Pillowtop Mattress Guide

A pillowtop is an added comfort section at the surface. It can increase cushioning, but the material inside and the support system below determine the actual feel.

Pillowtop is not a material

A pillowtop can contain latex, foam or fibers. Two pillowtop mattresses can therefore behave very differently.

What to compare

Look at the pillowtop material, thickness, firmness, underlying support, edge design and whether certifications apply to the components you care about.

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