DIY Mattress: Common Combinations

Posted on April 22, 2019April 25, 2019 by Deborah Brenton — 2 Comments

While DIY combinations for your mattress are almost limitless, there are a few configurations of our products that are commonly combined. The pillows are deliberately matched with each combo to match the softness or firmness of the mattress. Here are some of common combinations:

FOR ADULTS:

(Soft Combo – generally for adults under 250 lbs.)

(Average Combo – generally for adults under 180 lbs.)

(Firm Combo – the most natural option, compares to an Extra Firm option without the topper, Firm with the topper)

(Extra Extra Firm Option – for those who like sleeping on the floor but want some cushion)

FOR CHILDREN:

(Starter Option that saves on the budget now and leaves room to grow later)

Picture Tutorials of Common Builds

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How Does it Work? I present three chicken scratched drawings for your pleasure.

Quilted Ticking, AKA “The Simplest Method” or “For Longevity”

Knit Ticking, AKA “The Budget Method” or “For Latex Purists”

Twill Ticking, AKA “The Durable Method” or “For the DIYer”

Build a Mattress with Twill Ticking

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PROS

Thickness
At an 8 oz weight, this twill is durable reliable. Compare its thickness to a thick khaki pant fabric, though it is much softer than a brushed twill pant.
Strength
This functional fabric is still quite smooth. Because it is strong, it can withstand a tufting needle’s piercings or a mattress fill in pieces beneath it (though our Wool Mattress Pattern does instruct you how to smoothly add the wool flake).
Price
Without the three layers of threads that make up a double knit, the twill ticking can beat its price making this ticking the most economical. DIYing your mattress will with our loose fills will save you store costs everywhere.

CONS

Thinness
If using it for latex, it does not offer the flexibility of the knit ticking.
Stiffness
If using it for latex, the thickness of the quilted ticking will rival this fabric.

If you need a calculator to help you know how much fill to create a mattress to your desired height, visit our Custom Pillow Fill Calculator. Make sure to select the boxed rectangle tab for a mattress shape. Our wool flake product explains more about tufting and our kapok product will make your Japanese style shikibuton.