Firm Medium Premium Breathable Mattresses Springwall Mattresses
Medium-firmness mattresses — often called medium-firm — sit right between plush and firm, which is why they're the most popular and versatile feel we carry. You get enough cushioning to relieve pressure with enough support to keep your spine aligned, making medium a safe choice for back sleepers, combination sleepers who change positions through the night, and couples who need a compromise between two preferences. Shop medium models from Sealy, Serta, Beautyrest, Stearns & Foster, iComfort and Tempur-Pedic across memory foam, hybrid, euro-top, pillow-top and tight-top builds — with free delivery across Canada. • Feel: medium sits between plush and firm — balanced and the most versatile of our four comfort levels • Also called "medium-firm" — the middle of the firmness scale • Best for: back sleepers, combination sleepers, couples, and most body types • Consider plush if you sleep on your side; firm if you sleep on your stomach or want more support • Constructions: euro-top, tight-top, pillow-top, memory foam and hybrid • Brands: Sealy, Serta, Beautyrest, Stearns & Foster, iComfort, Tempur-Pedic, Springwall & NM • Prices: from $171 to premium
Premium is the sweet spot between everyday value and luxury — name-brand mattresses with better materials, thicker comfort layers and more advanced support, without the flagship price tag. This is where you'll find recognizable comfort lines like Sealy Posturepedic Plus, Serta Perfect Sleeper and Perfect Day, Beautyrest Harmony, Chirofoam memory foam and Springwall Chiropractic — in euro-top, pillow-top, hybrid, memory foam and even organic latex builds, across every firmness from plush to extra firm. Most premium mattresses run from about $400 to $1,400. Every one includes a 365-night sleep trial, price-match guarantee and free delivery across Canada. • What "premium" means: name-brand comfort and upgraded materials — a step up from value, below the luxury flagships • Featured lines: Sealy Posturepedic Plus, Serta Perfect Sleeper & Perfect Day, Beautyrest Harmony, Chirofoam, Springwall Chiropractic • Builds: euro-top, pillow-top, hybrid, memory foam and organic latex • Every firmness from plush to extra firm • Typically about $400 to $1,400 • Looking higher or lower? See our luxury or great-value mattresses • Every order: 365-night sleep trial, price-match guarantee & free Canada-wide delivery
Breathable mattresses are built to move air, not trap it. Through ventilated and open-cell foams, breathable knit and Tencel covers, and pocket-coil airflow, they let heat and moisture escape instead of building up under you — so your sleep surface stays fresher, drier and more comfortable through the night. It's a great fit if you sweat at night, live in a humid climate, or just don't like that stuffy, sunk-in feel. You'll find breathable builds across every brand — Sealy, Serta, Beautyrest, iComfort, Tempur-Pedic, Chirofoam and our own NM line — in foam, hybrid and pocket-coil. Sleep especially hot? See our cooling mattresses for active heat-wicking. Every mattress includes a 365-night sleep trial and free delivery across Canada. • What it means: airflow-focused builds that let heat and moisture escape instead of trapping them • How it works: ventilated/open-cell foams, breathable knit & Tencel covers, pocket-coil airflow • The benefit: a fresher, drier, less stuffy sleep surface • Best for: sweaty sleepers, humid climates, or anyone who dislikes a sunk-in, stuffy feel • Sleep hot? See cooling mattresses; want a steady temp? See temperature-regulating • Across every brand and firmness • Every order: 365-night sleep trial, price-match guarantee & free Canada-wide delivery
Springwall builds innerspring mattresses around heat-tempered drawn spring steel, with polyurethane foam comfort layers and matching foundations framed in spruce, pine and fir with steel wire. Comfort choices run from extra firm to plush, which makes the decision a question of fit rather than quality. Back sleepers generally do best on medium to firm, stomach sleepers want the firm end, and a softer surface gives the shoulder and hip room to settle for side sleepers. A firm innerspring on a sound foundation remains the straightforward answer for anyone who wants a supportive, traditional feel rather than the slow sink of an all-foam bed.
How to Choose a Springwall Mattress
Springwall is an innerspring maker, so start with what the spring actually does. Heat-tempered drawn spring steel is wire drawn to a consistent diameter and then heat-treated, which sets its temper: the property that substantially reduces the height a coil loses after being compressed thousands of times. It reduces that loss rather than eliminating it, and temper is not usually what gives way first. On most beds the comfort layers soften before the springs weaken. Above the springs sit polyurethane foam comfort layers, and how thick and how firm those layers are is what turns one spring unit into an extra firm bed or a plush one.
Choose firmness by how you sleep, not by how the bed feels in the first thirty seconds. Back sleepers generally want medium to firm, because the pelvis has to stay near the surface for the lower back to hold its natural curve without being flattened. Stomach sleepers want the firm end, and extra firm belongs there and to heavier bodies. Side sleepers generally want medium or plush, because the shoulder and hip need to sink for the spine to stay level. Weight moves everything about a notch. The foundation matters as much as the mattress: a spruce, pine and fir frame with steel wire, or a metal and wood build, spreads load evenly and keeps the spring unit flat.
Heat-Tempered Steel Springs
Drawn steel wire is heat-treated so each coil loses far less height under repeated compression. Temper governs how long the spring unit holds up, though the comfort layers above it usually soften first.
Extra Firm Through Plush
The same spring unit under different comfort layers produces very different feels, so choose by sleeping position and body weight rather than by the name on the label.
SPF and Steel Wire Foundations
Spruce, pine and fir framing with steel wire, or a metal and wood build, gives the mattress a flat, load-spreading base. A foundation that has lost its flatness passes the dip straight into a new mattress.
Traditional Innerspring Feel
An innerspring pushes back rather than hugging, so moving and getting up is easier and air travels through the spring layer. See more innerspring mattresses.
Frequently Asked Questions About Springwall Mattresses
What is a heat-tempered drawn spring steel innerspring?
Which Springwall firmness is right for me?
Do I need a new box spring with a new mattress?
Is an innerspring mattress better than foam?
Are firm mattresses better for your back?
How long does an innerspring mattress last, and how do I care for it?
Choosing a Springwall Firmness?
Our non-commissioned sleep experts can match spring feel and comfort layer to your sleeping position and weight, and tell you whether your foundation is still doing its job.
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Discover a mattress that transforms your sleep into a truly rejuvenating experience. We offer a wide variety of options to suit every sleep style and preference, ensuring a better night's sleep.
Why Choose Us?
- Variety: From plush to firm, we have options for every body type and sleep style.
- Quality: Trusted brands and top-notch materials for long-lasting comfort.
- Sleep Trials & Warranties: Enjoy peace of mind with flexible trials and warranties.
- Expert Advice: Get personalized recommendations from our sleep specialists.
Mattress Selection Includes
- Memory Foam: Contours to your body for personalized comfort and pressure relief.
- Hybrid: Combines responsive springs with foam for balanced support and comfort.
- Innerspring: Provides firm support, bounce, and cooling airflow.
- Latex: Hypoallergenic, eco-friendly, and exceptionally comfortable.
- Adjustable Beds: Customize your sleep position for optimal comfort.
