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?Advent International acquires majority stake in King Koil Shanghai Sleep System Co., Ltd. from CITIC Capital Partners Shanghai / Hong Kong, 1 November 2016 – Advent International, one of the largest and most experienced global private equity investors, today announced that it has acquired a majority ownership interest in King Koil Shanghai Sleep System Co., Ltd (King Koil China), a leading, Shanghai-based, premium manufacturer and retailer of mattresses in China, from CITIC Capital Partners.
King Koil China’s management team will retain a minority stake in the company and continue to lead the business following the completion of the transaction. Financial terms were not disclosed. Established in 2000, King Koil China is the exclusive licensee of several international mattress brands such as “King Koil”, “Aireloom” and “Life Balance” in China. The $10bn Chinese mattress market is expected to grow at 8%, with the premium segment growing at 16%, and King Koil China is well-positioned to take advantage of this growth due to its strong brand recognition in China’s premium mattress market. The company is the premier player in supplying premium sleep products to luxury hotels in China, with 35% market share. With over 250 retail stores across 124 cities, King Koil China is also rapidly expanding its retail business through both offline and online formats. “King Koil China is a leader in its industry and has established a strong brand equity presence through both business-to-business and business-to-consumer channels”, said Filippo de Vecchi, Managing Director and Co-head of Greater China.
“We look forward to working with the company’s highly-skilled management team and deploying our extensive experience in the retail and consumer sectors to help grow the business during this next stage of development, including deepening King Koil China’s presence in its existing cities, expanding to other cities within China as well as increasing its online presence.” Stephen Wang, CEO and Co-founder of King Koil China said, “We are delighted to welcome such an experienced and growth-oriented private equity firm as our new investment partner. The mattress market in China is large and fragmented, but growing. With Advent’s support, we will continue to focus on our core competencies that drive growth and operational efficiency, allowing us to consolidate the market and further increase both our footprint and market share in the premium mattress segment.” In line with the firm’s investment strategy for Greater China, Advent invests in leading companies in Greater China, Singapore and selectively in other Asian countries, with a particular focus on the chemicals, healthcare, education and retail sectors.
Advent has been investing in the retail, consumer and leisure sector for 26 years and has completed over 65 investments in 20 countries worldwide. Recent investments in the consumer space include Crompton Greaves Consumer Electricals Limited, a manufacturer of consumer products in India, Noosa Yoghurt, a fast-growing leader in the yoghurt category, The Learning Lab, Singapore’s leading provider of K-12 academic enrichment and tutorial services and Serta Simmons Bedding, the owner and manager of two of the largest brands in the mattress industry, National Bedding and Simmons Bedding Company. About King Koil Shanghai Sleep System Co., Ltd. Founded in 1984, Advent International is one of the largest and most experienced global private equity investors. The firm has invested in more than 315 private equity transactions in 40 countries. As of June 30, 2016, it had $40 billion in assets under management. With offices on four continents, Advent has established a globally integrated team of over 190 investment professionals across North America, Europe, Latin America and Asia.