HR mattress: What is it? How to choose one?

HR mattress: What is it and how to choose the right one?

HR mattress: What is it and how to choose the right one?

Are you wondering what an HR mattress is? If you're thinking about changing your mattress, you may have come across HR foam options and wondered what makes them special. These initials refer to High Resilience, a term that could be translated as “high resilience” or “high recovery”; a key feature that distinguishes mattresses of the highest quality.

Therefore, if you're in the quest for the perfect mattress and you see that it's an HR foam mattress, you're looking at an option with superior foam design and quality compared to traditional alternatives. These characteristics translate into superior durability and better performance to ensure the best rest. 

An HR mattress will better adapt to and support your weight and will promote proper alignment for your body, avoiding and/or reducing all types of muscle pain in the back, neck, head, shoulders, and lower back. Ultimately, purchasing an HR mattress is a guaranteed success if you seek restful and quality sleep.

At Vilma Sleep, we offer the best selection of products for your rest. We specialize in providing everything you need to enjoy a comfortable and restorative sleep every night! In this article, we'll tell you everything you need to know about HR mattresses: what they are, what types exist, their advantages, and how to choose the perfect option for you. Keep reading and take note of all the key points!

What is an HR Mattress?

An HR or High Resilience mattress is one that has a special and high-quality composition that allows it to perfectly adapt to the sleeper's body while resting and recover its initial position after use. 

Normally, HR mattresses use viscoelastic materials for their ability to perfectly adapt to the body, ensuring no pressure points or valleys are formed and ensuring a healthy posture during rest that prevents or relieves possible muscle injuries. These top layers of adaptable materials like viscoelastic are complemented by other materials to provide greater solidity to the mattress, known as HR cores.

HR in a mattress

The interesting thing about these types of mattresses is that the composition of the different layers and cores can be adjusted to guarantee adaptability and independence between sleepers; that's why they are ideal for double beds.

Now that you know what an HR mattress is, you might be wondering what its main difference is from traditional foam options. Well, the secret lies in density. While foam mattresses have 25 kg or less density in the main material of their core, most HR mattresses always have densities higher than 25 kg in foam. 

If you want to know more about what this concept means and how it influences performance, don't miss the article where we answer the question of what density a mattress should have. In summary, thanks to this characteristic, an HR mattress will always be synonymous with adaptability and firmness; fundamental conditions to ensure the best rest.

Types of HR

We can distinguish among a wide variety of HR mattresses based on their different densities, firmness levels, and materials used. For example, we can find mattresses with multiple layers of viscoelastic, latex, viscolatex, or different combinations of these materials.

Another distinction we can make when classifying these mattresses is to look at whether they are open-cell or closed-cell. Let's explain the keys of each option!

  1. Open-cell HR mattresses: Allow air to pass through and circulate freely within the mattress. This translates into greater breathability; the mattress does not heat up with body heat, and the occurrence of bad odours due to lack of air circulation is prevented.
  2. Closed-cell HR mattresses: Are less breathable than open-cell options but still allow air to pass through. They retain more body heat and, therefore, are not recommended in hot areas or for people who have difficulty sleeping in warmth.

Finally, we can also classify HR mattresses based on their density. This is a very important characteristic because it determines their firmness and support. Here are the different options:

  1. Densities from 18 kg/m3 to 35 kg/m3: These are the softest HR mattresses. These, especially those with lower densities, are only recommended for very light people weighing less than 70/80 kilos. For heavier individuals or couples, it's more advisable to opt for higher-density mattresses for optimal rest.
  2. Densities between 35 and 40 kg/m3: These are HR mattresses with medium firmness and good support. When in doubt, they are the most recommended option if you're unsure of what to choose or don't have clear preferences regarding firmness.
  3. Densities from 40 kg/m3 upwards to 90 kg/m3: These are options for those who prefer a rather firm mattress. Remember that higher density means greater firmness.

Advantages of HR Mattresses

Still wondering if an HR mattress is the best option for you? In that case, we recommend taking a look at all its advantages. Take note!

  1. Breathability: Especially when compared to other foam mattresses. This allows them to be used with any type of base, whether slatted bases, upholstered bases, or divan beds.
  2. Hypoallergenic: HR mattresses are composed of synthetic materials, making them ideal for people allergic to dust or mites. Unlike other options, dust, mites, or bacteria will not accumulate in these mattresses, making them highly recommended for both allergic individuals and those prone to respiratory disorders, sneezing, eye irritation, or headaches.
  3. Adaptability: These mattresses have the advantage of adapting to the
    sleeper's body, providing better rest and promoting good posture that prevents or relieves back, neck, shoulder, or lumbar pains. Additionally, they return to their original shape after each use; they don't deform like other options.
  4. Firmness: Thanks to their great adaptability and ability to recover their
    couple on a bed
    shape after each use, they maintain
    firmness for much longer.
  5. Separation of Sleepers: HR mattresses adapt to the body and absorb the energy from each movement to avoid disturbing the other person when sleeping as a couple.

    How to Choose an HR Mattress?

    As you have seen, an HR mattress can have different characteristics that you should consider when choosing the ideal option for you. You can expand your knowledge with the article where we explain how to choose a good mattress but basically, when choosing the ideal HR mattress for you, you should consider these key points:

    1. Materials: As we explained earlier, you can find HR mattresses with various layers of viscoelastic, latex, visco latex, or different combinations of these materials.
    2. Firmness: Although there is a belief that a firmer mattress is better for your back, all HR mattresses you can find at Vilma Sleep are more than adequate to care for your postural health. Therefore, choosing harder or softer options is simply a matter of preference. If in doubt or if you sleep as a couple and each prefers a different option, it's best to opt for mattresses with medium or medium-high firmness.
    3. Adaptability: All HR mattresses stand out for their adaptability, but depending on the materials used in their upper layer, they will have greater adaptability and also recovery after use. Remember, greater adaptability and recovery usually translate into higher quality and durability.
    4. Breathability: If you are looking for maximum breathability, it's best to opt for an open-cell option. This type of HR mattress is especially recommended in very hot and/or humid areas and in areas with large climatic variations depending on the season.

    All set to choose your next mattress? Buy it at the best price at Vilma Sleep! Take a look at all the options we propose and find exactly what you need for your rest. What are you waiting for to start sleeping better?

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