With the explosion of the online mattress in a box market, foam mattresses have become more popular in Australia over the last 5 years.
Foam mattresses aren’t particularly common in retail stores, but they make up a large proportion (43%) of the bed in a box market. Let’s see what products that stand out above the rest!s.
The Onebed Original Mattress is a popular foam mattress
Choosing the right foam mattress for you
Bedbuyer’s expert team of health professionals are highly experienced in mattress assessment and in the management of various health conditions. We understand that choosing the right mattress is critical to your sleep health and overall well being.
So with all of this in mind, let’s take a look at Australia’s Best (Top 7) Foam Mattresses in 2024:
Best foam mattresses
- Koala Plus Mattress
- Zeek Original Mattress
- Ecosa Mattress
- Euri Mattress
- Ergoflex Mattress
- Newentor Hesperis
To help with your decision, we have summarised the key features of each of these mattresses below. We have also included links to our ‘full reviews’ as well as instructions on how to claim Bedbuyer’s exclusive discounts!
Furthermore, we have included some important information at the end of this article about foam mattresses. Please leave a comment (at the bottom of this article) if you have any questions about these products or about your mattress selection.
1. Koala Plus Mattress
$1,351.50 (Queen)
The Koala Plus Mattress is a very respectable, foam mattress that also has a highly customisable design. This involves a flippable topper to help the user to regulate sleep temperature, as well as a firmness adjustment.
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The Koala Plus Mattress forms part of Koala’s popular mattress range. This collection also includes the iconic Koala Mattress and the flagship Soul Mate Mattress.
The top comfort layer includes a 2cm thick seasonal topper that can be removed and flipped to match the current climate. The remaining parts of the mattress include a layer of Koala’s signature Kloudcell™ and a 5 zone support layer.
The foams used in the Koala Plus Mattress are certified as non-toxic by CertiPUR-US® one of the world’s leading groups in foam testing. This mattress also comes with a solid 120 night trial period and a 10 year warranty.
2. Zeek Original Mattress
$669 (Queen)
The Zeek Original Mattress forms part of the Zeek Mattress range that also includes the popular Zeek Hybrid Mattress and the innovative Zeek Snug Pod.
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The Zeek Original Mattress includes a breathable Tencel cover that sits over a layer of ‘air foam’ and gel memory foam. Its high density base layer offers good back support, and should accommodate people of all sizes.
The mattress has a firm and supportive feel, but should offer enough comfort for most people. It is certified as non-toxic by CertiPUR-US® so you can feel safe bringing it into your home.
The Zeek Original Mattress is a great value foam mattress that is a strong contender in this category. It comes with a handy 100 night trial period and a 10 year warranty, giving you plenty of peace of mind. Here is our full review.
3. Ecosa Mattress
$805 (Queen)
The Ecosa Mattress is one of the most popular online mattresses in Australia. It forms part of the Ecosa product range that also includes the Ecosa Pure Mattress and the Ecosa Vital Mattress.
This mattress has a unique set of covers that includes a Tencel and polyester cover as well as a waterproof ‘inner cover’. The inner cover is designed to help keep the mattress waterproof and dust mite-free which is a key feature of this product.
Like some of the other foam mattresses on this list, the Ecosa Mattress allows you to adjust firmness levels. You can select from a medium, medium-firm, or firm feel by unzipping the outer covers and rearranging the foam layers.
The Ecosa Mattress is available in all 7 sizes (super king, king, queen, double, king single, long single, and single size) and comes with a 100 night trial period. Here is our full review.
4. Euri Designer Foam Mattress
From $1,079.10 (Queen)
The Euri Mattress is a sophisticated foam mattress that allows you to choose different firmness levels, colours, and finishings. You switch between two firmness options simply by flipping the mattress over.
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The Euri Mattress uses an Australian-made luxury soft knit quilted cover. This sits over an Australian-made hypoallergenic wadding for a touch of luxury. The comfort layer uses Australian-made made foams that have been certified as non-toxic by GECA (Good Environmental Choice Australia).
The main support system of the Euri Mattress a firm, foam core that has a maximum weight limit of 300kgs (queen size) so it should accommodate people of all sizes.
