Buying a Bed, Mattresses

Is a spring mattress or foam mattress better for me?

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Is a spring mattress or foam mattress better for me summary:

Spring Mattress Benefits: Spring mattresses offer durable support with pocket springs and advanced systems ensuring superior body contouring, support, and reduced partner disturbance. They also enhance breathability for temperature management.
Memory Foam Mattress Benefits: Memory foam molds to body contours, offering pressure-relieving support and varying densities for comfort. However, they may retain heat, and require rotation instead of flipping to evenly distribute wear.
Choosing the Right Mattress: Opting for the correct mattress size affects sleep quality. Research other features based on personal sleeping styles using guides and SleepMaker quizzes to make an informed decision.
Temperature Concerns: Spring mattresses tend to be more breathable, while memory foam may require temperature-regulating covers to manage heat for improved comfort during warmer months.
SleepMaker Offerings: SleepMaker provides a diverse range of mattresses incorporating the latest comfort technology, catering to New Zealand lifestyles at affordable prices. They offer guides and tools to aid in mattress selection for optimal sleep.

Benefits and disadvantages of spring and memory foam mattresses

There are many different types of benefits and drawbacks to both a spring mattress and memory foam mattress. Below is a summary of the options. It’s important to choose the mattress which will meet your specific needs.

Mattress type	Benefits	Considerations
Pocket Spring Mattress	Durable Support Reduced Roll Together Minimal Partner Disturbance Temperature Management More Premium	Typically Costs More Not as Convenient Prone to Sagging Heavy
Coil Spring Mattress	Head-to-Toe, Edge-to-Edge Comfort Maximum Weight Support Bouncy with Sinking Feeling	Subject to Roll Together Historically Known to Sag Can be Noisy Not as Convenient
Memory Foam Mattress	Molds to Your Body Comfort and Support Good Pressure Relief Durable and Long-Lasting Affordable Convenient	Naturally Heat Insulating Can be Heavy Often Only Available in One Firmness Can Have Chemical Smell

Benefits of spring mattresses

Durable support

Most spring mattresses consist of durable pocket springs that work independently from each other, often providing graduated support across the surface of a mattress. The SleepMaker Miracoil spring unit system offers you superior support through a stronger, continuous coil wire. The patented z-shaped coil structure covers more surface area, providing greater support across the entire mattress. Conforming to your body Spring systems adjust well to body contours because they’re able to respond to varying pressure levels from your body. The level of adjustment and comfort is dependent on the quality of your mattress. Pocket spring mattresses often have zoning within them, providing more durable support at heavier points in the body. The SleepMaker Miracoil advance spring system features a graduated five-zone support system, where the mattress transitions from soft to firm zones to perfectly support the hip region and helps to maintain optimal spinal alignment. Learn more about SleepMaker Miracoil here.

Reduced roll together and partner disturbance

Spring systems work well to eliminate partner roll together and partner disturbance. All SleepMaker mattresses are designed to reduce roll together and partner disturbance. SleepMaker Cocoon mattresses feature a Sensorzone core where each spring is individually encased in foam, isolating partner movement.

Temperature management

Spring mattresses are usually more breathable, allowing for optimal temperature control. Many SleepMaker mattresses also feature a Climatex Quilt fabric – this design promotes breathability to keep you cool and comfortable throughout the night. Technology for temperature management at the cutting edge is offered by our Performance Edit of SleepMaker mattresses. Thanks to our cutting-edge temperature management techniques, you will remain at the perfect sleeping temperature throughout the whole night. We help you fall asleep so that you may wake up well rested.

View our range of mattresses here or take our Sleep Selector Quiz to find the perfect spring mattress for you.

Benefits of memory foam mattresses

Molding to your body

Memory foam responds to body temperature and weight, slowly conforming to your body profile – this could mean that it might feel cooler and firm when you first hop in bed, but will mold to your shape as it reacts to your body heat and weight.

Comfort and support

Memory foam mattresses have good pressure relieving properties – varying densities of foam form the upper, comfort layers for optimal comfort and support. Some people might find it tricky to move around in their sleep or to get in and out of bed with a memory foam mattress, while others will prefer this feel.

Temperature management

Memory foam mattresses may feel warm, especially in the summer. Many people find that using special temperature regulating covers can reduce this effect if they are wanting to be cooler throughout the night. However if you get too warm often, you can read about our best mattress for hot sleepers.

Premium side

Memory foam mattresses are often one-sided so shouldn’t be turned over, instead rotated to ensure even wear and tear. SleepMaker offers a range of superior spring and foam mattresses to suit all sleeping styles and preferences. We manufacture a range of beds to suit the Australian lifestyle with the latest comfort technology at affordable prices for Australian homes.

So which mattress is better for you?

Well it depends, are you a side sleeper, hot sleeper or do you suffer from back pain? Weighing the pros and cons of each mattress really depends on how you sleep! The better mattress for side sleepers and those with back pain is a memory foam mattress. Whereas, for a back or front sleeper, a spring mattress is best. Each person has their own perfect mattress match, to find yours, take our Sleep Selector Quiz! Or, if you already have a good idea of what’s your perfect mattress, you can view our range of mattresses here.