Toppers

What a Mattress Topper Actually Does — and When One Is Worth Adding

A mattress topper sits on top of your existing mattress and modifies the sleep surface — adding pressure relief, adjusting firmness, improving temperature regulation, or extending the hygienic lifespan of the mattress beneath it. For anyone researching a mattress topper in Tbilisi, the category splits clearly into two distinct use cases: comfort modification (changing how the surface feels) and climate and protection (improving breathability or shielding the mattress).

Sleep Gallery at 24 Irakli Abashidze Street, Vake, carries six toppers across three brands — TEMPUR, Schramm, and Dorelan — each addressing these objectives from a different material and engineering standpoint.

TEMPUR Toppers — Three Levels of Memory Foam Performance

TEMPUR produces toppers from the same viscoelastic material used in its mattresses — NASA-derived foam that responds to body heat and weight simultaneously. All TEMPUR toppers use corner straps to secure the topper to the mattress surface and feature removable, washable covers.

The Topper Ease 3cm is the entry point — 3cm of TEMPUR material that adds immediate pressure relief and motion transfer reduction to any existing mattress. At this thickness it is well suited to mattresses that are already comfortable but slightly too firm, or to those who want to introduce TEMPUR’s contouring feel without significantly altering mattress height.

The TEMPUR One Topper at 5 cm offers more substantial comfort modification — a thicker TEMPUR layer that more meaningfully changes the sleep surface of a firm or ageing mattress.

The TEMPUR Pro Plus SmartCool Topper at 8cm is the premium option: made from TEMPUR Advanced Material, which provides 20% more pressure relief than the original TEMPUR formula, paired with a SmartCool cover that absorbs excess body heat. The cover is washable at 40°C and the product is MADE IN GREEN by OEKO-TEX certified, produced in Denmark.

Schramm Toppers — Natural Materials, Made to Order in Germany

Schramm produces two toppers from its Lotus range, both handmade to order in Winnweiler, Germany. Their purpose differs from memory foam toppers — they are primarily about sleep climate management and mattress protection rather than comfort modification.

The Lotus Nature is 3cm deep and filled with 100% organically grown cotton at 800g per square metre, in a cover of 63% viscose and 37% cotton. Cotton’s natural properties — moisture absorption, temperature neutrality, and breathability — create a regulated sleep microclimate without altering the feel of the mattress below in any substantial way. It is particularly effective for those who sleep warm or find synthetic surfaces uncomfortable against the skin.

The Lotus Comfort is a 9cm construction using Talalay natural latex, silk, linen, and French free-range sheep wool. Crucially, it incorporates Schramm’s shoulder zone fabric on both sides — the same technology used in Schramm’s pocket spring mattresses, allowing the shoulder area to yield slightly to reduce pressure for side sleepers. This makes the Lotus Comfort the most functionally sophisticated topper in the range: a thick natural comfort layer that also replicates Schramm’s zoned support engineering.

Dorelan — Italian Memory Foam with Thermal Management

The Dorelan Active Topper uses Myform Memory Air, Dorelan’s proprietary open-cell memory foam that adapts to body shape while allowing air to circulate through its cellular structure. The cover uses CoolNight fabric — a thermoregulating material with active response to body heat, designed to maintain a consistent surface temperature across the full night. The topper is fully removable for washing and certified to OEKO-TEX Standard 100 Class 1 — the same level as products certified for infant skin contact. Made in Italy.

Why Add a Topper Rather Than Replace the Mattress

A topper is not a long-term substitute for a mattress that has lost its structural integrity — springs that have fatigued or foam that has permanently compressed will not be corrected by a topper above them. The strongest case for a topper is when the mattress itself is structurally sound but the surface feel is wrong — too firm, too warm, or lacking pressure relief.

A well-chosen topper from TEMPUR, Schramm, or Dorelan addresses that precisely and extends the productive life of a good mattress by years. For customers in Georgia who own a quality mattress but want to fine-tune the sleep surface, a topper is the most targeted and cost-effective route.

