King Size Mattress

King size mattresses: natural comfort for the family bed

The king size bed is the family bed: the one where a couple sleeps with plenty of room, where children climb in on weekend mornings, where everyone gathers to watch something on a phone at night. A mattress this size has to stay even across a lot of surface, and it has to be manageable for the people who look after it. Soft Souls king size mattresses measure 72 × 78 inches, weigh about 9 kg, include two pillows and are filled with natural cotton or kapok (Illavam Panju) in a 100% cotton cover.

King size in Indian homes

King beds in India are usually 6 feet wide (72 inches) and 6 to 6½ feet long (72 to 78 inches). Our king mattress is 72 × 78 inches. Measure inside the frame in both directions before you order. Some families build a king bed by pushing two single cots together; in that case measure the combined width and check that the cots are the same height, so the mattress lies flat across the join.

Cotton or kapok for a big bed

• King size cotton mattress: medium and steady. Across 72 inches, a steady surface means a child bouncing at one end barely disturbs a parent asleep at the other. Our notes list it for every sleeping position, which matters when several people share the bed.
• King size kapok mattress: medium-soft and springy, with the airy feel of a traditional Illavam Panju methai. A good choice when the adults sleep mostly on their side or back and like a softer surface.

Space for everyone

Seventy-two inches of width gives two adults about 36 inches each, the width of a single bed, with room left for a small child between them. That is why so many families with young children choose king size even in compact homes: one big bed can replace two smaller ones in the same room.

Looking after a king mattress

A king mattress weighs about 9 kg, but its size makes it awkward for one person to lift. Turn and air it with two people. Air it every month in a shaded, ventilated spot; turn it end to end every few weeks; and pat out the dips where people sleep, because a family bed rarely settles evenly. Keep it dry: never wash or soak it, and spot clean the cover with a damp cloth.

Bedding for a king bed

Our king bedsheets measure 108 × 108 inches, enough to cover a 72 × 78 inch mattress and tuck in on every side, and come with two matching pillow covers. For a smooth finish see the satin bedsheet in king size. The mattress includes two pillows; families with children often add a kids pillow for the youngest.

King bed, smaller room

A king bed takes up most of a 10 × 10 foot room, so plan the furniture around it. Push one long side against a wall to free floor space on the other, keep bedside storage slim, and check that cupboard doors open past the corner of the bed. The mattress arrives packed and can be folded gently through a narrow doorway.

For floor beds and family nights

On hot nights many families sleep on the floor. Our king quilt mattresses keep the 72 × 78 inch footprint at about 6 to 7 kg, light enough to roll out and away again. Choose cotton or kapok.

When a king bed is shared with children

Children move a lot at night, and they love to bounce. On a king bed, keep the youngest away from the edge, between the adults or against a wall. Give each child their own small kids pillow rather than an adult pillow, so their neck stays level. A steady cotton fill handles daytime jumping better than a softer fill, and a well-tucked bedsheet protects the cover from spilt milk and biscuit crumbs. When children are older and move to their own beds, the same mattress gives two adults generous, single-bed-width space each.

Turning a big mattress without strain

A king mattress is wide rather than heavy, so the trick is to keep it from folding as you move it. Two people stand at the two short ends, lift together and walk it round in a half circle to turn it end to end. To air it, carry it on its long edge through the doorway. Do it on a dry, breezy morning and bring it back in before evening dew.

Delivery and the first night

The mattress arrives packed with the fill compressed. Unpack it in the bedroom, spread it flat, and give it a day in an airy room to relax before you sleep on it. Pat it all over to even out the fill, and press and shake the two pillows. Keep the packing until you are sure, as unused mattresses can be returned within 7 days.

King size mattress questions

Is a king mattress good for two single cots joined together? Yes, if the cots are the same height and together measure about 72 × 78 inches.

How many pillows come with it? Two.

Why is the king lighter than the queen? Weights follow our product sheet: about 9 kg for the king and about 10 kg for the queen.

King size mattress price

Part of our Mattresses range. Also see King Size Cotton Mattress, King Size Kapok Mattress, Queen Size Mattress, Queen Size Cotton Mattress, Queen Size Kapok Mattress, Cotton Mattress.