Silentnight Easyflex Gel 1000 Mirapocket Pillow Top Mattress

Traditional memory foam has one critical pitfall around heat retention and buildup. See, the foam absorbs heat and is not particularly breathable meaning that it can cause many people to get too warm as they sleep. Cooling geltex foam is different however featuring all the positives of traditional memory foam but without the pitfalls of heat build up. It's a great option for those who find comfort in the foam.

A single sided mattress is typical for the industry and relates to how  a mattress has the comfort layer on one side of the mattress. only This means that the mattress only needs to be rotated rather than flipped. The benefit of single sided mattresses is that they require less upkeep in that there's no flipping, but also, there's less components involved in the creation which saves costs.

Pocket springs are a great support layer. Available in a variety of firmness's, the quality of a spring system is generally determined by the spring count. With 1000 springs this mattress represents a good quality to cost ratio, providing enough springs to successfully contour to your body and provide you with a great nights sleep.

Mattresses traditionally have a support layer with a comfort layer on top. Pillow top mattresses come with a further comfort layer that sits on top of the traditional comfort layer to give additional softness and a deeper nights sleep. Pillow tops are usually found on more premium products.

Silentnight says the mattress is hypoallergenic and approved by Allergy UK, a charity whose seal marks products judged to limit allergen exposure. Hypoallergenic means less likely to trigger a reaction.

Meets BS7177: 2008 for domestic low hazard use. Testing covers resistance to a smouldering cigarette and a small flame the size of a match flame, not suitability for hotels or care homes.

Vegan-friendly is the brand's label for a mattress made without animal-derived materials such as wool or silk, and it leaves out what replaces them and whether anyone has certified it.

An additional padded top layer forms the sleeping surface, while the single-sided construction means maintenance involves rotation with the pillow top always facing upwards.

Within the core, Silentnight's Mirapocket system contains springs in individual fabric pockets, so each spring can respond separately to pressure from the sleeper.

The knitted cover contains a Purotex treatment, which Silentnight promotes as guarding against allergens, placing that claimed protection at the mattress surface.

UK handcrafting is the maker's own claim, while National Bed Federation approval is a membership scheme auditing fire safety, clean fillings and honest labelling.

Handles offer a grip for repositioning. Follow the handling instructions, as these turning handles are not necessarily designed to carry the item's full weight.

Allergy UK approval applies here, though the specification leaves out which materials or features it covers, so check the approval details if that matters.

National Bed Federation approval means the maker belongs to a scheme audited on fire safety, clean fillings and honest labelling, not comfort or firmness.

An additional padded section is sewn onto the mattress surface, creating an initial cushioned feel before body weight reaches the main support layers.

Made in the UK gives the country it was built in and little about quality on its own, so judge the materials, construction and guarantee separately.

Silentnight's Mirapocket system uses separate fabric pockets, with each spring compressing independently to respond to weight in different areas.

Only one side is intended for sleeping. Do not flip it; rotate from head to foot as instructed by the maker to spread wear across the surface.

The materials are pitched as less likely to trigger allergic reactions, so their composition is worth comparing with any known sensitivities.

Sold as fire resistant, not fireproof, with no test standard or testing conditions specified, so keep it away from flames and heat sources.

Knitted fabric uses interlocking loops that allow some stretch, so the cover can flex with the cushioning beneath it as pressure changes.

UK handcrafting is the brand's own description, and the share done by hand differs between makers, so weigh the materials alongside it.

A padded pillow top beneath a knitted cover is advertised as softer, while its single sleeping side requires rotation without turning.

Allow for 34cm (about 13.4 inches) of mattress above the base when assessing access to the bed and choosing sufficiently deep sheets.

Geltex is a gel-infused foam used in comfort layers, cushioning the body through compression as weight settles into the mattress.

Gel foam sits beneath the cover as a comfort filling, per the listing, and combines foam with gel within the cushioning material.

Overall thickness reaches 34cm (about 13.4 inches), so check fitted-sheet pocket depth alongside the height of the bed base.

At 30cm (about 11.8 inches), mattress thickness affects sheet fit and bed height. For frames, check the complete dimensions.

A medium rating is marketed as balancing soft and firm, offering a middle feel for those who prefer neither extreme.

A five year guarantee comes with it. Check the retailer's terms for the fault criteria and for how to make a claim.

The retailer lists it as medium, placing it between soft and firm on a scale whose labels vary across brands.

The 1000 pocket springs contribute to support, but spring gauge and comfort fillings also shape the feel.

A pillow top adds an extra padded layer sewn onto the sleeping surface.

Five years of guarantee cover come with it.