Each Euri Mattress is custom made to order, ensuring that that your mattress isn’t sitting in storage for weeks or months. Here is our full review.
5. Ergoflex Mattress
$1,232.49 (Queen)
The Ergoflex Mattress was the first mattress in a box available in Australia, all the way back in 2010. It has a unique, dense and spongy feel – quite different to many innerspring mattresses.
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The Ergoflex Mattress has a TENCEL® cover that is removable and washable. This cover sits over a layer of premium ‘Visco-Elastic Memory Foam’ which is 9cm in depth. This layer of memory foam is much thicker than equivalent layers in most other foam mattresses.
This mattress has a relatively low height (23 cm) but it has a weight capacity of 190kgs, so it should accomodate people of all sizes.
The Ergoflex Mattress comes with a 30 day trial period, and a 10 year warranty. Here is our full review which includes a video review.
6. Newentor Hesperis
$590 (Queen)
The Newentor Hesperis Mattress is a practical foam mattress that offers excellent value. It comes with a handy customisation feature that allows you to choose between several firmness options.
This mattress has a lovely cover made from coconut fibre and a bamboo fibre textile. These fibres may help with temperature regulation and the cover itself has been certified as non-toxic.
Underneath this cover lies a combination of foam layers, including a layer of gel-visco memory foam, a layer of high-density foam, and a base layer of elastic comfort foam. You can adjust the firmness of this mattress by rearranging these layers.
The Newentor Hesperis Mattress is available in all 7 sizes (super king, king, queen, double, king single, long single, and single size) so it should accommodate all sleeping arrangements. Here is our full review.
If you are considering a foam mattress, below is some important information that you need to keep in mind.
Why buy a foam mattress?
Even though ‘traditional’ innerspring mattresses make up the majority of mattress products in Australia, foam mattresses are still popular for a number of reasons.
Firstly, foam mattresses are often lighter in weight than equivalent innerspring mattresses. This makes them easier to transport and easier to change the bed sheets.
Foam mattresses typically have less ‘motion transfer’ than innerspring mattresses. This means that partner disturbance is usually less pronounced on foam mattresses. This is important for couples, especially if one partner is a restless sleeper.
This low level of partner disturbance (on a foam mattress) was famously demonstrated in Koala’s ‘wine glass’ video:
Affordability is another reason why foam mattresses have become more popular. Foam mattresses are typically cheaper than innerspring and latex mattresses, making them an attractive proposition for the price conscious shopper.
What does a foam mattress feel like?
Good quality foam mattresses usually offer a nice balance of comfort and support. They typically have a ‘spongy’, dense feel that moulds to your body, differing from the more bouncy, responsive feel of many innerspring mattresses.
The Koala Mattress has a 3 zone base layer
Foam mattresses often contain a foam ‘core’ component that provides the solid foundation of the mattress. These can offer good spinal support, and some even contain zones to accommodate the different parts of the body.
Different types of foam
There are many different foams that are used in mattresses. These vary in quality, density, and consistency, so comfort levels can vary greatly depending on what foams are used.
The most common type of foam used in mattresses is polyurethane foam. Memory foam (which is polyurethane foam with added chemicals) is also very common, whilst certain manufacturers use specific foam products to differentiate themselves from their competitors.
Bio-Pur™ foam used in the Amerisleep mattress range
For example, Amerisleep mattresses contain a special foam called Bio-Pur™. This foam uses plant-based materials and a ‘variable pressure foaming’ (VPF) manufacturing process.
This process also produces zero emissions making this particular foam comfortable, and environmentally friendly.
Safety and durability of foam
Many mattresses have had their foam components formally certified as non-toxic and eco-friendly. This gives shoppers the peace of mind that their new mattress is safe to bring it into their home. We specify these certifications in each of our mattress reviews.
The Ecosa Mattress is well certified as non-toxic
As you would expect, the quality of foam mattresses in Australia varies greatly. Poor quality foams have a distinct tendency to degrade and sag in a short period of time. This can result in restlessness, poor spinal support, and back pain.
So that rounds out our article of Australia’s Best Foam Mattresses in 2024!
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