10 Best Mattress Brands in India (December 2023)

Buying a mattress is a difficult task. Customers focus too much on material, size, thickness, and price/discounts when identifying the best mattress brand in India. They fail to consider that body type, sleeping posture, weight, body heat and any back or sleeping issues are more important considerations. In addition, every brand claims they are the best and further lures you with discounts (typically fake discounts, i.e., increase the MRP and then give a discount).

To clear the confusion, our team of experts test and review several mattresses every month to choose the top mattress brands. Our sleep experts test each bed (you can see several pictures from the lab in the article). You can be rest assured that the list is thorough and also recently updated.

Sunday mattress, which comes out on top on every test, is our overall best mattress in the market. They stand out because they focus on natural materials (as opposed to chemical foams used by competitors), certified raw materials, and excellent customer support. They have just three mattresses, making it easy to choose from depending on your budget and comfort requirements. In addition, they offer a convenient 100 nights return policy to test the product and get a refund if you dislike the mattress.

Best Mattress in India – Our Top Picks

We shortlisted 15 mattresses that are top sellers in the market. Since consumers have different needs, preferences, and sleeping styles, we ensured that these represent the entire range of mattresses. We included products with other materials, technology, selling platforms (online and retail), and price points.

Out of these, we picked the best five based on our testing. We have rated these on the back support provided, focusing on using natural materials, product life or durability, and the trial period offered.

Best Overall Mattress – Sunday Latex Plus Mattress

The Sunday Latex Plus mattress is our top recommendation. It offers 5-star hotel comfort and back support at the same time. It is the most natural bed in India – 100% natural foam and organic cotton cover. Plus, it’s 30% less expensive than other Latex mattresses. You can try it for 100 nights, with a 10-year warranty.

Best Value for Money – Sunday Ortho Latex Mattress

Sunday Ortho Latex is a hybrid mattress that smartly combines memory foam and Latex to offer the best back support of memory foam and the cooling effect of Latex. It has 5 zones for optimal back support and offers a 100-night fully refundable trial period. The mattress is not compressed for longer life.

Best Coir Mattress – Kurlon Inspire Mattress

Kurlon Inspire mattress is an excellent choice if you are looking for a very firm mattress. The coir layer is consistently laid and of very high density. It is also combined with bonded foam ensuring a longer life. The mattress does not come with any trial period, however.

Best Spring Mattress – Peps Springkoil Mattress

Peps Springkoil multi-layer mattress has a high-quality Bonnell spring core combined with foam. The bonnell spring base keeps the mattress firm enough for back support. The mattress came with very good edge support and was breathable. Peps mattress does not offer 100 nights trial.

Best Mattress for Side Sleepers – Sleepwell Ortho Pro Mattress

Sleepwell Ortho Pro mattress is a combination of pocket springs and foam. The soft feel of the pocket springs makes it ideal for side sleepers. However, remember that PU foam on the top tends to heat up during summer, so we’d have preferred if its was Latex.

Best Cheap Mattress – Wakefit Orthopaedic Memory Foam Mattress

Wakefit Orthopaedic Memory Foam Mattress is the cheapest memory foam mattress in the country. It’s ideal if you want something for a 1-2 year time horizon. In addition, it also comes with a 100-night trial.

Top 5 Mattress Reviews in Detail

Sunday Latex Plus Mattress

The mattress is meant for those looking for 5-star hotel comfort but with orthopaedic qualities. It is a well put together 100% Latex foam mattress. The bed has a 100% organic cotton cover on the top. Its 10-year warranty and 100-nights trial offer are the best in the industry.

Mattress Specifications

• Construction – 2 inches of 70D Latex on top of 6 inches of 75D Natural Latex.
• Comes with an anti-skid base fabric
• Size – Single, Double, Queen, XL Queen, King, and all customised sizes.
• Thickness – 8 inches.
• Firmness – Medium soft.
• Price – Rs. 23,999 – Rs. 46,999.
• Warranty – 10 years.
• Trial Period – 100 nights or full refund.
• Compressed – No. Hence you can expect longer life.

