lying comfort over a long period of time. Due to their excellent point elastic properties, they adapt optimally to the body shape. Because the spine is supported and relieved by cold foam at the same time, they are well suited for people with back problems.

Since the cold foam core has a high ventilation, this mattress creates a healthy sleeping environment. However, it stores the body heat stronger than, for example, the Spring mattress, Anyone who quickly freezes will appreciate this. Sleepers prone to nocturnal sweating will prefer other materials.

Spring cores – which variants are available?

Spring mattresses are available in different versions. The difference lies primarily in the number and processing of the springs.

The simplest variant is the Bonnell spring core mattress. Here are hundreds of steel springs above and next to each other and wrapped in a cloth coat. They offer surface elasticity. The suspension effect becomes harder and harder under heavy load.

Lightweight spring mattresses get their high flexibility through spring end rings. Thanks to the fine, high-strength wires, the mattress is very light. Nevertheless, it has about twice as many springs as a Bonnell spring core mattress. The result: an extremely high elasticity.

In the Pocket spring mattressthe feathers are sewn into separate cotton bags, which in turn are connected together. This mattress shape is characterized by an ideal adaptation behavior. Who sweats heavily at night, will appreciate the excellent ventilation of the pocket spring core. However, this mattress is quite heavy due to its construction.

Our conclusion:

Ultimately, the choice of the optimal 160 x 200 cm mattress is a very individual matter. Therefore, you should think well before buying, which properties are important to you personally.