Mattress toppers have always been a popular bedding item in Australia. They can significantly change the way a how a mattress feels, and they offer an economical solution for those with an old, uncomfortable mattress.
As you may have noticed, there are dozens of mattress toppers available on the market. They vary greatly in price, quality, and composition, so making a final decision is not easy.
Ecosa Topper (on the Ecosa Mattress)
What is a mattress topper?
A mattress topper is a seperate layer (usually of foam) that can be placed on top of a mattress. Mattress toppers are used for a variety of reasons, but the most common is to improve the comfort and/or support of an existing mattress.
So what are the best mattress toppers in 2022? After a careful examination of the market, Bedbuyer’s expert review team gives you their top picks!
Australia’s best mattress toppers
- Octasmart Plus Topper
- Naptime Topper
- Peacelily Mattress Topper
- Zeek Whopper Topper
- Emma Flip Topper
- Zeek Top Notch Topper
- Ecosa Topper
- Newentor Mattress Topper
To help with your decision, we have summarised the major features of each of product below. We have also included links to our ‘full reviews’ as well as instructions on how to claim our exclusive discounts!
Be sure to read to the end for some handy information to help with your selection, and please leave a comment (at the bottom of this article) if you have any questions!
1. Octasmart Plus Topper – $549 (Queen)
The Octasmart Plus Topper is a unique and revolutionary topper that uses ‘Octaspring® technology’. This involves a network of foam springs that helps to create a comfortable and responsive sleeping surface, whilst enhancing air flow and ventilation.
This topper also uses a ‘Smart Performance Cover’ that feels soft and breathable. This cover is removable and washable, making it easy to keep the product clean.
Under this top cover lies a memory foam layer that helps to enhance body contouring and comfort. Then comes the Octaspring® layer that is (according to Octasmart), 8 times more breathable than standard foam.
It’s worth noting also that the Octasmart® Plus Topper contains 3 ‘smart zones’ to help provide optimal comfort and support for the shoulders, hips and back. These smart zones adapt to your body’s shape, and our testing revealed a nice balance of support and smooth pressure relief.
The Octasmart Plus Topper comes with an 80 night free trial period, which means that you can return your topper for a refund if you are not satisfied (you must wait 30 nights before you can claim your return/refund). Here is our full review.
Bedbuyer’s rating: 4.9 / 5
2. Naptime Topper – $270 (Queen)
The Naptime Topper has a generous 8cm of depth and has a comfortable, spongy feel. This topper should make a significant change to any mattress, and could even be used as a back up mattress on the floor.
This product has a soft, removable bamboo knit cover that feels durable and breathable. This cover should help with temperature regulation, and is removable and washable.
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Inside this topper is a layer of ‘neo cool-gel memory foam’ and a durable i-core Transition® foam. The memory foam layer is also designed to prevent overheating, whereas the transition foam is designed to add stability.
As mentioned above, these foam layers have a lovely spongy feel, and they mould to the body beautifully. To eliminate any slipping or sliding, the topper also has a special non-slip fabric underneath.
The Naptime Topper is well certified as non-toxic by CertiPUR-US® and OEKO-TEX® so you can feel confident bringing this product into your home. Here is our full review.
Bedbuyer’s rating: 4.9 / 5
3. Peacelily Mattress Topper – $549 (Queen)
Unlike most mattress toppers on the market, the Peacelily Mattress Topper is made of 100% natural latex. This topper can be ordered in a ‘firm’ or a ‘luxury plush’ option, allowing you to choose what sleeping surface suits you best.
As you would expect, the luxury plush option feels soft and ‘cloud like’, still with the typical bouncy sensation of latex. Both the firm and plush options sit 5cm high, so there is plenty of depth to each version.
This topper comes with a breathable, 100% organic cotton cover. This feels soft and smooth, and is well certified as non-toxic by GOTS (Global Organic Textile Standard). This cotton cover is made to significantly improve the feel and longevity of your existing mattress.
In terms of customer care, this topper has it all. It comes with a 100 night trial, so you can request a refund if you are not satisfied. It also comes with free shipping and a 10 year warranty.
This topper is an excellent choice for those who are health and eco-conscious, but also for those who want a premium quality, durable topper. Here is our full review.
Bedbuyer’s rating: 4.9 / 5
4. Zeek Whopper Topper – $404.10 (Queen)
As the name suggests, the Zeek Whopper Topper has a whopping 7.5cm of depth, and should add a generous layer of comfort to an existing mattress, or even on the floor.
This topper uses a premium bamboo fabric cover that feels cool and breathable. This cover is removable and (hand) washable so it is easy to keep clean. For those health conscious shoppers, bamboo fabric is known for its antibacterial properties, so it can help to minimise the growth of dust mites and bacteria.
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This bamboo cover encases a layer of gel memory foam that offers smooth pressure relief. It also has a nice level of responsiveness, so it won’t feel overly spongy. This memory foam isolates movement well, so if you are using this on a larger size mattress, partner disturbance shouldn’t be a problem.
In terms of practicality, this topper has a non-slip base and corner straps to help keep it in the right position.
This is an outstanding mattress topper and should be considered by anyone looking to add a significant layer of comfort to their sleeping surface. Here is our full review.
Bedbuyer’s rating: 4.5 / 5
5. Emma Flip Topper – $234.41 (Queen)
The Emma Flip Topper is a cleverly designed topper that forms part of the popular Emma bedding range. This product has a height of 5cm, and weighs 9.2kgs (queen size).
By simply flipping this topper over, this innovative product allows you to choose between two firmness levels. We found both sides to be comfortable and responsive, and it doesn’t have the ‘spongy’ feel of other toppers that we have tested.
