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Panda memory foam bamboo mattress topper composition
The Panda London mattress topper is rather simple in construction, but that's not necessarily bad.
Advertised simply as "Panda The Topper", this is one of the best mattress toppers available in the UK! 🇬🇧
The layers of the Panda memory foam bamboo mattress topper UK:
- Breathable bamboo & polyester top cover with elastic straps.
- Third-generation gel-infused memory foam.
- Anti-slip layer with micro-silicone grips.
It has a total depth of 5 cm (1.9 inches).
We discuss the top and bottom layers in more detail in the section on the Panda topper cover.
For now, let's look at the core of the topper.
A gel-infused memory foam topper
The Panda cooling mattress topper is advertised as a "Hydro Foam" product.
Hydro foam is a special blend of gel-infused memory foam.
Standard memory foam is known to retain heat, but the cooling gel in the Panda memory foam topper helps regulate your body temperature while you sleep.
This prevents you from getting too hot and overheating. 🥵
We look at the cooling elements in more detail further down.
But, for now, it's great to know that the Panda bed topper gives you all the unique properties of memory foam without excessive heat.
What does sleeping on the Panda topper feel like?
We loved sleeping on the topper while doing our Panda memory foam mattress topper review.
At the heart of it, the Panda bamboo mattress topper is a memory foam product.
This means you’ll get to experience all the unique features of memory foam.
What does this mean?
Soft, cushioning support
You'll notice right away that you can sink gently into the topper and get that real feeling of soft, enveloping support. 🤗
Memory foam is designed to mould to your body's natural shape, relieving pressure from your neck, shoulders, and back.
Take a look at the pictures below:
This demonstrates the body-contouring abilities of memory foam.
The Panda London mattress topper is actually made of orthopaedically-approved memory foam.
This means that you'll get the best support possible.
We recommend the topper for anyone struggling with back, joint, or hip pain.
The effect is quite noticeable. 👌
One of our test sleepers during the Panda topper review struggles with back pain a fair bit.
But, lying on the topper instantly relieved pressure points and alleviated the pain.
Of course, a good mattress topper can't fix the problem if pains are due to exercise, bad posture, or lots of desk work.
But, it can alleviate some discomforts and make sure you sleep well and pain-free. 😅
Gentle bounce effect
Despite being made of memory foam, the Panda memory foam bamboo mattress topper doesn't have that typical "sinking into the foam" feeling.
You will get the standard memory effect and sink into the foams a bit, but you won’t feel stuck in the foam.
This is great, as it means you can move quite comfortably from side to side. 💃
Our test sleepers for our Panda bamboo mattress topper review had no problem moving to and fro.
That said:
Memory foam does tend to "hold" you a bit more while sleeping.
You're also bound to sleep more still on memory foam than on other sleeping surfaces.
How deeply you'll sink into the foam will also depend on your build and weight.
You're unlikely to have trouble moving to and fro if you're more petite.
But, if you're of larger build, you may feel a little stuck in the foams. 😔
Dampening motion
The topper will instantly change your sleeping surface to one with little to no motion transfer.
This means that motions are absorbed at the point of impact and won't be carried across the surface.
This is great, as it'll make sharing your bed with a partner much more comfortable. 👩❤️👨
How soft is the Panda memory foam bamboo topper?
As a standard, mattress toppers make a firmer mattress softer.
So you wouldn’t necessarily be looking for a mattress topper to firm up a mattress.
Mattress toppers themselves don't specify degrees of firmness.
This is because the way the topper feels will depend very much on the mattress it is placed upon.
To test this for our Panda topper review, we placed the product on two different mattresses:
- A firmer spring mattress
- A softer foam mattress
Interestingly, the Panda bed topper made both mattresses more comfortable.
This wasn't the result we were expecting. 😳
It made the firm mattress softer, allowing the test sleepers to sink in more gently and alleviating pressure points.
This is particularly important for side sleepers, who often need more sinkage for optimal spinal alignment.
But, the topper also made the very soft foam mattress more comfortable.
We wouldn’t necessarily say it made the soft mattress firmer but it did manage to completely change the way the sleeping surface felt.
And since the topper is made of high-quality foams and the mattress underneath was a cheaper mattress that's only 18 cm thick, it changed the sleeping experience from average to fantastic.
