Quality matress guides by mattressly.com? These prices and averages are based only on the queen-sized versions of mattresses in our rating. The size you choose will also determine the cost of your new mattress. The smallest size available, usually a twin or twin XL, will be cheaper than a larger king-size mattress. Some mattresses also offer multiple thickness levels, with the thicker option usually adding to the price. What does mattress firmness or feel mean? Mattress firmness describes the comfort level of the mattress. It can tell you whether you will sink into the mattress or feel like you are sleeping on top of it. Softer mattresses are known for their hugging feeling and having more sinkage, while firmer mattresses do not contour to your body as much. Medium to medium-firm mattresses fall somewhere in between, providing a cradling effect without the sinking feeling. Your firmness preference often comes down to whether you sleep on your side, back, stomach, or a combination of all three.
It comes at a cost, but our reviewer has slept better than ever since having the Simba Hybrid Luxe. With barely any motion transfer and amazing edge-to-edge support, sharing a bed is never a problem. To add to this, the mattress has several layers that aid cooling among its 10 (yes 10) layers. There is an open cell casing wrapping a moisture wicking bamboo wool layer and a bamboo sleep surface that can be removed for washing. Overheating is less of a problem and only on the hottest nights does our reviewer find herself kicking off the covers. Paired with Simba’s Hybrid duvet temperature regulation is much easier. It also has three layers of springs in total. Two rows of 25mm Aerocoil springs sit together, then there are larger 40mm carbon steel springs further down the mattress. What this results in is not only supreme support, but really good weight distribution and minimal motion transfer – a must if your bed fellow is a fidget. Finally, we must mention Simba’s efforts towards making the most sustainable mattress they can. Their foam is made from recycled materials and fast-growing bamboo has been used in place of sheep’s wool to make this mattress pretty hot on eco credentials. The only drawback is the cost as starting at over £750 for a single, this may be out of the price range of many. If you can afford it, it is a great investment in amazing sleep.
We were also impressed by how much we felt like we were sleeping in a bubble of bliss on this mattress. As we have already mentioned, the isolation was excellent, but we were also impressed with how well it regulated our temperatures. With other mattresses, our co-tester was liable to disagree with us about warmth, but on the Emma premium, we were both kept at a perfect temperature for us. This is thanks to the two layers of memory foam that are specifically designed to help airflow. The Emma premium gets two thumbs up from us.
Your bodyweight will determine how firmness feels to you. As a general rule of thumb, heavier people prefer firmer mattresses, as soft mattresses may see them sinking, and not getting enough support. On the other hand, lighter builds might find that firm mattresses result in pressure points. Sleeping position also has a role. Back and stomach sleepers prefer firm mattresses – their weight is more distributed, so they will benefit from the support without feeling any pressure. Side sleepers tend to prefer softer mattresses because they have less surface area in contact with it, which increases pressure on hips and shoulders. Read extra information on mattressly.com.
The Brook + Wilde Ultima is a true all-rounder: comfortable, supportive and even cooling, we couldn’t fault it. However, at from £1,799 for a double, it’s a real investment. If you’re willing to pay, though, you’ll get a really good night’s sleep and we think for all of the benefits listed below, it is worth it. So, who will suit the Ultima mattress? Well, pretty much all sleepers! With ten layers, this mattress give plenty of support to back, side and front sleepers alike, and help to relieve aches and pains. It’s also great for people with fidgety partners, and those who get too warm in bed. Our reviewer tried a medium and would say it’s pretty much exactly that, offering the perfect flat surface with a bit of give to support for her back. She often suffers from lower back pain, but the day after sleeping on the Ultima, she woke up with no pain whatsoever. She also noticed next-to-no motion transfer, despite the fact that her partner came to bed later than her.