A pillowtop mattress having a contrasting tape edge or other fabric or material along a bottom edge of the mattress, a contrasting tape edge or other fabric or material along a top edge of the mattress, a contrasting tape edge or other fabric or material along a top edge of the pillowtop, and a contrasting tape edge or other fabric or material along each side of a handle or strap running vertically between the top edge of the mattress and the bottom edge of the mattress