Bonded Foam VS Coir Mattress - Which one should you buy?

If you're looking for affordable mattresses, there are many choices, but the primary constituents can be either rebonded foam, PU Foam, or Coir foam. Yet, rebonded foam and coir mattress is best for support, and the comfort level changes relying on the type. Bonded foam or rebonded foam is an excellent choice for people looking for sturdy yet cosy mattresses and has its cons and pros. Coir, on the other hand, is good in very few scenarios but provides support regardless.

You can get a rebonded mattress with the prevalence constituent as bonded foam; however, coir foam needs unique construction. Coir, aka coconut fibre, is used in mattresses to improve breathability and provide support simultaneously. Because of the manufacturing of coir mattresses, it has to be compressed, and it doesn't fluff adequately to be springy. You can look at it as a most rigid and semi-flexible fabric used in mattresses for support. While rebonded foam may not collect allergens as fast, despite additional layers of foam, a coir mattress easily collects dust and allergens. While you may use a rebonded foam bed mattress in everyday life, coir mattresses are not worth the asset.

What to anticipate from the Coir mattress and Bonded foam bed mattress?

While both mattresses are of different materials and need different construction, there is a lot that sets them asunder. Here is how a coir mattress and a bonded foam mattress vary and function:

1. Coir mattress 

As such, sleeping on direct coir isn't good for health, or even feasible for primary use. Coir or coconut fibre is as similar to a steel mesh, besides it isn't that firm. Coir mattress isn't the right sleeping solution for anyone, no matter the scenario unless it is the last resort available. This is because it has more cons than pros, particularly in terms of comfort. Like its origin, the coir mattress is suitable for people who live in coastal areas and might want to relax in the sun or in their backyards. But, when we talk about sleeping on a coir mattress for your REM sleep at night, it is not worth the health hazards it poses.

However, the coir helps keep the mattress fanned and dry and is a good option for people looking for some support at a meagre cost. The PU Foam layer or other comfort layer constituents help your body feel comfortable, but coir is not something that flexes or conforms to your body. Additionally, coir mattress is not hygienic concerning how easily they attract dust, allergens, and insects. It is an excellent choice for humid and hot coastal areas for guest rooms or spares, otherwise not beneficial for longevity. Although bearable, coir foam mattresses do not last long because of coir and PU Foam's short life.

2. Rebonded/Bonded foam:

Bonded foam is a generally firm and elastic mattress that gets this unique physical feature from different foam pieces shredded and combined. Rebonded foam is an excellent choice for people looking for comfort and support in balance. You can use rebonded foam in Orthopedics because it manages to have a firmer surface layer to support and provide relief. Moreover, rebonded foam's quality and density rely on the manufacturing process.

At Sunidra Mattresses we strive for the best quality rebonded foam by using in-house newly manufactured material for our Orthobond and other mattresses options. Rebonded foam is an excellent choice for people who want firm elastic motion without subsidising inner spring mattresses. The different mattress shreds inside help support body weight and help conform to your body. This is particularly useful for people who want a healthy balance of comfort and support without tipping too much on either side.

Pros and Cons of Bonded and Coir mattress:

As these are both more affordable options, there are more cons, than pros if you're looking for value in coir or bonded foam mattresses.

Benefits of Coir mattress:

- Temperature regulation: Coir mattress make use of coir mesh in their subsidy layers, and the comfort layer ideally consists of foam. This means that while the coir layer acts as the supporting choice in this mattress construction, it is sandwiched in between. The coir lattice structure controls temperature and air, therefore keeping the mattress cooler for people who manage to sleep hot. This makes the coir mattress all the more appropriate for coastal areas.

- Supportive: Coir is hard, and the PU Foam or other foams in the comfort layer of the coir mattress improve the support factor. It acts as a natural supportive layer that helps your body relax and support at the same time. While the foam layer can contour your body, the coir layer enables support for any parts of your body that need support. As a result, you get a mattress with the right support level, but less on the convenience side.

- Environment and general use: Coir mattress is ideal for hot and damp weather where you can use these mattresses outside or in your spare room. It is ideal for reading books, using for relaxing, and supporting larger body weights. It is also a good choice if you need a mattress for your toddler and knows that the mattress is disposable.

Disadvantages of coir mattress:

- Hygiene issues: Because of coconut coir, maintenance and cleaning of this mattress are impossible without extensive effort. Further, it would attract all kinds of allergens and elements. This is not useful in environments where you see a lot of problems or dust activity. You also wouldn't like to use it on your floor without a mattress because it would attract and pick up dust exceptionally easily.

