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Page last updated May 1, 2009.
What You Need To Know
Based on data collected from over 425 actual fiberbed owners, the vast majority of them (94%) say that their topper improves mattress comfort. Fiberbeds provide good value in that they are generally priced lower than other types yet provide similar comfort. There tends to be little if any difference among the various brands in terms of satisfaction.
What is a fiberbed? / terminology
A fiberbed typically has a polyester cover with a fill of polyfiber or down alternative puffball. The terms "fiberbed," "fiberbed topper" and "fiber pad / topper" are used interchangeably. It should be pointed out that a fiberbed is not an actual "bed" or mattress, but rather a mattress topper.
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About Our Research
The research findings below are based on at least 428 reviews / comments of actual fiber pad-topper owners collected from several different online sources, namely message boards / discussion groups and retailers' websites. Our high sample size and diverse sources mean that our findings are credible. Click here for more information on our research methodology.
Research Findings
Comfort Rating
Of the 428 fiberbed owners included in our research, 94% said that their fiberbed provided an improvement in comfort. Four percent of the owners said that the topper made no difference in comfort, and 2% said that the topper was uncomfortable, usually due to clumping of the topper contents.
Sensation of Lying on Fiberbed
Owners often said sleeping on their fiber pad was like "sleeping on a cloud," and the words "fluffy," "soft" and "plush" were typically used to describe the pad. Those who said that the fiberbed makes little or no difference in comfort often described the product as "too thin" and that it flattened when lied upon.
Better Sleep
Ten percent of owners reported having improved sleep, namely they fall asleep faster or are less likely to wake during the night to adjust their sleeping position.
Pain Relief
"Pain relief" has to do with whether the fiber topper relieves or eliminates pain that a person lives with, namely back pain, joint pain, fibromyalgia, arthritis or chronic pain. Five percent of owners included in our research said that their fiberbed helped with such pain. Some of those in this 5% said that their pain was lessened not just when they were in bed but during much of the time they are out of bed as well.
Tossing and Turning
Two percent of owners indicated that they toss and turn less since sleeping on the fiber pad mainly because they find it easier to get comfortable.
Durability / Longevity
Data on how long fiberbeds last is not abundant. Based on the limited data collected, however, they will likely last a few years, but probably not as long as other mattress topper types. Life expectancy of a fiberbed can be improved by turning it occasionally to avoid consistently sleeping on the same part and consequently wearing it out.
Price
The average price paid by owners for their fiberbed was $48. This is substantially less than the price paid for other types of toppers / pads. In addition, paying substantially more than the $48 will not typically result in a fiberbed that provides higher satisfaction.
Sleep Temperature
Three percent of owners indicated that their fiber topper was warm for sleeping, often in a positive sense. Less than one percent complained of the product "sleeping hot." No owners complained of being too cold.
Allergies and Dust Mites
Dust mites do indeed live and even thrive in fiberbeds. They feed on not just the dead human skin cells that penetrate the topper, but the mites also feed on the fiberbed contents itself. The toppers can be machine washed which can help control dust mites populations, but not eliminate them.