{"id":26248,"date":"2021-10-27T00:00:00","date_gmt":"2021-10-27T00:00:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/blog.saatva.com\/difference-between-euro-top-vs-pillow-top\/"},"modified":"2023-08-22T13:53:19","modified_gmt":"2023-08-22T13:53:19","slug":"difference-between-euro-top-vs-pillow-top","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.saatva.com\/blog\/difference-between-euro-top-vs-pillow-top\/","title":{"rendered":"Pillow Tops and Euro Tops: What’s the Difference?"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

If you\u2019re in the market for a new mattress, you\u2019ve probably come across both Euro top and pillow top beds. But how do you know which one is right for you? <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Before making a decision, let\u2019s take a look at the key differences between these two beds, including durability, firmness levels, best sleeping positions, and more.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Pillow top vs. Euro top: What’s the difference?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

As the name suggests, a standard pillow top is an extra layer of cushioning on the top surface of the mattress. Pillow tops can be made from memory foam, latex foam, fibers, wool, gel, or other materials.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

While you can find pillow tops on any type of mattress\u2014innerspring, memory foam, or latex\u2014they’re most commonly found on innerspring mattresses. The combination of a cushioning top layer with the firm support of an innerspring makes for maximum comfort.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

A conventional pillow top is sewn onto the top surface of the mattress, with a gap between the pillow top and the mattress itself. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

A Euro top is a type of pillow top that, by contrast, has the padding underneath the top cover and is flush with the mattress edges so it doesn’t look like an extra layer of padding sitting on top of the mattress. It gives off a cleaner look and tends to last longer than a traditional pillow top mattress.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Euro top vs. pillow top: benefits and drawbacks<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

After learning the key differences between Euro top and pillow top mattresses, it\u2019s time to explore the major benefits and drawbacks of these two types of beds. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Feature<\/strong><\/td>Euro Top<\/strong>

<\/td>		Pillow Top<\/strong>

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Best Sleeping Position<\/strong>

<\/td>		Back sleepers and stomach sleepers

<\/td>		Side sleepers and back sleepers

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Durability<\/strong>

<\/td>		Can withstand high pressure and are highly durable

<\/td>		Have low pressure limits, making them less durable

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Motion Isolation<\/strong>

<\/td>		High

<\/td>		Low

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Edge Support<\/strong>

<\/td>		High

<\/td>		Low

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Firmness Levels<\/strong>

<\/td>		Range from soft to medium-firm

<\/td>		Range from soft to firm

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Type of Bedding Needed<\/strong>

<\/td>		Traditional-sized bedding will work with these mattresses

<\/td>		You may need a taller fitted sheet to fit over the pillow-top mattress

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Choosing between a Euro-top vs. pillow-top mattress: Which one is right for you?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

After taking into consideration your sleeping habits, the benefits and drawbacks of each type of mattress, and your body type, you\u2019ll need to decide which type of mattress is best for you.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Depending on what you\u2019re looking for in a mattress, here are a few ways to tell exactly which type of mattress is right for you.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

You could benefit from a Euro-top mattress if:<\/h3>\n\n\n\n