Relyon Mattresses
Spring 2026 Updates: Relyon was the first bed maker to be awarded the Furniture Makers' Guild Mark, and the Wellington, Somerset factory where the brand has been based since 1858 is still the home of the range. Ownership sits with Station Mills Holdings Limited, a UK company registered at the same Wellington site. The heritage pocket spring construction with natural fillings has not changed, and the premium tiers still compete directly with Hypnos and Harrison Spinks at the top of the British mattress market. The distribution mix through bed specialists and department stores has remained the primary route to market.
Relyon's Specifics
Relyon is probably one of the most recognised mattress and bed suppliers within the UK. As an industry leader they have thrived for over a century and a half having made their first mattress all the way back in 1858. Focussing primarily in the pocket spring market for their support layers, they have recently begun expanding into new comfort layers, utilising everything from memory foam, through to latex and gel. The fantastic choice and combinations on offer will appeal to almost everyone since the pocket springs are largely regarded as the best support layer you can get, and the more subjective comfort layers have plenty of choice to ensure you’ll get what you need to sleep right.
Owners mostly write about comfort and support, and several are on their second or third Relyon. “This is the third mattress of this make that I have bought”, one wrote. Not every owner gets a long run out of theirs: a handful report dips where they sleep, some within weeks of delivery.
Craftsmanship & Quality
There is a huge range of options available within the Relyon lineup, with mattresses starting at a reasonable price point that won’t lose those looking for a bargain, right the way through to ultra-premium and luxurious mattresses with a higher price point that will only interest those that truly value their sleep above all else. When it comes to the range, the sheer volume of different support layers on offer ensure that Relyon have a greater selection of high quality mattresses, of which there will be one that will surely suit each and every reader. There are both single sided and double sided mattresses available with the double sided ones being understandably more durable and with a longer lifespan as a result.
Overall Comfort
Relyon has many different comfort layers available from memory foam to latex and gel. This means that there is such a wide selection that you will be able to find something suitable to get the sleep you deserve. Remember, everyone has a different perception of what is comfortable and so while we cannot guarantee which one you will love, we can point you in the right direction. For those who get cold at night or rather do not find themselves getting hot, a memory foam mattress from Relyon could be exactly what you are looking for as it will offer a deep and sinking comfort layer that will hug you in a cocoon while you sleep, the downside of which means you get a little bit warmer. If however, you find the warmth uncomfortable and won’t allow you to sleep well, then gel or latex will be a better option as it has many of the same comfort properties as memory foam but without the negative effects offered by memory foam.
Firmness
The majority of mattress tension is derived from the support layer which sits beneath the comfort layer mentioned above. The tension can vary depending on which product you choose, with options ranging from soft through to very firm. Depending on whether you are a side sleeper or back sleeper, fat or thin, both will determine suitability with both soft and extra firm being considered fairly specialist. For those unsure, medium tension is generally the catch-all firmness that will suit most people and is what we would generally recommend to those buying blind online.
Back pain relief
Back pain is an ailment that affects many of us at some point in our lives and with it there is often an easy solution to help aid in reducing the pain that can sometimes be painful and prevent adequate sleep. That solution is in our mattress and more often than not, we recommend a mattress with a strong pocket spring support layer that has full body contouring to help apply pressure against all areas of the back, neck and other joints. Plenty of owners say their back is better on a Relyon, and one with lower back problems wrote that theirs “gives the firm support needed but without feeling like I am lying on a piece of concrete”. A few went the other way, finding theirs too hard or too soft and waking with back ache.
Cooling
Relyon mattresses have a support layer of pocket springs, these are inherently fairly breathable and won’t draw criticism for any moisture buildup or warming properties. The main area of concern for heat build-up is generally in the comfort layer and you may find the memory foam varieties of Relyon mattresses to be somewhat lacking in the cooling department. However, the other comfort layers of wool, latex and gel are all breathable and cooling which will help ensure you don’t get too hot while you sleep.
Pricing
Relyons pricing model is actually surprisingly reasonable despite targeting the upper luxury segment. Pricing starts at the accessible end of the premium bracket and rises with specification. Reassuringly though, the quality seems to carry regardless of which model you choose, and owners at both ends of the range describe theirs as well made.
