How to choose a mattress: firmness, material and the total
This guide explains how to choose a mattress by bed size, body weight and sleeping position, what foam, springs and a topper mean, and what to do when a mattress bought online does not suit you.
Opublikowano 8 października 2026 · zaktualizowano 8 października 2026 · ceny w tekście są dzisiejsze
What to look at
- Size: the mattress must match the slatted base; the most common are 90×200, 140×200 and 160×200 cm. For a double bed consider two separate mattresses if you each sleep differently.
- Firmness: every maker labels it their own way (grades, letters, words). A heavier person and back or stomach sleeping usually need a firmer mattress, a lighter person and side sleeping a softer one.
- Two-sided firmness: a mattress with two sides (e.g. firm and medium) lets you try both without another purchase.
- Material: cold foam is light and springy, memory (visco) foam shapes to the body and runs warmer, pocket springs ventilate well.
- Height: a taller mattress usually spreads weight better; check it fits the bed frame and the sheets.
- Cover: a removable washable cover extends its life; allergy sufferers should ask about the washing temperature.
- Topper: a thin top layer changes how the bed feels for a fraction of a new mattress, but does not fix a sagging one underneath.
Price bands today
The lowest band holds mattress protectors, toppers and children's mattresses. The middle band holds foam mattresses for a single bed. At the top are wide double-bed mattresses and spring or multi-zone models. Always compare the same size.
Recommended models
Bracketed prices are today's totals; mattresses often ship as bulky goods, so shipping differs more between shops than for other goods.
| Model | What it is | For whom |
|---|---|---|
| Moravia Comfort Bianca 90 (cena w trakcie zbierania) | Single mattress, 90 cm wide | A basic mattress for a single room |
| Materasso Tandem 90×200 (cena w trakcie zbierania) | Two-sided foam, firm and medium sides | Who does not know which firmness to pick |
| Moravia Comfort Seniora 90 (cena w trakcie zbierania) | Single mattress, 90 cm wide | A comparison within the same width |
| Moravia Comfort Norka Plus 140 (cena w trakcie zbierania) | Mattress 140 cm wide | A double bed or a wide bed for one |
| Moravia Comfort Topper Visco 4 (cena w trakcie zbierania) | Memory-foam topper | Softening a firm mattress |
When the mattress does not suit you
A mattress bought online can be returned within 14 days of delivery without a reason. The EU Court of Justice ruled (case C-681/17) that removing the protective film from a mattress does not rule out withdrawal; you are liable, though, for any loss of value beyond normal trying.
You pay return shipping of bulky goods unless the shop says otherwise; for a mattress that can be a noticeable sum. Some shops voluntarily offer a longer trial; their terms say so.
Common mistakes
- Comparing prices of different sizes or heights.
- Choosing by the word 'orthopaedic'; it is not a protected term.
- Putting a new mattress on an old sagging base.
- Not counting bulky shipping and the cost of returning it.
- Throwing away the packaging right after unpacking; it helps with a return.
Częste pytania
How firm a mattress should I choose?
A heavier person and back or stomach sleeping usually need a firmer mattress, a lighter person and side sleeping a softer one. A two-sided mattress lets you try two firmness levels.
Can I return a mattress after removing the film?
Yes. Under EU Court of Justice judgment C-681/17 removing the film does not rule out the 14-day withdrawal.
Does a topper help?
It changes the feel, typically softening a firm mattress. It does not replace a sagging or damaged one.
Why are protectors among mattresses?
Shops file them in the same category; always compare the same type and size.
Źródła
- Soudní dvůr EU, věc C-681/17 slewo (matrace a odstoupení), EUR-Lex · sprawdzono 8.10.2026
- Your Europe: Returning goods bought online (cooling-off period) · sprawdzono 8.10.2026
- Moravia Comfort (výrobce) · sprawdzono 8.10.2026
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