Best mattress for heavy side sleepers UK
The majority of people admitted to hospitals in the UK are now considered to be overweight, according to NHS figures. This illustrates that more people have larger bodies, but also that there is now an even greater demand for such niche items as ‘the best mattress for heavy side sleepers UK-wide’.
Why sourcing niche, heavy-duty mattresses is important
Buying mattresses that match a broad spectrum of body types and sleep positions is crucial for many public and private sector purchasers. It fulfils your duty of care and helps to ensure that anyone staying overnight with you gets a good night’s sleep. Being comfortable and well supported will help them go to sleep more easily and progress through a full, healthy sleep cycle. It can also ensure they don't end up with new health issues, such as pressure sores!
If you are the owner/manager of a residential care business, hotel, guest house or student accommodation facility, for example, finding ways to cater for a wide range of needs can be problematic. The perfect illustration is sourcing the best mattress for heavy side sleepers.
What do we mean by heavy side sleepers?
There really is no size fits all when choosing the best bed and mattress combination. This is particularly true for people in higher ranges of body weight.
Heavier people usually find that the support of a medium to firm mattress is best; especially a well made one that won't quickly sag or distort, even if the sleeper moves around frequently in the night.
The choice of mattress for heavy people who sleep on their side is even more tricky. As you can imagine, they are settling their weight across a more concentrated area, compared to someone spread evenly on their stomach or back. The wrong mattress can quickly lead to pressure points – and possibly even bed sores - along the person’s side.
Side sleepers sometimes find a softer mattress more comfortable, which contradicts the advice for heavier body types! It can certainly make it unwise to choose a very firm mattress for a heavy side sleeper, as you could add to the issues they have with comfort and the long term impact of pooling their weight to one side of their body.
These pressure points would tend to be on the sleeper’s hip and shoulder. However, even the side of the head and ears can be affected if you don’t find the correctly balanced mattress for a heavy side sleeper.
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More things to consider when bed shopping
The location and type of bed you need to specify can further restrict the ability of standard mattresses to be ‘fit for purpose’ for this niche situation. For example, in an adult residential hostel, which relies on sturdy adult bunk beds, it can be hard to accommodate a side sleeper who is larger in their body frame, without a bespoke heavy-duty mattress.
Also, many care home beds and mattresses (and contract beds and mattresses for other locations) need to be reliably supportive and comfortable for people who spend large amounts of time in them, which may well include sitting up, as well as sleeping on their side.
Keep in mind in some locations you need to compile the right structure and design with the added bonus of a waterproof incontinence mattress too that protects sleep comfort, but is also hygienic and long-lasting.
Do you need to factor in a mattress type that offers a cooling effect? Heavier body frames, including ones that regularly side sleep, can easily become overheated in the night, adding to the potential for restless slumber and health issues.
Every mattress you specify for any body type or sleep position needs to use reliably good quality materials, including both the cushioning system used and the fabrics that cover the mattress. Attention to detail in the production of the mattress is a good indicator that it has been designed to provide optimum support to the sleeper’s spine and joints. This includes situations when the person puts considerable pressure on a specific area of the mattress.
Lastly, there is no reason why a mattress suitable for a heavy side sleeper shouldn’t be stylish and attractive too, when you find the right supplier of reinforced and niche beds.
Easy solution for the best mattress for heavy side sleepers UK
Fortunately, modern bed and mattress designers and manufacturers can rise to any challenge, and supply memory foam, latex and gel mattresses, for example, that match any specifications and body types.
Of course, the best way to match any niche bed requirements and cater for particular sleep styles is to commission made to order beds. This is especially true for sleepers with a larger body mass, as you will need to find a supplier of authentically heavy-duty beds and mattresses.
Taking the custom-made route not only ensures you buy a mattress that gives sufficient support, but you will also get one that is durable; holding its shape even when the bed occupant is a restless sleeper.
This is the area in which family-run bed specialist, Reinforced Beds, is ‘most at home’. We are passionate about fulfilling commercial contracts for specialist beds, cost-effectively and reliably. Whether that’s a bespoke bed for a heavy side sleeper or a range of commercial beds and mattresses to match varying body shapes and needs. This is a valuable service for commissioning hospital beds and mattresses, for example, or to find a custom-made bed for an individual client if you are an interior designer.
As we are a British specialist bed company, we can offer fast solutions if you are searching for the “best mattress for heavy side sleepers UK-wide” and your requirement is urgent. We even offer free delivery, despite the fact all our products are supplied at trade prices.
Our online mattress guide will help you with further information about choosing this important product and meeting specialist needs with heavy-duty mattresses and beds.
To match our products to any niche requests, don’t hesitate to get in touch with the caring and responsive team at Reinforced Beds.