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PlushTech Mattress

PlushTech Mattress

FirmnessMedium

In shortSide sleepers who run hot should like the cushioned medium feel and cooler-feeling graphite foam. If you're heavier, I'd look elsewhere: the 500 main pocket springs give me pause. Read the review

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Testing team takeaways

To test the PlushTech Mattress we have people from our testing team take a closer look at the mattress and form their own opinions. Below is their observations.

I tried the PlushTech Mattress on the shop floor at a Furniture Village store, lying on my back to get a feel for it. At 83 kg, I found the medium feel comfortable for a short lie-down, with cushioning that was noticeable straight away. It felt cooler to lie on than most foam-heavy hybrids I try, which I liked. My view of the back support was more mixed: the surface felt comfortable, but the support didn't feel as convincing through the full depth as I'd have wanted. The edges were stronger than I expected, though, and were a positive part of the test.


Tester Attributes: Back sleeper83 kgCold plunge wake-up

What our reviewers found

Pros

  • The graphite-infused foam effectively draws heat away, keeping it cooler during the night.
  • The mini spring layer offers good pressure relief for side sleepers.
  • Edge support is better than expected, allowing for usable sleeping space near the edge.
  • The surface comfort is pleasant, making it feel cushioned without a pillow top.

Cons

  • The full-length pocket spring count is low at only 500, limiting overall support.
  • The mattress feels more foam-led than supportive in-depth compared to traditional models.
  • Heavier sleepers may find the main support layer inadequate for their needs.
  • The mattress cannot be turned over, which may be a drawback for some buyers.

The PlushTech Mattress is busy before anyone lies down on it. Furniture Village gives it a stack of branded systems: Neo Coil, Micro Neo Plus, Edgelock, CopperTech, GraphiteTech, CoreLux, VaporTech, PureGuard and Elastotech. In the showroom, that came across as part useful engineering, part sales fog. The cooling side impressed me. The main spring unit did not.

The headline is 3,500 springs in king size. Read the split properly and it becomes 500 full-size pocket springs with 3,000 mini pocket springs above. Mini springs are not pointless; they helped the top feel cushioned and more pressure-relieving than a basic open-coil mattress. Still, 500 proper pocket springs is a modest support base for a mattress sold with this much technology wrapped around it. At this level I want to see a stronger full-height unit doing the main work. Not just a big spring number.

Plenty of technology, with a thinner support story

This is a 30 cm deep, medium-feel, single-sided pocket sprung mattress. It comes in sizes from small single to super king, with listed weights of 22 kg for small single, 26 kg for single, 35 kg for small double, 40 kg for double, 46 kg for king and 56 kg for super king. Those weights matter because the care advice says to rotate it from head to toe every month. A 56 kg super king is not a casual Sunday morning job.

The foam package includes copper-infused foam, graphite-infused foam and CoreLux foam, under a Solace cover. The graphite layer was the most convincing part during my in-person try. I usually find thick foam comfort layers start to feel warm quite quickly under my back, yet this stayed cooler than expected. A shop floor cannot prove all-night heat control in a closed bedroom, so I would not treat the cooling claims as settled fact. Even so, the GraphiteTech foam felt better than the usual warm, slow foam used on many hybrid mattresses.

The allergy and hygiene claims are harder to judge by hand. PureGuard is said to cut house dust mite allergens by up to 96.6%, and the mattress is described as hypoallergenic. That may matter for sensitive sleepers, although nobody can verify that by sitting on a display model. The cover felt pleasant enough, with no scratchy finish, yet long-term fabric durability is another unknown from a showroom visit.

Feel, pressure relief and edge support

Side lying suited the PlushTech best. The upper mini spring layer gave the shoulder a softer landing, and the medium rating felt accurate to me. There is no pillow top, so the softness comes from the stacked comfort layers rather than a loose, puffy topper feel. Good decision there. Pillow tops can look luxurious in store and then compress in a very obvious way.

Back support was comfortable for a short spell, although the structure left me slightly unconvinced. The mattress feels clever at the surface, then relies on a relatively low count of full-size springs underneath. That is the part I kept coming back to. Compared with a Hypnos pocket sprung mattress in a similar showroom setting, the PlushTech feels more foam-led and modern; Hypnos tends to give a more traditional supported feel through the whole depth.

