Emma Luxe Cooling Mattress
- ThermoSync foam, memory foam, & pocket springs
- 25 cm (10 inches)
- Medium-firm
Tell me more about the Emma Luxe Cooling Mattress
Emma Sleep's most advanced Luxe Cooling mattress combines six layers of foam and springs for medium-firm support.
It ensures optimal spinal alignment with targeted support and sufficient push-back to prevent excessive sinking.
The mattress offers exceptional edge support, a standout feature not common in bed-in-a-box options.
It features enhanced temperature regulation technologies, so you won't feel as hot and clammy on this mattress as you may feel on other Emma memory foam mattresses.
The machine-washable cover is ideal for allergy sufferers and hygiene maintenance.
Delivered compactly rolled in a box, though it is notably heavy for easy manoeuvring.
Reasons to buy
200-night trial |
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10-year guarantee |
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Excellent edge support |
Reasons to avoid
The foams retain some heat and feel warmer than non-memory foam products |
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We experienced some delivery issues during testing |
Simba Hybrid Luxe
- Pocket springs, Simba-Pure foam, wool & bamboo
- 31 cm (12 inches)
- Medium-firm
Tell me more about the Simba Hybrid Luxe
The Simba Hybrid Luxe is Simba Sleep's most advanced luxury mattress.
This mattress features an impressive 11 layers, including conical pocket springs, Simba-Pure CertiPUR-certified foam, open-cell graphite-infused Simbatex foam, and a temperature-regulating wool layer.
The Simba Hybrid Luxe remains supportive and adapts to your body perfectly.
The knitted cover and bamboo wool layer allow for breathability and superior temperature regulation, keeping you cool and refreshed all night long.
This luxurious mattress is available in all standard UK mattress sizes.
The Simba Hybrid Luxe comes with free delivery & returns, a 200-day risk-free trial period, and a 10-year guarantee.
Reasons to buy
High-quality materials |
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Machine-washable cover |
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200-night trial period |
Reasons to avoid
Very expensive |
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Will not fit regular sheets due to its thick depth |
Hypnia Essential Hybrid Mattress
- Pocket springs, Cloud-zoned foam layer & memory foam layer
- 25 cm (10")
- Medium-firm
Tell me more about the Hypnia Essential Hybrid mattress
The standout feature of the Hypnia Essential Hybrid mattress is its unique blend of layers, which provide excellent comfort and support.
The mattress is composed of pocket springs with 5 support zones, offering targeted support and effective motion absorption.
It also has a Cloud-zoned and memory foam layer for body-contouring support that adapts to pressure points.
The Hypnia Hybrid is comfortable in most sleeping positions, but particularly for side and back sleepers.
It also offers low-motion transfer, so we'd recommend it to couples and restless sleepers.
One downside is the non-removable cover, though using a mattress protector can help extend its lifespan and cleanliness.
Reasons to buy
200-night trial period |
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15-year guarantee |
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Just as comfy as pricier competitors |
Reasons to avoid
The cover is not removable |
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Not the best delivery experience |
DreamCloud Luxury Hybrid
- Memory foam & pocket springs
- 28 cm (11 inches)
- Medium-firm
Tell me more about the DreamCloud Luxury Hybrid
The DreamCloud Luxury Hybrid is a premium mattress from the same company that makes the Nectar memory foam mattress.
It combines high-quality memory foam with full-size pocket springs (called ActiveEdge coils), each measuring 15 cm (5.9 inches).
This is an orthopaedically designed mattress with medium-firm support to help eliminate back, neck, and shoulder pains.
The mattress offers enhanced breathability to help keep you cool and refreshed all night long.
It also has low motion transfer and great edge support, making it an excellent choice for couples.
Reasons to buy
365-day trial period |
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Lifetime warranty |
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Excellent motion isolation for couples |
Reasons to avoid
Extra deep sheets required |
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Too firm for lightweight side sleepers |
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The cover is not removable |
Nectar Premier Hybrid
- Memory foam, micro springs & full-size pocket springs
- 28 cm (11 inches)
- Medium-firm support
Tell me more about the Nectar Premier Hybrid
The Nectar Premier Hybrid mattress is one of Nectar's best-selling medium-firm mattresses, designed for superior comfort and support for all body types.