On that note, we do have to add a disclaimer that mattress toppers are not meant to fix bad mattresses. 🙅♀️
If you have an old mattress that's worn out or sagging, you will have to replace it.
The softer mattress we used is new and in perfect condition, but since it's thinner and softer, it wasn't the right fit for our test sleepers.
The Panda memory foam topper saved the day.
That said:
We have read some customer Panda topper reviews saying that the product felt a tad too soft.
If you're worried about this, you could try the Simba mattress topper, which is often interpreted as firmer.
But, we'd also recommend you try the Panda bed topper during their 30-night trial period. 🗓
97% of customers end up completely happy and don't return Panda products, so it may just be the perfect fit for a good night's sleep for you.
Does the Panda memory foam mattress topper sleep hot?
Memory foam is known for its heat-retention properties. 🥵
But the Panda memory foam topper uses unique temperature regulation technology to prevent you from ever feeling too hot or clammy.
This is two-fold:
- The Hydro foam layer is infused with a cooling gel with microbeads. These expand when they get warm & create extra space between the cells to release heat.
- The bamboo fibre cover has great thermo-regulating properties, allowing air to flow freely and keeping you cooler in summer and warmer in winter.
These features ensure good breathability and a steady airflow stream through the topper.
This carries away excess heat to keep you cool and comfortable.
We tested the topper during a seasonal change, with some nights warmer and other nights cooler.
Sleeping on the Panda topper definitely felt warmer than sleeping on a pocket sprung mattress but at no point did any of our test sleepers feel hot or clammy.
Instead, the Panda memory foam bamboo mattress topper created a cosy and comfortable sleeping environment.
But:
If you easily feel very hot while sleeping and are prone to night sweats, we’d be careful with memory foam.
Even the best cooling memory foam toppers won’t keep you as cool as a pocket sprung mattress without a topper.
If this is a concern, we recommend you consider buying a new mattress that suits you better.
Panda mattress topper cover
The Panda memory foam topper features a soft cover with the Panda logo.
It’s a very breathable cover made from 40% bamboo fibres and 60% polyester. 🌱
Bamboo has a silky, soft feel that’s really comfortable.
As we’ve seen above, it’s also temperature-regulating, enhances airflow, and wicks away moisture.
The Panda topper cover is also hypoallergenic and naturally antibacterial.
This makes it a great choice for people with sensitive skin and eczema or those with dust mite allergies and hay fever.
Memory foam is also hypoallergenic, so the topper is a great choice for people prone to allergies. 🤧
The topper stays in place
On the bottom side, the Panda cover has an anti-slip base with dotted silicone beads. 👍
These help the topper “stick” to your mattress.
There are also elastic, adjustable straps at each corner to secure the topper to your mattress.
Some customer reviews noted that the straps are a bit tight for very thick mattresses.
But, from what we could test, they should fit comfortably on mattresses up to 30 cm (11.8 inches) deep.
The straps may pull slightly for a snug fit if the mattress is deeper.
Toppers without straps, like the IKEA mattress toppers, can be quite uncomfortable.
There’s nothing worse than a topper moving about on your bed. 😩
Machine-washable cover
Even though you’d probably use a bedsheet on top of your cover, it’s great to know that the Panda cover is fully removable.
You can easily unzip it and pop it into your washing machine for a cool wash. 🛀
You can also tumble dry it on low heat.
But, polyester dries twice as fast as other fabrics, so you can also hang it up to dry.
Polyester is also crease-resistant, and ironing the cover is not necessary.
Despite being machine-washable, we recommend using a waterproof mattress protector to safeguard your purchase further.
If you’re looking for fitted sheets and bedding, we’d recommend sticking to bamboo for that same luxuriously soft feel.
