How thick is the material of the pad? I live in a college dorm & have to sleep on old spring beds,so I was wondering how much cushioning the pad gives
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I don't know exactly how much padding there is, a minimal amount. I would not expect any mattress pad that I've ever seen to provide much cushioning on those nasty old dorm beds. Instead I might look into a foam pad that you can lay over the box springs and under a mattress pad. Depending on what size bed you have, they should cost less than a hundred bucks. Good luck!
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Terry, unfortunately it is not very thick. I don't think it will help any as far as cushioning. It is more like two sheets put together if that much. Do not recommend it for that purpose.
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There is only a light amount of padding in this mattress pad. I would not recommend this pad for your old spring bed.
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Mine is much thicker than that. Since it is inaccessible right now (it's in long-term storage), I can't give you an actual measurement, but I'd guess it is at least 4.5" thick. I find it firm and yet very comfortable.
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The pad is not 1 inch thick. I like a firm bed and this has not "hurt" the firmness for me. You could get one, put it on the bed, lay on it and see. If you aren't happy - send it back.
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The thickness doesn't matter. In about a month you'll be sleeping in the ever-expanding crack in-between the cushions.But they are thick and nice for that first month.
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It's probably about 1 1/2 inches thick - not real firm though. I have 2 boxers as well and they both love it. I add a couple of blankets in there for them to add some extra padding and think they are quite comfortable.
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I thought it was a reasonable thickness and softness. My son is using it on his dorm bed over a foam pad so it more to protect the foam
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I am not sure how thick this cushion is, maybe 5 to 6 inches. It is very supportive without being very hard. I highly recommend it. I think returning it is easy too if it doesn't work.
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I wouldn't say that it's a thick cushion but it's not hard plastic. This makes it comfortable to keep it on my lap for long periods of time. I go to school online so I have to be working on my laptop for long hours. It keeps my laptop cool and is comfortable. The two angles that it provides are also a neat feature. Sometimes I keep it flat, other times when I place it on my knees in a sitting position, I raise the lever for a better angle. The cushion at the bottom is thin but soft. I use this literally every day. For me it has been a great investment. Hope this helps =)
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It is thick enough I use mine as a sofa and my husband falls asleep on it several times. But if I was to use as a bed I would use a mattress pad or comforter for extra cushioning.
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The mattress pad is on my son's bed at college. My daughter, who helped him make the bed said that the top part had a little give, but the sides of the mattress pad were what were stretchy. Hope this helps.
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It is about 3 inches thick but does flatten out in the part that you are sleeping and can make it uneven. The pad does not fit the queen size mattress; it is slightly too narrow and too short.
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It's very cushiony and thick. My mat was one of the thickest in the class and it is steady while you do yoga moves.
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The pad is 2 inches thick and it is slightly smaller than my queen mattress. It is not a significant difference though. Ordering a larger size may be the answer if you are concerned about it being to small
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It is comfortably thick enough for me. I bought it for the cooling and it does seem to help! The pad is not cold but the heat seems to go down and stay at a normal temp. Good luck. A,
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I bought a king size, so sorry, can't help. Perhaps email the company (manufacturer, not seller) or google the product name for dimensions? Dorm mattress tend not to be too thick, but the extra length may be an issue. I don't know. Sorry.
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I have it on top of the mattress that was donated to me in college 10 years ago (I have no idea how old the mattress actually is but it is at least 10 years old). I was using it as my mattress until last year and it is now my guest bed. I get compliments on how comfy the bed is all of the time! I attribute it to the mattress topper. After my family tried it out, they have all purchased them too! I highly recommend it! If your dorm mattress is terrible- you may want to consider an affordable foam topper that is thick to provide a little more support. This topper adds an amazing plush feeling under your sheets. Deep pockets too so it can accommodate really deep mattresses.
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not as thick as a couch cushion. I use it in my twins room. The only time I found it uncomfortable is after falling asleep on it for awhile. You eventually start to feel the bars underneath. However, I don't think a kid would complain.