Mattress types

• Memory foam

  Memory foam responds to body heat and pressure, so it contours closely around hips and shoulders. It absorbs movement well, which suits couples with different sleep patterns.

  • Foam holds heat more than springs — look for open-cell or gel-infused layers if you sleep warm.
  • Memory foam feels firmer in a cold room and softens as it warms up.

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• Pocket sprung

  Pocket sprung mattresses use springs in individual fabric pockets, so each one moves on its own. That gives more targeted support than a continuous coil unit.

  • A higher spring count is not automatically better — spring gauge and comfort layers matter just as much.
  • Spring counts are usually quoted for the king size, so the same model in a double has fewer.

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• Hybrid

  A hybrid combines a spring unit with foam or latex comfort layers, aiming for the airflow and support of springs with the pressure relief of foam.

  • Hybrids are usually the safest choice when two people want different things from a mattress.
  • Depth varies a lot in this category — check it against your bed frame and bedding.

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• Latex

  Latex gives a springier, more responsive surface than memory foam. It pushes back rather than sinking in, and it tends to sleep cooler.

  • Natural latex costs more than synthetic; check which one the listing means.
  • Latex mattresses are heavy, so consider how you will move them.

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