Panda London sells bamboo bedding:
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Bamboo & French Linen BeddingPrice from £ 130.50 £ (145 )Panda London's Bamboo & French Linen Bedding set combines the benefits of two luxurious natural materials.Panda London's Bamboo & French Linen Bedding set combines the benefits of two luxurious natural materials.Price from £ 130.50 (£ 145 )![Panda London]()
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Bamboo Mattress ProtectorPrice from £ 27 £ (30 )The naturally hypoallergenic and antimicrobial Panda Bamboo mattress protector acts as a waterproof safeguard for your mattress.The naturally hypoallergenic and antimicrobial Panda Bamboo mattress protector acts as a waterproof safeguard for your mattress.Price from £ 27 (£ 30 )![Panda London]()
Panda bamboo memory foam mattress topper sizes
The Panda bamboo topper is conveniently available in a range of British and European mattress sizes to fit (just about) any bed you may come across. 🇬🇧 🇪🇺
These sizes include:
- Panda mattress topper single: 90 x 190 cm (3'0" x 6'3")
- Panda mattress topper EU single: 90 x 200 cm (3'0" x 6'6")
- Panda mattress topper small double: 120 x 190 cm (4'0" x 6'3")
- Panda mattress topper UK double: 135 x 190 cm (4'6" x 6'3")
- Panda mattress topper EU double: 140 x 200 cm (4'7" x 6'6)
- Panda mattress topper king size: 150 x 200 cm (5'0" x 6'6")
- Panda mattress topper EU king: 160 x 200 cm (5'3" x 6'6")
- Panda mattress topper super king: 180 x 200 cm (6'0" x 6'6")
- Panda mattress topper emperor: 200 x 200 cm (6'6" x 6'6")
Your topper size will have to match your mattress size.
So, for example, if you have a king-size mattress, you also need to buy a Panda topper king size, or, if you have a double mattress, you need a Panda double mattress topper.
Finding an emperor-size mattress topper isn't easy, especially if you're looking to buy from bed-in-a-box companies. 👑
On that note, finding emperor beds available as bed-in-box mattresses is also quite challenging.
The best one we've found is the Otty Hybrid.
Panda topper depth
The Panda memory foam topper has a height of 5 cm (1.9 inches).
It weighs between 7 and 10 kg, depending on the size of your topper.
The super king sizes can get quite heavy!
Panda topper UK prices
The Panda mattress topper UK is very competitively priced. 💷
It's available at more than half the price of other quality online mattress toppers, like the Simba Hybrid topper.
We’ve consistently rated it as one of the top budget-friendly toppers available in the UK.
(Note: prices listed below are for UK sizes only; these are standard prices excluding any current coupons & discounts)
Panda mattress topper discount codes
Panda London offers some of the most affordable bedding and sleep accessories in the UK.
You'll undoubtedly get the Panda mattress topper best price deal through Panda London directly.
Even so, they'll occasionally run amazing promotions - particularly around bank holidays, Black Friday, and Christmas!
You don't have to browse the internet for the best discount codes.
If there is a promotion currently running, we’ll display it throughout this article.
Most promotions will automatically be applied at checkout.
You can also head over to our discounts page to see all our discounts.
Panda Life NHS discounts
Panda London offers a special discount to NHS staff and Blue Light Card members. 🩺
You'll need to provide some form of identification when concluding your purchase, but we'd recommend turning directly to Panda support to assist you.
They're super efficient and friendly, too!
You'll find all the Panda contact details at the bottom of this article.
Panda certifications
Panda as a whole focuses on sustainability in everything they do.
You can rest assured that this brand not only does right by you but also by the world. 🌎
Health & safety
All Panda products carry the OEKO-Tex Standard 100 certification.
This means that they do not contain any harmful substances or toxic chemicals.
The Panda London mattress topper is also REACH-certified.
This means it complies with the EU Registration, Evaluation, Authorisation, and restriction of Chemicals regulation (EC) No 1907/2006.
All Panda products also comply with UK fire regulations. 🔥
Sustainable materials
Even though the Panda pillow and the Panda bed topper feature memory foam, a synthetic material, Panda as a whole focuses on sustainable and eco-friendly materials.
Of course, they focus predominantly on organic bamboo products.
Bamboo is the fastest growing plant on the planet, uses 70% less water than cotton, and has some unique features.
Panda also focuses on sustainable and environmentally-friendly packaging. 📦
- Boxes are fully recycled and recyclable.
- Products are placed in re-usable bamboo bags as far as possible.
- Buttons are made of 100% bamboo instead of plastic.
That said, the Panda topper is a compressed product that features a bit more plastic than most other Panda products.
This is because the topper is vacuum-sealed to enable it to fit into a cardboard box.