- Durability and discomfort: Coir, as an organically sourced fabric, is prone to more wear and rip. This means that while it is a good material as a support layer choice, it isn't the best or perfect option to last long. The nature of organic materials will entice insects, take on pressure and not bounce back, and make them useless for the support function. These factors make the coir mattress a generally uncomfortable choice to use in the long term. If you're overweight and desire to use it for support, it would be fine for some time, but it would need to be returned within a few months.

Advantages of Bonded foam:

- Comfort: Although bonded foam is strict and firm to sleep on, it is ideal for people with existing body issues. This is because while the majority of the bonded foam material is excellent for support, the surface contours around your body. It helps by contouring and helping your backbone and shoulders relax in their natural position. As a result, you get a mattress that you can use for Orthopedics and general comfort with good support.

- Bodyweight support: The elastic surface and the bulk of the mattress make this one of the best choices for overweight people. It is just as good for people with sensitive body areas, as it supports your pressure points each, acting as micro-springs but staying elastic and firm to touch. As a result, rebonded foam mattresses tend to be firm to touch, but make excellent mattress choices for obese or overweight people in general.

- Spinal alignment: The rebonded foam's supportive flexible nature helps side and back sleepers feel relief in their back. It is an excellent choice for people with a sedentary or excessively strenuous lifestyle for backs. Moreover, this mattress choice is also suitable for people with medically diagnosed issues who need a doctor's prescription.

- Motion isolation: The pieced jointly shredded parts of foams in bonded foam make it an excellent action isolation mattress too. It is ideal for couples who do not want to disturb each other as the pieces prevent excessive movement.

Cons of Bonded Foam:

- Hot mattress: While this can be an advantage or disadvantage relying on climate and body type, most people do not like the temperature isolation. The bonded foam cares to hold on to heat and doesn't distribute heat as quickly. While this is true for most high-density foams, it isn't easy to get an affordable foam mattress to handle body heat quickly.

- Density and form: Rebonded foam's viscosity is the factor that determines its durability. Although it is a pieced-together version, it still needs high-quality foam to be firm enough to have structural virtue. Moreover, the density of a bonded foam relies on how many pieces the manufacturing process uses and it's material. Actually after this, because of the nature of the glued-together structure, it can lose its form to some extent after some years. Ideally, it should last for at least 3-5 years without much loss if it has an incredible quality of foam material in use.

Different Construction styles for coir and bonded mattresses:

- Coir mattress: Coir mattress is pleased to manufacture and sustain. This makes them affordable, and you don't have to think twice before buying them. But the general life, as well as comfort, are what might compel double thoughts. With that said, there are two types of coir mattress that you can find in the market:

- Rubberized coir mattress: This is the more superior version of a coir mattress, where one uses latex foam in the comfort layer. This enables the coir mattress to retain its visible shape slightly longer and offers a more premium comfort because of the latex foam.

- Hybrid coir mattress: Typically, coir mattress need various kinds of materials for support and comfort layers. While coir may make up the majority of the mattress, it may use one or more foam types to make up the mattress. As a result, you get to experience the support from the bulk of the coir and comfort from different materials like latex, PU Foam, or foams that do not deteriorate quickly.

- Bonded foam: Bonded foam mattresses can also use a hybrid edifice because it is not always feasible to use a whole bulk of rebonded foam. You may find bonded foams with PU Foam, latex, or actual memory foams in place as support or comfort layers. You can even see bonded foam paired with inner spring mattresses in some cases, making it a good choice for general use across different mattress types. Hybrid bonded foams may also last longer because of further elements in use. Moreover, while not wholly hypoallergenic, bonded foam isn't altogether allergen-repelling.

Conclusion:

Bonded foam is one of the choices you can rely on for daily use. On the other hand, a coir mattress is not an option you want to choose if you do not have particular needs or a sparing budget. You can use and find bonded foam in various combinations, and it is easy to maintain a bonded foam mattress. Coir mattress wouldn't use the same fabrics for longevity, and despite high-quality foam and materials in the support or comfort layer, the coir would lose its structure quickly. Although bearable, if you need to replace a mattress now and then it isn't the most eco-friendly or comfortable choice.

If you are looking for an inherently sourced mattress, coir is a somewhat average-tier mattress that looks pretty but fails to satisfy the majority of the population. It is ideal for overweight people or people looking for a quick or disposable mattress for their homes. If you need a natural mattress, you can try latex foam mattresses that are even more sustainable than coir and come from rubber trees. Rebonded foam mattresses are as functional as any other mattress and can accommodate a much more complete range of people's personal preferences. This makes rebonded foam a better choice between the two, and it is also nearly as affordable as a coir mattress.