Finding a mattress to meet your sleeping needs is of vital importance; therefore, choosing from among all-foam models or ones featuring steel coils should be simple. Luckily, there are various choices available today that cater to different preferences.
Firm mattresses provide support for back and stomach sleepers, while soft models provide relief for side sleepers. You could also choose a hybrid mattress featuring both foam and coil components to meet all types of sleeping preferences.
Memory Foam
Memory foam made a splashy debut three decades ago, and its popularity remains undiminished today in this age of online mattresses-in-a-box. While memory foam may feel outmoded today, its comfort has only grown with each generation – just take some getting used to!
Memory foam mattresses provide above-average pressure relief, making them an excellent solution for those experiencing back or joint pain. Furthermore, their motion isolation properties allow your bed partner’s movements to pass without disrupting you while sleeping.
A good way to shop for a memory foam mattress is waiting until there is a sale. Black Friday, Labor Day and President’s Day sales offer discounts of up to 70%; plus there is also a variety of brands and models online – make sure to explore your options!
If you’re in search of ways to save more, consider shopping for a gel-infused memory foam mattress like Zinus’. It features an additional cooling gel layer designed to regulate temperatures and draw away any heat away from your body during sleep so you stay cool throughout the night.
One way to reduce the cost of memory foam mattresses is to purchase ones made with plant-based foams, like soy-based alternatives. This will keep your mattress feeling fresh while decreasing environmental impacts.
If off-gassing from memory foam mattresses concerns you, consider shopping for models certified by third party organizations like CertiPUR-US or UL Greenguard that have low emissions and have stringent standards for chemicals such as mercury, lead and formaldehyde emissions.
Latex
Latex mattresses are known to be hypoallergenic, resistant to mold, mildew and dust mites and an ideal option for those suffering from allergies or sensitivities. Furthermore, latex is more environmentally-friendly than memory foam as its source is rubber trees rather than petroleum; many latex mattresses even qualify as organic.
When searching for an organic mattress, ensure it is certified by the Global Organic Textile Standard (GOTS). This certification requires organic fabrics and materials meet certain standards when harvested; latex mattresses incorporating Dunlop or Talalay latex tend to have denser, firmer feel while those produced using blended processes may feel less dense or firm. It’s also worth remembering that not all latex is created equal: types such as Dunlop/Talalay process tend to use denser latex while comfort layers typically contain Talalay latex layers compared with Dunlop/Talalay process latex being utilized within their construction; typically you’ll find mattresses employing Dunlop latex support layers while Talalay latex comfort layers as part of their construction.
Latex mattresses are highly breathable, helping keep you cool during sleep and making them ideal for those suffering from back pain as they conform to their bodies and alleviate pressure points. Furthermore, many latex mattresses feature excellent edge support to avoid sagging.
Latex mattresses offer another important advantage: their exceptional durability; many come with lifetime warranties. But to maximize longevity, make sure you follow proper mattress care protocols such as regularly rotating it and washing its sheets regularly.
Some consumers prefer the bouncy feel of latex mattresses over memory foam’s sink-in sensation, especially those who sleep on their stomachs. Furthermore, latex offers superior motion isolation compared to memory foam for couples that frequently change positions in bed.
Although latex mattresses can be costly, taking advantage of sales periods like Memorial Day and Black Friday to compare prices can save significant amounts of money and provide maximum value for your dollar.
Hybrid
Hybrid mattresses combine memory foam and coils into one bed. These hybrid beds are widely considered to be the optimal option for side sleepers as they help cradle the body while relieving pressure points such as shoulders and hips. Furthermore, hybrid models tend to offer more structure than all-foam models; thus making them better suited to back and stomach sleeping positions as well. But not all hybrid mattresses are created equal: choose options featuring high-quality innerspring bases combined with gel-infused foam layers on top – the WinkBed PLUS mattress stands out due to its support and comfort features designed for larger-framed sleepers to allow up to 250lb weight capacity when sleeping comfortably!
Many of our favorite hybrid mattresses come from brands that specialize in online sales and delivery. These beds can save time by eliminating the hassle of visiting physical mattress stores while being less costly than traditional beds. Most are shipped right to your home in boxes for easy setup with included protectors, frames or foundations.
The Saatva mattress is an example of an affordable hybrid mattress with premium features. This innerspring-and-foam model boasts an organic cotton pillow top layer atop eco-friendly memory foam and rests upon recycled steel coils in its core for support.
Tuft & Needle Mattress offers another budget-friendly choice with its all-foam bed featuring seven inches of dense support foam and three inches of proprietary Adaptive Foam that features cooling gel and graphite to provide comfortable sleeping.
Flippable design means you can select firmer or softer sides depending on your sleeping position; soft side earned four on our firmness scale while firm side received seven points in our tests.
Casper Nova Hybrid Mattress provides more upscale hybrid mattress options with zoned support – soft foam at shoulders and hips, firmer foam below hips and lower back. Available in multiple sizes including an extra-wide queen bed option.
Helix Midnight
Helix Midnight mattress is their top seller because it perfectly combines contouring and cushioning that meet most sleepers’ needs. Featuring four supportive layers including foam, including Memory Plus Foam designed to relieve pressure off shoulders and hips; high grade polyfoam provides additional support between memory Plus Foam and Helix’s individually wrapped pocketed coils which offer both softness for shoulder cradling as well as firmer support for hips; Helix offers its proprietary individually wrapped pocketed coils which offer firmer support while contouring around them both, offering contouring while contouring contouring support all night long!
Helix mattresses have also been designed with breathability in mind, with their individually wrapped coils allowing airflow through and dissipating heat away from your body. Crafted of eco-friendly materials and CertiPUR-US certified to meet environmental standards.
Helix’s signature soft-touch cover is both breathable and feels refreshing to the touch, being made of lightweight, stretchy textile that promotes airflow to keep you cool during sleep.
Helix Midnight mattress’s top layer boasts a classic, slow-response memory foam feel that is ideal for side sleepers and relieving back pain. However, some stomach and back sleepers may find the Helix Midnight too soft – in such instances we recommend exploring Helix Dusk or Dawn models instead for firmer support.
Helix Midnight mattress stands out among our selections because of its excellent edge support, reinforced around its perimeter with individually wrapped coils to prevent dipping on its edges – an important consideration if you sleep or sit on your edges at night.
Interested in trying a Helix mattress? They offer a 100-night sleep trial where you can return it if it doesn’t feel right to you, plus get a complimentary mattress topper to customize its feel and adjust its feel!
Helix offers free shipping and a 10- to 15-year warranty with their mattresses, the Helix Midnight arriving in a medium-sized box at your doorstep. Once it arrives, simply move it into your room and unwrap the plastic before unrolling onto a frame or foundation.