Sunday Ortho Latex Mattress

We fell in love with the mattress’s excellent support to the spine and back. It is a hybrid mattress with three layers: open-cell latex foam, next-gen memory foam, and high-resiliency foam at the bottom. The bed has a 100% organic cotton cover on the top. Its 10-year warranty and 100-nights trial offer are the best in the industry.

Mattress Specifications

• Construction – 2-inch Latex on top of 1-inch Gel Memory Foam and a 5-inch base layer of high-density foam.
• Comes with anti-skid base fabric bottom.
• Size – Single, Double sized, Queen, XL Queen, King and all custom sizes.
• Thickness – 8 inches.
• Firmness – Medium firm.
• Price – Rs. 14,499 – Rs. 26,999.
• Warranty – 10 years.
• Trial Period – 100 nights.
• Compressed Mattress? No. Hence you can expect longer life.

What We Like

• Ortho Latex and the Latex plus mattresses are of outstanding quality and features but at an enviable price.
• All Sunday mattresses provide excellent orthopaedic support.
• The top organic cotton cover is very comfortable and removable for washing.
• The product comes with 100 nights trial

What We Don’t Like

• Sunday products are only available on its website. However, their customer service seems top-notch.

Recommended For

• Sunday Latex Plus Mattress is suitable for 5-star hotel comfort with back support. It is suitable for side and back sleepers. It may not be ideal for tummy sleepers.
• Sunday Ortho Latex Mattress is suitable for young couples who want to take care of their back. It is excellent for all sleeping postures, including side, tummy and back sleepers.
• Both are solid orthopaedic mattresses with great ergonomic support.

Tester Verdict

• Their customer service is very knowledgeable about the product, and the website is one of the most user-friendly.
• Both the products were dispatched on the same day (and none of the other products reached even after 3-4 days of us receiving the Sunday mattress).
• The mattresses look premium, and the packaging was excellent.
• If deep discounts do not sway you, Sunday is the best mattress brand and is highly recommended.

Sleepwell Ortho Pro Mattress

Sleepwell Mattress is a well-established brand in India and has been around for a long time. They offer some of the best mattresses in India but are mainly known for their PU foam mattresses. Sleepwell’s Ortho Pro mattress is a pocket spring mattress with PU foam on the top. People who like soft mattresses would like it, and vice versa.

Mattress Specifications

• Construction – Two PU foam layers of 0.75 each on 5 inches of pocket springs.
• The outer cover is made of premium knitted fabric.
• Size – Single, Queen, King.
• Thickness – 7 inches.
• Firmness – Firm.
• Price – Rs. 12,924 – 50,690
• Warranty – 7 years
• Trial Period – None
• Compressed – Yes

What we Like

• Adequate back support.
• Removable outer cover for easy maintenance.
• Spring mattresses allow for better circulation of air.
• You are assured of peaceful sleep, irrespective of your sleeping posture.

What We Don’t Like

• The mattress shape was slightly distorted even though the product was not compressed.
• 30% more expensive compared to similar quality online brands.

Recommended For

• Ideal for someone looking for a softer pocket spring mattress.
• Suitable for all sleeping positions

Tester Verdict

• Sleepwell is a dependable and trustworthy brand with a range of comfortable mattresses for different budgets.
• Pocket springs are not firm enough to support a body weight above 100 kilos.
• Bargain hard, and you will get up to 20% discount depending on the dealer.

Kurlon Inspire Mattress

Kurlon mattresses have been a trusted choice for almost half a century. They are the second-largest bedding company in India, following Sleepwell. Their coir products are considered the best mattresses in their category and well-regarded in the South. Kurlon Inspire mattress uses a combination of Coir and bonded foam. The quality of the coir is impeccable and cool during summer. However, bonded foam may generate heat.

Mattress Specifications

• Construction – Bonded Foam and Coir.
• Size – Single, Double Sized, Queen and King size mattresses.
• Thickness – 6 inches.
• Firmness – Firm.
• Price – Rs. 9,899 – Rs. 25,599.
• Warranty – 7 years.
• Trial Period – None.
• Compressed – No.

