We all wish to have a good night’s sleep every day, but we can’t achieve that without a good mattress. Sleeping on a suitable mattress makes a huge difference to our sleep quality. However, if you have no clue how to choose the right mattress, we’ve curated a mattress buying guide to help you decide.
Key considerations when buying a mattress
In this mattress buying guide, we’ll explain some things you must consider while shopping. Here are the most common key factors when buying a mattress:
1. Body type
You’ll have to find out your body type before buying a mattress. If you have a heavy body weight, you’ll need a mattress that can support your weight without sagging over time.
A mattress that suits your body type can also help prevent discomfort and balance the distribution of pressure evenly.
2. Sleep position
While choosing a mattress, you should also identify your sleep position. For instance, side sleepers require a softer mattress to cushion their shoulder and hips correctly.
Back or stomach sleepers need a firm mattress to ensure spinal support and prevent the hips from sinking into the mattress, which will strain the lower back.
3. Firmness
The firmness of a mattress affects how it supports your body. The firmness level is between soft and firm (hard). For most people, a medium-firm mattress would be ideal to offer balanced support. However, the firmness of a mattress is subjective as it depends on an individual’s preferences and body weight.
We recommend you test the mattress yourself before making your purchase. That way, you can feel the firmness and determine if it’s comfortable enough.
4. Budget
Setting a clear budget while shopping for a new mattress will be ideal to prevent overspending. This also makes it easier to narrow down your choices to avoid getting confused with the wide variety of options.
5. Sleep or health issues
Consider any sleep or health issues, such as insomnia or back pain, before purchasing a mattress. This is important to get a good night’s sleep with the right mattress. If you have skin issues such as eczema, it’s best to get a hypoallergenic mattress to prevent your symptoms from worsening.
If you’re unsure what kind of mattress you need to elevate your symptoms, consult a healthcare professional.
6. Mattress size
The mattress sizes vary across countries, such as super single and single. You need to know the mattress size in order for it to fit on your bed frame (if any).
If you sleep with your partner, you may need a big mattress size.
7. Mattress thickness
It’s a myth that they say the thicker the mattress, the better. It all depends on your preferences and comfort, whether you prefer a thick or thin mattress.
The layers added in between are the most important thing about the mattress thickness. It should have quality fillers to ensure it doesn’t sag over time.
Types of mattress
There are many types of mattresses to choose from. In this mattress buying guide, we will focus on the four most common types of mattress:
1. Latex Foam Mattress
A latex foam mattress is made from natural latex, derived from rubber tree saps, or synthetic latex, made from petrochemical compounds. Natural latex is the most popular option because it’s environmentally friendly.
For instance, Kinsen Home uses exclusive eco-natural latex, which is hypoallergenic and resistant to dust mites and mould. This would be useful for skin issues and adaptable to most body shapes.
Benefits:
- Hypoallergenic: Natural latex is hypoallergenic, eco-friendly and resistant to dust mites or mould
- Durability: Possess longevity, ensuring it lasts for over 20 years
- Breathability & regulates body temperature: Provides breathability properties due to the open-cell structure of natural latex, which promotes airflow
- Support spinal alignment: Relieves pain by conforming to your body shape and providing pressure around the shoulders and hips
Suitable For:
- Individuals with skin issues such as eczema
- Individuals who have allergies such as asthma
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2. Foam Mattress
Foam mattresses are made of high-resilience polyurethane foam, which is more cost-effective than other materials. They provide ample support and are considered affordable while providing sufficient quality.
Benefits:
- Provide pressure relief: They conform to the body to distribute the body weight evenly, preventing aches or pain
- Provide support: They typically provide support for the spinal cord, preventing back aches
- Motion isolation: They don’t have any motion transfer, suitable for more than one individual sleeping on the same mattress
- Seamless cleaning: As the foam doesn’t collect or accumulate dust, it will be easier to clean
Suitable For:
- Lightweight individuals
- Young individuals, such as children or students
- Guest rooms
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3. Memory Foam Mattress
A memory foam mattress is typically made from viscoelastic polyurethane foam, a type of polyurethane foam often used in bedding due to its ability to conform to the body shape.
Benefits:
- Provides slow recovery: It gradually returns to its original shape over time after compression
- Conforms to the body shape: The mattress will comfort according to the body shape, ensuring a more customized fit
- Durable and resilient: Viscoelastic foam is known to be durable and able to last long
- Absorbs motion: They have motion isolation and don’t make noises while moving about on the mattress
Suitable For:
- Individuals who share a mattress
- Individuals who have joint pain
- Individuals who prefer less noise
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4. Pocket Spring Mattress
Thanks to the independent springs, a pocket spring mattress provides ample support and motion isolation. It is made with individual steel springs, each spring enclosed in a cotton or polyester fabric ‘pocket’.
Above each pocket spring mattress is another layer of foam, such as latex, memory, or natural material foam, to provide comfort.
Benefits:
- Provide back pain relief: The pocket springs provide support for the body, reducing back pain by keeping the spinal alignment in a neutral position
- Adjustable firmness: Able to customize the firmness based on your individual needs
- Ample ventilation & regulate body temperature: The pocket springs allow better airflow, which helps to regulate body temperature
- Supports all sleeping positions: The pocket spring mattress is typically ideal for any sleep position as the springs can distribute the weight evenly
Suitable For:
- Individuals who have back pain
- Individuals who have a high body temperature
- Heavy individuals who require strong support
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Conclusion
A good mattress contributes to your overall sleep quality. If you wish to sleep well, choose the right mattress that suits your body shape, lifestyle and preferences. Don’t forget to set a clear budget before starting your buying journey. If you need extra assistance, you may reach out to our team for further guidance or explore our mattress collection on your own.
