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Serta is a global mattress powerhouse known for their iComfort foam-focused mattresses and other innerspring options, like their Sertapedic and Perfect Sleeper mattress varieties. When it comes to toppers, they have a variety of products that are soft and pillowy. But, their most popular are their Smart Defense and Sertapedic mattress pads. We'll go through their most popular options below and discuss the ins and outs of their designs.
Overall Score: 8.2/10
Customer Satisfaction: 8.1/10
Comfort: 8.1/10
Support: 7.8/10
Cooling: 8.6/10
Price: $32-$78
Serta offers two popular mattress pads, their Sertapedic Superior Loft Down Alternative Mattress Pad, which adds fluffy comfort to the top layer of the mattress, and their Serta Smart Defense Mattress Pad, which fights allergens with their built-in allergy shielding technology. Both of these mattress pads are designed to soften up the top layer of the mattress with pillowy comfort. Customers like the low prices and design concepts, though there are some that had issues with the quality and size of the pads.
Both of these mattress pads feature polyester fill, which is low cost and quality, but offers a good balance of fluff without the price of better foams. For those looking for a small amount of comfort on the top layer and not deeper pressure point relief, these pads may do the trick. We'll walk through what's in both of these options so you know how they will work for your bed.
Here is what's inside their most popular Sertapedic Superior Loft Down Alternative Mattress Pad:
Cover Layer: The cover is a synthetic microfiber knit, which helps with whicking away moisture on the top layer. Though, it is not water proof, it will feel cozy and dry against the skin.
Layer 2: Within the mattress pad's quilted pockets, polyester fiber alleviates pressure and gives a pillowy feel of down alternative. This pillowy feel will give a refreshing cushion to the top layer of firmer mattresses. Customers like the pad overall, but some were hoping for more softness.
Next, here is what's inside their Serta Smart Defense Overfilled Mattress Pad:
Cover Layer: The cover is 100% cotton with 233 thread count for a cool, but soft surface layer. Allergy shield provides a barrier to allergens.
Layer 2: Within the pad is overstuffed extra-soft polyester fiber, for an additionally fluffy feel that cushions the body and helps with pressure point pain above firmer mattresses beneath. Customers like the feel of this overall, but some found it was not as soft as expected, and others reported it tears easily.
Both of these mattress pads are on the softer side when it comes to overall feel. However, they are not thick enough to entirely change the feel of the mattress below, and some wished they were thicker and softer.
Due to the microfiber fill within, these pads will adjust well to the curves of the body. However, they are not supportive enough in themselves to properly cradle the spine. Therefore, most of the relief or discomfort when using this product will be due to the mattress below.
The polyester microfiber is airy and facilitates airflow away from the body. However, if the mattress below is too warm, sleepers may experience heat retention.
These mattress pads are best for those that want a little cushion or pillowy feel, but not at the expense of the supportiveness of their mattress below. Due to the low cost, these can be a good first step in softening up a firm mattress, but many may find that they need thicker foams or materials to lead to lasting comfort.
Id give 20 stars. our bed has no springs we have tried every topper known to man! this one is the best very comfortable and for once my hips don't hurt wheb trying to sleep
While the material is top quality, I can feel the squares on this topper when laying on it. We've had it over a year now and I am hoping to get a new one without sewing lines on it.
This is amazing! I just got a brand new pillow top mattress and I wanted a comfortable waterproof mattress protector that wouldnt ruin the feeling of the pillow top. It makes it even more comfortable!!! Im so excited I havent had a bed this comfy in a long time.
This is an awesome mattress pad! Everything promised. It is about 1.5" thick, the sides are nice and stretchy and fit a 16" mattress, no problem. The filling is extremely comfortable, soft yet supportive. Much better than expected!
King Serta Mattress Topper for $22???? I had to at least try it, and I'm glad I did. I went back to buy an additional one but the price jumped back to $44. I recommend if your looking for an alternate solution.
I have purchased other pillow tops for my mattress , but this is by far the best. Keeps is fluff, keeps in warmth or cool. Really amazing design. I take it outside every 3 or 4 months and fluff it up and air it out. It really doesn't need it, but as a nurse I feel the need. : ^ ) You can't go wrong with this and makes a great gift.
I didnt think my new foam mattress could get any cozier until now! This topper is fantastic! I can still feel that wonderful feeling of my foam mattress but the topper adds an extra layer of luxury while protecting the mattress. Love it!
I love this purchase. Jsut what we wanted. Gives the bed that extra cushion. A little too small but it was my fault. I forgot we had a Full Xl and not a regular sized full. But still works perfectly
Have had this for over a year now. Purchased after numerous surgeries and needed something WAY more comfortable to rest on as I was unable to move very much for a few weeks and my bed was far too hard for me. It was washed roughly 3 or 4 times in that year and has still held up both through washer and dryer every time. It is still fluffy like when I purchased and still makes a huge difference in how comfortable my mattress is. Every now and then I like to dry in the dryer so it will fluff up a bit but ko complaints here at all!
Backingnis very poorly made I washed in in a front load washing machine on gentle and it ripped to shreds, clogged the pump had to have machine fixed. Filling was every where inside of machine. Do not buy!
We've been using this on an AeroBed for the past few weeks. While I don't recommend the air bed for those in the over 50 crowd, the mattress pad fit over the corners and are holding up nicely. It also helps to keep the bed warm since it is just air and we are sort of roughing it in the mountains of Virginia.
I bought this mattress cover for my 2 year old boy who just got is full sized mattress . My son already had an accident and it did not leak through the new mattress. So far so good. It has passed the test. Now I'm getting one for my mattress too!
