Choosing a Hypnos mattress means treating yourself to amazing comfort and time-honoured craftsmanship. But some terms might sound a bit puzzling - what’s “Triple Edge Protection,” and what does “Red Tractor Assured” really mean? 

To make it easier, we’ve put together this A–Z guide to walk you through all the key concepts and terms that make the Hypnos Beds brand so special.

A

Active Turns: The number of helical turns in each pocket spring of Hypnos mattresses, designed to provide progressive support and respond to varying body weights for better spinal alignment.

Awards-Winning: Hypnos mattresses and the brand have been recognised with prestigious awards, including the Queen’s Award for Enterprise (International Trade and Sustainable Development), Best Mattress Supplier Award, and multiple Bed Manufacturer of the Year titles.

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Bespoke: Hypnos mattresses custom-made to individual specifications, letting customers choose size, comfort level, fillings, and other features for a truly personalised sleep experience.

British Wool: Responsibly sourced wool from UK farms used in Hypnos mattresses, prized for its breathability, natural temperature regulation, and sustainable credentials, ensuring comfort and eco-friendly luxury.

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Carbon Neutral: Hypnos offsets its entire carbon footprint through sustainable manufacturing, renewable energy, and tree-planting initiatives, reflecting its commitment to eco-friendly luxury.

Cashmere: A rare, soft natural fibre used in Hypnos mattress comfort layers to create a plush, luxurious sleeping surface.

Chemical Free: Materials or fillings in Hypnos mattresses are produced without harsh chemicals, ensuring a safer, healthier sleep environment. Hypnos uses a natural starch-based treatment instead of chemicals, in order to achieve the fire-retardancy levels required under UK law.

Cotton: Naturally breathable, hypoallergenic cotton used in Hypnos mattresses, providing comfort, softness, and moisture regulation while supporting the brand’s commitment to sustainable, eco-friendly materials.

D

Double-Sided: A Hypnos mattress construction designed for sleeping on both sides, allowing regular turning and rotating to extend the mattress’s lifespan and maintain optimal comfort.

E

Edge Support: Reinforced outer rows of springs or rods in Hypnos mattresses that maximise the usable sleep surface and help prevent roll-off, providing consistent support across the whole mattress.

eOlus™: A sustainable, recycled fibre used in several Hypnos mattresses, including the Luxury No Turn 8, Luxury No Turn 9, and Pillow Top Luxe.

F

Forest Stewardship Council (FSC): A certification that ensures wood and timber used in Hypnos bed bases and headboards come from responsibly managed forests, supporting sustainability and environmental care.

G

Global Organic Textile Standard (GOTS): A certification that ensures organic textiles used in Hypnos mattresses meet strict environmental and social criteria, supporting sustainable and ethical production.

Guarantee (10-Year): Every Hypnos mattress comes with a 10-year guarantee covering manufacturing defects, giving you peace of mind about quality, durability, and long-term performance. Please register your guarantee with Hypnos after delivery, but MyNextMattress will store the relevant information for the guarantee too.

H

Handcrafted: A feature of all Hypnos mattresses, meticulously made by skilled craftsmen and women using traditional techniques, natural materials, and expert attention to detail to ensure lasting comfort, support, and quality.

Hand Side-Stitching: A skilled hand-finishing technique used in Hypnos mattresses to secure the mattress border to the spring unit, enhancing edge-to-edge support and maintaining shape over time.

Horsehair: A naturally springy, breathable fibre used in Hypnos mattress cores to improve ventilation, resilience, and overall comfort.

I

Independent Pocket Springs: Individually housed springs in most Hypnos mattresses that respond independently, reducing partner disturbance and providing tailored support.

Integrated Pillow Top: A Hypnos mattress design where a plush cushioning layer is stitched directly onto the mattress, offering luxurious comfort without the need to turn the bed (e.g., the Pillow Top Luxe mattress).

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Joints (Reinforced Frame Joints): Expertly crafted joints used in Hypnos divan bases to maximise strength and durability. Many bases feature traditional dovetail joints and reinforced wooden frames, providing exceptional stability and consistent mattress support. This meticulous construction prevents loosening over time and helps ensure the bed remains sturdy and reliable for years to come.

K

King-Size Customisation: Hypnos offers bespoke sizing, including King and Emperor beds, often paired with Zip & Link flexibility for individual or shared use.

L

Latex Layer: Natural latex incorporated in some Hypnos mattresses to provide resilient, supportive comfort with excellent elasticity and breathability.

Layered Construction: The combination of pocket springs and multiple natural filling layers (wool, cotton, horsehair, cashmere, etc.) that create Hypnos’ signature comfort and support.

M

Micro Pocket Springs: Smaller, individually pocketed springs found in some Hypnos mattresses that enhance contouring and responsiveness.

N

Natural Fillings: A blend of eco-friendly fibres used in Hypnos mattresses - such as wool, cotton, horsehair, silk, and cashmere - designed to provide natural comfort, breathability, and sustainable luxury.

