Homemade mattress topper

[RedCali]

I've been trying out a mattress topper that l made, and have slept soundly in the roof on it for the last three nights. I used two layers of 3d spacer fabric from an online chandler, one on top of the other, to give a depth of about 1". Conveniently it is sold 60cm wide, so l just made a simple bag cover out of an old sheet and that's it. It feels a tiny bit like sleeping on a string vest , but is surprisingly comfy. The spacer fabric doesn't fully compress when you lie on it and doesn't make you hot. It would be very easy to add a padded layer to the top, but l'm fine without. The spacer fabric is machine washable, although I'll just wash the cover with the rest of the bedding. It cost about £40 to make and it just rolls up like a foam mat for camping.

 

[Shaun]

Hi
Any chance of posting a link for the chandler please,
Thanks

 

[rookeryview]

Superb stuff RedCali What a MASSIVE saving over manufactured alternatives

So, you bought 4 strips of 60cm wide x half inch thick (x how long?) and joined them?
How did you do that?
Can you leave it in place up top?
A link to the supplier would be handy if you can get away with it, or PM me if not

I'm working on some other home made accessories and solutions, so watch this space...

 

[calikev]

We would prefer if you did pm

 

[RedCali]

Hi Shaun,
Think l used 'shipshape', but if you Google ' stop condensation under mattress' several firms come up. There is a good clear photo on 'baltex'. Hope this helps.

Sorry Calikev, had already posted before l saw your post.

 

[rookeryview]

Can't seem to find the same 60cm stuff you got, so would you mind sharing a PM with exact details please? Such a shame that this has to go via the underground

 

[motacyclist]

Lateral thinking, like it

Do you have diamond markings all over you when you wake though?

 

[Calihunter]

RedCali,

Hi, I've also been looking at making my own topper. I was interested in the 3D spacer fabric as it looked the best option. There are numerous suppliers on ebay etc, but the cost was more like £80 with no joins?
I'd be grateful if you could also PM me the details of what size you used etc?

We are currently sleeping on a heavy king size duvet folded in half (on the downstairs bed) and although better than the bare seat base I wouldn't say it was comfy by any means.

Thanks

John.