Olympic Queen Mattress

A mattress pad is piece of material (pad or thick sheet) usually used for the following reasons: to provide an extra layer of cushioning and comfort, to act as a buffer between the body and mattress to prevent body soil to the mattress, to protect mattresses of adults, or children from urinary incontinence. The latter 2 reasons serve to prolong the mattress life.

The word mattress is defined, in short, as a large pad of heavy cloth filled with soft materials or springs; and is used as a bed or on top of one to sleep or lie on. The word is derived from the Arabic word matarah, which translates as “place where something is thrown” or “mat, cushion”. A few Standard Mattress Dimensions are given below:

Mattress Sizes

* Twin--39 x 75 inches (99 x 190 cm)

* Full--54 x 75 inches (137 x 190 cm)

* Queen--60 x 80 inches (153 x 203 cm)

* Olympic Queen--66 x 80 inches (167 x 203 cm)

* California Queen—60 x 84 inches (152 x 213 cm)

* King--76 x 80 inches (198 x 203 cm)

* California King--72 x 84 inches (182 x 213 cm)

From the above table, it is evident that the olympic queen mattresses are 6 inches wider than regular queen mattresses. The production of olympic mattresses were halted in 2006, but are now being reintroduced. The main reason behind the discontinuation was that bed frame manufacturers viewed the expense of frame redesign and retooling as an unwise venture. However, since reintroduction olympic mattress sales are steadily increasing. Consequently, olympic queen mattress pads are also beginning to increase in demand.

olympic queen mattress pads are usually padded or quilted, and may have a plastic backing which prevents liquid from seeping onto the mattress. For those with a weak bladder, plastic backed olympic queen mattress pads are a must.

Caution should be exercised when looking to buy olympic queen mattress pads. Vinyl or rubberized olympic queen mattress pads only add to one’s body temperature. The quilted and padded type of olympic queen mattress pads are machine washable, and if a plastic backing is not present they will absorb liquids. Depending on the manufacturer, the thickness of padding may vary. Densely quilted olympic queen mattress pads provide an insulating effect.

Olympic queen mattress pads which resemble thin mattresses are intended for extra comfort along with insulation. These olympic queen mattress pads are made from memory foam pads. Supposedly, the foam adjusts to one’s body curvature through regular use for maximum back support. Even though olympic queen mattress pads are intended for comfort of the user and longevity of the mattress, one must replace the mattress when it shows depressions, lumps, or peaks.