Three things to consider when buying a new mattress
Learn about the fillings and which design is best for different sleep positions.
1. Support
What position do you sleep in
Different levels of support are needed depending on how you sleep, to help keep the spine aligned.
Front sleeper
Firm. If you lie on your stomach, opting for firmer support allows you to twist your head to breath without any discomfort.
Side sleeper
Medium. Avoid ones that are too firm, as this can cause pain to your pressure points that include shoulders, hips and ears.
Back sleeper
Medium or firm.
Both support levels offer an even distribution of your body weight.
2. Filling
What’s inside it
A good mattress is the sum of its parts. These are what make ours so comfortable.
Pocket springs
Responsible for adapting to the shape of your body, they keep the spine in a neutral position when moving throughout the night.
Certified wool
All the wool we use is fully traceable back to Red-Tractor-assured farms in the UK, ensuring welfare standards are met.
Comfort layer
Made from either synthetic or natural materials, beneficial properties can include moisture absorption and temperature regulation.
3. Purpose
Who is sleeping on it and where
You may require a slightly different design for guest bedrooms, body temperatures and more.
Are they a hot sleeper?
Due to the temperature regulating properties, mattresses with latex layers are ideal for hot sleepers. Pillow top styles might not be a good choice as the plushness can absorb and increase a person’s body heat.
What’s their body type?
People who have a heavier build should ideally opt for a firmer mattress for extra support. Lighter builds can go for softer choices.
Is it for a guest bedroom?
A firmer mattress is good option as it can accommodate various sleep positions. Adding a mattress topper gives you the choice of making it feel softer if necessary.
To turn, or not to turn
The main purpose of either turning or rotating a mattress is to increase its lifespan. Which style you decide to go for is completely up to you. Some mattresses are designed with this in mind, while others are specifically created not to be rotated. A turn mattress has comfort layers on both sides, while a no-turn design only has it on one. If it is designed to be rotated, we recommend doing this every three to six months, for a more even distribution of the filling.
Bedding guarantee
We offer bedding guarantees on The White Company bedding essentials. These are categorised based on their qualities and craftmanship. We offer two-year guarantees on pillows, which absorb more moisture and require replacing more frequently, and 10-year guarantees on our feather collections, which are more long-lasting due to the natural fibres, which don't clump.
Mattresses with 10-year guarantee
Hadleigh
Aldbury
Tiverton
Hampden
