The material properties and sleep comfort largely depend on the filling material of the mattress. In search of the best materials for filling mattresses, it is worth paying attention to such a modern filler as holofiber.
Synthetic material holofiber is widely used today for the production of mattresses, mattress covers and other sleeping accessories. It is well known to many for its lush pillows and warm blankets, lightweight, comfortable and very washable.
The use of holofiber in mattresses
All of these properties have made holofiber an excellent option in the manufacture of mattresses. With it, this accessory becomes convenient and harmless to health, which is extremely important for quality sleep, especially in childhood.
In mattresses, holofiber is used in different versions:
- as the main filler. This material replaces or complements the spring block in mattresses of various types. The arrangement of the fibers contributes to the distribution of the load, and due to the high degree of elasticity, sleeping on such a product is a pleasure! Very often, holofiber is used to fill children's mattresses - it is environmentally friendly, soft and comfortable for the baby,
- in multilayer mattresses you can find holofiber plates - such a layer improves the characteristics of the product, making it more elastic and durable,
- quilted mattress covers also often use a holofiber for filling - it increases the softness of the mattress itself, and it’s very easy to take care of such a mattress cover, because the holofiber will not get off washing, will dry quickly and completely restore its airiness and elasticity.
Hollofiber is a modern synthetic material that is durable, environmentally friendly and hypoallergenic. Choosing mattresses and mattress covers from holofiber, you buy modern products that contribute to a sound and healthy sleep.
Mattresses from holofiber: description, characteristics
The synthetic material from which the mattress is formed is a tightly pressed (brazed) polyester fiber. As a result of pressing at high temperature, an elastic and resistant to deformation plate is obtained, which retains a perfectly flat shape and initial volume under the weight of the human body.
Features of products for sleep from holofiber:
- The orthopedic properties of the mattress make it possible to use it to prevent spinal curvature (scoliosis) and to preserve the natural bends (kyphosis and lordosis) of the main axis of the human body.
- Rest on such a bed ensures the correct location of internal organs, prevents the appearance of wrinkles in the neck.
- The combination of hygienic (breathability, fire resistance, low hygroscopicity, heat resistance) and therapeutic (orthopedic) properties makes it possible to use mattresses in medical institutions (surgical, burn, trauma departments).
- The tight relative position of the holofiber fibers prevents the circulation of air flows, which allows you to maintain a constant temperature inside the product.
- The material has a low adsorption capacity (absorption and retention of odors).
The video tells about the properties and differences of different types of holofiber.
The textile industry uses holofiber in the form of balls - twisted and interwoven micro-springs. In this case, the fibers do not undergo calendering (compaction). The ball-shaped material serves as a filler in the manufacture of outerwear, soft toys and furniture, pillows, blankets, for warming, adding volume to designer products.
Pros and cons of mattresses
Based on the characteristics of the material, confirmed by scientific research and practical experience, we can draw conclusions about the advantages of holofiber mattresses. These include:
Environmental friendliness.- Good consumer characteristics - durability (up to 30 years), self-healing volume, lightness.
- Inability to accumulate static electricity, which causes mental and physical stress.
- Compliance with safety requirements for consumer products (fire resistance, hygiene, resistance to aggressive environmental factors).
- High aesthetic qualities of products for which hollofiber was used (softness, style, accuracy, elasticity).
- Low hygroscopicity of the material (up to 1%), which makes it impossible for the appearance or spread of fungi, bacteria and other pathogenic flora.
- The absence of extraneous additives (adhesive mixtures and aerosols) in the production of filler, which ensures safety in contact with skin or mucous membranes.
Environmental friendliness.The main advantage of holofiber was the absence of minuses in contact with humans and the environment.
- Do you know that holofiber is a development of Russian scientists?
- The material is used as a heater in the manufacture of winter sportswear, uniforms for lifeguards, overalls for oil and gas workers, equipment for tourists. Hollofiber has found application in construction, engineering, aviation, space exploration.
A refutation of the myths about holofiber and a lot of useful information are in the video below.
Options for using holofiber in a mattress
There are three uses for holofiber:
- as the main filler,
- in combination with other materials (latex, coconut coir),
- for filling mattress covers or thin toppers.
