koala mattresses & nishikawa AiR
This is the conclusion of this NOTE.
A thicker mattress is not always better. Nor does it have to be expensive.
1.The Importance of Sleep
I'm sure you've all heard it before.
We spend about 1/3 of our lives sleeping. In fact, according to statistics from the Ministry of Internal Affairs and Communications, Japanese people sleep an average of 8 hours a day. Maybe you sleep more if you consider that you sleep all day when you are a baby or when you have a cold.
One third of your life means that even if you have an annual income of 6 million yen, you can spend 2 million yen a year on sleep.
That's a bit of an exaggeration, but I think it's fair to say that sleep is such a big part of life.
When it comes to sleeping, the three most important things are the quilt, the mattress (including the bed), and the pillow.
In this article, I would like to talk about mattresses.
2.koala mattresses
Have you ever heard of a Koala mattress?
Simply put, it is a super thick luxury mattress. Its thickness is 23cm.
I've been using it for only 60 days, but here's a quick review.
(If you want to know more details, please click here to visit the official website.)
First, let's start with the material. The top surface is made of a fluffy cushion-like material.
The top surface is made of a fluffy cushion-like material, and perhaps it is because of this fluffy material or because it is very thick, but when you try to sleep on it, you will feel as if your waist will fall down a little.
In addition, the sides are made of a harder material like jeans, a material of such secure strength that you will not feel any loss of shape when you are on top of it.
On the back side, there are numerous non-slip surfaces that create a lot of resistance that makes it difficult to move the product unless you float it.
As for the size, I bought a single one, and it has a moderate presence due to its thickness. If anything, it's more like a bed without legs than a mattress.
↓In the end, I've also included a famous video of a koala.
(I was too scared to test it myself...)
However, even I was able to put the drink on the mattress at the beginning of the video.
3.nishikawa AiR
This one is probably familiar to many Japanese people.
This is Nishikawa's Air. You may have seen the commercials where athletes are using it, so you may have seen it before.
(*I use the hard type.)
The AiR has been in use for about 90 days. This is also a brief review.
(If you want to know more details, you can visit the official website.)
First of all, from the top, the mat itself has a characteristic wavy shape, and the cover is a stretchy fabric that feels like sportswear.
The cover is made of a stretchy fabric with a sportswear-like feel. This allows you to sleep on points rather than on a surface, and the breathable fabric allows you to sleep comfortably without getting stuffy.
As for the sides, they are covered with the same material as the top surface, and when you sit on the edge of the mattress, you don't really feel the sinking and intense support. The mattress is 8cm thick, so you won't feel the ground.
On the back, there is no special non-slip surface. Instead, there is a kind of band attached to the back of the product so that you can roll it up and store it, and it can stand on its own when drying in the sun.
This is what it looks like when you stand it up.
4.Comparison
This is a comparison of the two luxury mattresses introduced above.
I'm sure you all have your own non-negotiable points, so use them as a reference while you consider buying a mattress!
For your reference, I would like to explain my selection criteria.
Before purchasing, I wanted to make sure that
・A product that can be washed frequently to keep it clean.
・Low price for the same function.
・If it has the same function, it should be inexpensive.
・It should be able to sleep on its side.
I wanted to be able to sleep on my side.
As a result of examining whether or not these four points can be achieved, we found that the one highlighted in green in the table below wins.
The result, as you can see at a glance.
It was AiR that was chosen.
5.Conclusion
As I mentioned at the beginning of this article, sleep is a restorative medicine that concludes a large part of your life and supports your life. Don't just buy the cheapest one you can find, buy the one that suits you best.
The best mattress for you is not necessarily the most expensive or the thickest.
Each mattress has its own characteristics, so what was AiR for me (the author) may be Koala for you.
Consult the table above, and talk to your body!
If you are interested in buying one, please see the link below. ↓↓
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