What Does a Plush-Top Mattress Mean?

Mattress toppers have been around for eons, starting with Egyptians laying down reeds and palm leaves over sturdy sleeping surfaces for added comfort. Today, we have a variety of plush mattress toppers we can add to our beds to enhance the sleep experience.

Mattresses with a plush top layer (also sometimes called a “box-top” or “pillow-top” mattress) have extra padding made from foam sewn directly onto the top surface, creating a plump sleeping surface. This plush top can help those who sleep on their side in particular, as it provides a soft cushion that relieves the pressure points on your shoulders and hips but is still supported by a firm mattress underneath that promotes proper spinal alignment.

Pillow-Top Versus Euro-Top

Two of the primary variants of mattresses with plush tops are pillow-top and euro-top mattresses.

A pillow-top has soft padding stitched on top of the mattress with a slight gap between the primary mattress and the top. This slight gap gives it a distinctive puffy look that gives the appearance of an extra plus layer placed on top of the mattress.

Euro-tops technically have the same plush layer but it’s more seamlessly integrated and stitched around the entire edge. Someone looking at the mattress without any covers or sheets would just see a uniform mattress rather than a separate-looking top layer. There can be very slight support differences between a euro-top and a pillowtop because the euro-top is completely flush with the edges.

Both variations add a plush sleeping surface that can ease pressure points, even on firmer mattresses. Neither is inherently better than the other – it’s simply a matter of preference. You can find both euro and pillow-tops on InnerSpring mattresses as part of the Classic Rest Collection at Twilight Bedding. Because we’re a factory-direct operation, our mattresses are available in all sizes and at a lower cost than our competitors.

How Does a Pillow-Top Mattress Compare to a Latex Mattress?

The two sleeping surfaces are not mutually exclusive. Many latex mattresses do have pillow-tops, and the pillow-top can include latex foam on a latex mattress or a different type of mattress.

Latex conforms to your body without making you feel like you’re sinking like memory foam can, offering reliable support that can help relieve joint and back pain, which is why it’s typically favored by back sleepers in particular.

Latex provides a breathable sleeping surface that helps mitigate body temperature and prevent overheating better than closed-cell foam mattresses.

Memory foam in particular has a reputation for becoming permanently indented and deformed by years of use, meaning it doesn’t rise back up when the sleeper gets up. Latex maintains its shape and malleability for longer than almost every other type of mattress foam. Purchasers get more for their money with longer-lasting mattresses without sacrificing comfort when they choose latex over other foam materials.

If you prefer a firmer, more supportive mattress with excellent cooling properties, an InnerSpring mattress with a pillow-top may be ideal. You can also marry the two, like our Classic Rest 5 with a foam encased individually wrapped pocket coil topped with a combination of latex and convoluted foam and enclosed with a plush box top. This offers a firm sleeping surface with enough softness to relieve pressure points.

The Classic Rest 4 offers similar benefits, with an Ultra Soft Comfort Foam pillow top and an aloe-vera-polyester blend cover.

At Twilight Bedding, we offer a myriad of different mattresses – whether you want a pillow top on an InnerSpring, a pillow top on a latex mattress or any other combination, we’ll help you find the perfect fit for your sleep needs.

Find Luxury Plush Mattresses at a Shockingly Low Price in Spokane, WA

When you shop at Twilight Bedding, you can trust that you’re working with experts who’ve been designing mattresses for over 30 years. As a factory-direct company, we oversee every step of our production process, from initial design to execution and shipment, and can guarantee any mattress in our inventory will provide you with exceptional value with minimal cost.

Call (509) 926-2333 or visit us in Spokane, WA, to learn more about our plush InnerSpring mattresses today.