You already know how important sleep is. You already know we spend a third of our lives in bed. And that your mattress affects the quality of your sleep and the rest of your day. What you may need a little help with is choosing the best mattress to buy.

Premium mattresses cost around S$5,000 and are certainly good but not everyone needs one of those. A bargain basement discount mattress may be cheap but may end up costing you money and your health in the long run.

Here are just some of the benefits of using the best mattress for you:

Better sleep quality: A comfortable, supportive mattress reduces tossing and turning for deeper and more restorative sleep.

Pain relief: A good mattress provides proper support to alleviate aches and pains, especially in the back, neck, shoulders and hips.

Better posture: A supportive mattress can help maintain proper spinal alignment while you sleep, which can lead to better posture and reduced risk of musculoskeletal issues.

Reduced allergen exposure: High-quality mattresses often incorporate dust- and mite-resistant materials, which is especially beneficial for individuals with allergies or asthma.

Improved relationship: A good shared mattress leads to better support and more restful sleep for you both, which can potentially improve the quality of your relationship.

Longer lifespan: The best mattresses generally offer good support over a longer time than cheaper, low-quality alternatives. This will save you money in the long run.

How to choose the best mattress

Most people will use a mattress for 7 to 10 years, so it pays to choose a mattress wisely. The main factors to consider are your:

sleep position

body type

chronic pain or injuries

allergies

Understanding those will help you in the next step of choosing the specifics of the best mattress for you.

Firmness and sleep position

Mattresses are rated on firmness on a scale to 10, with 1 being the softest possible and 10, the firmest.

Soft (3 to 6) – Best for those who sleep on their side as it helps to keep the spine aligned when body shape tends to warp it.

Medium (6 to 7) – The industry standard for medium firmness is 6.5. These mattresses are best for back sleepers and those who adopt varied sleep positions.

Firm (7 to 10) – Front sleepers will benefit most from the additional support and evenness of a firm mattress.

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Mattress type

Innerspring: These mattresses use a framework of metal coils for support. They can provide good support and airflow but may not conform to your body as well as other types. Pocket mattresses place each spring in its own ‘pocket’ for better motion isolation.

Memory foam: Memory foam mattresses are designed to conform to your body’s shape, providing excellent pressure relief and motion isolation. People with specific pain issues will benefit most from using one. However, the ‘cocooning’ effect can trap heat.

Latex: Latex mattresses are durable and provide good support. They are also hypoallergenic and resistant to dust mites and mould.

Hybrid: Hybrid mattresses combine elements of different mattress types, such as innerspring and memory foam or latex. They aim to offer the benefits of both worlds.

Sleep trial

That 2 minutes of gazing at the ceiling inside the mattress store cannot give you an accurate representation of what it would feel like to have the mattress in your home. The best mattress companies offer sleep trials ranging from 1 to 6 months. Make use of this to see if it really is the best mattress for you.

Budget

A mattress can be a decade-long commitment so invest in one that will retain its value over that period. Generally, more expensive mattresses are better to sleep on but a moderately-priced one will be a good choice for most people. Focus on the sleep trial instead of being wow-ed by brand name and fancy marketing.

The best mattress in Singapore

Okay, ‘best’. As I explained above, mattress selection is very personal. Here, we list some of the best mattresses that we have researched, tried and feel confident recommending to you. Remember, always take advantage of an opportunity to test it for yourself with a trial before you decide.

That said, they are generally arranged from least to most expensive (for the base model).

1. Origin Hybrid Mattress

Mattress - Origin Hybrid Mattress

Firmness Level(s): Medium

Material: Memory foam

Motion Isolation: Pocket Springs – Zero Motion Transfer Technology

Temperature regulation: Highly Breathable Airflow Tencel

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Cover

Allergen resistance: Hypoallergenic, anti-parasitic, anti-microbial

Trial period: 120 days

Warranty: 15 years

Buy now from S$399 (including S$100 off using promo code “Hybrid100”) on Origin

2. Woosa Mysa Mattress

Made and assembled entirely in Belgium, Woosa mattresses offer hotel-style comfort without compromising on support. The Woosa Mysa mattress is the culmination of research that created over 30 different models before achieving peak comfort and support with their latest version.

Its 6 layers are engineered to work harmoniously for a mattress that supports, cools and feels luxuriously welcoming. The Woosa Mysa mattress is best for side, stomach or light-back sleepers.

Mattress - Woosa Mysa

Firmness Level(s): Medium plush (6.5)

Material: Sonocore® Latex, Memory Foam, Woosa Cloud Foam

Motion Isolation: Ultra High Density BaseCore foam

Temperature regulation: Open cell foam, Italian-made Microtencel fabric

Allergen resistance: Hypoallergenic, anti-microbial

Trial period: 30 days

Warranty: 10 years

Buy now from S$1,949 on WoosaUse code ‘SETHLUI’ to get S$150 OFF any mattress at woosasleep.co or The Woosa Dreamery till 31 Dec 2024.

