Comfort zones and comfort layers: How to choose the right mattress support

If you are looking for a high-quality mattress with both support and comfort, you might want to have a closer look at one with comfort zones, comfort layers or a combination of the two. These types of mattresses are designed to give you a customised experience that can lead to an improved sleep and a better overall well-being. Let’s have a closer look at comfort zones and comfort layers, a combination of the two and their effect. 

Comfort zones are designed to support key areas of your body, such as the lumbar region and shoulders. Mattresses with comfort zones are typically divided into 5, 7, or 11 zones arranged symmetrically along the length of the mattress. 
Comfort zones provide well-balanced comfort for your body all night long. They contribute to supporting your body in the areas where support is most important: Your shoulders, hips and lumbar region. When you lie on your side in bed, your mattress should leave enough space for your body to sink in so that your neck and spine are aligned. A mattress with 7 or 11 comfort zones additionally supports your neck and knee areas, as well as other parts of your body that are in contact with the mattress. 
 

The comfort zones are equally important when you lie on your back. They enable the mattress to provide enough support around your lumbar region so that your lower back is gently supported while maintaining a neutral sleeping position.

In a foam mattress, the comfort zones can be constituted of different types of foam, or a specific profiling of the foam that varies from the plain mattress and from comfort zone to comfort zone. In a spring mattress different types of springs can constitute the comfort zones. In the comfort zones, the springs will typically adapt more precisely to your body than in the other parts of the mattress. 

The symmetrical arrangement along the length of the mattress enables you to rotate the mattress with no problems. We recommend rotating the mattress every 6 months to increase its lifespan.

While the comfort zones are placed horizontally along the mattress, it is a different story with comfort layers.

Mattresses with comfort layers typically consist of up to 5 layers, each contributing to depth, feel and overall support of the mattress. Comfort layers influence how the mattress core feels and responds to your body.

They can consist of different materials such as gel foam, coir, AIR memory foam or latex. Each of these materials has its own characteristics and benefits. Latex, for instance, is responsive and has a bouncy feel. It adjusts quickly as you move. Memory foam and AIR memory foam shape precisely to your body, allowing your body to sink in comfortably. Other materials are designed to promote airflow and provide a cooling effect.

The comfort layers can also be constituted by different types of profiling. The mattress foam can be cut in different shapes or patterns, for example waves or honeycomb. Each of these creates a different sensation of depth when you lie on the mattress. 

A combination of comfort zones and comfort layers can can create a uniquely balanced sleeping experience. 
Comfort zones ensure that key areas of your body - such as the shoulders, hips, and lumbar region - receive the support they need.  This is essential for sleep quality, as your neck and spine should remain properly aligned when you lie on your side, while your lumbar region needs adequate support when you lie on your back.

While the comfort zones are placed along the length of the mattress to provide targeted support, the comfort layers influence how the mattress feels when you lie on it. Different foam types and profiling techniques create varying sensations of depth and comfort. Together, comfort zones and comfort layers ensure that your body receives the right level of support in the right place, while also letting you sink in and providing the mattress comfort that you need. 
 

To learn more about which mattress is right for you, read more of our guides or visit your local JYSK store. There, you can test different mattresses with comfort zones and comfort layers and get guidance on choosing the right match based on your sleeping position and other personal preferences.