Mattress for side sleepers: Perfect support, every night
Are you a side sleeper? You are certainly not alone: side sleeping is the most common sleeping position in the world. But a mattress for side sleepers has specific requirements. When you sleep on your side, your shoulder and hip bear the full weight of your body. Without the right support, pressure points develop, your spine falls out of alignment, and you wake up in pain without knowing why.
The Tuur® Original Mattress has been awarded by the Consumentenbond (Dutch Consumer Association) as the best mattress for side sleepers in the Netherlands. 100% natural latex, 7 ergonomic zones, dual comfort: designed for your body.
Why does a side sleeper need a specific mattress?
Too firm a mattress
On a mattress that is too firm, you feel too much resistance on your shoulder and hip. Your body cannot sink in properly, causing the spine to form an S-curve. The result: you toss and turn, wake up more frequently, and get up feeling tense.
Too soft a mattress
On a mattress that is too soft, your hips and shoulders sink in too deeply. This causes your lower back to sag, creating tension and pain: often only noticeable the following morning.
The right choice: medium to soft
The best mattress for side sleepers offers enough softness to relieve pressure points, and sufficient firmness to keep the spine in a straight line. That balance is precisely what the Tuur® Original Mattress is built for
What should a mattress for side sleepers offer?
Pressure relief at shoulders and hips
The zones at shoulder and hip level must give way sufficiently, so that no painful pressure points develop.
Spinal support
While the pressure points sink in, the waist and lower back must remain well supported. This keeps the spine in a neutral, straight position from neck to tailbone.
Point elasticity
A point-elastic mattress responds to each individual body part. This allows the shoulder to sink in while the hip is firmly supported: exactly what side sleepers need. Natural latex is inherently point-elastic.
Good temperature regulation
Side sleepers often lie with more body surface in contact with the mattress. A mattress that retains heat disrupts your sleep. Choose breathable, natural materials that carry away heat and moisture.
Choice of firmness
Every body is different. Your weight, shoulder width and personal preference all determine which firmness is ideal for you.
The Tuur® Original Mattress for side sleepers
The Tuur® Original Mattress is our best-seller and the best-tested mattress for side sleepers on the market. The Consumentenbond (Dutch Consumer Association) awarded it for the third consecutive time as the best mattress for side sleepers and as the best latex mattress in the Netherlands. Here is why.
7-zone natural latex core
The mattress is built around a patented 7-zone latex core, developed in collaboration with ergotherapists and physiotherapists. The zones:
- Head and neck zone (zone A): targeted support for head and neck
- Shoulder zone (Zone B): adapts comfortably to your shoulder, preventing pressure points
- Spine zone (Zone C): gentle support for the back
- Pelvic zone (Zone D): relieves pressure on your hips
For side sleepers, this zoning is crucial: shoulder and hip can sink in at the right points, while the waist and lower back remain firmly supported. Your spine stays straight: every night.
Dual comfort: two firmness levels in one mattress
The Tuur® Original Mattress comes with two firmness levels in one reversible core:
- Softer side: 100% natural latex: ideal for lighter sleepers or those wanting more comfort
- Firmer side: 100% natural latex: ideal for those needing more support
Not happy with the firmness? Simply flip the mattress. No technician, no fuss with layers. Ideal for side sleepers: start on the softer side and discover what feels best for your shoulders and hips.
Materials and certifications
The Tuur® Original Mattress is made of 100% natural latex (0% synthetic) with a cover of organic cotton, natural viscose and a comfort layer of wool and wild silk. That combination is exactly what side sleepers need: soft, breathable materials that carry away heat and moisture, keeping you cool even when lying on the same side for a long time.
The mattress is certified with OEKO-TEX® STANDARD 100 (Class I), the LGA Quality Certificate from TÜV Rheinland (98/100 points), the euroLATEX ECO Standard and the eco-INSTITUT Label. All technical specifications and certification details can be found on the product page of the Tuur® Original Mattress.
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Which firmness should you choose as a side sleeper?
The ideal firmness depends on your body weight:
| Weight | Recommended firmness | Tuur® advice |
|---|---|---|
| Up to 60 kg | Soft | Start on the soft side |
| 60–90 kg | Medium soft to medium | Start on the medium side, flip if desired |
| Above 90 kg | Medium to medium firm | Start on the medium/firm side |
Tip from Tuur®: not sure? Start on the medium side. Want more comfort? Flip the mattress and feel the difference. You have 120 nights to try it out at your leisure: completely risk-free.
Don't forget your pillow
A mattress for side sleepers is only half the story. As a side sleeper, you also need a higher, firmer pillow than back or stomach sleepers. The pillow bridges the gap between your head and the mattress, matched to the width of your shoulders.
- Broad shoulders: choose a higher pillow
- Narrower build: a slightly lower model will suffice
The Tuur® latex pillow for side sleepers is specially designed to keep the neck aligned with the spine, so you are well supported above the shoulder too.
Benefits of the Tuur® Original Mattress for side sleepers
- Awarded by the Consumentenbond as best mattress for side sleepers
- Pressure relief at shoulders and hips via 7-zone latex core
- Spinal support in a neutral straight line
- Dual comfort: softer and firmer side in one mattress, simply flip
- 100% natural latex, 0% synthetic: naturally hypoallergenic and point-elastic
- Cover of 70% organic cotton + 30% viscose with wool and wild silk comfort layer
- Four independent quality certifications (OEKO-TEX, LGA, euroLATEX, eco-INSTITUT)
- Suitable for all bed bases (slatted base, box spring, adjustable base)
- Available in all standard sizes, including for taller sleepers
- 120-night trial, completely risk-free
- 10-year guarantee
- Free delivery with installation and free returns
- Made in Belgium
The Tuur® promise
| 120-night trial | Not satisfied? We collect it free of charge and you get everything back. No questions asked. |
| 10-year guarantee | We stand behind the quality of every Tuur® Original Mattress. For ten years. |
| Free delivery and returns | No surprises afterwards. Delivery including installation, returns always free. |
| Pay in instalments | Spread over several months, at no extra cost. |