Pillowtop Mattress Pros and Cons

A pillowtop can add immediate surface cushioning, but the benefits depend on what the pillowtop contains and how it is attached.

Potential advantages

• More surface cushioning.
• Room for thicker comfort materials.
• Can pair with coil or latex support systems.

Potential tradeoffs

• A taller mattress may require deeper sheets.
• Soft upper materials can change with use.
• The label alone tells you little about durability or temperature performance.

For a natural-material example, see our Signature Bliss analysis.