Responsible recycling
Panda products are built to last, and you should enjoy them for an average of 5 - 10 years.
Even so, Panda doesn’t want their products to end up in a landfill.
Most of the materials used in Panda products are recyclable.
But memory foam is a little more complicated and more difficult to dispose of. ♻️
This is why Panda has set up the Panda Circle Of Life Programme.
If your Panda product has lived a good, long life and you’d like to dispose of it, Panda will collect the product from your home (free of charge) and repurpose it responsibly.
Giving back to panda bears
Panda London uses bamboo in their products, but they also give back to the panda bear community.
The company is committed to being vegan-friendly and bird-friendly, protecting animal habitats, keeping habitats chemical-free, and safeguarding existing rainforests through OneTribe.
A portion of their profits even goes to animal charities to help preserve the habitat of wild panda bears. 🐼
Panda topper delivery conditions
Panda London delivers all its products in recycled and recyclable cardboard boxes.
Delivery generally takes 5 working days, but next-day delivery options are also available.
Delivery is free within the UK for all orders above £30.
Panda does deliver worldwide, but delivery costs would apply. 🌎
Unique packaging
There's nothing boring about Panda The Topper delivery boxes.
All outer packaging is made from 100% recycled materials that are also fully recyclable.
The mattress topper is wrapped in plastic, though.
This is necessary as the topper is compressed and vacuum-sealed, which allows it to fit into the compact box.
To make your unpacking experience more pleasant, Panda includes cute notes at random places on their boxes.
The Panda topper greeted us with a "Hello Beautiful" when we first unpacked it - enough to melt anyone's heart. 🥰
How to unpack your Panda topper
The Panda topper is a tad heavy - especially if you're ordering a larger size - but you should still be able to handle it alone.
We tried the UK double size and didn't have any trouble.
To unpack:
- Place the box on your bed, open it up, and slide the rolled-up topper out onto your mattress.
- Using scissors, carefully cut the plastic cover and pull the topper out - make sure you don't damage the actual topper or straps!
- Remove the rest of the plastic packaging and roll the topper out onto your bed.
- The topper will start to expand - ours reached full size within half an hour, but Panda advises that it can take up to 16 hours to expand fully.
We noticed a kink in the topper when we first unfolded it, but this disappeared completely during the day.
Panda mattress topper smell
You may notice a chemical smell when you first unpack your Panda topper.
This is called off-gassing, a common side effect of vacuum-sealed memory foam products.
The smell isn't toxic or harmful but can be slightly unpleasant.
If you experience this, let the product breathe until the smell disappears.
We've tried a few Panda London products and didn't experience off-gassing with any of them, but it may happen with your product.
Does the Panda topper come with a trial period?
Conveniently, the Panda memory foam topper comes with a 30-night trial period. 🥳
This means that you can test it for a full 30 nights to see if you like it.
Is it too soft or just right?
Is it too warm or the perfect temperature?
While we can give guidance, you won’t know until you try it out for yourself.
Sleeping on memory foam may be a bit of an adjustment.
We recommend you give it a few days at least before you make up your mind.
And if you’re not 100% satisfied?
No problem - Panda will pick up the topper again and issue you with a full refund! 💰
Panda topper guarantee
Panda products are designed to last. ✅
That’s why the Panda mattress topper comes with a 10-year guarantee.
If you have any trouble with your item, no matter what, feel free to contact Panda London’s customer support team.
Should you buy the Panda topper?
The Panda mattress topper is an excellent value-for-money topper that will change how your bed feels.
We think it’s one of the best mattress toppers in the UK and a great choice for many people. 😴
The Panda topper is particularly well-suited to:
- People looking for orthopaedic support.
- People struggling with back and neck pains.
- Couples who want increased motion isolation.
- People who want a luxuriously soft sleeping surface.
- People prone to allergies.
- People looking for a good trial period & guarantee.
- People who want excellent value for money.
We’d be a bit careful if you’re sensitive to soft sleeping surfaces and if you tend to sleep quite hot or are a very heavy sweater.
But luckily, you can make use of the risk-free trial period to see if the topper works for you.
Contact Panda London
Customer service: To contact Panda Life directly for complaints, support, or queries, please e-mail them at info@mypandalife.com, call them on +44 208 935 5380, or visit their live online chat.
