Extra Firm Support Mattress

Choosing the right mattress comfort level is one of the most important decisions when buying a mattress. Comfort affects sleep quality, posture, support, pressure relief, and long-term wellbeing.

Soft mattresses provide a cushioned feel with gentle sink-in comfort. Best for side sleepers, lightweight sleepers, and those who prefer pressure relief around hips and shoulders.

Medium comfort mattresses provide balanced support and softness. They are ideal for combination sleepers and couples.

Medium firm mattresses offer stronger support while still maintaining comfort. They are often recommended for spinal alignment and posture support.

Firm mattresses provide a supportive sleep surface with minimal sinkage. Suitable for back sleepers, stomach sleepers, and heavier body types.

Different sleeping positions require different support levels. Side sleepers often prefer softer comfort, while back and stomach sleepers usually benefit from medium firm or firm mattresses.

Memory foam mattresses contour to the body and help reduce pressure points.

Pocket spring mattresses provide responsive support through individually wrapped springs.

Orthopaedic mattresses are designed to support posture and spinal alignment.

Hybrid mattresses combine foam layers with spring systems for balanced comfort and support.

Soft: 1–3/10
Medium: 4–6/10
Medium Firm: 6–8/10
Firm: 8–10/10

Consider sleeping position, body weight, personal comfort preference, and support needs.

Mattress comfort directly affects sleep quality, recovery, posture support, and long-term comfort.

Spring count refers to the total number of individual springs inside a mattress. In general, a higher spring count can provide more responsive support and better weight distribution, helping the mattress adapt more precisely to your body.

Pocket sprung and hybrid mattresses often use individual springs that move independently, which helps reduce motion transfer and improves comfort for couples.

Not always. While a higher spring count can improve support and comfort, it’s only one factor. The quality of the springs, the materials used above them (such as memory foam or fillings), and the overall construction of the mattress are equally important.

A well-made 1000 spring mattress can outperform a poorly constructed 2000 spring one.

Spring count varies depending on mattress size. Larger mattresses naturally contain more springs than smaller ones.

For consistency, spring counts are typically quoted based on a King size (5ft) mattress.

For example:

• A King size mattress may have 1500 springs
• The same model in Double or Single will have fewer springs
• The same model in Super King will have more springs

Despite this, the overall comfort and support level remains consistent across sizes.

• 1000–1500 springs (King size equivalent): Balanced support, suitable for everyday comfort
• 1500–2000 springs: Enhanced support and pressure distribution
• 2000+ springs: More responsive support and a more premium feel

Your ideal choice depends on your comfort preference, body weight, and sleep position rather than spring count alone.

Spring count is a useful guide, but it should always be considered alongside comfort layers, firmness level, and overall mattress design.