Best mattresses for side sleepers

Most people have a preferred sleeping position, whether that’s front, back or side. Finding a mattress that suits your sleeping position is so important to getting a good night’s sleep.

To make life a little easier, we asked our Product Experts to select three of our best mattresses for side sleepers, offering the perfect level of comfort and support. Find out why they chose these mattresses here.

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Product overview	Silentnight Eco Comfort Breathe Pocket 2000 Medium Mattress View gallery From £449.00 Now £199 Was £299 Small £299	Silentnight Geltex Ultra 3000 Mattress - Medium Soft View gallery From £679.00 Now £199 Was £299 Small £299	Studio by Silentnight Medium Mattress View gallery From £399.00 Now £199 Was £299 Small £299
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Why have we chosen these?
How will it feel?	Firmness: Medium The Goldilocks of firmness ratings. Not too soft, not too firm – medium is a safe shout for side sleepers View other firmness options	Firmness: Medium/Soft Perfect for side sleepers and people who like to 'sink-into' the mattress View other firmness options	Firmness: Medium The Goldilocks of firmness ratings. Not too soft, not too firm – medium is a safe shout for side sleepers View other firmness options
What's so good?	Features our breathable Eco Comfort layer, made from 100% recyclable plastic bottles and woven into a super-comfy and sustainable comfort filling Foam and FR chemical treatment-free for a purer sleeping environment The intelligent Microclimate sleep system helps improve breathability for a fresh, cool and healthy sleeping environment Microclimate sleep system™ The ranges features our revolutionary Microclimate sleep system which combines three layers of advanced fibre technology for enhanced breathability, forming the ideal sleeping environment, whatever the season. 1 - Breathable Coolmax™ Sleep Surface Coolmax™ fibres wick moisture away from the body, creating a cooling effect for enhanced breathability and moisture control. 2 - Eco Breathe Fibres™ The latest in sleep technology, vertical Eco Breathe Fibres™ quickly channel moisture away from your body to prevent overheating through the night. 3 - Eco Comfort Fibres™ Horizontally designed Eco Comfort Fibres™ naturally evaporate moisture through the breathable mesh border, to maintain a clean, fresh and healthy sleeping environment, night after night.	The Geltex comfort filling has been proven by scientific studies to improve spinal alignment. An extra layer of 1000 mini-springs improve breathability, for sleep that’s both supportive and refreshing – no night-time overheating Premium Mirapocket spring system which evenly distributes your bodyweight to offer tailored support and comfort. Scientifically proven to support healthy spinal alignment The secret to better posture A third of adults suffer from lower back pain. To combat this, our Mirapocket and Miracoil mattresses are zoned to add extra support to the hips and shoulders, which promotes healthy spinal alignment and back posture. How can your mattress improve sleep quality and combat back pain? One of the key elements of quality rest is the surface you lie on. This is because you need a surface that supports your body throughout the night and allows your spine to naturally realign. In a study conducted at UCLan’s Allied Health Research Unit we put our zoned mattresses to the test against non-zoned alternatives to measure the impact of zoning on spinal alignment. What did the study reveal? Results came back conclusive, and revealed the link between healthy spinal alignment and the mattress you choose. Results showed that - as well as scoring highest on comfort, firmness and overall preference - zoned mattresses also outperformed non-zoned mattresses on neutral spinal alignment. Researchers discovered that it’s “clear changing a single variable (the type of zoning) can clearly affect an individuals’ wellbeing by putting them in a more “at risk” posture”. Discover more about the UCLan study	The Geltex comfort filling has been proven by scientific studies to improve spinal alignment. Awarded a Which? Best Buy in the medium firmness rating Comes rolled, boxed and ready for next day delivery Better sleep, backed by science Studies have shown that Geltex is the best foam comfort filling around. We teamed up with UCLan to conduct a series of scientific studies pitting Geltex against memory foam and latex. The result? Geltex out-performed memory foam and latex in all areas, including comfort, firmness, pressure relief and spinal alignment. How will the Studio mattress arrive? Our next day delivery mattresses will arrive tightly rolled and wrapped or boxed, making transportation really easy. All you have to do is pop-off the packaging, lay out the mattress and allow for 24hrs of ventilation so it’s fully expanded for optimal comfort. Please note: super king mattresses will be delivered flat and on a standard delivery time (up to 14 working days).
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Sizes	Double 135 x 190cm 4'6" x 6 '3"	Double 135 x 190cm 4'6" x 6 '3"	Double 135 x 190cm 4'6" x 6 '3"
Firmness Rating	Medium The Goldilocks of firmness ratings. Not too soft, not too firm – medium is a safe shout for side sleepers	Medium/Soft Perfect for side sleepers and people who like to 'sink-into' the mattress	Medium The Goldilocks of firmness ratings. Not too soft, not too firm – medium is a safe shout for side sleepers
Comfort Filling	Eco Comfort Breathable materials combine to give you a fresh sleeping environment on a comfort filling that’s 100% recyclable. Each filling contains 150 recyclable plastic bottles.	Geltex Gel infused comfort filling that's been scientifically proven to outperform memory foam for comfort, support and breathability	Geltex Geltex is highly flexible to assist free movement through the night for an undisturbed sleep, while offering optimum pressure relief. It comes with an open cell structure for a more breathable sleeping environment.
Support System	Mirapocket Premium pocket sprung support system that adjusts to your individual body shape and weight for luxurious comfort. Scientifically proven to improve spinal alignment	Mirapocket Premium pocket sprung support system that adjusts to your individual body shape and weight for luxurious comfort. Scientifically proven to improve spinal alignment	Foam A foam support system provides a foam core without the need for springs. Offers a cocooning-feel from head-to-toe, perfect for those who prefer memory foam mattresses
Mattress depth	31cm	36cm	25cm
Mattress weight	Super King: 59kg King: 49kg Double: 42kg Single: 28kg	Single: 32kg Double: 48kg King: 56kg Super King: 67kg	Single: 22kg Double: 26kg King: 31kg
Single or double sided	Single	Single	Single
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Choose size	From £449.00 Now £199 Was £299 Small £299	From £679.00 Now £199 Was £299 Small £299	From £399.00 Now £199 Was £299 Small £299
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Why have we chosen these mattresses?

If you’re a side sleeper you’re not alone – it’s the most popular position around. You’ll also find that, as a side sleeper, there’s more pressure on your shoulders and hips.

That’s why we recommend you go for a medium or medium/soft mattress that’ll let you gently sink-into the mattress, with minimal disturbance to the natural alignment of your spine.

Of course, everyone is different and we can only make broad recommendations. This is why we also offer a 60 night comfort guarantee to help you get used to your mattress. If you’re still not comfortable after 60 days of using your new mattress, you can exchange it for another one for free.

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