What type of support do I need?

The average person with no back problems should look to base their decision on their weight. Those on the lighter side should look to softer mattresses, while those with a larger build might need something more robust.

Either way, a good mattress should be designed to aid spine alignment. Casper mattresses use Zoned Support — providing ergonomic alignment to the spine, while also delivering on comfort.

Why should mattresses ‘breathe’?

We perspire in our sleep, which seeps into our mattresses and over time, can nurture the growth of bacteria.

A breathable mattress facilitates air flow. This not only helps perspiration evaporate, but it disperses warm air that gets trapped under us while we sleep. Casper uses open-cell foams boasting tiny pores that allow excess hot air to escape.

Memory foam or pocket sprung?

Both can be breathable, help with alignment and deliver on comfort. However, different brands have different designs and it’s not a case of all much of a muchness.

Casper mattresses have four layers of premium foam. The top contains open cells for breathability, the second is made of high-density memory foam to support pressure points, the third is the “transition layer” — which helps with weight distribution — while the base supports the upper layers for durability.