Mattress with holofiber for children
Special requirements are presented to mattresses for newborns. Experts and doctors, having carried out a number of laboratory studies, confirmed the environmental friendliness and excellent hygienic properties of products with holofiber. The material has passed the most demanding European certification "Eco-Tex Standard-100" (verification of 100 parameters). Choosing such a mattress will allow parents not to worry about the safety of the child’s sleep.
A cot for newborns is often used not only for sleep, but also as a table for changing, massage, simple physical exercises. Therefore, the rigidity and resilience that the holofiber filler will provide are of paramount importance.
Young parents often place babies on their stomachs, making digestion easier. Yes, and the kids themselves love to sleep on their tummy. And inhaling the vapors that emit mattresses with adhesive additives, for example with fillers from coir, sintepon, latex, can cause serious problems of the respiratory system. To recognize mattresses that can harm a baby, you can smell the rubber.
Low hygroscopicity of mattresses - reliable protection against penetration and stagnation of moisture. This prevents the processes of decay, the reproduction of microorganisms. Elasticity and rigidity contribute to the maintenance of muscles and the correct formation of vertebral bends. Mattresses / mattress covers often have small sides that prevent slipping.
Below is a comparison table (price change depending on the size and other characteristics of the mattress).
| The size | Height and characteristics of the mattress | price, rub. |
| 60 × 120 | 9-10 cm | 2 021 |
| 60 × 140 | 10 cm | 2 714 |
| 60 × 160 | 10 cm, orthopedic | 5 565 |
| 70 × 190 | 10 cm | 5 493 |
| 80 × 190 | 15 cm, orthopedic | 8 075 |
| 80 × 200 | 10 cm | 8 075 |
| 90 × 200 | 8 cm | 6 738 |
Mattress for adults
An important factor when buying a mattress is the surface rigidity preferred by a person. Most adults are used to using a bed not only as a sleeping place. You can sit here during the day to read, work on a laptop. Therefore, young people (20–40 years old) choose moderately hard mattresses with a height of 3-5 cm, which will provide a layer of holofiber.
For older people who have health problems (scoliosis, lower back), the cocofiber model is suitable. This orthopedic mattress with a height of 9 cm (1 cm - coconut, 8 cm - holofiber) can withstand loads up to 90 kg. The sides of the Kokofiber model have different stiffness, which is convenient when changing well-being.
Hollofiber mattress covers
This is a very useful accessory if the mattress is made of latex or other airtight materials. The cover made of holofiber will not only improve the appearance and hygienic properties of the bed, but also extend the life of the mattress.
To select a mattress cover you need to measure the mattress around the perimeter (determine the length of the sides). Online stores offer covers ranging in size from 60 × 110 to 140 × 200 and even up to 200 × 200. The height of these products is from 2 to 5 cm. Mattress covers are securely fastened with rubber bands, buttons or buttons. With the right choice, the product fits snugly on the mattress, there are no folds and swelling. Some models of covers are equipped with zippers (metal or plastic).
Hollofiber, coconut, polyurethane foam: which is better?
Polyurethane foam, or foam, is often used as a filler for mattresses.
- light weight
- excellent breathability
- good heat and moisture exchange.
- loss of original properties due to high loads,
- gradual destruction under the influence of moisture and heat of the human body.
It must be remembered that in order to create an elastic surface, the density of polyurethane foam must reach at least 35 kg / m³. At a low density (less than 30 kg / m³), the product will quickly cure and lose its elasticity even after a short use.
Coconut coir is a natural fibrous filler used in the manufacture of mattresses. Often serves as an extra layer.
Pros:
- natural,
- due to stiffness and elasticity, it supports the back muscles during night rest,
- evenly distributes the load.
- Glue emulsions and aerosols are used to bond thin layers of pressed coconut to a solid slab. These components can be unsafe for people and cause breathing difficulties with prolonged use.
- After a long exploitation (3-5 years), the coir begins to crumble.
Mattresses filled with holofiber do without glue additives, do not cake and serve for a long time without loss of quality. This is a truly eco-friendly product that will ensure a healthy and sound sleep.
The positive properties of coconut coir and holofiber are combined in the Cocofiber model. When using a thin layer of coconut glue is not required, so this type of mattress is safe.