It's ok but the pockets to cover the edge of the mattress is short and it's not overfilled as the title suggests. Standard cover and does the job.
I was specifically looking for a mattress pad with a snug skirt. This one is not tight at all and is of very poor quality material. I will be returning.
I've had the same one on our king size bed. It fits and has room, I have a thick mattress. It has enough padding to give a soft cloud to lay on.
Love it
Had a very firm mattress that I was considering replacing because of soreness in the morning. Figured it was worth trying the Serta pad first. Sure glad I did, worked perfecrly.
How can one expect me to rate something I just received? The price was great, the item seems great, but ask me a year from now after its been used for a while and then I can give an honest review.
i already have these on all of our beds, this one was purchased for someone else. It has everything you would want in a mattress pad plus.
Glad I purchased this pad, it's comfortable to sleep on.
I have purchased several of these now, and really like them. Very comfortable!
Last minute notice for house guests made me buy these to try to make bed more comfortable. They loved it, and claimed it was hard to get up each day, the bed was so comcortable.
Pleasantly surprised at the level of quality at this price point.
Fits very good, provides some padding as I am a side sleeper and pads the hips area. Very comfortable.
No idea where those good reviews came from. I have a firm mattress and want to get something soft but still gives good support. I was hesitated based on its price. However I gave it a try after reading all the good reviews. When I opened it, I found some curly hair on it and it's very thin without any support. Very disappointed and have to return it back immediately. If you are looking for a mattress top cover, it should be ok. But if you are expecting a pillow pad topper, this is not.
I really liked the way this felt on my bed. I bought a LUCID gel infused mattress topper and wanted to put a nicely padded mattress pad over it because sometimes memory foam mattress toppers get a little 'warm'. This is just the ticket for that issue. Excellent combination. I am very happy with it. I have not washed it yet, but there was no smell upon opening the package and I am very pleased with both items.
100% reccomend. I read over the reviews of other people before purchasing, and just as everyone stated it made my cheap uncomfortable bed feel like a pillow top!
I purchased this at Wal-Mart in Anchorage, AK (I live in remote Alaska), and when I got home, I put the mattress pad on our bed, and it is too small for our mattress. We have a Queen size bed; the package says that the mattress pad is 60" X 80" and fits mattresses up to 18" deep, but I measured it, and the mattress pad is only 57.5" X 78.5" and (probably because the mattress pad is actually smaller than it is supposed to be) it will not completely cover the sides of our mattress that is only 16" deep. Taking it back to Anchorage is not an option because of where we live (and I will not be back there well past the "normal" 30-day return period). I tried to contact the manufacturer, but they do not reply to phone calls or email (I left a voicemail during their "regular customer service hours, and I sent two emails). I am not satisfied with this product. On a positive note, the mattress pad does seem to be made well (even though it was made in China), but I guess they have inaccurate measuring devices.
I like the thickness for extra comfort. Very comfortable
Quality mattress pad. Unlike others that are quilted you don't feel it when you sleep. Its smooth and comfortable
I purchased 2 of these. After washing and drying all of the loft fell flat and bunched up in lumpy little balls. Sure wish i had saved the packageing and receipt. I woulf give NO stars if possible!
This mattress pad fits our queen bed perfectly. It is well-made and softens up the firm mattress. It is very comfortable and just what I had hoped it would be.
Very cushiony; generous sides hug mattress well; more plush than I expected. Great value for the money spent
This mattress pad is more like a pillow top - very soft, comfortable, and adds a little "spring" to my mattress. Fits perfectly on my queen mattress. Only reason I didn't give it 5 stars is it tends to wrinkle a little bit under you at times. That's being picky, however.
It adds a lil oomph to my memory foam mattress. I get a better nights sleep .
Super soft and easy to attach to mattress. Large pockets to fit thick mattresses.
Bought this for our RV bed which is a bit too firm. This made it much more comfortable. Fit is prefect and it stays put as it should.
Love this pad so soft and lovely.Adds to my bed. Will reccomend to friends.
A great value:) good quality. Happy with my purchase
Well, there was much padding on this mattress topper, but I got a full size for 24.95, so for the price, it's not too bad, (gone up in price now), I don't think I would've paid an extra 10 for it. I can press my 2 fingers together, so there isn't much padding, but all I wanted was something over my new memory foam topper to keep me cool, and it's been successful at that. Plus the deep mattress sheet it provides is great to put over the topper and mattress to keep everything in place. So all in all I think it was a good ITEM for the 25.00 price.
This topper is very thick and comfortable, but it doesn't wash well. After the first washing, the fill was already starting to bunch up inside of the baffles. By the third wash, it was really lumpy and uncomfortable. I used tennis balls in the dryer to prevent bunching, but it didn't help. However, it's so comfy and pillowy when it's new that I ordered another one and topped it with the Mainstays quiet comfort waterproof mattress pad. This is a great combo! The quiet comfort pad is thick and waterproof, so it completely protects this pad. I plan to wash it very rarely, it's not like a mattress topper than a mattress pad that you would wash every week. The price is great, so it's still cheaper to buy this and use a normal mattress pad on top than it would be to buy a more expensive pad that would probably wind up bunching eventually anyway. Plus, this mattress pad is so thick that it's kind of a pain to wash and dry. By combining the two pads, I get the best of both.
So soft and very comfortable. Made me have a peaceful night's sleep on my firm mattress with this mattress pad.
Horrible topper. I bought this one as I thought Serta was very good name. I couldn't find the brand I bought for myself, so got his. Hubby hates it, it packs down where your body is and you can't move around in bed. It has hurt his sleeping instead of making it better. Contacted Serta, was told that COMFORT was NOT a warenteed reason to return it!!!! Money wasted.
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