What We Like

• The usage of coir and recycled foam makes the product sustainable.
• The build is sturdy and likely to last for 6-8 years.

What We Don’t Like

• It is a hard mattress that does not adapt to your body shape.
• There is no 100-night trial for the product.

Recommended For

• It is excellent for people who sleep on their tummies.
• Old people like very firm mattresses or sleeping on the floor.

Tester Verdict

• It’s an ideal mattress if you are looking for a very firm mattress.
• Coir mattresses can have unevenness that would develop into sagging, so feel the mattress’s surface with hand buying it.
• Bargain hard, and you will get up to a 10-20% discount, depending on the dealer.

Peps Springkoil Mattress

Peps Mattress is considered one of the best brands among spring mattresses. It manufactures top-quality Bonnell spring beds. Peps Springkoil Mattress has multiple layers that consist of top woven fabric, protective layers of cotton felt and nylon mesh, a Bonnell innerspring unit, and reinforced with transitional layers of foam.

Mattress Specifications

• Construction – Bonnell Spring sandwiched between felt sheets.
• Size – Single, Twin, Queen, King.
• Thickness – 5, 6,8,10 inches.
• Firmness – Firm.
• Price – Rs. 9,417 – Rs. 38,403.
• Warranty – 5 years.
• Trial Period – None.
• Compressed – No.

What We Like

• The build quality is outstanding.
• The Springkoil mattress is well-built to prevent backaches. It is bouncy with no sagging anywhere.
• It is reversible and hence can be used on both sides.
• The top quilting ensures you get a sound sleep after a hard day.

What We Don’t Like

• Sometimes, the mattress can feel too bouncy for comfort. If you do not like spring-based beds, we advise you to look for foam-based mattresses.
• There is no removable zipper cover, so it is harder to maintain.

Recommended For

• Springkoil Mattress is a suitable alternative for people who like spring mattresses.
• It is also ideal for kids and adult sleepers who like a bit of bounce but not the sink-in feel

Tester Verdict

• I felt like sleeping on a solid and well-built bed.
• The mattress felt airy and breathable, with good back support. However, I recommend going for 8 or 10 inches of the mattress and avoiding lesser thickness, which can make the overall bed springier is not an excellent way.

Wakefit Orthopaedic Memory Foam Mattress

Wakefit is a well-known brand that sells compressed foam mattresses online at an affordable price. Despite recently venturing into furniture, their primary focus is mattresses, which come in various types, such as memory foam, smart grid, and latex. Their top mattress is the Orthopaedic memory foam bed. It is a memory foam mattress with a polyester zipper cover. If you are a student or looking for a temporary bed with limited expectations (especially heating issues), buying a Wakefit mattress would be a good option.

Mattress Specifications

• Construction – 1-inch Memory Foam; the rest is high-resiliency foam (HR Foam).
• Size – Single, Diwan, Queen, King.
• Thickness – 5, 6,8,10 inches.
• Firmness – Medium.
• Price – Rs. 7,871 – Rs. 26,999.
• Warranty – 10 years.
• Trial Period – 100 nights.
• Compressed – Yes. Hence feels soft for an orthopaedic bed.

What We Like

• Wakefit is the cheapest mattress, hence an excellent mattress for students or people who have just started living independently.
• The bed is soft and gives ample support.

What We Don’t Like

• There are better options for people in their 30s or beyond. With some use, it becomes too soft, which is unsuitable for the back, spine, and joint pains.
• The mattress also gives a strong smell after it is unboxed that stays for some days

Recommended For

• People who want to move from non-branded or cotton mattresses and do not have a high budget.
• If you are moving from a traditional cotton mattress, ensure you buy the lowest thickness.

Tester Verdict

• It is a good mattress, considering it is the cheapest one in the category.
• The off-gassing/chemical smell took some days to go away completely.
• The mattress felt soft due to compression, and it also took several days to reach its original size.
• It is excellent for college fresher or guest rooms.