Real reviews
In preparation for the first grandson, my husband and I reviewed many sites offering bedding for the smallest. They did not even expect that in this market such a large assortment and so many offers. The choice was very difficult. We are used to the fact that everything natural and natural is the best for children. However, I well remember that children's cotton or felt mattresses quickly caked, accumulated dust, became dirty, easily wet, they were difficult 
washable and even harder to dry. The new synthetic material, holofiber, does not have these shortcomings. Our family bought just such a mattress for a newborn. It is thin, only 5 cm. But it does not contain harmful adhesive additives. The instructions say that if the surface of the mattress becomes dirty, then you can always just wash it. The price is quite low - only 600 rubles for a standard mattress in a bed 120 × 60.
Little son will soon be 3 years old. At this age, all children are very active and inquisitive. Eternally, everything is being cracked, disassembled, picked up, in short, trying to find out what this world is made of! So our son pulled a hole in a spring mattress, pulled out a spring. It’s good that they noticed in time, and he didn’t get hurt. We decided that the new mattress must be springless. We opted for the Cocofiber model with a holofiber and coconut filler. The mattress is light, the child can independently lift and turn it over. The wife is pleased that the mattress does not become a dust collector and a nursery for ticks. And he easily washes if the pean smeared it, spilled paint or juice.
Renata (Russia, Moscow)
I am the mother of three children of different ages (2 years old, 6 and 8 years old). So in matters of choosing baby bedding is already a real expert, I can competently determine what will benefit the growing body. Eight years ago, my husband and I bought for the first-born a mattress with a new synthetic filler - holofiber. I must say that he served the other two. The mattress does not let water in! And this is very important for super-busy young mothers who do not have time to put a diaper under their baby or put on a diaper. Guaranteed to not cause allergies, the price is lower than for popular multi-layer models. When the child grew up, they bought a mattress for middle-aged children from the same material on which he sleeps now. Universal children's models are good in that they have different stiffness on each side of the mattress.
What is holofiber
This name belongs to the non-woven synthetic material, which is made from polyester. When examined under a microscope, a large number of tiny twisted fibers can be seen. Thanks to this structure, the material is soft, springy, it is not subject to rolling and caking. Polyester fibers are durable and wear resistant.
Manufacturing technology
The polyester granules are heated to a temperature of 180 ° C. As a result of further exposure to the high-performance machines with the settings, the necessary fibers are formed.
Holofiber production.
The next step is laying the fibers in an aerodynamic installation. Next - environmentally friendly bonding with hot air, followed by calendering (additional processing at high temperature). This method eliminates the use of synthetic adhesives.
Reference! It is important to emphasize that holofiber, used as a heater for clothing, as a filler for pillows and toys, and used for mattresses, is not the same thing. A very soft fiber is used to warm clothes, and the so-called syntheshar is used to fill toys and pillows. For mattress blocks, a special pressed flooring is created having an average degree of rigidity. As you can see, despite the same name and origin, the characteristics of materials with different purposes vary greatly.
Hollofiber for mattresses - what is it
Hollofiber is an artificial filler used for the production of mattresses and other products. The main component of the raw material is polyester stretched into fibers of small diameter. The mass of fibers forms elastic springs with the necessary properties.
Outwardly this packing reminds cotton wool, but it is more airy, hollow. Unlike other analogues - a long service life, safety.
The filler is obtained chemically, so it does not harm the health of the owner.
The hollow structure provides high air circulation. In this production, this factor is required.
Orthopedics
The owner of the mattress, who spent the night on it, in the morning will feel fully rested. The mattress will instantly restore its original shape, without leaving even a trace of the load exerted on the surface for several hours.
The mattress is able to withstand 120 nights of use without the slightest change. He will certainly delight the buyer for more than one decade.
Orthopedics even allows you to use the mattress in medical institutions (surgical, trauma, burn departments).
Rigidity
The thickness of the flooring to create a mattress is 3 centimeters. It is considered moderately hard (medium hardness). You can use hollofiber in mattresses in different ways. For example, it is combined with coconut coir to achieve the required degree of hardness.
Sometimes, on the contrary, if the block spring seems too soft to the owner of a spring mattress, a holofiber flooring is fixed on top.
