What is Bensons for Beds?
Bensons for Beds is a British bed, mattress and bedroom furniture retailer with an impressive heritage of over 50 years. Although initially founded in 1950, it didn't open its first dedicated bed store until 1972.
In 2011, this retailer merged under the same umbrella with the Sleepmasters and Bed Shed brands, thus officially launching the new Bensons for Beds business.
Bensons is currently one of the largest bed and mattress retailers in the UK, which is reflected in the impressive range of stores operated, around 270 at the moment. The company is headquartered in Accrington, Lancashire.
In this Bensons for Beds Review, we will focus primarily on the mattress brands that are currently on offer. Let's dive in.
iGel
The iGel brand is sold and produced exclusively for Bensons for Beds. Its main selling point is the ability to deliver the comfort and moulding properties typical for memory foam mattresses but without the downside of overheating.
This Graphene Technology phase change material works seven times faster than standard memory and gel foam. Moreover, it adjusts to the body's temperature and eliminates perspiration for an all-around fresher and more comfortable feel.
On top of that, all iGel mattresses feature between 1600 3000 individually encased pocket springs, depending on the model. Each pocket spring works individually to increase motion isolation for optimal comfort and a night of undisturbed sleep.
This pocket spring system combines with the supportive AdvantEdge™ foam and the pressure-relieving iGel crystals., making the iGel mattresses a truly premium option. As a result, these mattresses usually come at steeper prices. Still, if you consider your mattress a long-term investment, a premium brand like this is well worth it.
We also recommend this brand for anyone who struggles with back and joint pain. The iGel Advance material will perfectly contour your body shape. It will also prevent your hips and shoulders from sinking too deep into the mattress, soothing away all pressure.
Here are the iGel mattress models currently on offer by Bensons:
iGel™ Advance 1600
iGel™ Advance 2000
iGel™ Advance 2500 Pillow Top
iGel™ Advance 2500 Plush Top
iGel™ Advance 3000 Plush Top
Rollo
One product made by Slumberland exclusively for Bensons is the Rollo range of mattresses. This range consists of four models: the Essential, the Hybrid, the Hybrid Duo, and the Hybrid Duo Plus. All four of these models feature eco-friendly memory foam and chemical free sleep surfaces.
The Rollo Essential is an all-memory foam mattress. As typical for memory foam mattresses, it is significantly firm, providing good body support and pressure relief. At the same time, it offers good sinkage synonymous with memory foam but with the added benefit of additional support across the surface.
We recommend this mattress to anyone looking to switch to an all-foam bed but wants the firmness and support of a traditional coil mattress.
The Rollo Hybrid is medium-firm and combines the support offered by spring-based mattresses with the comfort provided by foam. It consists of up to 1100 pocket springs. As a result, the Rollo Hybrid provides an exceptional quality combined with a chemical-free sleep surface and soft touch.
The mix of joint and back support makes the Rollo Hybrid excellent for all sleep positions.
The Rollo Hybrid Duo features the same construction as the Rollo Hybrid. However, it offers significantly more pocket springs, 1900 in total. As a result of this added benefit, this mattress provides much better pressure relief and edge support.
It is also advertised as a medium-firm mattress. Still, the additional pocket springs offer much more bounce and support than the traditional hybrid. As a result, this mattress would be best for slightly heavier people looking for a firmer sleep surface.
Finally, the Rollo Hybrid Plus is the standout product in the Rollo range. It consists of up to 2900 mini and full-sized pocket springs and a deep memory foam layer. The Rollo Hybrid Plus would be an ideal option for anyone looking for a soft yet supportive and pressure-relieving mattress.