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Over 17 years of sleep science, distilled

How to choose the right mattress

The mattress market is full of confusing marketing. This guide cuts through the noise — written by Darius Kiaulakis, Sleep Ambassador and mattress technologist. In the mattress business since 2007, he founded MattressCenter in Vilnius in 2009 — over 17 years building and testing mattresses by hand.

Darius Kiaulakis
Darius Kiaulakis
Sleep Ambassador · Mattress Technologist

1. How to choose firmness

Firmness is the most important factor. Most people make the mistake of choosing based on what feels comfortable in a showroom — but a 5-minute test is not sleep.

Firmness Best for Weight range
1–2 (Soft / Medium-Soft)Side sleepers, under 65 kg, pressure point issues< 65 kg
3 (Medium)Most sleepers — best default choice60–90 kg
4 (Medium-Firm)Back and stomach sleepers, heavier bodies80–110 kg
5 (Firm)Heavyweight sleepers who want a very firm feel> 110 kg
"Over 17 years, the #1 complaint I hear from people who bought without advice: "it felt fine in the shop." Firmness on a cold mattress feels 30% firmer than after 15 minutes of body heat." — Darius K.

2. Mattress materials compared

Each material has specific trade-offs. Here is the honest comparison from someone who builds all of them.

Material Pros Cons Price range
Memory foam Body-conforming, silent, pressure relief Retains heat, slow response €190–€350
Natural latex Breathable, durable (15yr), hypoallergenic Higher cost, heavier €290–€600
Hybrid Spring support + foam comfort, cool sleep Heavier, more complex production €340–€700
Coconut fibre Natural and firm Hard to soften once made €240–€450

3. Which size should you choose?

In Lithuania the most popular single size is 90×200 cm. For couples, 160×200 cm is standard. But standard sizes exist for historical reasons — not because they fit everyone.

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4. Best mattress by sleep position

Side sleeper

Soft–Medium (2–3). Hip and shoulder relief is essential.

Back sleeper

Medium–Firm (3–4). A common starting point when you want more support under your back.

Stomach sleeper

Firm (4–5). A firmer feel keeps your hips from sinking as far.

5. Budget vs quality: the honest truth

A mattress you sleep on 8 hours/night for 10 years costs as little as €0.07/night at €260. The question is not "can I afford a good mattress" — it is "can I afford poor sleep for a decade?"

Budget below €150: you are probably buying a foam block that will sag in 2–3 years. Budget €250–450: solid quality that lasts 8–12 years. Budget €500+: premium materials, worth it for heavy or demanding sleepers.

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