Hypoallergenic
Hollofiber mattress is not harmful to health. It does not absorb moisture, conducts air well, “breathes”, does not wear out. Buying it, you can not be afraid that fungi, insects, harmful microorganisms will divorce inside.
Even people with allergies can sleep on the mattress. The reason for this is its hypoallergenic properties. Mattresses are often bought even for the smallest children. The use of things with holofiber is recommended for babies from birth to three years.
Life time
A standard mattress filled with holofiber will last up to 10 years or more.
The latest technology has improved the parameters of the material. The superior holofiber is called Hollow Fiber Hard. The description says that it is more wear-resistant, durable. The manufacturer says about the 30 years of the period of use of the mattress.
Holofiber mattresses - specifications for children and adults
Elastic springy fiber is used everywhere today. It creates mattresses, mattress covers, pillows, blankets for adults and children.
Hollofiber is widely used in the manufacture of children's things. This is due to its safety, hypoallergenicity, complete lack of smell. A mattress made of this material does not provoke unexpected reactions, even when in contact with the skin of a child.
Synthetic raw materials do not accumulate moisture inside, that is, it dries quickly when liquid enters the fabric. Hollofiber in children's mattresses is a worthy analogue of natural latex, coir.
Even mattresses for babies are made of it: they soften the surface of coir, monoblocks of medium hardness.
Adults
Hollofiber mattresses have an average degree of rigidity. They use material in two ways.
As an independent packing, it is quite rare, as this leads to insufficient orthopedics and surface elasticity.
Another option is as an additional layer with a different filler. Hollofiber is combined with coir, reducing its hardness.
Hollofiber in the mattress: harmful or not
Hollofiber filler can not cause serious harm to health. For the correct position of the trunk, spine in a dream, you should buy products according to the parameters of the future owner.
The potential dangers of the mattress can be mentioned in terms of how the body lies during rest. New mattresses are made according to safety requirements.
Large-bodied people need to abandon the mattress with holofiber, choosing a product with greater rigidity.
When looking for cheap products, you should not forget about safety.
Why are holofiber mattress toppers so popular?
Hollofiber mattress cover has all the same advantages as a mattress. This is a thing that is washed much more often. The ease of care for it is important. The filler in the case is easy to use, clean, it is warm, soft.
Why caring for a mattress cover is easy:
- Hand washable, machine washable.
- No soaking required.
- For washing, low alkaline detergent solutions are suitable.
- Machine drying will not damage the structure of the material.
- In order for the thing to start to look as before, it must be shaken after cleansing.
- Can be ironed, dried in an upright position.
Reviews of specialists
Doctors recommend such mattresses for purchase, since pathogens, fungi, and bacteria are not bred in them. In this regard, synthetic fiber is better than natural. The latter is often attacked by dust mites, other insects.
Orthopedic patients often receive recommendations for purchasing mattresses with Holofiber type Hard. They withstand significant loads, while fully maintaining orthopedics.
Conclusion
The use of holofiber to create mattresses, toys, clothes is due to its advantages, especially when you consider that the material is completely synthetic.
The filler copes with the functions indicated by the manufacturers: achieving the desired level of stiffness when combined with other gaskets. The product itself is getting cheaper.
Successful material for baby bedding is hypoallergenic, ventilated, unsuitable for existence, reproduction of microorganisms that are harmful to health.
Pros and cons of holofiber
Since the material has been used for a long time, it is already possible to draw some conclusions about it. As for the merits:
- affordable price
- softness, elasticity, resilience,
- high heat insulating properties,
- light weight
- excellent ventilation
- hypoallergenic and hygienic,
- long term of operation,
- does not exude or absorb odors,
- does not deform over the long term of operation,
- not disposed to accumulate static energy.
At the same time, the material is not without drawbacks, one of which is a low hygroscopicity indicator (the ability of a tissue to absorb water vapor from the surrounding atmosphere and hold them under certain conditions).
Adult Hollofiber Mattresses
The thickness of the “plate” of holofiber is 3 cm. Products using this material are considered medium or moderately hard. Hollofiber in mattresses can be used in different ways.
As an independent filler. This design is quite rare, since at a considerable height the synthetic material is not sufficiently orthopedic and elastic.
As an additional layer in springless mattresses. For example, in combination with coconut coir slabs - to soften and achieve the desired hardness. Often in the role of the upper flooring (or one of the interlayers) covering the spring block.