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The Emma Flip Topper has a removable and washable cover that is made of 99% polyester and 1% elastane. This cover uses ‘UltraDry technology’ that maintains a cool and dry sleeping surface.
The foam components in this topper include a layer of HRXSupreme foam (firm side), and a layer of breathable ‘Airgocell® foam’ (soft side). These foams have been certified as non-toxic by OEKO-TEX®, so you can feel safe bringing this product into your home.
The Emma Flip Topper comes with a 100 night trial period, which means that you can return it for a refund if you are not satisfied. Here is our full review.
Bedbuyer’s rating: 4.3 / 5
6. Zeek Top Notch Topper – $296.10 (Queen)
The Zeek Top Notch Topper is an excellent topper that combines comfort, practicality, and value. It sits 5cm high and is the less expensive variant of the popular Zeek Whopper Topper.
Just like the Zeek Whopper Topper, the Top Notch uses a eco-friendly and antibacterial bamboo fabric cover. This feels cool, breathable, and is designed to prevent overheating. This cover is also removable and (hand) washable so it is easy to keep clean.
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This bamboo cover encases a layer of gel memory foam that offers nice pressure relief. The memory foam has a light, soft feel so it won’t feel overly dense and spongy. This memory foam isolates motion well, so if you are using this on a larger size mattress, partner disturbance shouldn’t be an issue.
This topper has a non-slip base and corner straps to help keep it in the right position. We would recommend using it with a mattress rather than on the floor.
This is an excellent mattress topper and should be considered by anyone looking for a comfortable and affordable topper. Here is our full review.
Bedbuyer’s rating: 4.3 / 5
7. Ecosa Topper – $300 (Queen)
The Ecosa Topper forms part of the well-known Ecosa bedding range, that includes the popular Ecosa Mattress. This product has a rather typical height of 5cm, and weighs 10.6kgs (queen size).
This topper has a rather dense, supportive feel. According to Ecosa, this topper will make your mattress 20% softer, so as much as it should provide an extra layer of comfort, it should also enhance spinal support.
Like many other toppers that we have tested, this product has a removable, washable cover. It is made from eco-friendly TENCEL™ fibre (35%), marine recycled Yarn (30%), and premium polyester (35%). This cover feels soft, breathable, and the zip mechanism is of good quality.
The main body of this topper is comprised of a G7 Gel Memory Foam. This foam is infused with gel particles, and has a network of pincore holes to enhance airflow and ventilation.
This topper has elastic straps and a special ‘grippy’ material on the underside to help keep it in place. This is an impressive feature, and adds to its practicality and appeal.
The Ecosa Topper is well certified as non-toxic and has a 10 year warranty.
Bedbuyer’s rating: 4.3 / 5
8. Newentor Mattress Topper – $245.70 (Queen)
The Newentor Mattress Topper makes up part of the Newentor bedding range that also includes the highly rated Morpheus Pillow. It comes delivered in a handy compact box, and has a relatively high profile of 7cm.
This topper uses an ‘eco-friendly’ cover that is removable and washable. This cover is also certified as non-toxic by the the OEKO-TEX® Standard 100, giving a safe, skin friendly sleep surface that is suitable for the entire family.
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Underneath this top cover includes an ‘inside cover’ that is fast drying and has excellent moisture absorption. This helps to keep the interior dry and breathable, minimising the growth of dust mites and bacteria.
The main body of this topper includes two layers of foam. The first is a layer of gel visco memory foam that is designed for comfort and cooling. This layer has a spongy feel, and makes up the softer side.
The second (firmer side) is a layer of ergonomic support foam that has a high resilience density. This has a more dense, supportive feel and is ideal for those looking to add extra support to an old mattress. Here is our full review.
Bedbuyer’s rating: 4 / 5
Before you make your purchase, here is some handy information that you should know!
When should I use a mattress topper?
As we alluded to earlier, a mattress topper can be useful in a number of different situations.
Possibly the most common application for a mattress topper, is use with an old (usually uncomfortable) mattress. This may provide an additional layer of comfort and support, and may extend the life of the mattress. A mattress topper may also be a temporary solution while you save for a new mattress.
Peacelily Topper (on the Peacelily Mattress)
Even though a mattress topper may provide additional comfort or support on your current mattress, it won’t always compensate for a mattress that is performing poorly (e.g. too old, not suitable for your body shape). If this is the case, purchasing a new mattress is strongly recommended.
As well as adding some comfort to your mattress, a mattress topper can be a great temporary sleep option (e.g. to use on the floor), or a space saving option for kids sleepovers! They can also be useful for camping, or sleeping in the car.
It’s worth noting that some mattress toppers such as the Emma Flip Topper come with a free trial period (e.g. 100 nights), so you can get a full refund if you are not satisfied.
What are mattress toppers made of?
Mattress toppers will typically have a polyester fabric cover that encases a main body of foam. Many of these covers are removable and washable, like on the Zeek Top Notch Topper (pictured below).
The main body of a mattress topper is usually made of foam (e.g. memory foam) but some are also made of latex (e.g. Peacelily Mattress Topper).
How thick is a mattress topper?
Mattress toppers can vary in depth, but most will sit between 4 cm and 8 cm in height. Generally speaking, the thicker the topper, the more softness it will add to your mattress. As an example, the Ecosa Topper is 5 cm thick.
As you would expect, mattress toppers vary in quality and thickness. Understandably, this will influence the level of comfort and support that they offer.
So there you have it! Australia’s Best Mattress Toppers in 2022! We hope that this article assists you in your search, but if you have any queries about your bedding purchase, please leave a comment below or contact our friendly team. We are here to help!
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