Base Layer
The foundational layer that supports the comfort layers.
Examples and Applications
The base layer is often made of high-density foam in memory foam mattresses or coils in innerspring mattresses.
Benefits and Drawbacks
The base layer provides foundational support but may add weight to the mattress, making it harder to move.
Other glossary terms
Foundation
A solid or slatted structure to support a mattress.
Thickness
The height or depth of a mattress.
Foam Density
The mass per unit volume of foam used in mattresses.