About Our Team

Our Story

Mattress Topper Australia was born from a simple frustration that many Australians share: the overwhelming challenge of choosing the right mattress topper. In 2020, our founder Sarah Mitchell found herself standing in a bedding store, completely bewildered by the sheer variety of options. Memory foam, latex, gel-infused, bamboo, wool—each material promised to be the solution to her sleep problems, yet none of the sales staff could provide objective, unbiased guidance.

That experience sparked an idea. What if there was a trusted Australian resource that cut through the marketing jargon and provided genuine, tested recommendations? Sarah assembled a small team of fellow sleep enthusiasts—people who had spent years researching sleep science, testing bedding products, and understanding what truly makes a difference to sleep quality in Australian conditions.

Today, we've grown into Australia's leading independent mattress topper resource. Our team has personally tested over 150 mattress toppers across every major category: high-density memory foam with varying ILD ratings, Dunlop and Talalay latex, phase-change cooling gels, Australian Merino wool, bamboo-rayon blends, and traditional feather-down options. We understand the nuances that matter—why a 50kg/m³ density foam performs differently than a 40kg/m³ option, how open-cell structures affect breathability, and which materials genuinely help with pressure point relief versus those that are simply marketing hype.

Our Testing Process

We take product testing seriously. Every mattress topper we evaluate goes through a rigorous multi-week assessment process. We measure firmness levels using durometer readings, assess temperature regulation using thermal imaging, evaluate motion transfer characteristics, and test durability through compression cycling. But beyond the technical data, we sleep on every product ourselves—because the true test of any bedding item is how it performs night after night in real Australian homes.

Our testing considers Australia's unique climate challenges. We understand that a topper that works brilliantly in a Melbourne winter might be uncomfortably warm during a Brisbane summer. That's why our reviews always address temperature regulation, breathability, and seasonal suitability. We also account for Australian mattress sizing standards, which differ from US and UK dimensions—ensuring our recommendations fit your bed properly.

Our Commitment to You

We believe everyone deserves honest advice about their sleep products. We're transparent about our business model: we earn commissions when you purchase products through our affiliate links at no extra cost to you. However, this never influences our recommendations. We've often steered readers away from high-commission products when we've found better options available. Our reputation depends on providing genuinely helpful advice, and that will always come first.

Whether you're dealing with back pain and need targeted pressure relief, running hot at night and seeking better temperature regulation, or simply wanting to extend the life of an older mattress, we're here to help you find the perfect solution. Our guides, reviews, and comparison tools are designed to give you the confidence to make informed decisions about your sleep comfort.

Meet Our Team