The half-half option

A half-half mattress (also called a half and half mattress, dual firmness mattress, or split tension mattress) gives each partner their own firmness on the same bed. One side firmer, the other softer. No gap in the middle, no separate mattresses.

Most couples don't need one. The Cloud on firm springs usually suits both people: the soft latex and micro springs give the lighter person a soft surface, while the firm springs carry the heavier person. When one side still needs to be firmer, we can set up half-width felt over the springs on that side as a custom option, at no extra cost. Request it by WhatsApp, email or phone on (02) 8999 3333, and we'll post it out to you.

Inside an Ausbeds mattress, the layers stack like this from top to bottom:

1. Zip-off cover
2. Comfort layers (latex and micro springs)
3. Pocket springs
4. Base

For a half-half setup, we add a half-width piece of felt over the springs on the side that needs to feel firmer. It sits between the comfort layers and the springs and increases the effective spring tension on that side by about 15–20%.

The other side stays as it is. Same mattress, same cover, same sheets. No ridge or gap down the middle.

Once you have the felt, it takes about 15 minutes.

1. Unzip the mattress cover on the side you want to change.
2. Lift out the comfort layers to expose the springs.
3. Lay the half-width felt over the springs on that side.
4. Put the comfort layers back and zip the cover up.

It's easier with two people but one person can do it. No tools needed.

Changed your mind? Take the felt out and that side goes back to how it was.

Choose the springs for the heavier partner's weight. If your weights differ a lot, the Cloud with firm springs is a good starting point for many couples.

When the mattress arrives, sleep on it as delivered first. If you're both happy, you're done.

If one partner wants their side to feel firmer, request half-width felt by WhatsApp, email or phone on (02) 8999 3333. We'll tell you where it should sit and how much to use, then post it out to you. The spring unit and latex still run across the full mattress.

A split-king is two separate mattresses pushed together inside one bed frame. A half-half is one mattress with half-width felt over the springs on one side.

The main differences:

• Gap in the middle: Split-kings have one. Half-half doesn't.
• Sheets: Split-kings need two sets of fitted sheets. Half-half uses one.
• Cost: Split-king means buying two mattresses. Half-half is one mattress at the normal price.
• Adjustability: A half-half changes one side with felt. Two King Singles provide more separation when partners need substantially different complete setups.

Half-width felt handles many couples, but it's a modest adjustment of about 15–20%. A standard mattress still has one full-width spring unit and one latex feel.

If your support needs are very different, contact us before ordering. Two King Singles may be the better option because each mattress can have its own spring and latex setup.

During the 7-month trial, each mattress includes 2 free firmness swaps if the initial recommendation needs changing.