What is the Best Mattress for 2022?

December 10, 2021

If your mattress makes you hate bedtime, imagine spending a third of your life with the same sentiments about your sleep experience. Sleeping on a bad mattress will make you appreciate the significance of healthy and restorative sleep. So, if you wish to improve your sleep in 2022, this guide will help you choose the best mattress.

The best mattress depends on an individual's preference, although specific features define a good mattress. Given that buying a new mattress is a hefty expense, you want to be sure that you'll wake up feeling rejuvenated for many years to come.

Let's dive into the details of what to look for in the best mattress for 2022.

What to Consider When Buying the Best Mattress for 2022

You must understand your sleep needs and preferences before shopping for a new mattress. For example, the best mattress for a back sleeper may not be comfortable for a side sleeper. Similarly, if you're a side sleeper struggling with hip pain, you'll need a pressure-relieving mattress to cradle the hip joint while keeping your spine in proper alignment.

It's also important to consider your body type and weight while shopping for the best mattress. This is because your weight determines how deep you'll sink into a mattress, which affects your spinal alignment. Although a conventional mattress can support sleepers of up to 250 pounds, some mattresses are designed specifically for lighter sleepers, while others are made for sleepers heavier than this limit.

Once you're certain about your sleep needs and preferences, the following are some of the most important factors to consider while shopping for the best mattress in 2022.

Mattress Type

Different types of mattresses have their pros and cons, depending on the materials they are made of. Below are some examples.

Memory Foam Mattresses (Best mattress for Cradling and Pressure Relief)

A memory foam mattress is the best mattress if you prefer a cradling and soft mattress with adequate pressure relief.

A memory foam mattress is especially the best mattress for side sleepers, because it's easy on the knees, hips, and shoulders.

However, a memory foam mattress may not be the best mattress for a heavier sleeper whose weight causes them to sink deeper into the mattress. That can easily throw the spine off its neutral curve, causing backaches. The closed-cell structure of a memory foam mattress also traps heat from a sleeper's body, causing a sleeper to feel too hot while in bed.

Innerspring Mattresses (Best Mattress for Buoyancy)

An innerspring mattress is made of an inner layer of metallic coil system for support, and an outer layer made of different cushioning materials, such as cotton, fabric, and wool. If you adore the bouncy feel of traditional spring mattresses, you'll definitely like the buoyant feeling this type of mattress provides. You also don't have to worry about sleeping hot, because the coil system has sufficient room for air circulation.

However, an innerspring mattress isn’t the best mattress for motion isolation and noise discretion because of its bouncy nature. Additionally, it can be difficult to move around, because of the weight of the metallic coils.

Hybrid Mattresses (Best Mattress for Multiple Sleep Positions and Body Contouring)

Hybrid mattresses combine the innerspring technology, such as calibrated coils, and layers of different types of foam, such as latex and memory foam, to offer the best of both worlds. These mattresses accommodate all types of sleeping positions, and are good at contouring the sleeper's body. In addition, their structure promotes sufficient airflow, making them highly breathable. A  downside is that hybrid mattresses can be pricey, depending on the materials used.

Natural Latex Mattresses (Tied with Hybrid for Best of the Best Mattresses)

Natural latex mattresses are loved by the consumers that purchase them. They are highly breathable, eco-friendly, and comfortable for all types of sleepers. In addition, these mattresses are responsive, allowing the sleeper to sleep peacefully without compromising on their support, comfort, and proper spinal alignment.

Latex mattresses also have a longer lifespan than other mattresses in the market today.

On the downside, natural latex mattresses can be expensive, but they're worth the investment if you're looking for a durable mattress.

Environmentally-Friendly

Discarded mattresses in landfills are becoming a recycling nightmare that slowly destroys the environment. Most materials used to make regular mattresses, such as memory foam and synthetic fibers, aren't environmentally-friendly. For the new year, consider buying an eco-friendly mattress, such as those made from natural latex foams, and enjoy several sleep advantages, including:

• chemical-free mattress
• no off-gassing odors
• no allergic reactions caused by chemicals
• improved breathability for a cooler night's sleep

A high-quality latex mattress can last up to 20 years long, but when it's time to dispose of it, you'll be certain that it won't end up among the millions of mattresses that destroy the planet.

Edge Support

When looking for the best mattress for 2022, it’s edge support is essential for ensuring that you sleep with your spine properly aligned while the rest of the pressure points are adequately lifted and cradled. Edge support of the mattress also makes it easy for sleepers to get off the bed, and avoid falling.

Edge support is determined by the firmness and density of a mattress. In 2022, you may want to avoid thinner or softer mattresses, especially if you're a heavier sleeper. Such mattresses don’t usually provide the best edge support.

Pressure Relief

Your preferred sleeping position exposes different body parts to pressure, such as the neck, back, hips, and shoulders. As a result, you'll need to consider how well your new mattress relieves these pressure points when shopping for one.

For example, a stomach and back sleeper tends to sleep better on a firm mattress, while a side and combination sleeper is more comfortable on a medium-firm to softer mattress. That means that a firm mattress offers better pressure relief to back sleepers than side sleepers.

