Definition of Pillow Top

Significance

• For those who have back pain or trouble sleeping on a standard mattress or futon, pillowtop mattresses can provide help. Although they have a softer feel than a regular mattress, pillowtops also have firm support layer that can be good for the back.

Types

• Pillowtop comfort can come in the form of beds or mattress pads. Pillowtop mattresses are available in all bed sizes. Those looking for the softness of a pillowtop mattress who aren't in the market for a new mattress might consider a mattress pad that adds a thick layer of cushion.

Cost

• A pillowtop mattress pad can cost about $75 or more, while pillowtop mattresses cost at least $500 or much, much more. There are additional costs for the box spring and bed frame.

Fun Fact

• According to the New York Times, "Yelo," a salon located in New York City, sells naps in sleep chamber pods to those who suffer from sleeplessness. These pods are often equipped with pillowtop mattresses.

Considerations

• According to the National Center on Sleep Disorders Research of the National Institutes of Health, more than 70 million Americans suffer from a sleep disorder. Although a pillowtop bed might aide in sleep, a proper diagnosis can only come from a medical professional.