Why our sleep experts loved it
I tested the Revitalise Breathe 3000 Pillowtop Mattress in store, properly, not just a quick sit on the edge. I lay on it in my usual positions, rolled about to check how quickly it responds, and paid attention to the two things shoppers normally notice within seconds. Temperature and pressure. My overall take is simple. It’s a genuinely comfy, well-built medium mattress with a breathable feel that stands out. But it’s also pricier than I think it needs to be, and the pillowtop design brings long term question marks that I can’t ignore.
Design and features
This is a deep mattress at 34 cm , and it looks it. The pillowtop gives it that hotel-style “big mattress” presence that people love on a showroom bed. Under the cover you’ve got Silentnight’s Mirapocket spring system, listed as 2000 pocket springs in king size , plus 1000 mini springs in the pillowtop . Here’s my blunt, industry take. The 3000 headline sounds huge, but the mini springs don’t contribute in the same way full height pocket springs do. They’re there to refine the surface feel and add a bit of buoyancy. They’re not doing the heavy lifting for support, and they’re not the reason you buy this mattress, even if the marketing wants you to think they are.
The more interesting part is the comfort build. The ActiveBreathe layer is pitched as “like memory foam but ten times more breathable”, and while I can’t quantify that claim in store, I can say it doesn’t have that slow, sticky memory foam drag. You don’t feel pinned. And that matters if you change position a lot or if you dislike the sensation of sinking and waiting for the mattress to catch up. There’s also an AirFlex comfort layer intended to push airflow and spread pressure, and an Eternity layer for stability and resilience. On the eco side, Silentnight is pushing hard, and fairly so. It’s made with 60 percent recycled materials , it’s 100 percent recyclable , it’s handmade in England, and Silentnight is carbon-neutral with a net zero target. If sustainability is part of your buying decision, this mattress has a stronger story than most.
Mattress comfort
This is a medium feel mattress, and in my testing it lands in that sweet spot where it feels welcoming the second you lie down, but it doesn’t collapse under you. The pillowtop gives an immediate plushness. It’s the type of surface comfort that makes people smile in store. The support comes through after a few seconds, and that’s where the pocket springs and zoning start to matter. When I lay on my side, my shoulder had space to settle without feeling jammed, and my hips didn’t dip too dramatically. On my back, it felt comfortable and stable, but I’ll be honest, if you are a dedicated back sleeper who wants that crisp, flatter support line, I think you’ll get better spinal “stacking” from something a touch firmer.
Temperature wise, this did a good job. Showrooms can be misleading, but compared with traditional memory-heavy hybrids, the surface felt fresher and less heat-trapping. Movement is another strength. You can roll over without effort, which is exactly what many people want when they say they like the idea of memory foam, but not the reality of it.
Now the part I’m sceptical about, because I’ve seen it too many times over the years. Pillowtops can be brilliant at the start and less brilliant later on. The top comfort section takes the most wear, and it can settle unevenly, especially if you sleep in the same spot every night. This mattress doesn’t require turning, which is convenient. But it also means you’re relying on rotation alone to keep the surface wearing evenly. I always flag this, because the plush top that feels so luxurious in store is the same element that can show body impressions first in real homes. Some settlement is normal, and the care guidance even says so. But it’s still something you should be comfortable accepting at this price level.
Suitability
I’d put this mattress firmly in the camp of being best for side sleepers , and also a safe option for a lot of combination sleepers who move between side and back. For average weight sleepers, the medium tension should feel broadly comfortable across positions, with good pressure relief and a supportive undercurrent. If you are lighter in weight, you’ll likely enjoy the plushness and the easy give. If you are heavier, you may still like it, but I’d be more cautious. Pillowtops can feel softer over time, and if you already prefer a firmer, more stable feel, you might find yourself wanting more resistance than this provides.
For couples, the store test was positive. Pocket springs and the way the comfort layers respond made movement feel muted. Silentnight also claims it’s built to reduce disturbance, and from what I felt when shifting around, it behaves like a good hybrid should. You get less ripple than an open coil mattress, and less bounce than a traditional springy build.
Practical note, this is a tall and heavy mattress, a king is listed at 49.5 kg . Make sure your frame can handle it, and if you use slats, keep gaps under 7.5 cm or you risk support issues and potentially your guarantee. And please use a protector from day one. A pillowtop is not where you want spills and oils building up.
What customers thought
The customer feedback I’ve seen is short but telling. People describe it as firm and high quality, and others mention it being equally comfortable compared with what they replaced. That lines up with my in-store feel, it comes across as substantial and well finished. One review mentions only having it for three weeks and finding it very good so far, and that’s worth highlighting because early impressions are nearly always positive with pillowtops. The real test is months down the line, when the surface has settled and your body has made its mark. So I’d treat the current reviews as a good sign for initial comfort and build confidence, but not as proof of long term performance.
The verdict
If you want my opinion without any fluff, the Revitalise Breathe 3000 Pillowtop Mattress is comfortable enough that many people will fall for it in minutes, and I did enjoy it in store. It feels breathable for a plush hybrid, it’s responsive, and the support is more capable than the soft first touch suggests. The eco credentials are also a genuine plus, not a token gesture.
But I’m not going to pretend it’s perfect value. The price feels a bit inflated for what you’re getting, and I’m wary of pillowtops ageing unevenly, because that’s a real pattern in the market. If you love a cushioned, hotel-like top and you’re happy to rotate it faithfully, it’s a strong choice. If you want a mattress that will look and feel identical year after year, I’d be looking at a flatter top medium-firm hybrid instead, even if it feels a little less indulgent on day one.
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