Body Contouring

In many cases, a body contouring mattress is preferred, although most conventional mattresses sold today conform to the sleeper's body. A gel memory foam mattress is the best mattress for side sleepers who prefer cradling and body contouring, because it allows them to stay cool despite sinking deeper into the mattress. Side sleepers also sleep better on conforming mattresses because they are easy on the knees, hips, and shoulders.

Spinal Alignment

Your spine should always maintain its natural curve as you sleep, to avoid back pain and other related complications. This is achieved by sleeping on a mattress with a great balance between support and comfort.

However, other factors such as your sleeping position and body weight can influence the choice of the best mattress. For example, your spine will align better on a firmer mattress than a softer one if you're a back sleeper.

Firmness

The firmness of a mattress describes how soft or hard a mattress feels, and determines how comfortably you sleep. Although you can alter the firmness level using a mattress topper, you may not salvage an old saggy and worn-out mattress.

Unfortunately for many mattress shoppers, finding the most comfortable firmness level in a mattress isn't an easy task, as it takes a few night trials to allow your body to get used to the new sleep surface.

The Eco Terra Hybrid Latex Mattress is a mattress that you can choose between two firmness levels: medium or medium-firm.

Temperature Regulation

Sleeping hot is among the many causes of sleep disruptions that result in many health-related problems, including daytime drooling, stress, and mood disorders. If you're a hot sleeper, you may want to avoid mattresses made of memory foam, because they trap heat from the body, causing you to feel too hot while sleeping. Instead, choose latex foam mattresses whose open-cell structure allows air to escape and circulate better while you sleep.

Foundations

The best mattress performs better while resting on the right foundation bed that keeps it in the right position. Conversely, a poor foundation bed affects the mattress's support, which in turn alters your spinal alignment, and exerts more pressure on some parts of the body.

Certifications

A high-quality eco-friendly, organic, sustainable mattress will come with certifications, such as OEKO-TEX Standard 100 certified, GOTS organic, OEKO-TEX Standard 100 certified wool, and GOTS organic certified cotton.

Sleep Trial Period

It takes quite some time before your body conforms to your new mattress for you to decide whether or not it is the best mattress for your comfort. Therefore, consider a vendor that offers a longer sleep trial period when purchasing a new mattress.

A longer sleep trial period gives you sufficient time to test the mattress, and determine whether it's worth the investment.

Warranty

The warranty of a mattress depends on the materials it's made of; some materials last longer than others. For example, a latex foam mattress can last for 20 years, and even longer with proper care. That's almost double the average lifespan of a mattress, about 7 to 10 years. Therefore, a mattress with a longer lifespan is a great deal.

Return Policy

Whether you're looking for the best mattress online, or in a furniture store, you must understand the vendor's return policy before buying that particular mattress. Check for the shipment, refund, and exchange agreements before you make a purchase.

2022 Best Mattress FAQs

To sum up this guide, here are a few common questions sleepers ask about buying the best mattress in 2022.

When is the Best Time to Buy Mattresses in 2022?

You'll always find a good deal when shopping for a mattress throughout the year. However, some of the best mattress deals are often available during holiday seasons, such as Christmas and New Year sales. In addition, some manufacturers occasionally offer amazing discounts on days such as the Cyber Week Sale at Eco Terra that you can take advantage of.

Is it Better to Buy a New Mattress Online, or in a Store?

Buying a mattress online is more convenient than getting one from your local store. This is because many online mattress companies provide shipping services and lengthy sleep trials.

You will also have access to more information about the mattress from the vendor's website to help you understand what it is made of, and how well it will meet your sleep needs.

How Much does a Good Mattress Cost?

You can find a mattress within your budget from as low as $200, though it likely won’t be a hybrid mattress or latex mattress. A good-quality mattress can cost over $1,000, and if you're lucky to land on a sale, you'll get such a mattress at a lower price.

Quick Tips to Sleep Better in 2022

Here are some tips to improve how you sleep in 2022:

• Add bed accessories, such as pillows, bedding, and toppers to improve your sleep comfort.
• Keep your sleeping room free of noise and other forms of destruction.
• Develop a bedtime routine, such as taking a shower, or reading a book before bed.
• Keep your bedroom cool and aerated.
• Reduce or avoid caffeine intake before bedtime.
• Avoid long daytime naps.
• Avoid exercising before bedtime.

About Eco Terra Mattresses

An Eco Terra mattress has everything you'll need in the best mattress in 2022. Here's why.

• Made from natural latex, natural wool, and organic cotton, this mattress is the most comfortable, eco-friendly option out there.
• The mattress is available in two firmness levels with a 90-night trial, allowing you to try out both sides.
• An Eco Terra mattress comes with a non-prorated 15-year warranty from purchase date, assuring sleepers many years of healthy sleep.
• The mattress comes packed in a small box for convenience and portability (the mattress in a box shipping system).
• Both shipping and returns are free within the contiguous US.
• Offers great edge support.

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