A Quick Guide To Choosing the right Mattress.

 

How to Choose the Right Mattress: A Complete Guide

1. Why the right mattress matters

A mattress does more than cushion your sleep — it supports your spinal alignment, affects your comfort and how well you rest, and impacts your long-term health. A poor mattress can lead to aches, restless nights and low energy. But the right one helps you wake up refreshed.

2. Understand firmness levels

Mattresses generally come in three comfort levels: soft (plush), medium, and firm.

  • Soft / Plush — more contouring, hugs your body. Good for side sleepers or lighter body types.

  • Medium — a balanced feel, allowing comfort while delivering support. Good for many sleepers including couples.

  • Firm — more support, less “sink.” Better for back or stomach sleepers, or those who need stronger support.

3. Match to your sleeping position

  • Side sleepers: Need pressure relief at shoulders and hips, so a softer to medium mattress often works well.

  • Back sleepers: Need support under the spine to maintain natural curve; medium to firm is often ideal.

  • Stomach sleepers: To prevent lower back sagging, a firmer mattress is usually better.

4. Consider your body weight

Heavier individuals may require firmer options to avoid sagging and ensure longevity. Lighter sleepers may be comfortable on softer surfaces without “bottoming out.”

5. Materials & technology

  • Innerspring: traditional coil-based, good airflow.

  • Pocket springs: coils individually wrapped, reduce motion transfer.

  • Foam / memory foam: molds to your shape, can trap heat (look for cooling layers).

  • Hybrid: combination of coils + foam for both support and contouring.

  • Latex: responsive, cool, natural options available.

6. Temperature & ventilation

If you sleep hot, look for mattresses with cooling fabrics, gel-infused foam, airflow channels, breathable covers or open-coil structures.

7. Motion isolation (for couples)

If you share your bed, you’ll want a mattress that isolates movement so you don’t feel your partner shifting during the night. Memory foam, pocket springs, and hybrid mattresses tend to help here.

8. Edge support

Good edge support means the mattress doesn’t sag at the edges. This gives you more usable width and makes getting in/out of bed easier.

9. Durability & warranties

Always check warranty periods and the quality of materials. A mattress should last 7–10 years (or more) if it's well made.

10. UNDERSTANDING BED SIZES

Trying to figure out just what the perfect mattress size is for your bedroom? We've got a comprehensive breakdown below. Understanding mattress sizes in South Africa is key to finding the right fit. Here's a quick guide:

• Single bed size: Ideal for solo sleepers, children and pre-teens. Typically measuring 91 cm x 188 cm.

• Three-quarter bed size: Slightly wider than a single and ideal for teenagers or young adults with less floor space. Measuring 107 cm x 188 cm.

• Double bed size: A comfortable option for couples with limited floor space or solo sleepers who love extra space. Measuring 137 cm x 188 cm.

• Queen bed size: The perfect mattress size for couples, offering a luxurious 152 cm x 188 cm.

• King bed size: Providing plenty of room, this is the perfect mattress size for those that enjoy loads of space. A king size mattress is also useful for when your furr babies just won't sleep in their own bed. Measuring at 183 cm x 188 cm.

• Super King bed size: The ultimate mattress for space and comfort. Extra King mattresses are great if your whole family loves to share a sleep space, the mattress is large enough to even fit some furr babies in. A true sleep space haven. Measuring a generous 200 cm x 200 cm.


 

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