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Choosing the correct mattress firmness for your sleep needs and preferences is key to getting the support and comfort you need to achieve a great night’s sleep. And so, at Bensons, we’ve made it our mission to ensure we cater to every sleep preference. Explore our collection of mattresses by their firmness and comfort rating below.
Our mattresses are available in the full range of mattress firmness ratings, starting with a soft mattresses, and increasing in firmness up to an extra firm mattress. The firmness ratings indicate how soft or firm your mattress feels to you.
No one firmness rating is right for every kind of body – that’s why it’s worth exploring our range of options to find the best soft, medium, firm, or extra firm mattress for you.
Did you know that many of us don’t even know what kind mattress we’re sleeping on? Out of 1000 people we asked, 75% said they don’t know what kind of mattress they have. You’d think that because mattresses can be such an important topic, we’d know what we have and what we like – but that certainly isn’t always the case. Maybe the mattress you’re sleeping on right now isn’t even the best it could be.
If you’re shopping for a new mattress, it’s important to get to know yourself first. The mattress firmness ratings that suit each person come down to personal preferences.
The bottom line is that you should feel comfortable, supported, and relaxed before you go to sleep and while you are asleep.
When it comes to choosing the best mattress firmness for you, we highly recommend popping into one of our nationwide stores. Using our exclusive sleeppro® technology, our sleep advisor colleagues instore can show you your pressure points and how much support each mattress firmness type would provide you. It only takes a few minutes and it’s such a worthwhile thing to do, to help you determine the ideal mattress for you to invest in.
An extra firm mattress has much less give than soft mattresses, which is great if you like to feel your body – and particularly your joints – are being supported. It also doesn’t allow for as much movement, and can feel much more stable to lie on at night.
If you’ve decided on an extra firm mattress – the choice doesn’t end there. Whether you need an orthopaedic, memory foam, or pocket sprung firm mattress – we’ll have just what you need.
There is no “one fits all” when it comes to choosing a mattress firmness. What one person feels delivers the ultimate comfort might not be supportive enough for the next.
The most important thing to think about when deciding which mattress firmness is best for you is your sleep position. Different sleep positions have very different comfort and firmness level demands. The right mattress needs to support your weight while aligning your spine. It also needs to deliver relief at different pressure points.
Find out more about the right mattress firmness for your preferred sleep position in your local Bensons store. Our Sleeppro technology will identify and analyse your sleep preferences to deliver a recommendation that is unique to you.
When considering which mattress firmness you need, start by thinking about which position you spend most of your time in. This will steer you one the right path. Generally, the following recommendations apply:
Side sleepers: Side sleepers usually find that a medium or soft mattress is most comfortable. This is because softer mattresses have plenty of give. They can contour to the natural curve of your body which in turn aligns your spine correctly. A soft or medium sleep surface also ensure that those pressure points are met with maximum comfort.
Back sleepers: For those of us who enjoy sleeping on our backs, choosing a medium-firm mattress should offer a good match. The mattress needs to be soft enough to allow the hips to sink in ever so slightly. But, if a mattress is too soft, the spine won’t receive the support it needs to align correctly. This could lead to back pain.
Stomach sleepers: And for tummy, stomach or front sleepers, a firm or extra firm mattress is it ideal. Front sleepers need more support than those who prefer other sleeping positions in order to maintain the natural alignment of their spine while they sleep. The firmness of these options provide maximum comfort at the same time as preventing you from sinking into the mattress too much.
These general sleep position preference guidelines can really help steer you in the right direction while choosing a new mattress. But, for further assurance, why not try out our Sleeppro technology. Get a mattress firmness and comfort rating recommendation that is unique to your needs.