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These days, a truly good night’s sleep feels like a bit of a luxury. The place where we rest our heads (and bodies) each night should offer comfort and support — not leave us waking up with new aches and pains.
That’s why investing in a mattress that quite literally has your back is so important.
Recently, I invested in the REM-Fit Hybrid Pocket 1000 Mattress, and the difference was instant.
My husband and I had been sleeping on the same mattress for six years – a hybrid of memory foam and springs – but years of wear had taken their toll. A mattress topper became non-negotiable, unless you fancied being woken by creaking springs or bounced awake every time the other person shifted during the night.
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The first thing we noticed about the REM-Fit Hybrid Pocket 1000 Mattress was the perfect balance between soft and supportive. You sink in just enough to feel cocooned, while still being gently lifted and levelled – making movement easy and comfortable. Its clever hybrid design combines pocket springs with foam to evenly distribute pressure and support healthy alignment, something you can genuinely feel as it moulds to your body shape.
Almost immediately, I noticed a difference in how my body was supported throughout the night. The persistent back pain I’d grown used to began to ease, and instead of waking up stiff and achy, I found myself getting out of bed feeling lighter and more refreshed. Even if, on these dark mornings, the temptation to stay tucked in is still very real.
Another major win is motion reduction, and thankfully, the REM-Fit delivers. Previously, any movement from one of us would ripple across the mattress, waking the other. Now, we both sleep undisturbed, even when one of us turns over. It’s made a noticeable difference to the quality of our sleep, meaning peaceful nights are now the norm rather than the exception.
As someone who tends to sleep warm, temperature control was also high on my wish list. Thanks to the breathable Re-Ax thermo-regulating, hypoallergenic cover, body temperature stays comfortably balanced, no fan required. It’s also machine washable, making it easy to keep fresh and clean, which is always a bonus.
Another thing we both noticed straight away was how surprisingly lightweight it is compared to other mattresses. Delivery, unpacking and fitting it onto the bed frame was straightforward – and if you ever need to move or adjust it, you won’t be left feeling like you’ve done a full workout.
So, if you’ve been waiting for a sign to finally say goodbye to your tired, past-its-best mattress, this is it. Trust us, upgrading
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