SleepMaker Awards and Accolades


SleepMaker wins the WeMoney People's Choice Award for Best for Value Mattress

SleepMaker was voted Best for Value Mattress Brand by Australian consumers, validating our commitment to creating quality, locally-made mattresses that offer exceptional value for money.

WeMoney is a financial wellness app that helps consumers manage their money, and the annual WeMoney awards recognise Australia’s leading products and innovators in a range of categories, including bedding. WeMoney collects consumer feedback and experience data through ISO accredited market research panels, and uses the aggregate scores to determine award winners.

WeMoney state that the award for ‘Best for Value’ is determined by the brand that strikes the perfect balance between offering the best value, without sacrificing product quality or reliability. Products are assessed against comparable alternatives and the award is given to the brand that demonstrated this criteria across multiple products.

Continuing on from our past wins, SleepMaker’s People’s Choice award win highlights our consistent excellence and industry leadership in the Australian market.


SleepMaker Rated Top Three Mattress Brand in Australia by Canstar Blue

In 2023’s Canstar Blue survey, SleepMaker achieved a five-star rating for Support and Durability, with four-star ratings each for Comfort & Feel, Value for Money, and Design. The Overall Satisfaction score of four stars secured the top-three placement.

Launched in 2010, Canstar Blue collects feedback from Aussie Consumers to help inform people’s purchasing decisions. The 2023 mattress rankings were based on a survey of 850 Australian consumers who purchased and used a mattress within the past five years. The award outcomes aren’t influenced by incentives, and brands need to receive at least 30 ratings on a 0-10 satisfaction scale in order to be included.


SleepMaker Rated Number One Mattress Brand in the Finder Retail Awards

SleepMaker excelled in customer satisfaction, achieving the highest score for comfort and high ratings for durability and value for money: testament to SleepMaker’s commitment to delivering exceptional sleep experiences tailored to Australian consumers.

The Finder Retail Awards are the outcome of extensive research conducted by Kantar, which collected data from over 14,000 customers across various product categories. This independent assessment ensures that results and recommendations reflect genuine consumer preferences.

SleepMaker’s outstanding performance in these awards underscores our dedication to quality and innovation in mattress design. By prioritizing local manufacture, value, comfort and support, we continue to meet the diverse needs of Australian sleepers, reinforcing our position as a trusted industry leader.


SleepMaker wins Canstar Blue’s Most Satisfied Customers - Mattresses Award

SleepMaker was the only mattress brand to achieve a remarkable five stars across all categories in the 2020 Awards: overall satisfaction, quality of sleep, comfort, support, value for money, and durability.

Launched in 2010, Canstar Blue is a trusted review service that collects feedback from Consumers in Australia and New Zealand to help inform people’s purchasing decisions. In this review, SleepMaker stood out among five popular brands based on insights from 569 Kiwi consumers who had recently bought new mattresses. The survey found that comfort was the biggest factor influencing satisfaction, followed closely by quality of sleep and value for money, with the average person spending around $1,741 on their new mattress.

SleepMaker’s stellar performance demonstrates our ongoing commitment to providing high-quality mattresses designed to meet the needs of local sleepers.

Change your mattress, change your sleep.

SleepMaker’s Performance range with Smart Suspension Technology is a revolution in mattress design, helping you sleep Easier, Cooler and Deeper.

People try all sorts of things to get a better sleep, but they often overlook the most important, their mattress.

The SleepMaker Performance mattress with Smart Suspension Technology is a revolution in mattress design, helping you sleep easier, cooler, and deeper. Changing your mattress can truly change the way you sleep.


Easier

Some people go to extreme lengths to stop disturbing each other, even joking about cutting their mattress in two. With the SleepMaker Performance mattress, you don’t have to. Its SmartCell layer and precision-matched springs absorb energy, reducing partner disturbance by 30% for a more stable sleep surface – so you fall asleep faster and stay asleep longer.

Cooler

You shouldn’t need every fan in the house on full blast to stay comfortable. The SleepMaker Performance mattress removes heat-trapping barriers, opening the core for unrestricted airflow. Cool, dry air flows in as warm, moist air escapes, keeping your sleep surface consistently cooler and drier all night.



Deeper

Forget carefully arranging support pillows and pads to pin yourself in just the right position. Each spring in the SleepMaker Performance mattress responds precisely to your body, relieving pressure points and aligning your spine. With true independent support and targeted pressure relief, you can sink into deeper, more restorative sleep.

How Can Smart Suspension Technology Help You Sleep Better?

My partner’s tossing and turning keeps me awake.

With Smart Suspension Technology, the SleepMaker Performance mattress absorbs movement from your partner with its SmartCell layer and precision-matched springs, reducing partner disturbance by up to 30%. You get a more stable sleep surface so it helps you fall asleep easier and stay asleep, even if your partner tosses and turns.



I feel really hot at night.

The SleepMaker Performance mattress is designed for airflow, with no heat-trapping layers blocking the core. Cool, dry air flows in as warm, moist air escapes, keeping your sleep surface consistently
cooler and more comfortable all night,so you can sleep without overheating.

I wake with aches and pains and don’t feel likeI get a restful night’s sleep.

Each spring in the SleepMaker Performance mattress responds precisely to your body, relieving pressure points and supporting your spine. With no binding layers, you get true independent support and targeted pressure relief, so you wake feeling rested, without aches and pains.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is Smart Suspension Technology (SST) in amattress?

Smart Suspension Technology is an advanced mattress design that pairs a SmartCell layer with precision matched springs to absorb energy, reduce motion transfer, and provide responsive support for better comfort and undisturbed sleep.

How does a mattress reduce partner disturbance while sleeping?

Mattresses built with independent pocket springs and motion absorbing cores like Smart Suspension Technology minimise motion transfer so you feel much less when your partner tosses and turns, reducing disturbance and making it easier to get to sleep.

Why do I wake up when my partner moves during the night?

If a mattress doesn’t isolate motion well, movements travel across the surface and wake you up. A mattress with better motion absorbing design reduces this transfer so you’re less likely to be disturbed.

How can a mattress help if I sleep hot?

Mattresses that promote unrestricted airflow prevent heat trapping layers. By allowing cool, dry air in and warm, moist air out all night, they help keep your sleep surface cooler and more comfortable.

What mattress features help with overheating at night?

Air permeable designs, open core structures, and reduced foam barriers help dissipate heat and avoid that “sleeping hot” feeling many people suffer from.

Can a new mattress relieve back pain and aches when I wake up?

A mattress that provides proper support and pressure relief can help align your spine and reduce pressure points that contribute to morning aches and restless sleep.

Why does my old mattress make me feel stiff or sore in the morning?

Modern mattress design has come a long way. Innovations like Smart Suspension Technology have massively increased the level and accuracy of back support. Improved spinal alignment and a reduction in pressure points helps reduce pressure on joints and muscles leading to a more restful, deeper sleep.

What should I look for if I wake up tired even after a full night’s sleep?

Look for a mattress that supports deeper, restorative sleep through balanced cushioning, pressure relief, temperature regulation and effective motion isolation, all key to improving sleep quality.

Does mattress comfort really affect my overall health and wellbeing?

Yes, poor sleep from an uncomfortable mattress can worsen pain, disrupt sleep cycles, and increase stress, while the right mattress supports deeper, more refreshing sleep.

How often should you replace your mattress for better sleep?

Experts generally recommend replacing your mattress every 7–10 years, or sooner if it causes discomfort, sagging, or disrupted sleep. It really is true, change your mattress, change your sleep.