Best Mattress FAQs

What is the best mattress to buy?

The best mattress you can buy is the best quality model that fits within the budget you have. We’ve previously looked at the best mattress you can buy in a luxury sense, but in reality the best mattress to buy for you will depend on your body weight, among other considerations. It would certainly be a pocket sprung mattress, and the team at John Ryan By Design are huge advocates for natural fibre fillings. Beyond that, things like choosing between soft, medium and firm properties really depend on what would offer the best-tailored support to a particular buyer. We have a guide that can help you to choose a new mattress for a good night’s sleep.

What is the best mattress for a hot sleeper?

A natural fibre mattress is the best choice for someone who gets too hot when they sleep. Memory foam and man-made synthetic mattresses are designed to hold the heat from your body. It’s what allows them to mould to your shape. Meanwhile, natural fibre mattresses are breathable and high wicking. This means that they let more air flow between your body and the mattress fibres, and wick moisture away from your body, which leads to a cooler night’s sleep. You can read one of our longer guides about the best mattress for hot sleepers for more information.

What is the best mattress for a bad back?

The best mattress for someone with a bad back is a pocket sprung, upholstered mattress, as this will give you the best chance of finding a model that’s as closely customised to your body weight and requirements as possible. You don’t necessarily want a firm mattress: firmness doesn’t always equate to offering the correct support. Instead, you’ll need a spring tension/gauge that suits your weight, enough comfort layers in the top layer to let you sink in, some resistance to transference (i.e. movement), and breathable natural fibres. You will also need a two-sided mattress that can be turned, to avoid settlement (dips). You can read one of our longer guides about the best mattress for a bad back to find out some more specifics.