Edgelock edge support worked better than I expected. Sitting on the side did not collapse the border, and lying close to the edge felt usable. Couples on a double will appreciate that. The base still needs checking, though: slatted frames must have gaps no wider than 7.5 cm, or the mattress may dip and the guarantee position can be affected. The care notes also say to air it for 4 hours before use, allow at least 4 hours for the springs to settle, and use a mattress protector.

Best suited to

Hot sleepers get the strongest case for buying this. The graphite-infused foam actually did something noticeable in store, and that is rare enough to mention. Side sleepers wanting a cushioned medium feel should also shortlist it, provided they are happy with a mattress that cannot be turned over.

Very firm mattress buyers should skip it. Heavier sleepers need to be more cautious too, because the main support layer is the weak link in the story. The 3,500-spring figure sounds premium until the 500 pocket spring detail appears. That detail would push me to compare it directly with Simba Hybrid Pro or a firmer Harrison Spinks model before ordering.

Final take

The PlushTech is a good cooling mattress with an over-dressed specification. I liked the surface comfort and the edge support, and the graphite foam earned its place. The spring construction still feels like a compromise hidden behind a large number. I would buy it for heat control, not for the most convincing pocket spring build on the shop floor.

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How it scores
Of The PlushTech Mattress
Scored by Ray Summer after testing it in store at Furniture Village, July 2026. Where the testing didn't cover a measure, it is scored from the build.
Scored by Ray Summer after testing it in store at Furniture Village, July 2026. Where the testing didn't cover a measure, it is scored from the build.

Suitability

  • Back Sleepers
    ★★★★★
    ★★★★★
  • The amount of support offered from a mattress will vary depending on the firmness of the tension and the type of support layer used. Based on a person of average build.
  • Side Sleepers
    ★★★★★
    ★★★★★
  • If you sleep on your side you typically need a supportive tension that is not too firm, nor too soft. This is because your hips and shoulders need adequate sinkage.
  • Stomach Sleepers
    ★★★★★
    ★★★★★
  • Stomach sleepers need a reasonable amount of tension in the base support layer to adequately offer body contouring and help prevent aches and pains. Results will vary based on your build.

Performance

  • Breathability
    ★★★★★
    ★★★★★
  • Mattresses that feature breathable materials help promote airflow and keep you cool making for a more hygienic night's sleep.
  • Turning on mattress
    ★★★★★
    ★★★★★
  • Certain materials like memory foam can make it difficult to move about on the mattress while you toss and turn. Same too for pillow tops which can create a cloud like sensation which can make manoeuvrability challenging.
  • Stability
    ★★★★★
    ★★★★★
  • Depending on the type of support layer in place can have an impact on stability, edge to edge support and roll together prevention. Pocket springs of a firmer tension will have better stability than open coil soft tension, for example.

Odour

  • Initial Odour
    ★★★★★
    ★★★★★
  • Materials in mattresses, particularly memory foam and rolled bed-in-a-box mattresses can have an initial odour, this is typically short term and reduces considerably within 24 hours.
  • Long Standing Odour
    ★★★★★
    ★★★★★
  • Certain materials inside different mattresses can produce a small odour. Typically this is short term rather than long standing but there are minor exceptions.

Brand Rating

  • Overall Brand Rating
    ★★★★★
    ★★★★★
  • This is based on community driven customer reviews tied to product reviews and grouped together at a brand level to produce a score.
*Assuming average weight, suitability will vary dependant on body type, check your SnoozeScore above for a more tailored guide.
Radar analysis
Of The PlushTech Mattress
Brand: Sleep Story
Retailer: Furniture Village
Delivery Time: Good
Guarantee: Excellent
Radar Analysis looks at the product, brand and retailer against base norms established within the industry and determines where the product sits by way of established performance metrics.

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Questions and answers about the PlushTech Mattress

Common questions answered by our team first, then questions shoppers asked the retailer, with the retailer’s own answers.

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Common question
How firm is it really?

Answer: It has a medium feel, which feels pleasant for short periods but may lack support for long-term use.
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Common question
How many pocket springs does it have?

Answer: The mattress has 500 full-size pocket springs, with an additional 3,000 mini pocket springs above.
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Common question
Is it good for side sleepers?

Answer: The mini spring layer provides good pressure relief, making it suitable for side sleepers.
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Common question
Does it sleep hot?

Answer: The graphite-infused foam helps keep the mattress cooler than many foam-heavy options.
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Common question
What is the weight of the king size?

Answer: The king size weighs 46 kg, which makes it heavier and requires regular rotation.

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