Mattress Comfort Scale

Extra Firm Mattresses

Extra firm mattresses are a great option for back or stomach sleepers who need strong, long-lasting stability. Their construction is thinner than other mattresses as it does not include as many top comfort layers; however, extra firm mattresses are not lacking in support. The dense construction in extra firm mattresses helps to keep your spine, hips, and back properly aligned and supported while you sleep. The sleep system in an extra firm mattress can include an innerspring or foam construction.

Firm Mattresses

Firm mattresses are also a great option for back or stomach sleepers, but some models can also suit side sleepers. If you need a strong, flat sleeping surface to reduce the added stress caused from your back arching while you sleep, a firm mattress set is for you. Their construction is dense and more focused on providing support. Because they lack as many comfort layers as other mattresses, they are thinner side. Firm mattresses are available in a variety of mattress types including innerspring, memory foam, latex, and hybrid.

Medium Mattresses

Medium firm mattresses benefit in adaptability and well balanced comfort and support. They are a perfect option for back, side, or stomach sleepers, as well as for couples with different sleeping preferences. They combine plush, comfort layers and strong sleeping support systems with a variety of materials. With that, you can experience the softness and firmness in one mattress to suit all sleeping styles. Medium firm mattresses are most commonly purchased. Their construction is diverse and can include memory foam, isolated coil, pocketed coil, innerspring, latex, hybrid, and more.

Plush Mattresses

Plush mattresses are best suited for light sleepers and side sleepers. Their deep comfort layers made up of multiple soft cushions, making them a taller mattress option. The construction of plush mattresses is focused on comfort; however, plush mattresses also provide pressure point relieving support and alleviate strain from the shoulders and hips. Their construction can include memory foam, gel foam, and coil support systems.

Ultra Plush Mattresses

Similar to plush mattresses, ultra plush mattresses are a great option for side sleepers and light sleepers alike. They are also constructed using deep, individual layers of soft cushioning, making them a taller mattress. These soft, comfort materials help to alleviate pressure point pain. Laying down in an ultra plush mattress provides a more sinking effect than other mattress options, so it is as though you are sleeping in the mattress rather than on top of it. Their construction can also include memory foam, gel foam, and coil support systems.