General
Firm Mattresses and Sleeping on the Floor: What the Evidence Says
Floor sleeping is popular advice with almost no research behind it, the studies that exist favour medium-firm over very hard, and the adjustment period is real.
Knowledge
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Fibrelux
About Fibrelux: Rubberised Coir Since 1972
A Malaysian coir maker that started in car and furniture filling, what rubberised coir is, and what its certifications cover.
KITA
About KITA: Knowledge, Inside Out, Truth, Assurance
What the four letters stand for, why we cut open our own display mattresses, and what we make as a result.
KITA
Independent Testing: What LGA and SGS Actually Measured
The outside laboratory test behind KITA Solid Foam, what it measured, how to match the numbers to the certificate, and what it does not cover.
General
Understanding Mattress Sagging & Body Impressions
The difference between a body impression and real sagging, how sagging is measured, and what the KITA guarantee covers.
General
Dunlop vs. Talalay Natural Latex: A Bread Analogy
The two natural latex processes compared on firmness, durability and cost, using sourdough and a soufflé to tell them apart.
KITA
The Slow Poison Inside Your Mattress: Say No to Rebond Foam
A mattress sold as natural latex was cut open and found to be rebond foam, and what the glue in it does to bedroom air.
KITA
From Furniture Shop to Sleep Studio: Our Journey of Personalised Sleep Solutions
Why we cut open our own display mattresses, and what changed about the way we sell after we saw what was inside.
Persona
Maximizing ROI and Tenant Satisfaction: The Best Mattress Options for Landlords
Why a cheap rental mattress costs more across a tenancy, and which firm options hold their shape between tenants.
Persona
The Winning Edge: The Ideal Mattress for Athletes and Sports Lovers
How sleep affects recovery, what far infrared fabric does, and why a firm surface helps alignment and breathing.
Persona
Sleeping Well, Aging Well: The Ideal Mattress for Elderly and Active Aging
Firmness, support and getting out of bed easily, plus why mattress weight matters when you change the sheets yourself.
Persona
Safe & Quality Sleep from Day One: The Best Mattress Options for Toddlers and Kids
Why a growing body needs resistance more than pressure relief, and which natural materials suit a child's bed.
