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Silentnight's Rio Miracoil Cushion Top Mattress is the perfect addition to any bedroom. I got my hands on this one in-store and the first thing I did was run my palm over the knitted cover, it feels soft enough, but it is not that thick, plush hotel-style knit some people expect at this price. Featuring a handcrafted 2 part construction, the Silentnight Rio Miracoil Cushion Top Mattress is made up of a layer of Miracoil springs, a layer of Eco Comfort Fibre™ and a fresh knitted cover. When I pressed down into the cushion top with my knuckles, you can feel the fibre layer give a little, but it is still a fairly straightforward, spring-led feel rather than a deep sink-in.
The mattress also benefits from Silentnight's unique Miracoil spring system which provides pressure relief support and comfort.1 2 Lying on my back, I could feel the Miracoil unit holding my hips up nicely, it has that slightly firmer, more 'on top' feel you tend to get from open coil systems. On my side though, my shoulder didn't drop in as much as I'd like, so lighter side sleepers will probably find it a bit too firm and a bit pushy around the shoulder and hip. Motion-wise, it is also not as good as a pocket sprung mattress, when I shifted about I could feel the movement travel across the surface more than I'd want if you share a bed.
The Rio Cushion Top Mattress comes with a 5 Year Guarantee and is handcrafted in the UK. For me personally, it's a decent, no-fuss option if you like a firmer, springy feel and you want something made here, but I'd want to try it first if you're mainly a side sleeper or you like a plusher top.
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Published: 10 January 2024 · Updated: 25 April 2024
Written by
Ray Summer , Health Content Writer & Editor
Peer reviewed by
Becky Reeve , Editorial Director, Mattress Expert