Mattress Brands

It might not sound like an exciting way to pass an afternoon. But many history museums have elaborate mattress exhibitions. More than the mattress, we're talking beds in general. In fact, mattresses were almost secondary for hundreds of years to the actual bed frame. Think about that for a second. You were sleeping on what amounted to a hard surface, but at least you had an ornate bed frame around you. Looking great, with your eyes closed. You also likely arose the next day feeling like crap.    The mattress came into play during the 17th and 18th centuries. King Louis XIV slept on a total of 413 beds - a different bed, every day, for over a year. In a given year, we might sleep on 5 separate beds, assuming we take some vacation. Towards the beginning of the 20th century, mattresses were becoming mass-produced, and purchases were less aesthetic and centered more on comfort.   Mattress designers realized two things – comfort is king, and the actual look of the mattress mattered little. The reason the latter is true is because all mattresses are covered. Wasting time on the design portion of the exterior of a bed is a waste of time. A handful of linens will soon be plopped on top of it. As such, manufacturers dove headfirst into the comfort side of things.    Nowadays, the mattress market is a fierce battlefield. Everyone focused intently on comfort, which one provides the best sleep, etc. One of the best overall mattresses you can buy is from Leesa. The Leesa Hybrid Mattress is excellent at dissipating heat, keeping sleepers at an adequate temperature, and also ideal for couples because of the edge support. We can all attest to the annoyance that comes from a mattress with lazy edges. Nothing worse than that steady slide off the bed. The Leesa is backed by a 10-year warranty, and they offer a generous 100-night risk-free trial.   If you're in the market for an all-foam mattress, Casper has you covered. The Casper Original mattress provides zoned-layered support, is less bouncy than typical mattresses, and the firmness hits you in all the right spots. Another plus with this mattress is it is made of a breathable fabric, so the overheating issue is taken care of here as well. The only negative reported with this mattress is it might be too firm for some. Foam mattresses are that way, no doubt about it. But similar to buying a new pair of leather shoes, the first couple weeks are tight and firm, yet after that, the shoe (or mattress in this case) conforms to you.    Lastly, the Saatva Classic Mattress. Many of us deal with back pain. Some are chronic, really nasty stuff. Other, more frequent back pain is mild but ever-present. It's easy to accept that our backs will hurt. But this doesn't have to be the case. This mattress from famed manufacturer Saatva is backed by a 15-year warranty, mainly because they believe in exactly what it does. With up to three firmness levels, individually wrapped coils offer unparalleled support, and although firm, this bed adapts to you over time. A side-note, however, if you clock in at 200 pounds plus, not the best bet for you.    These three brands are market leaders, but the mattress world is a big place. The most fun is jumping on the mattresses and freaking the salespeople out. Have fun!