Home Trial Service for Mattress Toppers

Selecting the right topper thickness and material is difficult without sleeping on it for several nights — particularly with memory foam, where the full pressure-relieving and contouring effect only becomes apparent once the material has responded to your body heat over a complete night. Sleep Gallery offers a home trial for toppers: visit the Vake showroom at 24 Irakli Abashidze Street, select a model, pay a deposit, and have it delivered to test on your own mattress over several nights before making your decision. Free delivery is available directly to your apartment across Tbilisi.

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FAQ SECTION

Q: Where can I buy a mattress topper in Tbilisi?

Sleep Gallery at 24 Irakli Abashidze Street, Vake, Tbilisi, carries mattress toppers from TEMPUR, Schramm, and Dorelan — covering memory foam, natural materials, and thermoregulating constructions. The showroom allows in-person testing across all models, and a sleep consultant can advise on which thickness and material suits your existing mattress. Free delivery is available across Tbilisi for all purchases.

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Q: What is the difference between a 3cm and an 8cm mattress topper?

Thickness determines how substantially the topper changes the feel of the mattress beneath it. A 3cm topper — like the TEMPUR Topper Ease — adds pressure relief and a light contouring effect without significantly raising the bed height or altering the mattress’s fundamental feel. An 8cm topper makes a more dramatic change to the sleep surface, effectively replacing the comfort layer of the mattress above it. Thicker toppers are better suited to mattresses that are noticeably too firm or where the comfort layer has degraded; thinner toppers work well on structurally sound mattresses that simply need fine-tuning.

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Q: What is the difference between the Schramm Lotus Nature and Lotus Comfort toppers?

The Lotus Nature is a 3cm natural cotton topper — its primary function is sleep climate regulation and mattress protection. It adds minimal feel change but creates a more breathable, temperature-neutral surface through cotton’s moisture-wicking and thermal properties. The Lotus Comfort is a 9cm construction using Talalay latex, silk, linen, and sheep wool, and includes

Schramm’s patented shoulder zone fabric that allows the shoulder area to yield for side sleepers. It changes the feel of the sleep surface substantially and replicates the zoned support engineering found in Schramm’s pocket spring mattresses. Both are handmade to order in Germany and primarily suit customers who already own a Schramm sleep system.

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Q: Should I get a topper or a new mattress?

A topper makes sense when the mattress is structurally sound — the springs are not fatigued and the core foam has not permanently compressed — but the sleep surface is the wrong firmness or temperature for you. If the mattress sags noticeably, creates a body impression that does not recover, or the springs are audible or felt through the surface, a topper will not fix the underlying problem.

Sleep Gallery’s consultants at the Vake showroom can help assess whether a topper or a mattress replacement is the right solution for your specific situation.

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Q: Will a TEMPUR topper make my mattress feel like a TEMPUR mattress?

It will introduce TEMPUR’s characteristic pressure-relieving and contouring feel to the sleep surface, but not replicate the full system of a TEMPUR mattress. A TEMPUR mattress has a DuraBase support layer designed to work in concert with the TEMPUR comfort layers above it; a topper placed on a non-TEMPUR base will produce the surface feel of TEMPUR material without the engineered base response. For customers who are unsure whether TEMPUR is right for them, the TEMPUR Topper Ease is the most practical and lowest-commitment way to test the material before investing in a full TEMPUR mattress.

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Q: Can a mattress topper help if my mattress is too firm?

Yes — this is the strongest use case for a memory foam or natural latex topper. A TEMPUR topper at 5 or 8cm will meaningfully soften a firm sleep surface by adding a contouring pressure-relief layer above it. The Schramm Lotus Comfort’s Talalay latex construction also adds cushioning without the slow-response feel of memory foam, making it a good option for those who want softening without the sinking sensation. For minor firmness adjustment, the 3cm TEMPUR Ease is sufficient; for more substantial change, the 5 or 8cm options are more appropriate.

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Q: What is the Dorelan Active Topper best suited for?

The Dorelan Active Topper suits those who want memory foam pressure relief alongside active temperature management. Its Myform Memory Air is an open-cell foam — the cellular structure allows air to circulate rather than trapping heat as dense foam can. The CoolNight cover reinforces this with thermoregulating properties that respond to body heat rather than simply feeling cool on first contact. It is a strong option for hot sleepers who want the body-contouring benefit of memory foam without the heat retention that standard foam toppers can produce.