What is a Mattress Topper?
A mattress topper is quite simple to define. It is merely a cushioned pad that sits on top of a mattress. The occasional mattress topper will have straps, which can be placed around each corner of the bed to minimize slipping or sliding of the pad. Many people use a mattress topper to compensate for a bed that feels too firm. For years either egg crate foam or thin feather beds were the most popular types. They were available to fit any size bed, and sometimes the economic minded simply purchased egg crate foam cut to size from a futon or industrial store. Since both were often available for less than 50 US dollars (USD), they were an inexpensive means to extend the life of a bed that was proving uncomfortable. Most mattress toppers now are made with memory or visco elastic foam, which many feel is a much more comfortable and hypoallergenic alternative, especially to goose down. Still some miss their feather bed mattress topper, and this has led to styles that incorporate both the feat
