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One in three Australians suffers from backaches, and one of the most common causes is sleeping on a bed without enough support. Yet we rarely ask ourselves, “Is it time to replace our mattress?”
A few tell-tale signs indicate it’s time to throw your old mattress out and replace it with a new one. Some of them are pretty clear, like if your mattress shows signs of damage or begins to sag where you lay, or if your springs are noticeably squeaky, but others aren’t so apparent. For instance, if you wake up with muscle or joint stiffness, that could be a sign that it’s time to replace your mattress. Or, if your mattress is over six years old, it might be time to replace it.
Old mattresses also can be full of dust mites and other unwanted bacteria. This can impact a mattress’s breathability, which may cause your skin to break out.
Gone are the days when you had to head to your local retail park to find what deals they had, and probably overpay for the quality of mattress you’re getting. It’s never been easier to buy a mattress online. You can find dozens of great deals on hotel-quality mattresses and get them sent straight to your door.
Expect mattresses with exceptional quality materials as well as the capability of wicking away moisture, providing support for your spine, relieving pressure points, and preventing motion transfer so you can sleep undisturbed. They come vacuum sealed and rolled up, and, once opened and laid out for a few hours, take their normal shape. The mattress-in-a-box phenomenon is truly going full throttle.
So, with that said, we’ve gathered all the mattresses in a box everyone’s talking about right now so you can find the perfect one for your slumber.
Ecosa CoolComfort Mattress, now $1,520, was $1,900
Snooze sweat-free with Ecosa’s latest innovation. The mattress draws body heat from you, regulating your temperature and gifting you restful sleep. The top cover is washable too. The mattress’ pocket springs were designed to support you in five ergonomic zones.
Emma Comfort Mattress, now $533.40, was $889
The German team at Emma has worked tirelessly to design the perfect mattresses at affordable prices for us Aussies. This one suits all body types and is comfortable for both back and side sleepers.
It has numerous awards under the sheets and is recognised as Europe’s most awarded mattress and, better yet, won the award for Best Mattress 2020 by CHOICE, Australia’s leading consumer advocacy group.
Three layers of high-density and quality memory foam with seven zones support your resting body. It even features smart technology known as zero-motion transfer, so if your partner is restless or has to be up early for work, you can get an undisturbed night’s rest.
Ecosa Mattress, now $920, was $1,150
Made up of five layers, the Ecosa Mattress is engineered to support the natural alignment of your spine. The top layer is infused with gel particles for temperature stabilisation. Great for those nights when you can’t decide if you’re feeling hot or cold. Underneath is the pressure point supporting layer that prevents motion transfer. Compared to normal latex, this cell foam layer is just as bouncy but more durable and breathable.
The Koala Mattress, now $1250
The fact a Koala mattress has 25,000 5-star reviews should give you some indication of the brand’s quality.
The Koala Mattress is designed to suit all types of sleepers, with easily customisable firmness levels and three different zones of support. The Lyocell Sleep Surface is made with TENCEL Lyocell fibre, known for being a super comfortable layer that can wick moisture away from you.
The Flippable Kloudcell Comfort layer is where customisation comes into play; it’s double-sided so you can choose between medium-firm for a more supportive feel or the comfort layer for a slightly softer mattress. The mattress’s core is the ideal foundation, with three different targeted high-density support zones that relieve the tension from your pressure points.
Atlantis Mattress, $1,899
Though this technically isn’t a bed in a box, it’s still worth a mention, as it still easily be delivered to your door, and free of charge, too. This mattress is made with a super-soft quilt cover, pressure-relieving comfort layers and, best of all, a changeable support system to create firmer or softer feels. Its support system is also multi-zoned to optimise body contouring and minimise any partner disturbance.
The mattress comes with a 10-year warranty, 100-night comfort guarantee and the satisfaction that you’re helping support the local economy. Atlantis is 100% Australian-made and owned.
Ergoflex 5G Memory Foam Mattress, now $749.99, was $899.99
This mattress was made to alleviate back paint, sore joints and poor circulation with its support. An engineered airflow layer at its core helps you maintain a comfortable sleeping temperature by preventing warmth from building up within the mattress. The mattress’ memory foam also works to dispense heat more efficiently. And a 9cm top layer in the mattress will shape to anybody, so you won’t be disturbed if sleeping with a partner.
The Eva Mattress, $1,200
The Eva Mattress uses both memory foam and pocket springs so you can get the benefits of both. The springs minimise motion transfer so your slumber isn’t disturbed by your co-sleeper getting up in the night. The memory foam layers are made with gel beads to maintain the perfect temperature so you don’t overheat in the warmer nights, or lose the heat when it’s cold.
Unlike most mattresses, the Eva Mattress is supported along the edges, which is great for side sleepers who don’t like the feeling of the edges caving as you tuck yourself into the corner.
In the centre of all these layers is a dense foam that provides a perfect degree of firmness to support your spine. The latex layer is naturally dust-mite resistant and antimicrobial, featuring an open-cell and pinhole structure. It’s breathable and flexible so you can comfortably roll over without it being too firm.
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