IKEA Näsfjället Mattress Pad im Test

The IKEA Näsfjället is a 4 cm standard foam mattress pad and the middle step of IKEA’s UK range, deeper than the 2.5 cm Nopakte and cheaper than the high-resilience Nisseholm. Its filling is polyurethane foam at 33 kg per cubic metre, the same density as the Nopakte, wrapped in a woven recycled-polyester cover with added wadding (IKEA product page).

What 33 kg/m³ foam means

Density is the weight of the foam per cubic metre. In our assessment it is the most useful single clue to how long a foam layer keeps its shape, and 33 kg is an entry-level figure. IKEA’s memory foam Nordberget uses 50 kg. Expect the Näsfjället to soften and take a body impression sooner than the denser pad, which is fine on a guest bed and less so on a bed used every night.

Care

The cover is double-sided, zips off and washes at up to 60°C, and IKEA recommends line drying. The NHS lists washing bedding at 60°C or above among the steps that help with house dust mite allergy (NHS), so a cover that takes that temperature is useful if dust makes you sneeze.

Sizes and prices

IKEA does not sell the Näsfjället in super king. There is no sleep trial and no stated guarantee; the IKEA return policy gives you 365 days, with opened items refunded to a refund card.

Who it suits

Buy the Näsfjället to soften a new mattress that turned out firmer than you hoped, or to freshen up a spare bed without spending much. For an everyday bed and aching shoulders, the extra density of the Nordberget is worth the difference.