Pocket Spring

These mattresses feature individual springs which are encased in their own fabric pockets. This allows them to move independently and adjust to the contours of your body as you move and change position during the night. They also reduce motion transfer across the mattress, making them ideal for couples.

Open Spring

These budget-friendly options have springs which, unlike pocket sprung mattresses, are not individual but interconnected. Arranged in rows and linked together, they result in a bouncier feel across the entire mattress, which can result in greater motion-transfer for couples.

Memory Foam

Perfect for helping to relieve pressure points or back pains, these mattresses feature a layer of memory foam which gently adjusts to the unique contours of your body, essentially ‘cradling’ you as you sleep. Excellent for side sleepers, they can often retain body heat, making them uncomfortable for some people, particularly in summer.

Cooling Mattresses

As the name suggests, these mattresses can regulate temperature and prevent you from becoming too hot. They typically incorporate features like gels and breathable fabrics to help keep you comfortably cool throughout the night.

Orthopaedic Mattresses

Ideal if you experience back or joint issues, these tend to be firmer than other mattress options, leading to more even weight distribution. Offered in a range of constructions and fillings, they help to promote improved spinal alignment while alleviating pain.

Pillow Top Mattresses

Because you can never have too much indulgence, pillow top mattresses offer an extra level of comfort with their plush padded top layer. Having a similar effect to a mattress topper, they provide additional cushioning which can boast a variety of fillings such as foam or down.

Gel Mattresses

Combining the pressure-relieving benefits of memory foam with cooling temperature regulation, the key to these mattress’ comfort levels is a gel layer. As well as dissipating body heat, the gel also moulds to the contours of your body to keep you supported as you sleep.

Natural Mattresses

Offering a more sustainable sleep space, natural mattresses are often made using organic materials like wool and cotton. Because they’re designed to be chemical-free, they’re great for people with sensitive skin. Natural fibres are also generally less prone to dust-mites, making them a perfect pick for allergy sufferers.

Latex Mattresses

Benefits of these include superior comfort and support, as well as excellent durability. Latex mattresses are also naturally hypoallergenic and offer comfortable breathability to help you stay cool in the night. Their surface provides firmness and softness which contours to your body and can result in pressure relief. The main downside to this type of mattress is that they often have a limited range of firmness options.

Best Mattress for Back Pain

Posturepedic Elevate Ultimate Mattress by Sealy This firm mattress features Sealy’s patented Align support spring system, which senses your shape as you lie down on the surface. The springs’ unique geometry adjusts to your shape and to ensure a luxurious feel and are twice-tempered, making them more resilient and durable. Premium foam ComfortCore sits in the centre third of the mattress, ensuring superb support under your hip and lumbar region, while firm and extra-firm foams are ideal for helping to keep your spine aligned.

Best Mattress for People with Allergies

Hybrid 2000 E-pocket Truecore Mattress by Jaybe Providing a medium feel, the multi-layered mattress cleverly combines two spring units with added comfort layers. Extra fine micro e-Pocket springs move independently and respond to every movement (even subtle ones), while hypoallergenic materials help reduce dust mites and other microorganisms to limit the risk of allergic reactions.

Best Mattress for Cooler Sleep

Eco Comfort Air Mesh 2000 Pocket Pillowtop Mattress by Silentnight A plush pillow top finish provides support where you need it most, and advanced COOLMAX fabric helps to reduce humidity and wick away perspiration, ensuring you feel cool and comfy throughout the night. Added breezy ease comes from the innovative Airmesh layer that boasts a 3D design to increase airflow. This combines with Silentnight’s Eco Comfort fibre layer for extra breathability and coolness.

Best Value Mattress

Classic Bonnell Handcrafted Mattress by Aspire Handmade in the UK, this medium-firm mattress is brilliantly affordable, making it perfect for students and spare bedrooms. Despite its low price you’ll find lots of impressive features, including a knitted Cool Touch cover, dust mite-resistance and a hand-tufted finish.

Best Mattress for Kids

Kids Premium Comfort Eco Mattress by Silentnight A good night’s sleep is essential for children, and this Premium Comfort mattress from the sleep masters at Silentnight has been specially created for growing bodies and healthy minds. An open coil spring system is cleverly zoned for spinal alignment and head-to-toe support. Foam- and chemical treatment-free for added peace of mind, the soft quilt cover is hypoallergenic to reduce allergy triggers such as mould, bacteria and dust mites.

Best Mattress for Babies

Signature Hypo Allergenic Bamboo Pocket Sprung Cot Bed Mattress by CuddleCo Pocket springs gently contour and respond to your little one's position as they sleep, providing consistent support under their ever-changing shape and size. The double-sided design means it’s the only mattress you’ll need as your baby grows. One side features naturally hypoallergenic and anti-microbial bamboo fabric which helps maintain a germ-free environment, while the other benefits from an easy-clean waterproof training layer – perfect for those early stages of potty training!