Why picking the right mattress is essential
THE most important aspect of any bedroom is the bed – the place where one seeks sanctuary after a long day to rest and refresh before facing the following one. However, lying to sleep on the perfect mattress is not only important to gain a good night’s sleep but is also crucial for health reasons.
Nonetheless, choosing the mattress that is ideal for you may seem like a daunting task, given the various types available and their hefty prices, but if you follow these simple steps in picking them, restful moments are nothing but a lie down away.
It is well known that we spend one-third of our lives in bed, so it’s important to be mattress-savvy before heading out to the nearest store to make that investment. Knowing the marketing gimmicks to avoid is already half the battle won when buying. Some unsubstantiated claims that often become consumers’ pitfalls include the conclusive notions that mattresses with more coils are better, that gel provides a cooler sleep and natural means 100% natural.
The best way to find out if a mattress will work for you is to lie down on it before buying. Shake away any feelings of self-consciousness that you might have and test out all the models available in the store.
The most important factor in finding the correct mattress is proper comfort and support. A good mattress should hold you in proper alignment from head to toe. However, that does not mean getting hard, stone-like bedding because your body isn’t a straight line. Sleeping on a hard, unsupportive mattress will create gaps that put pressure on your shoulders and hip area, causing your spine to bend, whereas a mattress that is too soft will cause you to sink into it – both will result in backache.
You need a supportive mattress that can contour to the unique shape of your body and hold it in its neutral alignment – a feature inherent in 100% natural latex. Most materials used in mattresses, such as spring are not able to provide the flexible total surface support that 100% natural latex does. In addition, 100% natural latex is pure, clean, safe and environmental-friendly with natural anti-dust mite properties and a honeycomb-like ventilation design to promote excellent airflow. The flexibility of this natural resource also reduces motion disturbance as each surface point reacts to weight and pressure independently.
Sleep experts studied the curves and edges of the human body and choose 100% natural latex for its natural resilience and elasticity for postural alignment, providing ideal pressure relief with excellent support and comfort that prioritises your body’s needs.
Specialising in 100% natural latex since 1969, Getha has an extensive line-up of metal-free mattresses and bedding products suitable for all ages from infant to the elderly.
The name “Getha” is derived from “getah”, which means rubber in the Malay language, mirroring the brand perfectly for its signature products made with only 100% natural Malaysian rubber latex. A homegrown Malaysian brand, which is also acclaimed internationally, Getha takes pride in producing top-notch products to promote quality sleep, and is always committed to serve consumers’ needs. It has received accreditations from ECO Umwelt institute, Germany, Oeko Tex, Switzerland and the world renowned Malaysia Rubber Board.
Getha believes in serving the needs of nature too – to ensure the eco-system is properly maintained, Getha complies with all regulations set forth by the authorities and also strives to promote a greener lifestyle among its consumers.
■ For more information on Getha 100% Natural Latex bedding products, visit www.getha.com.my or drop by one of 16 Getha Sleep Therapy Centre nationwide for a consultation customised to your needs.