Tempur Pedic Mattress Toppers

Are They Better Than Other Memory Foam Mattress Toppers?

Tempur Pedic mattress toppers feature the same high quality memory foam from which their mattresses are manufactured. Although many people love them, they cost more than other brands of memory foam mattress toppers.

Is a Tempurpedic mattress topper worth the extra expense? These toppers are designed to relieve pressure points and to provide additional support in lieu of purchasing a completely new mattress.

Tempur Pedic offers three different styles of mattress toppers.

Tempur-Pedic Mattress Pad

It's one inch thick and designed to cover your existing mattress in order to provide support for your entire body while you sleep. Just like Tempur Pedic memory foam mattresses, the topper conforms to your body and allows every area to relax while enjoying full support and no pain from uncomfortable pressure on the back, hips, shoulders, or neck.

This topper comes with a cover made from 100% cotton that's been treated naturally to inhibit the invasion of dust mites and harmful allergens. Standard size sheets can be used with this topper and it comes in six sizes to accommodate any size bed. The standard 5-year warranty applies to this product.

Mattress Overlay by Tempur-Pedic

This is the perfect mattress topper if you're looking for an option for a guest bedroom, RV, or tent camping. It's 3-inches thick and provides the same type of support and comfort as Tempur Pedic mattresses.

The Mattress Overlay will conform directly to the surface underneath, so if your mattress is sagging, the topper will do the same. It performs the best when laid over a firm, flat surface. Tempur Pedic does not allow returns on this particular product, but it does have a 5-year warranty.

The Campus Topper by Tempur-Pedic

You can send your college student or summer camper off in style with Tempur Pedic's Campus Topper. It's two inches thick and features a non-slip bottom surface and an especially durable cover. The cover can be removed and washed regularly. A duffel bag for carrying the topper is included with purchase.

This mattress topper comes in one size only - a Twin long, which is primarily the size of most college dorm beds and camp beds. The topper itself comes with a 5-year warranty. The cover has a 1-year warranty and the duffle bag a 30-day warranty. This item may not be returned once it's purchased.

Why Do Consumers Use Tempur Pedic Mattress Toppers?

1. Memory foam provides excellent support for the entire body, relieving painful pressure points while keeping your spine and neck in proper alignment. Many consumers report a solid night's sleep on a Tempur Pedic mattress topper after tossing and turning consistently on their existing mattress.
   
   
2. Tempur Pedic mattress toppers memory foam is sensitive to the body's temperature and the temperature of the surrounding air. This quality of the memory foam is the reason you feel as though you're melting into the mattress pad when you lie down. It's also the reason your body feels supported and comfortable throughout the night.
   
   
3. Memory foam mattress toppers are an ideal solution for creating your own customized sleeping surface. Sometimes couples don't agree on how firm their mattress should be in order to accommodate both of them. A mattress topper allows one or both people to turn an existing mattress into a softer, more comfortable sleeping space without affecting their partner.

Similar Memory Foam Mattress Toppers

Anyone who has been shopping for a memory foam mattress topper knows that Tempur Pedic products always carry a higher price point than similar memory foam products manufactured by other companies. The question naturally arises in the mind of a consumer, are there similar quality mattress toppers that cost less but deliver the same comfort?

Yes, there are a few companies who offer similar quality memory foam mattress toppers like Tempur-Pedic products, but at a fraction of the cost. Sometimes the cost of similar toppers is nearly half of Tempur Pedic mattress toppers. Here are the names of a few memory foam toppers that rival Tempur Pedic in both price point and comfort.

Healthy Foundations Memory Foam Mattress Topper Pad - all of their memory foam mattress toppers feature 4-pound density memory foam. They'll cut your topper to fit the exact dimensions of your mattress. They offer an amazing return policy! If you try out your memory topper for 1 year and decide it isn't helping you sleep more soundly, you can return it at no cost to you. They also offer a 10-year manufacturers' warranty on all their toppers.

SELECT-HD Memory Foam Mattress Topper - high quality memory foam with 5.34 density. Choose from 2-inch, 3-inch, or 4-inch thicknesses. Free trial period makes this one very attractive if you're just beginning to explore memory foam toppers.

Lasting Impressions Memory Foam Topper - 3 inches thick mattress topper made in the U.S. from high-density memory foam. Manufactured from hypoallergenic foam designed to resist tiny microbes, allergens, and dust mites.

Absolute Comfort Memory Foam Toppers - this company offers seven different densities of mattress toppers ranging from 2.5 pound to 5-pound density. Look for the names Sleep Zone, Perfect Comfort, Cool Max, Memor Rest, and Sensus.

Sleep Better 2-inch Visco Elastic Memory Foam Mattress Topper - features 2.5 density and a temperature smart design, which means you won't sweat while you sleep. It's one of the top selling memory foam mattress toppers online.

As you can see, Tempur Pedic mattress toppers are not the only memory foam toppers available on the market today. Consumers still love Tempur Pedic products, but some of the more savvy consumers are discovering that there are similar memory foam mattress toppers available for much less money without sacrificing comfort or quality.

Memory Foam Mattress Topper Shopping Tips

• The higher quality memory foam toppers will have a minimum density of 4 pounds or higher
  
  
• Many consumers opt for 2 or 3-inch thick memory foam toppers for optimal comfort. Some people can get away with 1-inch toppers and be very comfortable. Heavier people should generally choose at least 3-inch thick toppers.
  
  
• Memory foam conforms to the surface onto which it is placed, so be sure your existing mattress is still in good condition and isn't sagging or dipped in areas. Otherwise, no mattress pad will make that mattress comfortable. Memory foam mattress toppers work best on a firm surface.
  
  
• Keep in mind that the thicker your mattress pad, the more likely it is that you will have to purchase sheets that feature deeper pockets and corner to accommodate the additional thickness.

Tempur Pedic mattress toppers are rated very highly by many satisfied customers, but so are some of the similar brands on the market. We always recommend that you do as much research as possible before making a final purchase decision.

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