Why our sleep experts loved it
Apart from work and leisure, there is another significant element that affects our daily lives – a good night's sleep. This simply cannot be achieved without a comfortable mattress that fits your sleeping style and body needs. Among a plethora of mattress brands and types, today's focus is upon the Ashford Memory Mattress by Bensons for Beds.
How we test
Our review process involved in-store testing where we examined several aspects of the mattress meticulously. We carefully scrutinized the mattress' structure, design features, and comfort level. Although we were unable to conduct a trial in our home, we relied heavily on genuine customer reviews to observe the mattress’s performance in real-life scenarios.
Design and features
The Ashford Memory Mattress boasts a deep open coil spring structure, designed to distribute weight evenly providing extra support and enhancing durability. Accompanied by a layer of memory foam, these springs offer responsive and relieving comfort which molds to your body's contours. At 22cm in height, the mattress is encased with a soft touch, stretch knit cover that seamlessly works with the springs and fillings to cradle your body comfortably. This cover carries an anti-bacterial treatment to fend off harmful bacteria and dust mite allergens.
One of the striking features of this Ashford soft mattress includes the dynamic reinforced edge support that is brilliantly designed to extend the sleeping surface to the very edge of the mattress. This feature, along with the quilted sleep surface ensures a consistent, comfortable sleep environment from corner to corner. Moreover, it does not require constant flipping, a simple rotation as guided in the care instructions is enough to sustain its performance.
Mattress comfort
The Ashford Memory Mattress is not only about intelligent architecture but also about providing a tranquil sleep experience. It carries a soft comfort rating, making it an ideal match for individuals with low BMI or side sleepers who require additional sink-in comfort from their mattress.
However, my personal experience with this mattress wasn't as satisfying. The open coil springs, despite being known for long-lasting support, didn't meet my expectations. The issue of maintaining support and comfort consistency came up more often than one would like.
Suitability
Featuring a deep layer of memory foam for pressure-reliving comfort, the Ashford Memory Mattress could be a suitable choice for side sleepers and individuals with a lower BMI who prefer a softer mattress. It could also be perfect for people who have an hourglass figure because they generally require more comfort and sinkage from the base layer.
What customers thought
A look at customer reviews reveals a mixed bag of feedback. A few found the mattress to be exactly what they wanted - comfort and softness that had them sinking gently into a relaxing slumber. However, others echoed my sentiments about the open coil springs; causing discomfort and not living up to their hopes.
The verdict
Wrapping things up, the Ashford Memory Mattress is a finely constructed product that offers standout features and impressive elements like the deep open coil springs and memory foam layer. However, it may fall short in providing a perfectly comfortable and supportive sleeping situation for all. It's crucial to remember that mattress selection is a personal journey, and while this one has its merits, it is best suited for a certain group of sleepers.
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