This depends more on the material and less on the topper itself. The Emma Premium Topper, for example, has heat-conducting properties that help the body reach the ideal sleeping temperature in the shortest possible time.

Toppers made of Airgocell foam, such as the Flip Topper, also reduce increased sweating because of their open pores. The materials have a restoring force and so the body is not so strongly absorbed by the sleep system.

Viscoelastic foam is an exception to this rule. This foam reacts not only to pressure, but also to heat which makes it more elastic. Due to the high density of viscoelastic foam, you would sleep hotter on a topper made of pure visco foam.

If your mattress is still relatively new but you feel like it's a little too firm, then a topper can be a solution for that. The complementary layers allow your shoulders to sink in better and you immediately feel the pressure relief once you lay on it.

If your mattress shows signs of wear, such as a hollow, the topper is of no use. The topper would adapt to the base of the hollow and would not have enough support to solve this problem. In this case, we'd recommend replacing the mattress.

A topper is usually only a fraction of the height of a mattress. This means that a topper cannot replace a mattress, but instead complements it.

Emma mattresses are constructed in a way that provides support in the lower layers through the use of springs or HRX foam, while the upper layers are made with elastic materials such as Airgocell foam to relieve pressure.

Our toppers are mostly made of the latter materials on the surface. This improves the pressure-relieving properties and supplements them with other elements such as improving deep sleep. A topper cannot replace a good mattress, but it can improve it by prolonging the mattress lifespan and keeping it clean.