The Jessica 800 Pocket Support Mattress is a new product from Sleepeezee that builds upon the foundation of last years Jessica mattress, adding variants around the comfort layer and firmness to suit more people. This version puts a gel foam comfort layer over 800 pocket springs in a 27cm deep, single-sided mattress. I'm generally supportive of gel foam for cooling, it seems to make a difference.
The Jessica is endorsed by Jessica Ennis-Hill, a gold medal Olympian and Dame. She helped design this product due to her belief in sleep and rest being a key factor in training. I always take celeb tie-ins with a pinch of salt though, it still has to feel right when you're actually on it.
The Jessica 800 Pocket Support Mattress is available in a medium firm tension with an impressive pocket spring support layer. With 800 springs in the unit, you will be able to fully appreciate the body contouring on offer. Owners can't agree on how firm it is. One found it "very firm too hard for me" and bought a topper, while another called it "more like a soft to medium" and not supportive enough for front sleeping. Among the happy owners the words that come up are firm and supportive, so I'd back it for back sleepers and treat the medium to firm label as a starting point that your weight will move. That said, if you're a lighter side sleeper, this medium firm can feel a touch pushy around the shoulder, so I'd look for more give there.
In the pocket sprung version, 800 individual pocket springs are constructed from a combination of steel, offering the best of both worlds by combining the bounce of traditional springs and the body contouring and edge to edge support of a good quality and supportive base. The border is foam encapsulated to stop the edge folding when you sit on it, and owners are split on how well that works. One says the sides "don't sink down when you sit on the side", while another saw the edges compressing after two weeks of sitting there for ten minutes morning and night, so if you spend a lot of time sat on the side to get dressed, I wouldn't bank on this being the most solid edge. A gel foam layer over pocket springs should push back quicker than that slow sink you get with deeper memory foam, which I personally prefer as it makes turning over easier.
This mattress is designed to be used on top of a base, such as a divan bed or wooden slatted bed base. To keep your mattress in good condition for as long as possible, we'd also recommend regular rotation between head and foot end every few months. Worth saying, it's the sort of mattress you'll actually need to rotate, it isn't one you can just forget about, and if you're not up for that faff you might find it loses its 'even' feel quicker over time.
The Jessica is hypoallergenic which is great for people who suffer from allergies and is ideal for those who need to get a good night's sleep and suffer from allergies or asthma.
This mattress is available in Single (3ft), Small Double (4ft) and Super King Size (6ft). Just double check the exact measurements if you're putting it into a tight bed frame, some brands can vary slightly and it can be a pain if you're right on the limit.
