In part 1 of our guide ‘How to choose a new bed‘, we looked at the important decisions to be made when buying a new bed. In this post we will consider what to look for when buying a new mattress.
A good quality mattress with the right base can make the difference between having a good night’s sleep or a fitful one. Considering a premium quality mattress can last up to 7 years, buying a new mattress is a long term investment and you should buy the best you can afford.
Ideally your mattress should mould to your body; too soft and your body will slouch which could result in back pain; too firm and your hips and shoulders pressure points could feel discomfort.
Try this simple test to ensure you get the right support from your mattress. Lying on your back on the bed, place the flat of your hand into the small of your back and slide your hand. If your hand moves too easily, the bed may be too hard for you; if it’s difficult to move your hand, then the bed may be too soft.
Types of Mattresses
The main types of mattresses are: open coil, pocket spring, latex, memory foam, gel and orthopaedic mattresses.
Recent additions to the mattress market are roll-up or vacuum packed mattresses, and waterproof mattresses, designed for light or heavy incontinence.
Open Coil Mattresses
Open Coil spring mattresses are the most widely used type of support system today and an inexpensive option. Arranged in rows and connected to one another, the tension provided by the open coil mattresses varies depending on its gauge or thickness. A typical 12.5 gauge mattress will provide firmer support, with a 13.5 guage offering medium support.
The King Koil Natural Comfort 2000 5′ Mattress combines a 2000 luxury independent pocket spring count with natural cashmere and wool fillings providing Exceptional Insulating Comfort and Enhanced Breathability. Finished with a luxurious pillow top, this pocket spring mattress boasts a Tri-Chiro™ system of centre third reinforcement, for extra back support and Tuff-edge™ borders to help prevent sag and offer more sleeping surface.
Pocket Spring Mattresses
At the premium end of the market, pocket spring mattresses contain hundreds of individual springs that are sealed in a fabric pocket and stitched together. This unique and increasingly popular arrangement results in a support system that prevents the springs from rolling into each over when under pressure.
Latex Mattresses
Latex mattresses have a distinctive, resilient feel and are incredibly durable. The aerated, self-ventilated open cell interior of a Latex mattress helps to disperse body moisture helping to maintain a consistently fresh, dry sleep surface. Providing long lasting support, latex mattresses contour to the body’s natural shape allowing two people to comfortably share the same bed without disrupting each other.
The Respa Diamond 3000 5′ Mattress is part of Respa’s Luxury Diamond Collection of Beds and Mattresses. Combining 3000 Respaform nested pocket springs with a comfort layer of gentle pocketed mini springs, this pocket mattress incorporates generous layers of natural wool, cotton and silk with natural latex to assist healthy movement during sleep.
Memory Foam Mattresses
Memory Foam Mattresses are renowned for their body contouring comfort. Slowly responding to body temperature and weight, these mattresses take the shape of the user to provide unrivalled support and comfort. Allowing the best natural sleeping posture with pressure evenly distributed across the mattress area, memory foam mattresses offer relief for back, neck and joint pain.
Gel Mattresses
Gel mattresses or gel-infused mattresses generally include a combination of gel with traditional fillings including innerspring constructions, memory foam, natural fillings, or a combination of all these fillings. The gel may be infused or in some instances may be contained within a layer to create a different feel to that of the traditional mattress.
Gel mattresses are unique in their heat sensitive properties. Drawing heat away from the mattress surface a gel mattress will help keep the temperature balanced all night long for a comfortable night’s sleep.
The Kaymed Gel Vancouver 1600 4′ 6″ Mattress is a 1600 Pocket Spring Count mattress incorporating Kaymed’s revolutionary K3Gel technology which is clinically proven to sleep 3 degrees cooler than standard foam.
Orthopaedic Mattresses
Orthopaedic mattresses support and softly surround the body to ensure that aches and pains are reduced during sleep hours. An increasingly popular choice, orthopaedic mattresses can offer the firmness you require, with cushion comforting softness to prevent pressure point build-up.
An ortho support mattress is particularly good for people who frequently suffer from back or neck pain as its special pressure-relieving properties provide extra support to where it is needed most. Helping to maintain a good posture while you sleep orthopaedic mattresses will allow you to wake up having slept well and feeling refreshed.
The Natural Sleep Ultimate Flotation 5′ Mattress combines 50mm layer of luxury memory foam that adjusts to body weight with a patented spinal zone for orthopaedic support. This award winning mattress has the softest, quality fillings and pocket sprung core with a hand finished quilted top layer.
What to do next
Retailing a great selection of mattresses from leading manufacturers Kaymed, King Koil, Respa, and the Natural Sleep Company, you’ll be spoilt for choice when you visit us in store at Dalzell’s of Markethill. With over 500 mattresses in stock we’re confident you’ll find at model that best meets your needs. What’s more, we provide Free Delivery of your new mattress, and Free Recycling of your old model across Northern Ireland and Counties Louth, Monaghan and Dublin in Ireland (with a daily service to Dublin and Belfast). We’ll even Remove & Dispose of Packaging and place your new mattress in a room of your choice and provide you with Free Pillows so you can start enjoying a great night’s sleep straight away. Dalzells Beds offer competitive rates for delivery throughout the rest of Ireland. Call, email or visit in-store to find out more about additional discounts for Multibuy, and our Price Promise!
