Best Mattresses For Edge Support
Good edge support lets you sleep right at the edge of a mattress without squishing and making you feel like you might fall off. This enables you to use the whole bed without sacrificing comfort and support.
Another benefit of edge support is that it requires a rigid support system within the mattress. A strict support system helps isolate movement (motion transfer) and stops roll-together (where the mattress sinks in the middle).
We firmly believe that any mattress worth its salt should have good edge support, but not all mattresses have it. Poor edge support can be a symptom of lousy mattress design or a by-product of the composition.
The best mattresses for edge support are sprung mattresses with an encapsulated body – these hold together at the edge brilliantly.
The problem of poor edge support mainly affects pure foam mattresses because these do not have reinforced edges. Without encapsulation or framing, foam mattresses suffer at the edge, so most foam mattresses are on the firmer side.
Hybrid mattresses can also have poor edge support if they have compact spring systems below thick layers of foam. Sometimes, soft foam layers compress too much before hitting the springs, squishing the edge several inches.
Even pocket-sprung and open coil mattresses can have poor edge support if the spring system is not sufficiently loaded with foam to encapsulate it. This happens because the springs move out of shape.
Our mattress recommendations for edge support
With all that in mind, we’ve listed our favourite mattresses for edge support below, listed by firmness (soft to firm). All of our picks are based on real-world testing and user feedback.
Two thousand adapt mini springs adjust to your body’s pressure points, while 2,500 pocket springs deliver exceptional support. A 4cm layer of charcoal-bamboo memory foam helps keep you cool on muggy nights by dissipating heat.
Another great medium-soft mattress for edge support is the Sleepeezee G4.
Sleepeezee Jessica (medium)
- Price: £749 king
- Most suited to side and back sleepers.
The Sleepeezee Jessica is a medium mattress with edge-to-edge support thanks to foam encapsulation. It has virtually no sinkage at the edge and offers incredible motion isolation, making it a brilliant choice for couples.
With 1,800 pocket springs for support, 3cm of memory foam, 6cm of Staycool gel and 3cm of soft foam, the Sleepeezee Jessica delivers the best hybrid experience. It’s a top choice for side and back sleepers.
If you like this mattress, check out the Birlea Bliss as well.
Giltedge Beds Tranquillity (firm)
- Price: £799 king
- Most suited to back sleepers, tummy sleepers.
The Giltedge Beds Tranquillity offers excellent edge support, encapsulated in rebound foam with 2,000 pocket springs for support. At 27cm thick, it’s a bulky mattress designed to hold your body up rather than letting it sink.
Firm mattresses are best for back and tummy sleepers and tend to have the best edge support by default. The Giltedge Beds Tranquillity barely compresses at the edge and easily supports people weighing over 200 lbs.