With a seemingly never-ending choice of mattress types and fillings, you have every right to settle on the mattress that’s tailor-made for you and promises to deliver the perfect night’s sleep. One of the most popular options on the market are memory foam mattresses, and for good reason, courtesy of their superb comfort and support. However, there is also a wide array of mattresses that offer similar support and could be a better match for your sleeping preferences and requirements. Our blog outlines the best memory foam alternatives, helping you to settle on your dream mattress.
For many sleepers, memory foam mattresses pave the way for a blissful night’s sleep. The ingenious foam layers adapt to the body’s contours, providing a cosy and all-consuming sleeping area. However, memory foam is deemed unsuitable for anyone who sleeps hot due to the heat retention properties associated with the material. The density of memory foam means these mattresses restrict airflow and trap heat, which can cause ‘overheating and night sweats’. If you’re looking to upgrade your sleep and are conscious that you’re a hot sleeper, we recommend considering memory foam alternatives. However, if this issue doesn’t resonate with you, then a memory foam mattress is an excellent choice.
If you’re a hot sleeper seeking sumptuous body-moulding support similar to memory foam, don’t be disheartened. There are a whole host of mattresses on the market recognised for their breathability and tailored support. Detailed below are our top recommendations.
Latex mattresses are formed using the sap derived from rubber trees; these mattresses are recognised for their elasticity and breathable properties. With this in mind, unlike the heat retention associated with memory foam, you can expect a cooler night’s sleep with a latex mattress. Moreover, latex mattresses revert to their original shape quicker than memory foam mattresses, which provide a sink-in sensation.
An example of a non-memory foam mattress
Another memory foam alternative to consider is our extensive collection of gel foam mattresses. These mattresses provide similar comfort and tailored support to memory foam with the additional benefit of a cooling gel-infused mattress surface.
Every decision we make here at Mattressman revolves around our customers, and that’s why we’re proud to offer a 60-night sleep trial for any mattress purchased alongside a mattress protector. If your heart is set on memory foam, but you’re unsure whether it’s a suitable match, don’t worry. With Mattressman, you can purchase with confidence, knowing that our 60-night sleep trial ensures an extended window to test the mattress’s suitability.