Jeremiah Curvers
Founder & CEO, Polysleep
Sleep is critical to good overall health, but if you’re having trouble achieving it, consider the quality of your mattress.
Many Canadians are running a sleep deficit. According to data from the Public Health Agency of Canada (PHAC), over one-third of Canadians between the ages of 5 and 79 do not get the daily recommended amount of sleep.1 Additionally, one-quarter of adults between 18 and 79 and one tenth of Canadian children and youth between 5 and 17 report problems with falling or staying asleep most or all the time.
Like nutrition and exercise, sleep is one of the foundational pillars to good health. It’s what helps you manage stress, regulate your hormones, and digest your food. Sleep is also essential to healthy brain function—enabling us to learn more effectively at school and perform our best in the workplace. Another benefit to sleep is good immune system function. Insufficient sleep can weaken our immune system, causing us to be more susceptible to colds and other viruses, and make allergy season hard to cope with.
Why are so many Canadians sleep deprived? Poor sleep habits—or sleep hygiene—is one reason. Spending too much time in front of a computer screen, going to bed at different hours, or drinking too much caffeine at night can interfere with getting a good night’s sleep. Another reason is many of us are busy trying to cram in more activities into our daily lives, which rob us of valuable sleep time. A lesser-known sleep impediment can be the quality of our sleeping surface.
What to look for in a mattress
A good quality mattress and pillow are essential to quality sleep. “The mattress itself should serve three main purposes,” says Jeremiah Curvers, Founder and CEO of Polysleep, a Montreal-based mattress company. The first is body temperature regulation. “A drastic change in our body temperature tells our brain there is impending danger and we need to wake up, so the mattress should keep your body temperature as stable as possible,” he says. The second is to ensure body alignment. “Your hips, shoulders, and head need to be aligned in a natural position so your muscular and nervous system can relax and recuperate during your sleep cycles,” says Curvers. Finally, the mattress should provide the right firmness. “A mattress that’s too soft will compromise your body alignment and one that’s too hard can cause painful pressure points,” he says.
New Sierra mattress made from antimicrobial memory foam
This is the balance that Polysleep strives to achieve through its wide selection of comfortable and affordable sleep products designed and constructed at its Montreal factory. The company’s advanced technology and proximity to local customers enable it to respond quickly to its customers’ sleep needs.
A popular choice for many customers is the new 9-inch Sierra mattress which starts at just over $400 for a twin size. In addition to providing excellent temperature regulation, body alignment, and firmness, the Sierra’s antimicrobial memory foam makes it ideal for people with allergies. “This is the same ISO 20743-certified material used in bariatric and hospital beds which is known for inhibiting the bacteria that promote the growth of dust mites,” says Curvers. In sensitive people, dust mites can cause symptoms of sneezing.
On a mission to educate Canadians on sleep and wellness
The Sierra mattress reflects Polysleep’s dedication to supporting health and wellness across its brand and mission as a company, which Curvers started in 2016 after spending several bedridden months recuperating from a herniated disk. He is also an allergy sufferer. “I realized how impactful my sleeping was to my own wellness and recovery, so good sleep and immune health through our comfortable and allergy-free mattresses is at the centre of what we’re trying to accomplish,” he says.
The company seeks to empower wellness through sleep via both the product and education. “Interestingly, a new bed purchase is often tied to a major life event like welcoming a new baby, a couple moving in together, or even a separation,” says Curvers. “This can be a good opportunity to help people change their sleep habits so we promote the brand not just for its sleeping surface benefits but also by educating people through our blog, podcasts, and expert endorsements on how they can improve their sleep habits,” he says.
Is it time to change your mattress?
The quality and quantity of our sleep has a dramatic impact on our overall health and wellbeing, more than many people may be aware of. A big part of quality sleep is the quality of our mattress. “I suspect that many people are sleeping on a mattress that’s more than ten years old, and while it may still be working for them, they really should consider changing it for health and hygiene reasons,” he says.
REST EASY WITH A SIERRA MATTRESS
The Sierra mattress is designed for people with allergies and asthma—but it’s a great choice for anyone looking to improve their sleep quality. Here’s why the Sierra can be the right mattress for you.
AFFORDABLE
Best price for the quality you get.
ALLERGY FRIENDLY
Made from antimicrobial ISO 20743 foam — the same material used in hospital beds — that keeps allergens out.
COMFORTABLE
9-inch mattress makes you feel like you’re sleeping on a cloud.
FREE SHIPPING
Receive your mattress right at your door.
HIGH QUALITY
Delicately crafted with superior durable materials.
MADE IN CANADA
Why buy overseas when you can shop local?
Test your sleep knowledge and find out whether it’s time to buy a new mattress (and which one to buy) by taking Polysleep’s mattress quiz!
