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Ultimate Guide to Choosing a Mattress in Singapore

04 Nov 2022

It's time to buy a new high-quality mattress, and since you're a savvy and knowledgeable shopper, you'll do as much homework as you can before parting with your cash, just like with any important purchase. We understand that the variety of options accessible today is confusing, but don't fret! We are here to show you how to distinguish the greatest options from the rest.

Shopping for mattress online

As a rule of thumb, mattresses purchased online are more affordable and of greater quality, but buying a mattress available on the internet also necessitates more study than purchasing one from a physical retailer. So, we can be of assistance here. The purpose of this article is to go over the benefits and drawbacks of online mattress shopping. Additionally, it will offer the finest advice for locating your ideal mattress—one that is within your price range provides the highest degree of satisfaction, and—most notably your posture.

Finding your mattress

Which mattress is therefore the best? The best mattress is one that meets your resting preferences, which is essential to picking one. It's important to think about the mattress' construction components, thickness, and perhaps even your sleeping posture. Here are some crucial guidelines for evaluating mattresses. These are just a few of the many factors that can make it challenging to pick before even experiencing the mattresses.

Consider the size of the mattress

One thing to keep in mind is that mattresses in Singapore are typically sold in Asian or Singaporean sizes. It is crucial to confirm if your bed frame fits a Singaporean size as well, but don't worry—we've supplied measurements here to make it simple for you to check.

• King Size Mattress (Singapore) – 183cm x 190cm

• Queen Size Mattress (Singapore) – 152cm x 190cm

• Super Single Size Mattress (Singapore) – 107cm x 190cm

• Single Size Mattress (Singapore) – 91cm x 190cm

The material of the mattress

1. Innerspring 

A typical kind of mattress prevalent in Singapore and is more frequently referred to as a spring mattress. These mattresses have an innerspring suspension core composed of precisely spaced metal springs or coils that maximize support and ensure an even distribution of weight.

Check out the Goldie Orthopedic Spring Mattress, made of classical coil spring and stable supportive foam for lasting comfort! The mattress is produced with comfortable knitted fabric and ultra-edge support to prolong mattress durability and for the best night's rest.

1. Memory Foam

Mattresses made of memory foam are popular because they relieve pressure. These mattresses, which were initially created by NASA in the 1970s, adapt to the body more closely than numerous other types of mattresses, promoting better postural stability. Partners can use this mattress since memory foam eliminates motion transfer and makes little to no disturbance when supporting weight.

The Dreams Ice Silk Pocketed Spring Mattress is made with memory foam, an ice silk top knitted fabric, and individually pocketed spring system. Enjoy cooler slumbers with the 11” mattress, available in Single, Super Single, Queen, and King sizes. 

1. Latex Mattress 

Similar to memory foam mattresses, latex mattresses are renowned for their conformance to the body, spinal stability, and pressure-relieving qualities. They do, nevertheless, sleep significantly cooler, are more sensitive, and last longer than all-foam mattresses. Before it must be replaced, the typical latex mattresses will last at least eight to 10 years. Superb movement absorption and less off-gassing are further benefits of a latex mattress.

The Gausmann Frigg 10” Spinal Care Cooling Mattress is a great option if you’re looking for the best of both worlds. Made with 1.3°C COOLER® Fabric Cover, Natural Latex, and High-density Foam Support, the mattress is designed to protect your spine with most sleeping positions, while regulating airflow.

1. Hybrid Mattress Construction

Hybrid mattresses include a pocketed supportive base comparable to innerspring mattresses and a comfortable surface that have at least two inches of foam padding, latex, or both. They are made to reduce the downsides connected with certain mattress components.

A hybrid mattress, which is highly regarded by many sleepers, offers the best of both worlds thanks to its sleep layer that maintains postural stability while easing stress.

Additional elements to consider

1. Firmness

The term "mattress firmness" describes how firm or soft a mattress feels to a particular sleeper, primarily dependent on the components present in the outermost layers.

These layers, which are also referred to as comfort layers, act as both a buffer and a cushion between the sleeper and the support layer's solid materials. How tightly a mattress will fit to a sleeper's body depends on its firmness level.

Therefore, even though many businesses tout uniform rigidity and relaxation, the type of assistance and mattresses you require should only be determined by your body mass and resting postures.

The first factor that affects how well a mattress conforms to you is body weight. The likelihood that you may need a firmer mattress to keep your spine aligned without lowering too far depends on how much weight you are carrying. On the other hand, a chunkier and gentler comfort layer might be more appropriate depending on how light you weigh.

Next, it's crucial to know the sleep habits you often adopt throughout the night. Despite the fact that there are numerous sleeping positions, we generally classify them as follows: side, belly, back, and a mixture of two or even more. Finding a mattress that fits that posture is essential since sleeping postures have a lot greater impact on your health than you might realize.

To accommodate adherence to your shoulders and hips while side resting, use a plush suppleness setting. A level, firm surface is necessary for the stomach and back sleeping to avoid larger body parts from sinking in more than lighter ones.

It's important to pick a mattress firmness that will support both for combination sleepers. This setting typically has a medium-soft to medium-firm hardness.

Returns and Refunds

Comparatively speaking, online vendors tend to be more lenient with refunds and returns than traditional mattress manufacturers. Be aware, though, that the majority of the businesses we discovered impose restocking fees or have restrictions on the number of mattresses that can be exchanged by a household. Before committing to a purchase, carefully examine the fine print.

Mattress Delivery

Online businesses typically provide free shipping and deliveries. It's important to confirm what delivery entails, though. Some mattress sellers, for instance, only provide front door deliveries; preferably, you'd like to discover a service that includes both bringing the mattress inside your home and putting it together for you.

Customer Service

Try reading through customer evaluations before making a purchase to determine if anything seems fishy. You won't have to look far to uncover reviews and accounts of businesses going silent and abandoning their consumers to deal with problems and flaws.

Shop for cooling mattresses to improve your sleep

Sweet Dreams Furniture additionally provides a variety of cool memory foam gel bedding to soothe the neck and the head as you snooze in addition to our selection of cooling mattresses. Meet us in person at our showroom in Paya Lebar to try first hand our products, if not, drop us a message and we will get back to you soon!