In short, how you sleep should determine what double mattress you buy. Confusing? Don’t worry—our blog explains everything you need to know, helping you match your sleeping position to the right mattress. Continue reading and become an expert on mattress tension suitability and better understand which double mattresses match which sleeping positions.
Different sleeping positions require different types of support, which is why it’s so important to settle on the right mattress.
If you’re a side sleeper, you’ll require soft and gentle support for your hip and shoulder. With this in mind, we recommend a soft or medium double mattress. If you sleep on your front or back, you’ll likely find that your body sinks into the mattress, and you cannot receive adequate spinal support.
The ‘all-rounder’ if you like, consider a medium firm double mattress if you interchange between side, front and back sleeping. This mattress type is recognised for its versatility, as it perfectly balances soft and firm support.
Firm and extra firm double mattresses are best suited to those who sleep on their front or back. The firm sleeping surface these mattresses provide is ideal for evenly distributing weight across the entire surface and providing sufficient spinal support.
For side or combination sleepers, we recommend against a firm or extra firm double mattress as it’ll likely be too firm.
Suitable double mattress for a front and back sleeper
Once you have settled on the appropriate tension, for instance, you may have decided that a firm double mattress is the best fit. The choice is yours as to what support system you opt for. Check out our Ultimate Guide To Double Mattresses for further insight and valuable tips. Here, you’ll find everything you need about price points, composition, expected lifespan and more.
When shopping for a mattress, you first need to find the suitable tension and then explore other options, such as how much you’re willing to pay, what fillings you’d prefer, and so on.
There may still be a small part of you that isn’t entirely confident, and that’s why, here at Mattressman, we aim to help you purchase with confidence. With this in mind, any mattress bought alongside a mattress protector qualifies for a 60-night sleep trial.