Reliable matress buying tips today? One of the notable differences of the WinkBed is that it comes in a range of firmness levels, most of which don’t increase the price. That’s good news for sleepers shopping for something other than the standard medium-firm mattress. You can pick from medium (4.5) and two levels of medium-firm (6.5 and 7.5) without having to pay more. The WinkBed is also available as a firm (8) Plus model for people that weigh 250 pounds or more. It places in our ratings of the Best Mattresses for Heavy People. Designed to provide durable support without sagging, the WinkBed Plus features high-density foam and 2 1/2 inches of latex on top of its reinforced coils. Note that the Plus model costs $200 more than the base WinkBed mattress.
A phenomenal 365-day trial trumpets the fact that Nectar is so sure that once its memory foam mattress is on your bed, it is unlikely to leave. That’s a whole year of sleep with free returns if you’re not happy, plus a forever guarantee. It’s a pretty bold stance for even this highly competitive bed-in-a-box market, so we were interested to see how it matched up to the rest. It comes in an easy-to-handle box and releasing it from its plastic packaging is simple with the help of the supplied cutting tool, which ensures you don’t accidentally cut into the mattress while you’re opening it. It doesn’t take long to inflate either and was ready in a couple of hours. Four layers of foam are topped with a soft quilted adaptive cooling cover that is designed to keep you cool at night by adapting to your body heat.
This memory foam mattress was one of the softer mattresses we tried, which will suit lighter body types well. Like the Eve premium hybrid (£978, Evesleep.co.uk), this foam model has a removable, washable cover that has silver threaded through it for its antimicrobial properties. Directly beneath this is “float foam”, which is infused with graphite to help dispel heat. Extra-large pores in this layer also help with airflow. The effect this creates is an immediate sink into the mattress, with the foam moulding around you. Beneath this first layer of foam is a memory foam layer – this slowly moulds to the shape of whoever’s lying on it. This stopped any aches or pains occurring while we were sleeping. The “sink” in this mattress is more noticeable than most other memory foam mattresses we tried. The backbone of the Eve premium foam is the base layer, which helps the mattress hold its shape over a long period of time. Eve’s mattresses are guaranteed for 10 years, so we reckon you’re pretty set. There are strips cut out of this harder foam to allow more give around the hip and shoulders, so you don’t get pressure pains when you sleep on it. The Eve premium foam is ideal for all types of sleepers, having been designed with everyone in mind.
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 additional details at Mattressly.
Designed and made in the UK, the Rem-Fit 400 mattress (which arrives in a box) is a medium/firm mattress which offers a good level of support across the entire mattress surface. This is down to the five incredible layers which include a combination of cool open-cell memory foam and 2000 premium pocket springs. It’s suitable for all sleepers – especially side sleepers – and will comfortably withstand a combined weight of 40 stone, too. We tried it out for a few months during the summer and found that it not only relieved us from back pains, but we also found that we didn’t get overheated during the night. Being a hybrid mattress we felt that we really had the best of both worlds, especially if you’re a side sleeper as our reviewer is. We also found that it is competitively priced with the only slight downside being the lingering smell of plastic which one has come to expect now from memory foam mattresses, but this soon fades so you’ll be sleeping in comfort in no time.