But, the topper also seemed to make 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 very high-quality foams and the mattress underneath was a more budget 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 just wasn’t the right fit for our test sleepers.
The Panda memory foam topper saved the day. 🦸♂️
That said:
We have read some customer reviews saying that the Panda topper feels 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 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.
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 & warmer in winter.
These features ensure that there’s good breathability and a steady stream of airflow 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 topper created a cosy and comfortable sleeping environment.
The Panda mattress topper aims to regulate temperature effectively
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’d recommend you consider buying a new mattress that suits you better instead.
This is a silky soft and temperature-regulating 100% bamboo bedding by Panda Life. The bedding set includes a fitted sheet, duvet cover, and pillowcases, but individual items are also available.
The Panda Bamboo & French Linen Bedding contains 70% bamboo for a silky soft & smooth nighttime experience. The bedding set includes a fitted sheet, duvet cover, and pillowcases, but individual items are also available.
Conveniently, the Panda topper is available in a range of both 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
Panda mattress topper EU single: 90 x 200 cm
Panda mattress topper small double: 120 x 190 cm
Panda mattress topper UK double: 135 x 190 cm
Panda mattress topper EU double: 140 x 200 cm
Panda mattress topper king: 150 x 200 cm
Panda mattress topper EU king: 160 x 200 cm
Panda mattress topper super king: 180 x 200 cm
Panda mattress topper emperor: 200 x 200 cm
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.
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 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 pretty unique features. 💦
We chat about bamboo in more depth in the FAQ section of this article.
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.
The box is sustainable but the topper is vacuum-sealed in 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.
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, bird-friendly, protecting animal habitats, keeping habitats chemical-free, and safeguarding existing rainforests throughOneTribe.
A portion of their profits even goes to animal charities to help preserve the habitat of wild pandas bears. 🌱
Panda London supports panda bears
Panda topper delivery conditions
Panda London delivers all its products in recycled and recyclable cardboard boxes.
Delivery generally takes place within 2 - 3 working days, but next-day delivery options are also available. 🚛
The Panda topper is delivered in a cardboard box
Delivery is free within the UK for all orders above £30.
Panda does deliver worldwide, but delivery costs would apply. 🌎
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
Frequently asked questions
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, which will 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.
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.
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 takes 70% less water than cotton.
These features make bamboo one of the best eco-friendly and sustainable materials to use.
Can you buy the Panda mattress topper on Amazon UK or through other retailers?
Yes, you can buy the Panda memory foam mattress topper via Amazon in the UK.
You can also get it through other approved sellers, like Costco and Dunelm.
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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