Marten: Hey, guys, Marten here from Mattress Clarity.
Today, we're reviewing the ViscoSoft Mattress Topper.
One of the reasons you might want to get a mattress topper is to add a different feel
to your mattress.
If you like that slow-moving memory foam feel, you should probably take a look at the ViscoSoft.
I want to talk about its design, my experience with this topper, who it's a good fit for
and who it's not a good fit for.
Is it the right fit for you?
Let's find out.
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Marten: I want to talk about the design of the ViscoSoft but I also want to say, if you
want to see a list of my top picks for mattress toppers, just Google "Mattress Clarity best
mattress topper."
We'll take a look at the ViscoSoft.
Starting with the cover, a removable cover.
It's very nice, you can actually wash it at home in your own washer and dryer.
In terms of the design of that cover, it is a bamboo-rayon mix.
It's going to be knitted, very breathable, very cool to the touch.
It's supposed to be nice and cool when you're sleeping on top of it.
On the bottom here, you'll see an anti-slip mesh.
It's also going to be breathable, help with airflow throughout the topper.
On the corner, you are going to see these straps.
It's going to help secure the topper to your mattress.
You probably want to know what's inside, so let's look inside.
Again, it's removable so you'd very easily get this side off here.
This is going to be a very slow-moving memory foam, three-and-a-half-pound density, very
high-density memory foam.
It has that slow-moving memory foam feel.
It is also infused with gel to help with cooling and you can see here, it is ventilated for
more airflow.
In terms of size options you have twin, twin XL, full, queen, and California king.
Let's talk about my experience with the ViscoSoft.
First off, is getting out of my house.
I usually want to know, especially with a memory foam mattress topper, is it going to
have that strong chemical off-gassing or not?
Also, how long is it going to take for that memory foam to fully expand so I can actually
use it?
First, to speak about off-gassing it does have a little bit of that chemical smell but
that did dissipate after about 24 hours.
In terms of expansion, this is probably the slowest expanding topper I've ever experienced.
That's not necessarily a con, but it definitely took about 48 hours to fully expand.
You need about two days until you can actually use this topper.
Definitely keep that in mind if you want something to be used right away.
To test out the firmness of the ViscoSoft, I put it on top of a mattress that was close
to a 9 out of 10 in terms of firmness.
It brought that mattress down to about a 6 out of 10 so it took off 3 points of firmness.
This is a very soft mattress topper.
I want to talk about how that made it feel on different sleeping positions.
Starting on my back, with such a soft, tall mattress topper, three inches thick, I was
worried I wouldn't get enough support.
It is a higher density memory foam so it contours very well to the curves of my body.
It actually supports me while relieving pressure under my hips there, but also giving me some
nice lumbar support.
A very nice match for back sleeping, even for someone of my larger size.
When I move to my side, again a lot of times the memory foam mattress topper, I drop right
through.
This is thicker and it's high-density so I sink in, I feel almost no pressure on my shoulders
and my hips.
Very soft feeling, very nice when I'm on my side.
However -- and I've talked about this before -- if you are a stomach sleeper, you probably
don't want a very soft mattress topper.
You want to have a firmer mattress topper or don't go with a mattress topper at all.
You want to make sure you're getting enough support on your hips.
On this, it's softening up the mattress, I'm feeling less support on my hips, I'm bowing
in there, I'm getting out of alignment, feeling some strain in my lower back.
Again, not the best match for stomach sleeping.
In terms of feel, as I've said before, it has that very slow-moving memory foam feel,
very slow-moving.
You can see here, pushing my hand in it takes a few seconds to get back into place.
It has that very classic memory foam feel.
In terms of warmth, a big issue with memory foam toppers is they trap heat, making you
sleep hotter.
If you're looking at a memory foam mattress topper and you are a hot sleeper, you definitely
want to keep this in mind.
With the ViscoSoft, there's a couple features though to combat this issue.
First off, on top you have this bamboo-rayon cover.
It's going to be keep it nice and breathable, and cool to the touch.
The memory foam inside is actually gel-infused and ventilated for airflow so I was not sleeping
too hot on top of the ViscoSoft.
Let's talk about the pros, who I think the ViscoSoft might be a good fit for.
First thing, it's a very good option for back sleepers of many sizes.
It's a high-density memory foam so it's going to add some nice contouring.
Also, some good lumbar support there while letting your hips sink in just the right amount.
If you're a back sleeper, definitely check out the ViscoSoft.
It's also a very good option for side-sleepers.
When you're on your side, you should feel almost no pressure on your shoulders, on your
hips.
As I said, I'm a larger person, I felt very little pressure in those areas.
Side sleepers, this is definitely a very good option for you.
If you do like that slow-moving memory foam feel, this is a very good way to add that
to your mattress without having to buy a whole memory foam mattress.
It's a very good value.
If you want to have that memory foam feel on top of your mattress, take a look at the
ViscoSoft.
Lastly, if you like a memory foam feel but you're a hot sleeper, you're worried about
sleeping hot, the ViscoSoft might be a good option for you.
Again, with a very breathable cover, gel infusion and some ventilation, you shouldn't be sleeping
too hot on top of the ViscoSoft.
Now, let's talk about the cons, and who I think the ViscoSoft might not be the best
fit for.
First off, if you are a stomach sleeper, this might not be the best option for you.
It does soften the mattress quite a bit so you might not get the best support on your
hips.
You might bow in there and, like me, feel some lower back strain there.
Stomach sleepers again, you might want to look elsewhere.
Also, if you don't like that memory foam feel, this is about as memory foam as you can get
so, probably not the best choice for you.
It's very slow-moving, you'll slowly sink in.
If you want something more responsive, something bouncier, consider something with responsive
foam or possibly latex.
Lastly, if you have mobility issues, this might not be the best choice for you.
It is very hard to move around on top of this topper, it's very thick, even for someone
of my size.
I sink in pretty far.
I'm not getting stuck so much but it is not that easy to move around.
In the end, I really enjoyed my experience with the ViscoSoft Memory Foam Mattress Topper.
I think it's a good choice for back sleepers, side sleepers, and those who like that slow-moving
memory foam feel.
If you're not quite sure it's the right memory foam mattress topper for you though, they
have a 60-day money back guarantee.
Try it out for 60 days, it's not a good fit, you send it back risk-free.
They also have a three-year warranty.
That's about it.
If you're just getting started looking for a mattress or mattress products, definitely
check out mattressclarity.com.
Also, I have a question for you.
I want to know why you're looking for a memory foam mattress topper.
Is it extra pressure relief, a different feel, or something else?
Leave your answer in the comments section below.
We'll see you back here soon.
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