Hypnos Pillow Top Astral Mattress

Pocket springs are like natures own springy piece of comfort, except they are not from nature. Alas, pocket springs are a very good part of a mattress and often found in the more premium models. Lower quality products will frequently use open coil spring setups, where pocket springs house each spring in a tiny pocket for additional stability and continued support. Pocket spring typically lasts longer than open coil due to this.

37.5 technology is a fabric technology that is designed to keep you cool and comfortable in warm weather. The fabric is made of natural fibers that are combined with 37.5 active particles. These particles are made of volcanic sand and they work to absorb and release body heat. The fabric is also breathable and wicks away moisture, making it ideal for warm weather activities.

Single side mattresses have a few pros and cons compared to traditional double sided mattresses. The main positive is that you do not need to flip, meaning a hassle free low maintenance product. The easy care nature does reduce durability slightly since there is less surface area utilised as there is no secondary comfort layer on the reverse.

A 10 year guarantee/warranty goes far beyond industry norms and gives additional confidence in the product. Industry standards typically see the mandatory minimum 1 year being the most common with 5 year being rarer and 10 years being particularly uncommon, especially since the average mattress is replaced after 7 years.

Hand side stitching is a true mark of quality found in the upper-quality segment of mattresses. The process is very labor intensive as it involves attaching the side panel of the mattress to the pocket spring support layer found within a mattress helping to give better edge support and preventing roll-off.

When you sleep you also sweat, when this happens it generally leaks into the mattress. Sounds a little gross but that is the way it works, no drama however as matresses are built to be breathable and air out any moisture buildup, the addition of air vents helps ensure this happens with peak efficiency

One of the deeper mattresses available from any retailer, this is a very deep mattress and one that will require specialist deep fitted sheets if that's the direction you wish to go. The depth of a mattress does not always correlate to a decent product, however, it is always a fairly good indicator.

UK workmanship is beginning to become more common over the last few years. With rising container costs and shipping fees it is becoming more favourable for local manufacturers who can now compete. This typically means better quality and workmanship and less chance of damages for the consumer.

NBF stands for the National Bed Federation and is at the forefront of standards and legislation in the UK bed industry, these guys oversee the entire bedding industry with their mark and brand only being associated to those that follow a certain criteria of care and standards.

Damask is a fabric, woven in nature that is often used to upholster mattresses. It is typically made from linen or cotton and can typically be woven into delivate detailings required by the supplier. The fabrics are typically fairly hard wearing and should not cause problems

Having three rows of side stitching can provide additional edge-to-edge support, as it creates a reinforced barrier around the edge of the mattress. This can help to prevent the mattress from collapsing or losing its shape, especially when sitting on the edge of the bed.

This is a popular support layer from the popular manufacturer Hypnos, the ReActive layer features springs that work independently allowing them to sense your shape and weight to provide unique and tailored support to your spine, neck and rest of your body.

This is a popular support layer from the popular manufacturer Hypnos, the ReActive layer features springs that work independently allowing them to sense your shape and weight to provide unique and tailored support to your spine, neck and rest of your body.

This means that the product does not need to be turned over, but make no mistake, that is not the same as saying a product does not need to be rotated. If you do not want dips in your mattress with time, be sure to rotate evenly every month where possible

Soft support mattresses allow you to sink further into your mattress. This tension is ideal for those that sleep on their side or are looking specifically for a softer support than normal. Great for those who like to be hugged by their mattress.

Many mattresses that you see that look really plush, do so because they feature a pillow top. Benefits of a pillow top mattress are increased comfort and luxury styling. Downsides are they can be a bit of a pain to get sheets over properly

Luxury wool, typically found in mattresses in a shredded and felted capacity is an upholstery fibre often used as a top comfort layer, but sometimes found further down in those mattress layers as part of the support structure

Have you ever tried rotating or flipping a mattress without handles? You have to do that weird thing where you use your head as a third arm as you sort of nudge it with your face. Take the handles as a blessing

Specifically designed with roll together prevention in mind. This means the product likely has better quality internals and offers better support than other mattresses in the same price point.

Ecologi provides businesses with the ability to offset their carbon footprint by planting trees for every order. A feel good initiative for the consumer that helps protect the environment.

These are made and manufactured in the UK, meaning that they all meet the same exceptional quality and durability that we expect from genuine UK manufacturing.

A cotton mattress cover of fairly good quality and often preferable to damask covers and weaved covers. Your preference will vary though.

Pure and natural fillings are typically from animal or plant fibers. These can include: Wool, Cashmere, Hemp or Latex commonly.