Heavier people who sleep on their front or back should try the Emma Original Mattress (££) as it is firmer than the others. Lighter people people who sleep on their side should try the Emma Original Lite Mattress (£) as it is softer than the rest. People who are average…

You may have already read our (thrilling) guide to the different mattresses made by Emma. You enjoyed the highs and lows as we discussed the different types of foam, the number of springs and other fascinating topics. But just when you thought you understood the Emma range of mattresses…you discover…

The Sleep Guy compares the OTTY Mattress range including OTTY Aura, Original Hybrid, Pure, Pure+ and OTTY Firm.

A wool mattress is what you’d call a ‘traditional’ choice for a mattress. They’re made in a tried-and-tested way. My mother would probably want a wool mattress after watching a feature on Countryfile about sheep shearing. Wool is a naturally breathable material which can add a bit of comfort to…

Sandi Toskvig and Alan Davies could fill a whole episode of QI discussing mattresses. Admittedly it would not be a ratings-winner but there are numerous myths and misconceptions about the mattress market. They have also gone past series M but let’s not worry about that. For example, how many springs…

There’s plenty of choice if you want a Rest Assured mattress. They’re a big name in the UK mattress market and they’ve been going for more than a century. I’d describe a Rest Assured mattress as a mid-priced choice. They’re owned by the same company as Silentnight and they’re (very)…

Buying a Sealy mattress is a solid choice as they are a big name in the UK mattress market. We put them somewhere around the middle in terms of price and specifications. According to the official blurb Sealy is ‘the world’s biggest bed brand’ although Silentnight is bigger within the UK. The…

There’s a big choice for those who want the best medium firm mattress on the market in the UK. We’ve picked out five of the best value by looking at those with outstanding customer reviews, awards and decent specifications such as long warranties and trial periods. The general idea when…

Sleepeezee mattress reviews are more positive than many of their rivals. But that’s not the end of the story. The brand is also a long established name in the UK mattress market which has won major awards. Their prices won’t make your eyes water and they make mattresses in a…

Finding the best mattress for couples is not easy, particularly if one of you is much heavier than the other. The main issue is firmness, because lighter people need softer mattresses than heavier people. One option is to find a couples’ mattress that is a compromise, which will be OK…