Why our sleep experts loved it
The Silentnight Plant Based 1200 Pocket Mattress is a solid step in the right direction if you want comfort with a bit more thought put into sustainability. It's a nice mix of greener materials and the sort of traditional build you'd expect from Silentnight. When I pressed into the surface, it had that springy, supportive feel rather than a slow sink.
Specifications
Featuring 1200 Mirapocket® springs, each carefully encased in its own pocket, this mattress assures a night of bespoke comfort. Add to this a solid comfort layer made from natural elements like bamboo, kapok, flax, and aloe vera, and you have a mattress that is strong on comfort and breathability. Its eco-conscious design doesn't stop at being just foam-free, but extends to using natural flame retardants, ensuring a minimised impact on the environment. That said, if you're after a really deep, cushioned hug, the foam-free build can feel a bit more 'on top' than 'in' the mattress.
Highlighting the plushness factor is the Platinum Comfort layer, promising breathable comfort ten times more efficient than memory foam. To finish it off, the top surface is upholstered with sumptuous Tencel™ Lyocell fabric, a delightfully soft touch that promises luxe comfort. The cover felt smooth and cool under my hand, but it can still sleep a touch warmer than you'd expect if you're a proper hot sleeper.
Suitability
Every sleeper is unique and the Silentnight Plant Based 1200 Pocket Mattress is designed to honour this fact. Boasting a medium tension, this mattress suits both back and side sleepers. It supports them well, especially people of average weight, ensuring a good night's rest. Those who favour sleeping on their backs might want to consider a mattress with a slightly firmer profile for enhanced contouring and support. If you're heavier or you like a really firm feel, medium might not give you quite enough pushback through the hips.
Other Things Worth Mentioning
This mattress is cleverly designed with sustainability at its core; the natural materials used in its construction are responsibly sourced, and also cultivated self-sufficiently with minimal use of pesticides or fertilisers. Coir from coconuts adds to the durability ensuring your mattress stays in tip-top condition for years. Maintenance is a breeze with the mattress being single-sided - just rotate and air it out regularly. And for peace of mind, a 5-year guarantee comes as standard, although at this price point I'd personally like to see a longer one.
Reasons to Buy
A blend of 1200 reactive Mirapocket® springs offers individualistic, tailored support.
Naturally crafted comfort layer crafted from a blend of bamboo, kapok, flax, and aloe vera delivers uncompromised comfort and breathability.
Premium Comfort layer that's 10x more breathable than traditional memory foam, promises a fresher resting environment.
A luxuriously soft Tencel™ Lyocell fabric sleep surface enhances the cosiness quotient.
Strong commitment to sustainability evident in the responsibly sourced, self-sufficiently grown filling materials, natural flame retardants and an entirely foam-free construction.
In-built coir ensures shape retention and increased durability.
Comes with a 5-year guarantee, promising superb quality and durability.
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