While shopping for a mattress online offers convenience and an array of choices at your fingertips, there is however a vital step that can make all the difference in your sleep quality— trying a mattress in-store allows you to discover how the mattress feels with your body type and sleep position. But if you haven’t yet taken the leap of in-person mattress shopping yet, you will need some pointers on how to get the best out of your experience.
BEFORE HEADING TO THE STORE
You spend about one third of your life in bed, so investing in a high quality mattress that would be able to give you the best sleep should be the goal when you want to purchase a new one. To avoid going into the store blind without knowing what you want or need in a mattress, it’s essential to do some groundwork.
Factors like your sleep position, preferences, and bed size requirements are all necessary to know when you’re looking for your perfect mattress. Take the time to write your habits and preferences down if you need a quick reference when you’re at the store, and ask questions and get expert advice from sleep specialists. If you’re sharing the mattress with your partner, it’s recommended that you bring your partner along as their opinions will also shape your decision.
Additionally, you’d also need to look out for these pain point factors that could help shape what you need in a mattress, specifically:
- Back Pain: According to the 2024 Global Sleep Census [1], half of us have woken up in the morning experiencing back pain—which is a surprisingly high percentage. If you fall within that half, you’d need a mattress that could help ensure correct spinal alignment like Sealy Posturepedic Elevate mattresses with Align Support® coil technology, coupled with ComfortCore® Premium which relieves pressure points, particularly in the lower back area.
- Temperature Regulation: 51% of Malaysians revealed that a cooler room or lower temperature is a key factor for better sleep hygiene. Living in a country with a hotter climate like Malaysia, you might be inclined to agree. Investing in a mattress with Sealy’s Ice-Touch technology can help actively cool you down, promoting uninterrupted sleep even in warm weather conditions.
- Mattress Quality: A quality mattress is among the top key factors that help people sleep better, according to the Sleep Census. However, many mattress brands might not offer the guarantee of high quality through rigorous testing and research, so make sure you find a brand that does.
Sealy Posturepedic Elevate mattresses have been carefully tested at their state-of-the-art R&D center in Australia—and backed by orthopaedic and consumer sleep research.
In fact, Sealy Posturepedic was developed in conjunction with leading orthopaedic surgeons in the 1950s. The new Orthopaedic Advisory Board (OAB) from the Queensland University of Technology Biomechanics and Spine Research Group (BSRG) was even established to continue and build on Sealy’s rich orthopaedic heritage.
To help you narrow down your choices, you could also take advantage of free online resources like Sealy’s Mattress Selector tool.
WHAT TO DO IN THE STORE
It is important to select the best mattress stores that could give you the best experience. Some of the biggest make-or-break factors often are the staff and store experience. Sealy retail stores boast knowledgeable sleep experts and are an essential part of the journey to find the perfect mattress.
Sealy’s team of sleep experts prioritises understanding your unique requirements—from your sleep habits, lifestyle, and preferences to any specific concerns like back pain or discomfort.
After getting a selection of curated options, customers are encouraged to indulge in the ultimate mattress trial experience. Take your time and test each mattress extensively, as Sealy retail stores encourage their shoppers to truly gauge the mattresses’ comfort and suitability.
SLEEP FIRST CLASS
Sealy’s commitment to providing superior sleep experiences is second to none, prioritising your comfort, support, and overall well-being to ensure that you pick your perfect mattress. Thanks to the Sealy’s 10-Year Guarantee, you will also be able to enjoy your mattress for at least ten years—and if cared for properly, it will probably last much longer.
This guarantee covers coils or wires in the mattress that are loose, broken, protruding or torn. It also covers the foundation if wood splits in the frame, modules compress, legs and castors fail, or foundation wires break through any fabric. With this guarantee, you can be sure that you will have a high quality mattress for the next decade.
Ready to discover your perfect night’s sleep? Visit your nearest store or browse our online mattress collection to find the perfect fit for you!
[1] Conducted by Quantum Market Research (QMR) through an independent research questionnaire of 20,000 participants across Australia, New Zealand, United Kingdom, China, Hong Kong, Singapore, Malaysia, South Korea and Taiwan.
