What types of mattresses can I choose from?
Pocket springs
Essentially, the greater the number of pocket springs, the more precise support and comfort you can rely on. For instance, a Silentnight 2000 pocket luxury double mattress is deemed a more premium option than a similar mattress with 1000 pocket springs.
However, regardless of how many pocket springs define the mattress, you can rely on a better night’s rest. Pocket springs aim to deliver a tailored night’s rest and react individually to pressure, providing soothing support. Pocket springs are also recognised for their seamless ability to distribute weight, allowing you to utilise the entire mattress surface.
Open coil
Although an open coil mattress features at the cheaper end of the scale, these mattresses offer reliable and comfortable support. One continuous coil of wire forms a series of coils and allows for firm support. Silentnight have taken this concept one step further with their innovative miracoil system, based on the traditional coil.
Memory foam
The sumptuous sinking feeling we’ve all wished for at one point or another is within easy reach with a memory foam mattress. Let the mattress adapt to your body’s impression and reap the benefits of body-moulding comfort. As with many of our mattresses, we feature a Silentnight memory foam rolled double mattress collection for even greater convenience.
Gel foam
Considered a cooler alternative to memory foam, gel foam mattresses are able to regulate temperature and are, therefore, ideal for anyone who tends to sleep hot.
Latex
Again, latex is another suitable memory foam alternative for anyone who often feels hot during the night. The only notable difference with latex is that the material is more reactive than gel or memory foam.
What tension is best for how I sleep?
Aside from size, perhaps the most important factor to consider is tension. Below we outline what types of mattresses are suited to different sleeping positions.
Side sleepers
Soft and medium mattresses are the go-to for side sleepers. Whilst sleeping in these positions, you’ll benefit best from soft support and comfort.
Combination sleepers
For those who toss and turn throughout the night and switch between side, front, and back sleeping, we recommend a medium firm mattress. With the perfect balance between soft and firm support, these mattresses offer great versatility.
Front and back sleepers
Firm and extra-firm mattresses are best suited for front and back sleepers. They evenly distribute body weight and provide adequate spinal support.