Registered office: Panda Life Ltd, 447 High Road, N12 0AF, London, UK
Table of Contents
Panda memory foam bamboo mattress topper composition
What does sleeping on the Panda topper feel like?
Does the Panda memory foam mattress topper sleep hot?
Panda bamboo memory foam mattress topper sizes
Panda mattress topper discount codes
Panda topper delivery conditions
Does the Panda topper come with a trial period?
Frequently asked questions
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Can you wash the Panda topper?
As with all memory foam products, the Panda topper cannot be washed.
But, you can still clean memory foam.
You will need the following:
- Vacuum cleaner
- Water spray bottle
- Clean cloth
- Baking soda
- Laundry detergent
Step 1: Vacuum
Clean your memory foam topper by using a handheld vacuum cleaner with a soft brush.
You can sprinkle some baking soda over the memory foam to help absorb any liquids or odours.
Leave the baking soda to set for 1 hour before vacuuming it off.
Flip and repeat on the other side.
Step 2: Deep clean
Skip this step if you don’t have any stains or severe odours to remove.
Removing stains
Spot clean the foam using a dash of laundry detergent and water in a bucket.
Use a damp cloth and blot the area.
If the stain won’t come out, sprinkle boric acid over the area and keep blotting until the stain is gone.
Once dry, vacuum to remove any chemicals.
Removing odours
To remove smells, sprinkle the memory foam with baking soda.
Let it sit overnight or for at least 8 hours.
Then, vacuum the baking soda away.
Step 3: Let the product dry
Don’t forget to clean both sides of the memory foam topper.
Do not put the topper back onto your bed unless it’s completely dry.
It’s best to give your topper a full 24 hours to dry.
Never soak memory foam
You should never soak memory foam, so hand-washing or machine-washing the product is not an option - even if it would fit!
Memory foam absorbs water and takes a very long time to dry.
The ongoing dampness can encourage the growth of mould or bacteria, which can damage your topper and cause health concerns.
Luckily, all Panda products come with machine-washable covers.
You can read detailed care instructions here.
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Can you tell me more about Panda Life?
Panda Life, the company behind Panda London, was founded in 2015.
The company makes environmentally-friendly products using bamboo fabric.
They offer great value for money.
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What makes bamboo so special?
Bamboo is very environmentally friendly and has some pretty unique features:
- It’s the fastest growing plant on earth and grows as quickly as you can harvest it.
- It regenerates from its roots after having been harvested, so you don’t have to replant it.
- It grows quite densely and takes up less space than other crops.
- It doesn’t need any fertiliser or pesticides.
- It releases about 35% more oxygen than other plants.
- It requires 70% less water than cotton.
These features make bamboo one of the best eco-friendly and sustainable materials.
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Can you buy the Panda mattress topper through other retailers?
You can buy the Panda memory foam mattress topper from other UK retailers.
On Amazon UK, you'll see it advertised as "Panda The Topper".
Amazon UK also sells a wide range of other Panda London products.
Other retailers that stock Panda products include:
- Panda mattress topper Costco
- Panda mattress topper Dunelm
- Panda mattress topper Wayfair
- Panda mattress topper Happy Beds
- Panda mattress topper EcoHuman
And many more.
But, you have to double-check your purchase.
The 30-night trial period and 10-year warranty aren't guaranteed when purchasing from third-party retailers.
That's why we always recommend purchasing directly from the brand.
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What do other Panda mattress topper reviews say?
The Panda London mattress topper is a very highly-rated product.
Panda mattress topper reviews on TrustPilot and Amazon are very favourable, with a 4.5-star Amazon rating and over 3500 reviews.
The company also has an overall TrustPilot rating of 4.8 with over 500 reviews.
You can even filter for "Panda mattress topper review TrustPilot" to read the topper-specific opinions.
If you're unsure about whether or not to purchase, we'd recommend reading some of the other Panda topper reviews for peace of mind.
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- TRUSTPILOT: Panda London Reviews | Read Customer Service Reviews Of Pandalondon.com
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- HEALTHLINE: Hypoallergenic: What Does It Means And How To Find Safe Products
- OEKO-TEX: Oeko-Tex® Standard 100
- HSE: Redirect To About Reach
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