Comfort and support are the obvious priorities when choosing a mattress, but for many of us sustainability is an increasing concern. With my old mattress sagging at the center, I knew it was time for an upgrade, and for me, an eco-friendly build was important. But I have to admit, I was skeptical. Sustainable beds can only be made with a limited range of materials – can they still offer a feel and performance that matches the very best mattress?
Step forward Simba Sleep and its recently released 'Earth' range of eco-friendly hybrid mattresses. On paper the beds appeared a good match for my sleep needs (medium-firm and responsive) as well as matching my sustainability preferences, so I decided to test the Simba Earth Escape. Here are my initial thoughts after sleeping on this luxury natural mattress for three weeks...
