We understand that shopping for a mattress online can leave you with few questions - most of them revolving around what your new bed will feel like when you get it home. That’s why we’ve created the ultimate guide to choosing your perfect Zinus mattress, so you can find the answers you’re looking for and put that decidophobia (yes, that word means what you think it means) to bed once and for all.  

Consider a few things first

Perhaps you’ve already given some thought to the preferences mentioned below, but we believe in being thorough. Here’s a checklist of what to think about when you begin to browse our mattresses:

• Your sleeping position
• Your weight and body type
• Whether or not you sleep with a partner (human or animal)
• Your personal sleep habits and preferences

Mattress firmness: a matter of opinion, not fact

Terms like “soft”, “plush” or “firm” are all relative, qualitative words that often describe a mattress. Truth be told, the firmness level of a mattress is entirely subjective, depending on factors like the sleeper’s weight, sleep tendencies and personal preferences. Let us shed a little light so you can determine what a mattress might feel like to you.

 While shopping, you will notice that most Zinus mattresses come in different thicknesses. Ranging from 15 - 30 cms, we carry a variety of profile heights. In general, a taller mattress will feel softer than a shorter version of the same model. This is because taller mattresses are made up of additional layers, contributing further to the sinking feeling you get from a “soft” mattress. 

 Furthermore, it’s important to remember that your body weight plays a big part in how a mattress feels beneath you. Heavier people will sink further into any mattress, meaning they perceive most models to feel soft. By contrast, lighter people do not put as much pressure on a mattress’s surface, giving them the feeling of extra firmness.

 With a better understanding of how you might perceive mattress firmness, let’s now take a look at a few common types of sleepers and our top recommendations for those individuals. 

The side sleeper

Soft and conforming like the name implies, our Original Green Tea Memory Foam Mattress  or Ultra Cool memory Foam Mattress are side sleeper’s dream. It’s designed with layers of cradling memory foam and comfort foam, ensuring that you sink in just right and awake restored. 

The stomach sleeper

Our Hybrid Mattress features optimal support from its pocketed springs and a touch of softness from its comfort foam and memory foam top layers. 

The back sleeper

Our 25cm Hybrid Mattress and Pocket Spring mattress supports your body’s contours. Its pillowy top layer of comfort foam helps it achieve just the right balance between soft and firm for back-sleepers.

The all-over-the-place sleeper

So what if you don’t exactly assume one of the common sleep positions above, but tend to shift between a combination of all three? You’re not alone. And fear not, there are mattresses designed to support more active sleep habits.

Particularly for those who like to flip-flop between back and stomach during the night, our Hybrid Mattress, or Support Plus Mattress has everything you need for refreshing, uninterrupted sleep. This 12" hybrid combines a cool-to-the-touch cover, 2” premium cooling gel memory foam, and a 7-zone comfort system to maintain the perfect sleep temperature while relieving pressure points. Beneath, individually wrapped coils and reinforced edge support provide customized alignment and stability as you move around, while minimizing motion transfer to your partner. With three layers of CertiPUR-US® certified foam and durable construction, this mattress keeps you supported no matter how much you toss and turn.

The petite sleeper including kids

On the smaller side? It’s quite possible that most mattresses feel firm to you. Check out our mattress collections for petite sleepers. Our memory foam range will cradles your body while promoting airflow, making it easier for lighter sleepers to feel fully cushioned without too much firmness

The plus-sized sleeper

Our Support Plus Mattress  and Hybrid Range is designed with a balance of cooling comfort and durable support.

The hot sleeper

Opt for something like our Cooling Gel Mattress. Special gel foam, devised to draw heat away from the body, is built right into the soft, breathable knit fabric covered top layer.

Couples and co-sleeping families

And lucky for you, most of our Zinus mattresses are made from motion-isolating memory foam or iCoil pocket springs, so it’s hard to make the wrong choice. But if you’re asking for our recommendation, we’re big fans of the Support Plus mattress for its luxurious cover,  quilted top and supportive foundation of iCoil springs. And Also Ultra Cooling Range  for its luxurious plush feel and cool gel memory foam

 Joint pain sufferers

Our Memory Foam Mattress and Toppers is meant to hug your shape, without putting any unnecessary pressure on sensitive areas like the hips, shoulders, neck and spine.

Keep in mind that the guidelines above are just that, a general guide to use if you’re unsure about where to begin. But if you’re a back sleeper and you get the best sleep of your life atop an extra soft mattress, who are we to say that you’re wrong?