Mr Mattress is a South African foam mattress manufacturer that builds across Gauteng, the Free State, Cape Town, East London, KwaZulu-Natal and Mpumalanga, and ships free nationwide.
Mr Mattress is an omnichannel foam manufacturer with factories in Gauteng, the Free State, Cape Town, East London, KwaZulu-Natal and Mpumalanga - high-density, SABS-approved foam, a 365-night home trial and a 3-year (Comfort Foam) to 10-year (Active, Revive, Hybrid) warranty, with the same fair price everywhere.
Mr Mattress publishes the foam density of every model and gives you 365 nights to test it at home - something most retail mattress brands in South Africa won't do.
Built in six South African regions and sold in our stores and online, Mr Mattress gives you the same or better foam than the big names, at the same price in-store and online, without the drive to a service centre.
Two South African foam brands, one straight question: what are you actually paying for? Cloud Nine is a long-standing SA foam name, sold mostly through retailers. Mr Mattress sells direct, with a 365-night trial and priced by the maker. Want a heritage name off a showroom floor? Cloud Nine. Want quality foam at a published price with a full year to test it at home? That is us.
Verdict
Verdict: Mr Mattress wins for most buyers on value, trial and warranty. Cloud Nine is a legacy retail-chain name sold at retail markups; Mr Mattress sells the same-or-better SABS-approved, high-density foam direct from Mr Mattress, publishes the foam density of every model, and backs it with a 365-night home trial. Choose Cloud Nine only if buying a heritage name off a showroom floor matters more to you than price and trial length.
Last updated: July 2026.
Side by side
| Mr Mattress | Cloud Nine | |
|---|---|---|
| What it is | Direct manufacturer, 4 foam models | Heritage SA foam brand, sold via retailers |
| Foam density published | Yes, on every product page | Not prominently published per model |
| Trial period | 365 nights at home | Depends on retailer policy (typically 0-30 nights) |
| Warranty | 10 years, direct with manufacturer | Varies by model and retailer |
| Where to buy | mrmattress.co.za, free delivery nationwide | Bed stores and furniture chains |
| Price transparency | One price, direct from maker | Retail markup varies by store |
| Delivery | Free, nationwide, rolled | Via retailer, varies by store |
| Where it's made | South Africa, across Gauteng, the Free State, Cape Town, East London, KwaZulu-Natal and Mpumalanga | Manufactured in South Africa |
Where Cloud Nine honestly wins
Heritage and physiotherapy endorsements. Cloud Nine has been in South African bedrooms for decades and carries endorsements that carry weight with some buyers.
Showroom presence. If you want to walk into a store and lie on a bed before buying, Cloud Nine is in those stores. We are not.
Wide range. Cloud Nine has a broader catalogue, if you want to compare many models from one brand in a showroom, they offer that.
Where Mr Mattress wins
Trial period. 365 nights at home versus a showroom lie-down. There is no comparison for knowing whether a bed suits you.
Price transparency. No retail margin in our price. You pay for foam, not for the store's rent and commission.
Published specs. We list the foam density of every model. Ask any retailer for the kg/m³ of a Cloud Nine and see how specific the answer gets.
Direct warranty. Any claim goes straight to the people who made the bed. No call-centre loop.
The bottom line
Cloud Nine is heritage, bought through stores. Mr Mattress is quality foam sold direct, with a long home trial and published specs. Both are real South African foam. In 2026, the direct route gives you better value for comparable foam quality.
Frequently asked questions
Is Mr Mattress only in Bloemfontein?
No. Bloemfontein is home to one of our facilities, but Mr Mattress manufactures across South Africa, with facilities in Gauteng, Cape Town, East London and Durban, and delivers free nationwide.
Which is better, Mr Mattress or Cloud Nine?
Mr Mattress is better for most buyers. You get comparable SABS-approved foam sold direct from Mr Mattress at a lower price, published foam density per model, a 365-night home trial and a 3-year (Comfort Foam) to 10-year (Active, Revive, Hybrid) warranty. Cloud Nine's edge is heritage and retail showrooms, and you pay the retail markup for it.
Does Cloud Nine offer a home trial?
Cloud Nine is mostly sold through retail showrooms where trial terms depend on the individual retailer. Mr Mattress offers a 365-night home trial on every mattress, direct from the manufacturer.
Which is better for back pain, Mr Mattress or Cloud Nine?
Both offer foam suitable for back pain. Mr Mattress publishes the foam density of each model so you can verify you are getting high-density support (28+ kg/m³). With retail-sold mattresses, density is harder to confirm before purchase.
Where can I buy Cloud Nine mattresses in South Africa?
Through furniture retailers and bed stores across SA. Mr Mattress is purchased directly at mrmattress.co.za with free nationwide delivery.
Written by Andries Taljaard, founder of Mr Mattress. 15+ years making foam mattresses in South Africa. Last updated: June 2026.