3. Azure Cool Max Hybrid

Completely customisable from firmness level to size to their finish, Azure mattresses provide a tailor-made sleeping experience at a fraction of the cost of other brands. The Azure Cool Max Hybrid has layers of 100% natural latex, ultra cool cooling gel memory foam and ice cool silk fabric for the best sleep in Singapore’s hot weather.

Credit – Azure

Firmness Level(s): Firm (7)

Material: Ice Silk Fabric, Cooling Gel + Natural Latex 

Motion Isolation: Pocket Springs – Zero Motion Transfer Technology

Temperature regulation: Cooling Gel Memory Foam 

Allergen resistance: Hypoallergenic, anti-parasitic, and antimicrobial

Trial period: 120 days

Warranty: 10 years

Buy now from S$399 (U.P.: S$899) on Lazada  Shopee  Azure

4. IKEA VALEVÅG

Mattress back pain - IKEA VALEVÅG

Firmness Level(s): Firm or Extra Firm

Material: Foam with polyester wadding

Motion Isolation: Pocket springs

Temperature regulation: No

Allergen resistance: No

Trial period: –

Warranty: 10 years

Buy now from S$349 on IKEA

5. Noa Mattress

Mattress - Noa Mattress

Firmness Level(s): Medium

Material: Latex

Motion Isolation: Pocket springs

Temperature regulation: Gel infused cooling memory foam

Allergen resistance: Antibacterial and hypoallergenic Tencel cover

Trial period: 120 days

Warranty: 15 years

Buy now from S$724 (U.P.: S$999) on Noa

6. King Koil Back Massage Mattress

Mattress - King Koil Back Massage Mattress

Firmness Level(s): Soft (3-4)

Material: Innerspring

Motion Isolation: –

Temperature regulation: –

Allergen resistance: Ultra Fresh anti-bacteria, -mildew, -mould & -dust mite

Trial period: –

Warranty: 10 years

Buy now from S$609 on King Koil

7. Origin Hybrid Pro Mattress

Mattress - Origin Hybrid Pro Mattress

Firmness Level(s): Soft/Firm (6/7)

Material: HexaGrid Plus (polymer + cooling gel)

Motion Isolation: ErgoCoil Pocket Springs

Temperature regulation: Featuring HexaGrid Plus comfort layer & SmartClimate

Allergen resistance: Hypoallergenic, anti-parasitic, and anti-microbial

Trial period: 120 days

Warranty: 15 years

Buy now from S$999 (U.P.: S$2,498) on Origin 

8. Slumberland Vitalize 3

Mattress - Slumberland Vitalize 3

Firmness Level(s): Soft (5)

Material: Hybrid – 100% latex & super soft foam

Motion Isolation: Pocket springs

Temperature regulation: Pure lambswool + far infrared ray top panel

Allergen resistance: –

Trial period: –

Warranty: 15 years

Buy now from S$1,499 (with Box Top) on Lazada Shopee

9. SleepNight Spinal Therapy

Mattress - SleepNight Spinal Therapy Mattress

Firmness Level(s): Medium

Material: 100% natural latex, spring

Motion Isolation: Pocket springs

Temperature regulation:

Allergen resistance: Anti-bacterial charcoal bamboo knitted fabric

Trial period: –

Warranty: 12 years

Buy now from S$1,699 on Lazada Shopee

10. Heveya Natural Organic Latex Mattress III

Mattress - Heveya Natural Organic Latex Mattress III

Firmness Level(s): Soft, Medium, Firm, Half-half

Material: 100% natural latex – open-cell foam; cotton filling

Motion Isolation: No

Temperature regulation: Natural breathability

Allergen resistance: Natural latex resistance

Trial period: 100 days

Warranty: 10 years

Buy now from S$3,788 on Heveya 

11. Tempur Pro Smartcool

Mattress - Tempur Pro Smartcool

Firmness Level(s): Soft, Medium, Firm

Material: Tempur Material memory foam

Motion Isolation: TempurAdvanced Material

Temperature regulation: SmartCool Technology

Allergen resistance: No

Trial period: 100 days

Warranty: 10 years

Buy now from S$5,299 on Tempur 

12. Sealy Posturepedic Exquisite Grand Viscount

Mattress - Sealy Posturepedic Exquisite Grand Viscount

Firmness Level(s): Soft, Medium, Medium Firm, Firm

Material: Titanium Alloy innerspring

Motion Isolation: Pocket springs

Temperature regulation: Gel-infused ComfortCore® Premium

Allergen resistance: No

Trial period: –

Warranty: 10 years

Buy now from S$6,800 (U.P.: S$8,500) on Sealy 

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