CHOICE members often ask us to test mattresses in our labs, but personal preference is also a huge factor when buying one, so shopping around and doing a little research is essential. See our mattress buying guide for tips, check out our mattress industry pricing investigation and ask friends and family about what they like, too. Interested in a "bed-in-a-box" foam and latex mattresses? Our 2017 mattress review looks at five popular mattresses from brands like Koala, and compares them with a traditional innersping Sealy. Our 2015 mattress satisfaction survey forms part of our annual reliability survey, which asks thousands of members about the products they own, including TVs, fridges, vacuum cleaners, robot vacuum cleaners, steam mops, juicers, smartphones, washing machines and hot water systems. In April and May 2015, we asked more than 5000 people who'd bought a new mattress to tell us: when they'd bought it the mattress brand and type (such as inner-spring, latex, memory foam)
what the pillow top is made from (if applicable) how much they spent on the mattress how they would rate the mattress on a seven-point scale from "excellent" to "terrible" (categories are weighted to calculate the satisfaction score) whether they experienced any major or minor problems with the mattress and if so, what were the main issues? Tempur and Madison owners are more satisfied than owners of other brands. However, most mattress owners are happy overall regardless of brand, with 74% of people rating them either excellent or very good. % of owners reporting a problem* Sample size in brackets. *Base: Up to first eight years of ownership. Out of all mattresses, 49% have a pillow-top, which is the additional padding sewn onto the top of the mattress. The most popular types of pillow tops are cotton, memory foam, wool and latex. When asked about mattress types, inner-spring was overwhelmingly popular. What type of mattress do you have?
Other foam (eg polyurethane) In the first eight years of ownership, only 4% of mattress owners reported a major problem and only 16% had any problem at all. Of those with problems, the most common complaint was sinking and sagging (59%). Other complaints include back pain and being hot (memory foam owners were less likely to complain of sagging, but were more likely to have complaints about being hot). Is it worth paying more for a mattress? People who spend less than $500 on a mattress are significantly less happy with their mattress on average, but once you get over this amount we found it has very little impact on satisfaction. Most people tend to spend between $1000 and $2000 on a mattress, and it always pays to negotiate. Check out our 2017 investigation into mattress industry pricing for more. How much did your mattress cost?Breasley mattresses have over 40 years’ experience in the foam business under their belt and began with manufacturing pillows, but in 2005 they branched out and formed Breasley Consumer Products.
This was the first company to launch a range of vacuum packed mattresses to be manufactured in the UK. In just seven years Breasley Consumer became the UK’s number one vacuum packed mattress provider. As one of the leading independent bed manufacturers and the number one vacuum packed mattress supplier in the UK, Breasley Consumer are always looking to bring innovation and the latest technologies to their customer’s sleeping experience, and invest heavily in research and development to bring the very best products to the market. Breasley Consumer has a fantastic range of mattresses to suit all budgets and personal comfort levels. Breasley, in association with Latexco, have the prestigious task of providing each Etixx - Quick Step cycling team member with their own individual latex mattress for this years Tour de France, including GB’s own Mark Cavendish. For the duration of the whole 21 stages of the race, the riders’ mattresses will be moved from hotel to hotel to give them the best possible night’s sleep, so they can rest and recuperate for the next day’s racing!
The Flexcell range is one of Breasley’s most popular lines, combining the comfort of pressure relieving memory foam with a ventilated high density support foam base for increased air flow. It comes with a luxurious quilted cover adding an extra comfort layer which can be removed for easy cleaning. Breasley have introduced the new Sleepcool Cover, made from soft to the touch knitted polyester, lofted and quilted for added comfort and luxury, a moisture management system to offer an ambient sleep climate. The sophisticated system reliably regulates our body temperature to a consistent degree. By relieving the moisture away from the body it creates a cooling effect on the body vital for maximum performance and comfort. Their Postureform range is Breasley’s classic and best-selling range. These mattresses will give you years of great sleep with a high density foam core and a quality micro quilted Damask cover, offering great support to your spine. The Breasley Viscofoam range is their tried and tested all-rounder.
It is a good quality memory foam mattress at a great price point, and has been part of their vacuum packed range for many years. The Viscofoam range is a generous 20cm depth, and incorporates memory foam which responds to your body’s temperature to contour to your shape, aiding in neck and spine alignment and relieving pressure points which can often cause sleep discomfort. They also come with a useful removable and machine washable non-quilted soft touch cover keeping your mattress fresh and adding an additional comfort level. Breasley’s Synergy Duo Comfort range offers the best of both worlds – you get a quality pocket sprung memory foam mattress with the added benefit of a reversible top panel to offer both a winter and a summer option. You will also find an extra layer of sumptuous latex quilted in to the winter side of the panel to give you a touch of luxury on those chilly nights, and the cover comes with the new Sleepcool technology, made from soft to the touch knitted polyester, lofted and quilted for added comfort and luxury, a moisture management system to offer an ambient sleep climate.
By relieving the moisture away from the body it creates a cooling effect on the body vital for maximum performance and comfort. The core of the mattress has a generous layer of memory foam which moulds to your body’s contours offering great pressure relief, and the 1000 foam encased pocket springs provide excellent comfort and reactive support. The Breasley Valuepack range really gives excellent value for money without you having to compromise on comfort and quality. It comes with a foam core to give your back and spine support and is also lightweight and easy to handle. It is dust mite resistant so ideal for those with allergies, and there is a soft-feel zipped outer cover which can be conveniently removed for machine washing. Breasley produce a choice of vacuum packed or conventional mattresses. They are manufactured in the UK in their plant at Derbyshire. They are the largest independent foam converter and produce their own pocket springs on site. A vacuum mattress is easily transferred to the room of your choice, once there just unroll and leave it to reshape which only takes a couple of hours to complete.
Constant innovation is at the heart of Breasley's philosophy in divan bed design, whilst maintaining a high level of quality and service. Experience the pure luxury of the Synergy Collection, featuring the latest i-plus memory foam and the Infinity Collection which combines comfort with a deep layer of memory foam on the top with foam encased individual pocketed springs The timeless clean lines of the headboard from Breasley will enhance either a contemporary or traditional room setting. Breasley pillows use a memory foam core that contours to your individual shape for a healthier and comfortable night’s sleep. Flexcell memory pillows are designed to work with any mattress to help keep your spine straight. Memory foam contours to your individual shape and responds to body temperature. Breasley memory foam mattress toppers are great if you want to add an extra layer of comfort to a bed or existing mattress. These mattress toppers not only offer an additional comfort layer, but contour to your body shape, promote blood circulation and help to reduce pressure discomfort.