Who are The Foam People?#
The Foam People are a UK manufacturer specialising in made-to-order foam and memory-foam mattresses. Their pitch is simple: custom sizes, all-foam builds and genuinely budget pricing, with models starting around £109. That makes them one of the most affordable ways to get a brand-new, made-to-measure mattress in Britain.
The range at a glance#
| Model | From | Feel | Best for |
|---|---|---|---|
| Westwood Memory Foam | £109 | Medium | Lowest-cost memory foam |
| Core CoolMax Memory Foam | £147 | Medium | Warmer sleepers |
| Core Bubble Memory | £148 | Medium | Pressure relief |
| Comfort Ortho Firm | £157 | Firm | Back/stomach sleepers |
| The Saffron Comfort Deep | £174 | Medium | Deeper, plusher feel |
| Superior Cashmere | £198 | Medium | Premium cover finish |
What's good#
- Price: hard to beat for new, made-to-order foam, ideal for guest rooms, children's rooms, caravans and tight budgets.
- Custom sizes: made-to-order means awkward or non-standard bed frames are covered.
- CoolMax options: the Core CoolMax and Comfort CoolMax models use moisture-wicking covers, sensible given that surface materials measurably affect how warm foam sleeps.1
- Firm orthopaedic option: the Comfort Ortho Firm gives a supportive, flatter surface for those who want it.
The trade-offs#
- All-foam, so warmer and less bouncy than a hybrid, hot sleepers should favour the CoolMax models.
- Foam edge support is softer than sprung mattresses.
- Expect some new-foam smell at first. Research shows memory-foam VOC emissions sit well below health limits and fade within weeks, so just air it out for a day or two.2
- Made-to-order can mean longer lead times and stricter return terms, check before buying.
Verdict#
The Foam People are a smart pick if you want a brand-new, custom-sized foam mattress on a budget, particularly for secondary bedrooms or warm sleepers who choose a CoolMax model. If you need spring-like bounce, strong edges or the coolest possible sleep, look at a hybrid instead. See the full Foam People range or compare against others with our quiz.
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References#
- Li X, Zhou B, Wu Z, et al. Exploring the effect of mattress cushion materials on human–mattress interface temperatures, pre-sleep thermal state and sleep quality. Indoor and Built Environment. 2021;30(5):650–667. doi:10.1177/1420326X20903375
- Beckett EM, Miller E, Russman E, Pierce JS, Unice K. Evaluation of volatile organic compound (VOC) emissions from memory foam mattresses and potential implications for consumer health risk. Chemosphere. 2022;303:134945. doi:10.1016/j.chemosphere.2022.134945