Children's mattress from holofiber
The material has found wider application in the production of children's mattresses. This is due to its remarkable characteristics - safety, hypoallergenicity and lack of smell. It does not cause any unwanted reactions - even with direct contact with the skin of the child. Artificial filler does not accumulate moisture, which ensures quick drying when it gets inside the mattress. In terms of these indicators, holofiber can compete even with latex and coconut fiber.
Hollofiber is used even in the creation of mattresses for newborns - to soften the surface of a coconut mattress, as well as in the form of medium-hard monoblocks.
What else you need to know about holofiber
To the above, we can add that dust mites and other dangerous microorganisms do not live in synthetic fibers.
Modern technology has improved the performance of the classic holofiber. The improved material is called Hollow Fiber Hard, which translates as "solid hollow fiber." As the name implies, it is more durable and durable. The manufacturer claims a 30-year life.
To summarize
As practice has shown, the use of holofiber as a filler for clothes, pillows, blankets and, in recent years, mattresses is due to many positive characteristics of synthetic material.
What is hollofiber in mattresses? This is a formed, pressed plate made of polyester fibers laid in a special way, perfectly coping with the functions assigned to it - achieving the desired degrees of stiffness in combination with other fillers. In combination, allows you to reduce the cost of the product. As an independent filler, holofiber is ineffective.
The synthetic filler found particular application in children's mattresses - due to hypoallergenicity, excellent ventilability, and the unsuitability of the filler medium for the vital activity of microorganisms. Last but not least, the material provides a democratic price.
Assortment of products with holofiber
Mattresses for children. Holkon mattresses are made for both adults and children from birth. Holofiber sleeping surfaces are absolutely safe for babies, have no smell and cannot provoke an allergy. Those who are afraid to take natural mattresses with components like latex or coconut coir should pay special attention to mattresses made from holofiber.
Children's holkon mattresses have optimal rigidity and hardness, so newborn sleep will always be comfortable. It is important that such a surface will ensure the correct formation of the spine of infants and will not lead to its deformation. As a rule, in the manufacture of mattresses for babies, a universal plate is used, made of non-woven material. One side of the product is characterized by high rigidity and is intended for use from the age of 0 to 12 months. The second - does not have a stove, it is softer and suitable for sleeping children over a year old. Thus, having bought a double-sided mattress, you can turn it over depending on your needs and avoid the need to acquire another sleeping surface when the child grows up.
After testing, it was found that holofiber is absolutely safe and will not harm the baby even in case of direct contact with the skin. Numerous quality certificates confirm the environmental friendliness of the material. A significant advantage of artificial fiber is its inability to absorb moisture, so that it always remains dry. This allows you to leave the child in the crib even without a diaper, without fear that the mattress beneath it will get wet and damaged (grow moldy, etc.).
Mattresses for adults. For adults, choosing a sleeping surface from a hollcon is also not a problem. The most widespread here are spring mattresses with the use of hollow fiber plates 3 cm thick. Among a wide range you can find mattresses using this artificial fiber that have the most suitable degree of stiffness, usually a medium or moderately hard surface. Often, such mattresses are the most profitable purchase if you need a mattress with a hardness above average, and mattresses with coconut coir seem too expensive.
Mattress covers. When you need to level or smooth the sleeping surface at a low cost - holofiber will be the best assistant. In the assortment of orthopedic mattress toppers, toppers and thin mattresses, you can often find affordable, but quite high-quality and durable hollofiber mattress covers, available with a height of 3 or 6 cm. They are also often used to increase the rigidity of a bed, usually with too soft a mattress.
And a couple more advantages
Holofiber mattresses will never become a haven for various pathogens, fungi, bacteria, etc. In this, artificial fiber outperforms natural fiber, which is often affected by dust mites and other harmful insects.
In the production of sleeping surfaces for adults and children, specialists use a special brand of filler, which is called "Hollow Fiber Hard". It is more durable, therefore, products with such a filler can last about 30 years. Mattresses on the hollcon successfully withstand even several cycles of significant loads, as evidenced by tests.
All the described properties of holofiber sleeping surfaces, including good tensile strength, are preserved throughout the entire operational period.
