The best mattress is the one built the way you sleep, so start with what's inside it: memory foam, a hybrid with coils, natural latex or organic materials. Then match it to the sleeper, because makers sell flippable soft-and-firm beds, kids mattresses, RV mattresses and models labelled for athletes. Compare construction and sleeper first, then the brand.
Mattress shopping online throws you straight into a wall of brand names, quizzes and countdown banners, and it's hard to tell what you're comparing.
This list covers ten mattress makers, using only what each maker's own website says, read on 2 Nov 2026 (as of Nov 2026). It's alphabetical and in no particular order. You won't find sale banners, trial lengths or comfort promises repeated here: it's about what each maker sells and who each bed is built for.
Mattress makers at a glance
| Tool | Type | Good for |
|---|---|---|
| Awara | Hybrid mattresses from naturally sourced materials | Essential, Classic and Premier hybrids |
| Bear Mattress | Hybrid, foam, natural latex and kids mattresses | Kids beds and an all-natural latex model |
| Birch | Natural mattresses, with a kids model | Natural mattresses from Essential up to Elite |
| Brooklyn Bedding | Factory-direct hybrid, specialty and RV mattresses | Specialty beds for athletes, plus size and RVs |
| GhostBed | Foam and hybrid mattresses, plus a bed cover | Foam or hybrid, and a dual-zone mattress cover |
| Layla | Flippable memory foam and hybrid mattresses | Soft on one side, firm on the other |
| Leesa | Hybrid and memory foam mattresses, kids range | Original, Sapira, Legend and natural models |
| Novosbed | High-density memory foam mattress | One memory foam mattress, 3 firmness options |
| PlushBeds | Organic and latex mattresses, with or without springs | Spring-free or spring models, kids and RV |
| Saatva | Innerspring, hybrid, memory foam and latex mattresses | Four construction groups, including adjustable firmness |
Ten mattress brands and what each one makes
Awara
Best for: Picking between three hybrids, the Essential, Classic and Premier, from a maker whose menu has a page on why it uses latex.
Bear Mattress
Best for: Shopping hybrid and foam beds alongside the Bear Cub for growing kids, a trundle mattress and the Bear Natural, an all-natural latex model.
Birch
Best for: Choosing a natural mattress, from the Essential and Natural models up to the Elite Natural, plus a Kids Natural Mattress for ages 2 and up.
Brooklyn Bedding
Best for: Matching a bed to a job, from the Spartan it labels best for athletes to the Titan Plus Luxe, the ThermoBalance LX and its RV mattresses.
GhostBed
Best for: Comparing its foam and hybrid ranges, or adding the Climate Pro, a dual-zone cooling and heating cover it says fits over any mattress.
Layla
Best for: Getting two firmness options in one bed: its memory foam and hybrid mattresses flip, so you can sleep on either side.
Leesa
Best for: Browsing the Original, Sapira, Legend Chill, Natural Luxe and Reserve mattresses, with crib, youth and trundle beds in a kids section.
Novosbed
Best for: Keeping it simple with one memory foam mattress in 3 firmness options, a washable cover and a foundation made with North American pine.
PlushBeds
Best for: Deciding between beds with no springs, such as the Botanical Bliss, and models with springs, with organic kids mattresses and RV mattresses too.
Saatva
Best for: Shopping by construction, hybrid and innerspring, memory foam or natural latex, with the Solaire adjustable-firmness bed and kids models on the menu.
What's inside the bed, and who it's for
Here's the split you won't spot from the banners: makers sort the same product two ways, by what's inside it and by who it's for. Layla's page sells 'Two Mattresses in One Soft on one side, firm on the other'. Novosbed offers a 'high-density memory foam mattress, 3 firmness options'. PlushBeds lists the 'Botanical Bliss Mattress' under mattresses with no springs, Birch sells an 'Elite Natural Mattress', and the Awara Classic Hybrid Mattress sits in a range of three hybrids. The Saatva Latex Hybrid shows up under natural latex.
So the useful first question isn't which brand. It's which construction, and which sleeper.
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- Memory foam: all-foam beds, including one maker that sells a single memory foam mattress in three firmness options.
- Hybrid: foam with coils or springs, which one maker splits from its no-springs range.
- Latex, organic and natural: natural latex, organic and naturally sourced materials, each named on the makers' own menus.
- Flippable: one bed with a softer side and a firmer side.
Beds for kids, athletes, RVs and couples
The second split is the sleeper. The Bear Cub is sold 'For Growing Kids', and Leesa has a kids section with crib, youth and trundle mattresses. Brooklyn Bedding labels one model 'Best for Athletes' and has a menu entry for RV mattresses. GhostBed shows a 'dual-zone cooling and heating mattress cover' it says fits over any mattress, including the one you already own.
If you're buying for a child, a camper van or a shared bed, look for the maker's own section for that sleeper before you scroll the main range.
Before you order a mattress online
- Who's sleeping on it: an adult, a couple, a growing child or a guest?
- Do I want memory foam, a hybrid with coils, latex or natural materials?
- Do I want one firmness, a choice of firmness, or a flippable bed?
- Is it for a standard bed, a trundle, a crib or an RV?
- Does the maker sell a matching foundation, frame or cover?
- What does the maker's own page say about the exact model I'm looking at?
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My advice on picking a mattress maker
Start with the construction you want and the person who'll sleep on it, then shortlist the makers that sell exactly that. If you're torn between soft and firm, a flippable bed or a range with firmness options gives you room to change your mind. For a child or a camper, go straight to the maker's own kids or RV section. And treat any comfort or cooling promise on a mattress page as the maker's own claim.
If you've just moved, my piece on why new homeowners should put mattress quality first is worth a read. And once the bed's sorted, here's how to fall asleep fast.
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Frequently asked questions
Are these mattresses ranked?
No. The list is alphabetical and in no particular order. Each entry says what the maker sells and who it's for, so you can shortlist by construction and sleeper rather than by position.
Which of these makers sell flippable mattresses?
One maker here says its memory foam and hybrid mattresses are flippable, with a soft side and a firm side, so you get two comfort options in one bed. Check the maker's page for which models flip.
What's the difference between a hybrid and a memory foam mattress?
Going by the makers' own menus, a hybrid adds coils or springs. One maker describes its hybrid as coils plus high-resilience memory foam, and another splits its range into mattresses with springs and mattresses with no springs.
Do any of these brands make mattresses for kids?
Several do. Pages here list a mattress for growing kids, a kids natural mattress for ages 2 and up, organic and hybrid kids mattresses, and crib, youth and trundle mattresses.
Can I buy an RV mattress from these makers?
Yes. Two makers here list RV mattresses on their menus, and a third has an RV section beside its mattresses. Check the sizes on each maker's own page.
Which of these sell natural or organic mattresses?
Several. Pages here show natural mattresses up to an elite model, organic mattresses with and without springs, an all-natural latex model, natural latex mattresses and hybrids made from naturally sourced materials.