This mattress has been designed with enhanced cooling in mind, wicking away moisture and allowing for greater air circulation. ❄️
This helps keep the mattress cooler and more comfortable, making it better suited to hot sleepers or those who sweat easily.
The combination of up to 2,462 micro springs and full-size pocket springs also aids support and gives you a more stable sleeping surface.
It also comes with a risk-free 365-day trial, giving you the chance to try the product in the comfort of your own home.
Reasons to buy
365-day trial |
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Lifetime guarantee |
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Free named-day delivery |
Reasons to avoid
Not the best edge support |
Is sleeping on your back the healthiest position?
It is often said that sleeping on the back is the ideal position for good body health. Studies show that this sleeping position ensures peaceful sleep with little movement - you'll often wake up in the same position!
When you sleep on your back, your weight is naturally distributed in the right way, your joints are relaxed, and you avoid any pain. It is the ideal position to prevent neck and back pain. In addition, sleeping on your back also reduces gastric reflux.
One disadvantage is that sleeping on the back promotes snoring.
A quick tip: For ideal spinal alignment, place a pillow under your head or neck and another one under your knees. But avoid this position if you're pregnant - it decreases blood flow to the heart and the baby.
Stability is important
A mattress with excellent stability is crucial for people who like to sleep on their back. This ensures that your spine remains optimally aligned. A mattress with insufficient stability prevents ideal alignment, which can lead to back pain.
Stability does not necessarily equate to firmness. A firm mattress can have excellent stability, but so can a soft mattress. Stability is achieved through optimal body adaptation.
This is particularly important for people who sleep on their backs. Your perfect mattress should adapt well to your body and prevent your spine from being misaligned.
In order to achieve this, the mattress also requires high point elasticity. It should relieve and distribute the pressure that you exert on the sleeping surface. This means that no pressure points are created and that you do not sink into the mattress too much at any one point.
Ultimately, your ideal mattress needs to be two things. On the one hand, it needs to be stable enough so that your body is well-supported. On the other hand, it must be comfortable enough so you can enjoy a pleasant sleeping experience.
Mattresses in which firmer foams have been inserted as a base layer or a transition layer are particularly suitable for this.
However, you should also make sure that the mattress is made of high-quality foams in order to achieve a high degree of adaptability and allow for a comfortable night's sleep.
Choosing the right degree of firmness
It is often difficult to choose the right degree of firmness. The ideal mattress must be neither too firm nor too soft. A medium-firm mattress is often the best choice.
If you sleep on your back, then it is very important that you don’t sink into the mattress too deeply. If you sink in too deeply, then this will result in a hollow back, leading to back pain. But if the mattress is too firm and you don’t sink at all, then you’re also likely to suffer from back pain.
Optimally, the perfect mattress allows for a little bit of sinkage. We would recommend a mattress between 5 and 8 out of 10 on the Sleep Hero firmness scale. This medium degree of firmness guarantees that your spine will remain in an optimal position.
In addition to the firmness of the mattress, you also need to pay attention to your body weight and height. Heavier-weight sleepers, for example, would benefit from a slightly firmer mattress (6-8 on the firmness scale). Lighter-weight sleepers, in contrast, would benefit from a slightly softer mattress (5-6 on the firmness scale).
The ideal mattresses consist of a combination of a firmer foam and a softer, more adaptable foam in the upper layers. Latex or similar materials combined with memory foam or gel foam are ideal for this purpose. This offers you a stable but comfortable upper layer.
Conclusion
The top points to pay attention to when purchasing a mattress for back sleepers include:
- Good stability
- High point elasticity
- Very good adaptability
- Mattress must be neither too firm nor too soft (5-8 out of 10 on the Sleep Hero firmness scale)
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