Even our night attire will have an effect on the comfort level of a mattress. Tight, daytime clothing can often give a false perception of a bed, as the fabrics do not give on the mattress. Loose clothing should be the order of the day when trying a mattress in a showroom. Involuntary movements made during sleep, are not normally tested when we are awake in a retail store. Most purchasers in showrooms test their prospective purchase lying on their back, although they sleep on their side for the most part.
Many European retailers allow purchasers to try a bed or mattress for at least a week.
With sincere thanks to Jonathan Betser DO Woodside Osteopathy Clinic, Dunstable, Bedfordshire for his kind contribution to this article.