No Turn: A Hypnos mattress design that does not require flipping, often featuring one sleeping surface with zoned support, while still benefiting from occasional rotation to maintain even wear. View our complete Hypnos No Turn collection.

O

Orthopaedic Support: Extra-firm spring tension in Hypnos mattresses, designed to promote correct posture and spinal alignment, providing targeted support for those with back concerns. Hypnos’ own Orthos Support mattress collection has long been one of their best-selling ranges.

P

Pillow Top: A luxurious, soft cushioning layer stitched onto the top of Hypnos Pillow Top mattresses, providing a plush, comfortable surface while maintaining the mattress’s support and durability.

Pocket Sprung: A mattress construction in which individual springs are encased in separate fabric pockets, allowing each spring to respond independently to your body weight and movement. This provides targeted support, reduces partner disturbance, and enhances overall comfort in Hypnos mattresses.

Q

Queen’s Award for Enterprise (now King’s Award for Enterprise): Prestigious UK award recognising Hypnos’ long-term commitment to sustainability and ethical practices.

R

ReActive™ Spring System: Hypnos’ unique multi-turn pocket spring system, engineered to respond independently to the shape and weight of your body, to provide precise support where it’s needed most.

Red Tractor Assured: A certification that guarantees food and farming products meet strict UK standards for traceability, safety, animal welfare, and environmental care. When you see this label on Hypnos mattress fillings, it means the natural materials come from responsibly managed farms.

Responsible Wool Standard (RWS): A certification that ensures the wool used in Hypnos mattresses is ethically sourced from farms with high standards for animal welfare and land management, promoting sustainable and responsible practices.

Royal Warrant: Prestigious recognition awarded to Hypnos as an official supplier to the British Royal Household, reflecting the company’s exceptional quality, craftsmanship, and service. This honour signifies Hypnos’ long-standing reputation for excellence and its commitment to the highest standards in mattress manufacturing.

S

Seasonal Turn: It is recommended that a Hypnos mattress be rotated or turned according to the seasons. This helps maintain even wear, support, and comfort, ensuring the mattress lasts longer and performs at its best year-round. Please note, some Hypnos mattresses only require rotating (spinning around) and not turning (flipping over).

Silk: A smooth, luxurious natural fibre used in Hypnos mattress comfort layers to provide softness, breathability, and natural temperature regulation.

Solotex™: A high-performance, eco-friendly fibre used in several Hypnos mattresses, including Hypnos Elite Support, Elite Deluxe, and Pillow Top Select.

Sustainability: Hypnos’ commitment to environmentally responsible practices, including carbon-neutral manufacturing, use of natural and recyclable materials, ethical sourcing of wool and other fillings, and eco-friendly packaging, ensures luxury mattresses that are kind to both sleepers and the planet.

T

Temperature Control: The ability of Hypnos mattress materials, such as natural fillings and breathable fibres, to regulate heat and airflow, keeping sleepers comfortable throughout the night.

Triple Edge Protection: A Hypnos mattress feature designed to reinforce the mattress edges, providing extra support and durability. It prevents sagging, makes it easier to sit on the edge, and helps maintain the mattress's shape over time, ensuring consistent comfort across the whole surface.

Turn: The recommended practice of rotating, or flipping in the case of double-sided models, to ensure even wear, maintain optimal comfort, and extend the lifespan of a Hypnos mattress. Regular turning helps preserve the integrity of the springs and upholstery, ensuring consistent support and comfort over many years.

Tufting: Hand-tied wool tufts in Hypnos mattresses that secure internal fillings in place, preventing shifting and helping the mattress maintain its shape, comfort, and durability over time.

U

UK-Made: Every Hypnos mattress is thoughtfully designed and handcrafted in the UK, celebrating British manufacturing and the art of local craftsmanship.

V

Ventilation: Natural airflow through Hypnos mattresses, promoted by breathable fillings like wool and cotton, keeping the bed fresh and regulating temperature.

Vegan Option: Hypnos mattresses made without animal-derived materials, such as the Origins Organic Collection, suitable for vegan lifestyles.

W

Wool Blend: A combination of wool with other natural fibres (like cotton or silk) used in Hypnos mattress fillings for balanced comfort and support.

Wool Comfort Layer: A plush layer of responsibly sourced wool in Hypnos mattresses, providing softness, breathability, and natural temperature control while supporting eco-friendly and sustainable practices.

X

eXtra Firm Support: Hypnos’ firmest spring tension, delivering maximum support for those who prefer a very solid sleeping surface. Discover the Hypnos Ortho Posture mattress for the ultimate in firmness and spinal alignment.

Y

Year-Round Comfort: The quality of Hypnos mattresses featuring natural fillings like wool and cotton, which adapt to temperature and keep sleepers comfortable in all seasons.

Z

Zip and Link: A feature in Hypnos mattresses, such as the Elite Luxury Mattress, that allows two single mattresses to be zipped together to form a larger bed, or separated for individual use—ideal for flexible sleeping arrangements and guest rooms.

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