Factors to Consider to Choose the Best Mattress

A mattress is a significant investment since you will be spending a lot of money. You will also be using it for many years. So, you must know the factors you should evaluate your mattresses before making the final purchase.

A mattress can be evaluated on many parameters like the type of material, firmness of surface it offers, size, and thickness. It also can be categorised according to the user, such as the sleeping positions, weight, and co-sleeping. Budget is another crucial deciding factor for buying a mattress.

Type of Material

Mattresses can have many materials – foam, spring, coir, cotton, wool, or water. In India, foam mattresses are the most popular ones, followed by spring and coir.

PU Foam

PU foam stands for polyurethane foam. It is a foam that is made from petrochemicals. It is used in some form or another in most mattresses (except cotton ones).

Memory Foam

Memory Foam is a type of PU that can adapt to the body’s shape. It relieves pressure points in the body but has the notoriety of heating up during summer. Choose a memory foam mattress if you like a mattress that hugs you and provides maximum contouring.

Latex Foam

Latex Foam is the best of both worlds. It provides memory foam comfort but does not heat up at all. It is made from the sap of a rubber tree. Latex foam has many benefits – it is breathable, cooling, hypoallergenic, gives support with bounce, and is the most durable foam.

Pocket & Bonnell Spring

These have a coil-based system at their core. It may be Bonnell or Pocket spring systems. The innerspring system provides support to the back and body. They are bouncier. There are better bets than a spring mattress if you are looking for pressure relief.

Coir

Coir mattresses are found mainly in India. It lends springiness and cooling to the bed. However, it is being replaced by newer materials since it tends to sag quickly.

Most of the mattresses have more than one of the above materials and are, in fact, hybrid. You will usually find layers of various types of foam in one bed. Even spring and coir mattresses have foam as a critical material.

Orthopaedic Mattress

One of the most used terms for mattress type, you will be surprised to know that orthopaedic mattress has yet to set a definition among users or in the industry. Any mattress that supports your spine, back, joints, and bones can claim to be orthopaedic. It can be made of any combination of materials. With a rise in chronic back pains, we are seeing significant growth in the demand for orthopaedic mattresses.

Firmness

Mattress firmness means how comfortable you feel lying down. It is a bit subjective, but for ease, mattress firmness is measured on a scale of 1-10. 1 is the softest, and 10 is the hardest feel. Research conducted at Harvard has shown that medium-firm mattresses are the best (contrary to the belief that a good bed has to be very firm).

Size and Thickness

The mattress size will primarily be dependent on the bed size that you have. Single, double, queen and king are the most used sizes. There are many variants also available. You can also get custom-sized mattresses from all major brands.

Thickness means the height of the mattress. We usually recommend 6 or 8-inch beds for proper sleep and rest. In our experience, 4 and 5 inches need to give the right balance of support and comfort. You will also get 10 inches or more for some specialised mattresses. These are suitable for overweight people or if you like having an extra thick bed.

Sleeping Positions

People usually sleep on their backs, stomachs, side, or a combination of these positions. Depending on your preferred sleeping position, you should choose the firmness and core material.

Side Sleepers

We suggest you choose a mattress of medium firmness. You will get proper support to the joints and pressure points. Avoid super soft or extra firm mattresses. Foam is the best option for you, with either memory foam or latex foam serving the purpose.

Back Sleepers

Since you sleep on your back, you need proper spinal alignment and decent contouring. A medium-firm mattress is ideal for you. Memory foam or latex foam with good support is perfect for back sleepers.

Stomach Sleepers

First of all, it is not advisable to sleep on your stomach. If you do, we favour a firm mattress for you. A soft bed will end up in chronic back pain. Latex foam mattresses are perfect for people who sleep on their tummies.

Combination Sleepers

If you keep changing your position throughout sleep, opt for medium firmness. Along with that, we advise mattresses that have zero motion transfer.

How to Choose the Best Mattress?

