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Did you know that 7 out of 10 people sleep on the wrong type of mattress?

With such a vast selection of mattresses available, knowing which is best for you can take time and effort. For example, a soft, memory foam mattress will feel different from a firm, open-coil one, resulting in a different sleep experience.

At British Beds Direct, we're experts in providing the nation with a good night's sleep. We understand what it feels like to have restless sleep and know how it can impact your mood the next day, so we have created a quick and simple mattress quiz! We have designed the ultimate guide to help you determine the best mattress type for you.

How Do I Choose The Right Mattress?

Whether you've just upgraded your bed and need a new mattress to go with it, or you're replacing your existing one because it's old and uncomfortable, you may wonder how to buy the perfect mattress online.

To help you find which mattress is best for you, you must first consider how you currently sleep. If you wake up with aches and pains, you may sleep on the wrong mattress, so you want to avoid repeating the same mistake.

We're proud to offer an extensive array of mattresses, providing a suitable sleep solution for anyone. You're just five questions away from determining which mattress type suits your unique sleep style.

Take our mattress finder quiz today to discover the best mattress for a superb slumber.

Use The Quiz To Help You Find Your Ideal Mattress

The mattress quiz we have designed will help you find the most compatible mattress based on your body type and how you sleep. We've looked at some of the most common factors that contribute to a good or bad night's sleep, such as your sleeping position, how firm you prefer your mattress to be and whether or not there is another person in the bed with you.

We can determine which mattress type you should consider by answering these five quick questions.

Need Extra Help?

Who doesn't want to enjoy a luxurious night's sleep that leaves them feeling well-rested and raring to go the next day? We want to do everything we can to help you sleep easier. After all, a good night's sleep is incredibly important for your health.

If you’re still wondering ‘what type of mattress is best for me’ and want to learn more about the ones available at British Beds Direct, why not look at some of our handy customer advice guides below?

Best Mattresses For Hip Pain

If you wake up with hip pain, you may sleep on the wrong mattress type. Read our guide to find out which mattress is best if you suffer from hip pain.

Best Mattresses For Back Pain

Don't let a bad back be why you experience a rough night's sleep. Learn more about the best mattress types to help ease back pain.

Best Mattresses Based On Your Sleeping Position

The position you sleep in affects how your spine aligns during the night. Discover the best mattress based on how you're comfortable in bed.

Mattress Comfort Guide

Your comfort level in bed is determined by spine health, weight and sleeping position. Browse the varying degrees of mattress comfort grades to find the best one.

Mattress Size Guide

Make sure your mattress fits the size of your bed by checking out our mattress size guide. We offer everything from single to super king-size mattresses.

Mattress Size Guide

Make sure your mattress fits the size of your bed by checking out our mattress size guide. We offer everything from single to super king-size mattresses.

BRITISH BED'S DIRECT'S
A-Z Of Mattresses

where we've simplified a few definitions to help you understand the basics.

Air vents:

The cover of the mattress, which can be made in various fabrics such as cotton or viscose. The type of material used can affect durability and airflow. Some ticking can be treated to make it anti-bacterial, water resistant, anti-static, and even ward off dust mites.

Fillings:

There is a range of different materials used for mattress fillings: cotton (breathable and moisture-wicking), wool (luxurious and resilient), foam (body cushioning), polyester (hypoallergenic) and more.

Gauge:

You might hear people talk about the 'gauge' of coils, which is the thickness of the wire. The lower the gauge number, the thicker the wire and the firmer the mattress (so a 12 gauge mattress is firmer than a 14 gauge one).

Hybrid:

Pocket springs and memory foam are combined to make a hybrid mattress. They're good for people who like the support of pocket springs and memory foam's body-moulding and pressure-relieving properties.

Memory foam:

Made of polyurethane, memory foam moulds to your shape to target support. It's sometimes combined with other materials to ensure airflow and breathability.

Mini-springs:

These increase the spring count of a pocket-sprung mattress. They are layered on top of anything over 2,000 pocket springs for extra comfort.

Open coil:

A widely-made, traditional type of mattress with interlinked coils. A little firmer, more affordable and lighter than a pocket spring mattress, but the springs are all connected, which can mean more 'bounce' for sleeping partners.

Pocket spring:

Each spring is wrapped separately with material so that they move independently of each other, giving your body support where it needs it and means you won't disturb your partner when you move. It can be more expensive and heavier than open coil mattresses.

Tension:

This means the firmness or softness of the bed. It's a personal choice, but the general rule is that heavier people need firmer tension and lighter people need softer tension. Equally, back sleepers may want a firmer tension, and side sleepers may need a softer tension to align the spine. The mattress's comfort layer and fillings affect how soft or firm it feels.

Ticking:

The cover of the mattress, which can be made in various fabrics such as cotton or viscose. The type of material used can affect durability and airflow. Some ticking can be treated to make it anti-bacterial, water resistant, anti-static, and even ward off dust mites.

Tufting:

Tufting is when tapes are pulled through the mattress at intervals and secured on each side. It keeps the filling of the mattress in place, so the mattress doesn't lose its structure.

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