Zip and Link Mattresses

Yes, you can use two different mattresses with a zip and link system. The ability to provide two firmness ratings that accommodate different sleeper preferences is what makes this mattress type so impressive!

Using two different mattresses on a zip and link system allows each person to select a mattress with a distinct comfort rating that suits their individual needs. For example, one side of the bed can have a firm mattress, while the other side can have a softer one. This customisation can lead to a more tranquil and undisturbed night's sleep for both partners.

Additionally, zip and link mattresses can incorporate features like spinal support and regulated temperature capabilities on different sides of the mattress.

Standard sheets can work with zip and lock mattresses, but you may need extra length fitted sheets depending on the size of each single bed. Ensure the sheets match the combined dimensions of the mattresses and have sufficient elasticity to fit securely.

This design ensures that each side of the bed remains snug and comfortable, preventing sheets from slipping or bunching up during the night.

Different retailers and manufacturers may offer various options, but here are some popular types of zip and link mattresses:

Pocket Spring: These mattresses consist of individually wrapped pocket springs that offer excellent support and minimise motion transfer. They are often combined with memory foam or other comfort layers for added comfort.

Intelligent Memory: These mattresses feature intelligent memory - a natural fibre alternative to memory foam that contours to the body's shape, providing personalised support and pressure relief. They are ideal for individuals who prefer a medium/firm sleep surface.

Hybrid: Hybrid mattresses combine pocket springs with other materials, such as memory foam, latex, or gel-infused foam. These mattresses aim to offer the benefits of both support and comfort layers.

Orthopaedic: These mattresses are designed to provide enhanced support for those with orthopaedic needs. They usually feature a combination of pocket springs and firmer comfort layers for optimal spine alignment.

Zip and link mattresses will transform your sleep experience for the better and offer many benefits that standard mattresses and beds don't. Take a look at the advantages for yourself:

Undisturbed sleep experiences - Couples can sleep in a large bed without the sleep disturbances associated with one large mattress. Two individual mattresses support the body weight of each sleeper separately, preventing 'roll-together', which is when two sleepers sharing a mattress roll into the centre and clash due to poor mattress support and opposing body weights.

Personalised comfort - Zip together mattresses are incredibly supportive and allow for different levels of tension within the same bed, which is great for two people sharing a bed with varying firmness preferences.

Efficient manoeuvrability - If your house has narrow doorways and corridors, through which a traditional king size mattress wouldn't fit, a zip and lock mattress could be the perfect solution as you can simply bring each half in, one after the other. This way, you don't miss out on enjoying a bigger and more spacious sleeping surface.

Zip and lock mattresses feature hidden zips along their inner side, where the two beds meet. All you need to do to create one unified sleep surface is use the zipper mechanism as you would as if you were fastening up a jacket, which prevents them from shifting apart during the night. The two single beds are joined through metal link bars at the foot of each base, which lock together to form a larger bed.