We have seen buyers often decide on a budget and then shop for, seeking as many features as they can get in a mattress. This is often the wrong way to choose a product that affects your health and is a long-term investment. Here are some tips we have for you when you embark on a mattress-buying journey:

1.     Who is the sleeper – We say always choose the sleeper. Everything from the firmness, comfort, size and material should be as per the needs and preferences of the sleeper. You will be wasting your money if you buy a memory foam mattress for a hot sleeper who does not like a sink-in bed.

2.     Firmness and Support – These are two very different things. Firmness is how the top surface of the mattress feels. Here, you can choose soft, hard, or medium as you like it. Support, on the other hand, is what the bottom layer of the mattress gives to the entire structure. It impacts the spinal alignment that you get and also the durability of the mattress itself.

3.     Partner’s Sleep Habits – If you are co-sleeping, do not forget to get a mattress with high-motion isolation. That way, you and your partner will be unaffected by each other’s movements.

4.     Factor in the Bed Frame – Remember to consider the bed frame on which you will place the mattress. Shop according to the size and shape of the bed. Sometimes, the bed design can impact the thickness of the mattress you choose.

Shopping for Discounts – While getting deep discounts sweetens a buying experience, only buy a product because you loved the price slash. You might end up regretting your choice later.

Tips on Mattress Care

Your mattress can quickly become a hotbed for germs, dust, and dirt. If you take proper care of your bed, you can easily extend its life. Neglecting it can damage your bed and may lead to back issues. Here are some of the tried and tested tips for keeping your mattress clean and well cared for:

1. Use a waterproof mattress protector to prevent liquid spills from getting absorbed.
2. Clean any spots with soap and water solution. You can also vacuum clean from time to time
3. If it becomes wet, dry it out, preferably under a fan and away from direct sunlight
4. Wash and clean the bed sheets and removable covers regularly
5. Rotate the mattress, and if reversible, flip it at regular intervals
6. Read and follow the care and maintenance guidelines provided by the manufacturer. It might impact the warranty against any manufacturing defects
7. Ensure that your kids or pets do like jumping on it.

Frequently Asked Questions

1.     Which type of mattress is best in India?

A breathable mattress that does not trap heat is ideal for India’s hot and humid conditions. As per research by NIH, environmental temperature has a significant impact on the quality of sleep. In our opinion, Latex foam beds are the best mattresses for Indian summers. But they can be pretty expensive for average mattress buyers. Sunday Ortho Latex Mattress is our top pick since it offers support, does not heat up, and is eco-friendly. You can also check out Sleepwell mattresses.

2.     Which is the best mattress for back pain?

Many orthopaedic mattresses claim to address back pain issues. It would be best if you are looking for a medium firm or slightly firmer mattress with a comfortable top. Avoid any soft or springy mattress.

3.     Which is better – a hard or a soft surface?

We suggest a soft mattress if you are lightweight and like to have a sink-in feel while sleeping. Firm surfaces are best for people who are overweight or sleep on their stomachs. However, medium firm suits almost every kind of sleeper and are most widely available.

4.     How much does a reasonable mattress cost in India?

Mattress price varies according to size, material, and brand. A good, queen-size mattress might cost you somewhere between Rs. 18,000 to Rs. 30,000. Typically, we see brands that sell through retail stores, such as Sleepwell, cost you more than online brands, such as Sunday & Wakefit.

5.     How should I choose the best mattress for me?

Keep in mind your sleeping habits, preferences, and budget. In addition, consider factors such as material, firmness, thickness, motion isolation, breathability, natural and organic components, and sleeping positions. Additionally, look for the company’s warranty, trial period, shipping, and return policy.

6.     Why do 5-star hotel beds feel so comfortable and great?

5-star hotels use luxurious mattresses, often with pillow top surfaces, memory foam, or top-quality hybrid products. These provide pressure relief to the body when you lie down. They also have a balance of comfort, luxury, and support.

7.     How long does a mattress last?

Any good mattress from top brands will last you between 7 to 10 years. A top-quality mattress will last more than ten years with proper care. We found out that uncompressed beds have a longer life span than the ones that come compressed in a box. This is because compressing damages the foam.

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