5 Mattress Myths That Are Quietly Ruining Your Sleep, and How to Fix These Mistakes for Great Sleep

A minimalist bedroom with a pendant lamp, a nightstand with a vase and a set of burl wood boxes, near a large bed with a beige headboard and a minimalist bed.

I recently ventured to York with Button & Sprung to see how a mattress is made. And while experiencing (and even partaking) in the design process of this sleep essential was interesting, I was especially taken aback by all the misconceptions around mattresses.

Common myths like memory foam, cooling technology, and firm mattresses being the best options are actually false. Skimping on size and flipping your mattress are also not necessarily the best practices. So, to help you sleep better, we've broken these myths down.