Christine Hansen

In this episode, we explore the essentials of mattress shopping with Derek Hales, founder of NapLab and an experienced mattress tester who has reviewed over 400 mattresses. Derek shares his journey into mattress testing and offers valuable insights on how to choose the best mattress for quality sleep. Here’s a breakdown of what we cover: Derek’s Background: How a personal quest for an affordable bed led Derek to become a mattress expert and launch NapLab. Mattress Testing Process: Derek’s rigorous, data-driven approach, including how he measures aspects like firmness, motion transfer, cooling, and pressure relief. When to Replace Your Mattress: Key indicators it’s time for a new mattress, such as poor sleep quality and mattress age. Top Qualities to Look For in a Mattress: Ideal firmness based on sleep position. Quality materials and the recommended budget for durability. Importance of pressure relief, especially for side sleepers. Types of Mattresses Explained: Pros and cons of in