Memory foam mattress toppers offer an affordable way to make your bed softer and more comfortable. A 5 cm layer adds cushioning and relieves pressure without the cost of a new mattress. However, toppers cannot fix deep sagging or broken springs. Read on to explore their pros and cons, who should avoid them, and how Total Comfort’s two toppers compare.
In most cases, yes: memory foam mattress toppers are worth it, as long as your mattress is still in decent shape. A 5 cm layer of memory foam adds pressure relief and a plusher feel for a fraction of the price of a new bed. They are not worth it if your mattress has a deep dip or broken springs, because a topper only changes the surface, not the structure underneath. Below you will find the benefits, the downsides, who should skip one, and how Total Comfort’s two toppers compare.
What Is a Memory Foam Topper?
A memory foam topper is a slab of foam, usually a few centimetres thick, that sits on top of your mattress under the fitted sheet. The foam contours to your shape, which spreads your weight and eases pressure on the hips, shoulders and lower back. Think of a foam mattress memory topper as a removable comfort layer. A topper in memory foam is not a mattress, though, so it relies on what sits underneath. Both of ours are 5 cm thick, with elastic corner straps and a removable, washable zip cover.
Not all toppers are made of memory foam. A firmer foam mattress topper, a natural organic latex one or a featherbed each feel different, but memory foam is the one people pick for that slow, cushioned hug.
Benefits of Memory Foam Mattress Toppers
Plush comfort, pressure relief and motion isolation are the main strengths of memory foam toppers. Here is how that plays out in real life.
Pressure Relief Where You Need It
The foam moulds to your body, so your hips and shoulders sink slightly while your spine stays supported. That is handy for side sleepers and anyone who wakes up with achy joints.
A Softer Feel on a Firm Bed
If your mattress feels like a plank, a memory foam bed topper is the quickest way to soften it without buying a new one. Medium-firm mattresses reduce pain-related disability more than firm ones in adults with chronic lower back pain. So, a topper that takes the edge off a very firm bed is a sensible move. Just do not go the other way and pile it onto an already soft one.
Less Partner Disturbance
Memory foam absorbs movement rather than passing it across the bed. If your partner tosses and turns, a topper memory foam mattress combination can make the bed feel calmer.
Other Perks
- Refreshes an older mattress and can help extend its life
- Costs far less than replacing the whole bed
- Easy to look after, with a removable cover you can wash
- Comes in sizes to suit most beds, including queen size bed toppers
More Information about Memory Foam Toppers
They Can Sleep Warm
Memory foam toppers are likely to be less suitable for hot sleepers. This is due to a higher core body temperature associated with less restorative slow-wave sleep. A topper in memory foam holds more warmth than most surfaces, so if you run hot, look for a gel-infused foam, which is how our Luna topper is built.
They Will Not Rescue a Sagging Mattress
A foam mattress topper sits on the surface and cannot rebuild tired springs or compressed foam below. If your bed has a real dip, take a look at our mattress refurbishment service.
| Pros | Cons |
|---|---|
| Pressure relief for hips, shoulders and back | Can trap heat, especially without gel |
| Softens a firm mattress | Will not repair a sagging mattress |
| Reduces motion between partners | Shorter lifespan than a mattress |
| Washable cover, easy upkeep | Can be too soft for some stomach sleepers |
| Far cheaper than a new bed | Needs a sound mattress underneath |
Who Should Buy One, and Who Should Skip It?
| Your Situation | Worth It? | Why |
|---|---|---|
| Mattress is firm but otherwise sound | Yes | The topper softens the surface |
| Side sleeper with hip or shoulder pressure | Yes | Contouring foam cushions pressure points |
| Hot sleeper | Yes, with cool gel | Cool gel-infused foam helps with heat |
| Couple disturbed by movement | Yes | Foam absorbs motion |
| Stomach sleeper | Proceed with care | A very soft surface can let the hips sink |
| Deep dip, broken springs or a mattress past eight to ten years | No | Repair or replace instead |
Our Memory Foam Mattress Toppers: Luna and Forma
Total Comfort makes two memory foam mattress toppers. Both are 5 cm thick, plush with supportive pressure relief, and fit with elastic corner straps so they stay put. Each comes in eight sizes, from 90 x 190 cm to 200 x 200 cm. For queen size bed toppers, the 150 x 200 cm and 160 x 200 cm sizes are the ones to look at.
Luna Cool Gel Memory Foam Mattress Topper, 5 cm
The Luna Cool Gel Memory Foam Mattress Topper uses cool, gel-infused foam designed to help with heat dispersal, so it suits anyone who tends to sleep warm. It has a cool, breathable zip cover that is removable and washable.
Forma Memory Foam Mattress Topper, 5 cm
The Forma Memory Foam Mattress Topper is the classic option: a foam mattress memory topper that contours to your body for pressure relief, with a breathable, removable, washable zip cover.
| Feature | Luna Cool Gel | Forma |
|---|---|---|
| Thickness | 5 cm | 5 cm |
| Foam | Cool gel-infused memory foam | Memory foam |
| Comfort feel | Plush with supportive pressure relief | Plush with supportive pressure relief |
| Best for | Warm sleepers and pressure relief | Pressure relief and softening a firm bed |
| Cover | Cool, breathable, removable, washable | Breathable, removable, washable |
| Fit | Elastic corner straps | Elastic corner straps |
How to Choose the Right Memory Foam Topper
- If you are shopping for a foam mattress memory topper, check your mattress first. If it sags deeply, fix or replace it before adding a topper memory foam mattress layer.
- Match the size to your mattress, not your bed frame. Measure the mattress itself.
- Think about heat. If you often wake up warm, pick a cool gel topper.
- Consider your position. Side sleepers usually love the cushioning, while stomach sleepers may prefer less sink.
- Keep it clean. A removable cover makes washing easy.
FAQs About Memory Foam Toppers
Are memory foam toppers worth the money?
Yes, if your mattress is sound and you want a softer, more pressure-relieving feel. A topper memory foam mattress upgrade costs far less than a new bed.
Do memory foam toppers sleep hot?
They can. A standard topper in memory foam holds heat more than other materials, which is why cool gel-infused versions like our Luna Cool Gel Memory Foam Mattress Topper are popular with warm sleepers.
Can a topper fix a sagging mattress?
A mattress topper can improve comfort and help smooth minor surface unevenness, but it cannot repair a mattress that has developed significant sagging or deep dips. If the mattress structure has lost support, refurbishment or replacement is usually the better long-term solution.
What size topper do I need for a queen bed?
Choose the size that matches your mattress. For queen size bed toppers, that is usually 150 x 200 cm or 160 x 200 cm, but always measure your mattress first.
Should I buy a topper or a new mattress?
If the mattress is sound but too firm, a memory foam bed topper is a sensible fix. If it is sagging, old or uneven, a new mattress or refurbishment is the better call. Our best mattress collection is a good place to start.
Ready to Upgrade Your Comfort?
Memory foam mattress toppers are a simple, affordable way to change how your bed feels, as long as you pick one for the right reason. If your mattress is sound but a little too firm or too warm, a topper can give it a second life. If it is sagging or worn out, a refurbishment or a new mattress is the better investment.
Total Comfort is 100% manufactured in the UAE, backed by over 25+ years of experience crafting mattresses and sleep accessories for the way people here live and sleep. Our Luna Cool Gel and Forma toppers are both made in 5 cm thickness, in eight sizes, with removable, washable covers. If you are not sure which topper suits your mattress and sleeping style, our in-house sleep specialists are happy to point you in the right direction.
