If you need to soften up an existing mattress, then this is the perfect way to do it. An egg crate mattress pad is a 2" to 10" thick layer made of foam, magnetic stripes, down or other materials that goes on top of a mattress to offer extra cushioning, support, insulation or protection.
What is an egg crate pad? This soft foam pad has bumps and dips that look like a large egg carton.
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Egg Crate Foam Pad Essentials
• They are made of closed or open cell foam built into an egg carton like shape, with bumps and dips evenly distributed across the surface.
• The bumps and dips offer breathability, shock resistance, good support and reduction of pressure points, bed sores and heating during sleep.
• The back of the pad is completely flat, so this a non-flip topper.
• High quality egg-crate pads contain only medical-grade, medium-density urethane foam, which has an open cell structure and does not contain plastics.
• This type of mattress foam pad is mainly used in hospitals and rehab clinics, since they are considered perfect for patients who have suffered from spinal surgery.
• This foam can be placed on top of any kind of mattress: regular foam, latex, feather or down, inner spring, water or air, except a memory foam mattress.
The Egg Crate Mattress Pad provides superior weight distribution for reclining support, comfort and pressure relief. It will add an extra layer of comfort in between you and the brick they call a "mattress" so you can get plenty of rest.