What is an Anti-Allergy Mattress? Which Type is Best For Allergies?

Anti-Allergy Mattress

If you have asthma or sensitivity to certain types of bedding and dust, an anti-allergy mattress could transform your comfort levels at bedtime.

An anti-allergy mattress is designed to combat and manage common allergens like dust mites and pet dander.  

They do this with a special coating that reduces how allergens accumulate in beds, such as dust mite droppings, pollen, animal hair, and mould spores.

For example, Silentnight mattresses like the Moscow Memory 1,200 and Geltex 1000 Desire have an anti-allergy coating called Purotex.

In any case, these mattresses are a popular choice for sufferers of allergies and those seeking relief from asthma and other respiratory issues.

This article discusses anti-allergy mattresses in more detail.

Anti-allergy versus hypoallergenic - what is the difference?

While the term ‘anti-allergy’ is often interchangeable with ‘hypoallergenic’, they are, in fact, two different terms, and each refers to other features of a mattress.

The mattresses typically contain natural materials and treatments that limit allergens, such as dust mite repellents, anti-bacterial treatments, and covers designed to reduce allergens.

Hypoallergenic mattresses are made with materials not known to cause allergies. These mattresses are memory foam, latex, or polyester, which contain no animal proteins, which are the primary allergens in mattress materials.

The benefits

Anti-allergy mattresses offer several benefits for allergy sufferers. For one, they keep dust mites out of their sleeping environment, which can contribute to allergies.

Additionally, using materials such as memory foam, latex, and polyester can provide a more comfortable and supportive sleeping experience due to their ability to conform to the body and help relieve pressure points.

Anti-allergy mattresses can also be much easier to clean due to their lack of dust mite droppings and animal proteins. The anti-allergy treatment reduces spoiling and ensures you can clean the outer cover.  

Are there any downsides?

Despite their many benefits, anti-allergy mattresses do have some drawbacks.

For one, due to their materials and the treatments used to provide anti-allergy properties, they can sometimes come with a much higher price tag than other mattresses.

However, many find the extra cost worthwhile due to the long-term health benefits that an anti-allergy mattress can provide.

Additionally, the anti-allergy materials used can sometimes make a mattress less breathable and retain more heat, which can cause discomfort.

Finally, the treatments used in anti-allergy mattresses can sometimes wear away over time, resulting in the mattress losing its protective properties.

Recommendations

Silentnight offers over a dozen anti-allergy mattresses like the Geltex 3000 Affluent and Torino Memory 1,000. You can’t go wrong with a Silentnight mattress if you want pocket springs or a cheaper open coil (Miracoil) mattress.

If you’re looking for a kid’s mattress, check out the JayBe Pocket Sprung Mattress and the JayBe Open Coil Mattress with Purotex technology.

What about mattress covers?

An anti-allergy mattress cover is also beneficial for anyone with allergies or asthma. An anti-allergy mattress cover will help to reduce your exposure to dust mites and other airborne allergens like dander.

Properly encasing an anti-allergy mattress in an allergen-proof cover and cleaning it will offer maximal protection against triggering an allergic reaction. Please read our guide to the pros and cons of mattress protectors for more advice.

Summing up

An anti-allergy mattress combats allergies and relieves those suffering from them. It can be a great option if you struggle to breathe in bed due to dust and other airborne allergens.

They are manufactured with various treatments and materials that can provide a more comfortable and supportive sleep experience and make them easier to clean.

However, choosing an anti-allergy mattress isn’t always straightforward due to its higher price points. Before deciding, you should weigh the pros and cons in this article and shop for the best deal.  

If you enjoyed this article, read our piece on whether dirty bedding and mattresses can make you sick.