I've just found a mattress that's perfect for back-sleeping – the Origin LumbarCloud made me feel weightless

In this Origin LumbarCloud Mattress review, I put the brand's premium mattress through its paces to see how it compares to the best mattresses Ideal Home has tested.

In a nutshell

Overall, the Origin LumbarCloud Mattress is one of the best mattresses for back sleepers that I've tested. Origin says that it has focused a lot of this mattress's design around lumbar support, and during testing, I felt like it had my back, literally.

The pillowtop provided wonderful cushioning, which made my body feel weightless as I lay on my back, and if you like a firm mattress, this delivers.

I was also impressed with its temperature regulation. At no point did I wake feeling hot and bothered, and I also found its motion isolation exceptional. I didn't feel when my husband got into bed, or if one of us tossed and turned during the night.

No doubt that's in part thanks to its whopping eleven layers of foams, springs, wools, and latex. However, because of that, it's by far the deepest and heaviest mattress that I've ever reviewed.

Its 35cm depth meant I needed new sheets for our bed, and anyone shorter than me would possibly struggle to get onto this bed, it's *really* high! Plus, it was incredibly heavy to get upstairs to our bedroom, despite the fact that it's delivered boxed.

Personally, I also found it too firm for side sleeping, even though Origin describes it as having a medium-firm core. My body wasn't as cradled as I would have liked in a side-sleeping position, and I prefer for my body to sink into a mattress more, rather than rest on the surface of the mattress.

However, if you're a back sleeper looking for a firm mattress, then I found the Origin LumbarCloud certainly did the trick, and when it's on sale, it also gives our top-rated Sealy Newton Posturepedic Mattress a run for its money price-wise.

Origin LumbarCloud Mattress review

Specifications

• Type: hybrid (springs + foam + natural fibers)
• Construction materials: British wool and cashmere, micro-springs, open-cell foam, "AstroLift" (graphite-infused latex), "Orignex" (gel-infused foam), cotton-blend cover
• Sizes: single, small double, double, king, super king
• Tensions available: medium-firm
• Height: 35cm
• Side handles: yes
• Flip or rotate: neither
• Manufacturer sleep trial: 200 nights

1. Comfort

The Origin LumbarCloud is a hybrid mattress made up of eleven layers. I won't go into the makeup of each of those layers in detail here, as you can find them on the Origin website, but they're a mix of foams, graphite-infused latex, micro-spring layers, and some breathable wool thrown in for good measure.

Overall, these eleven layers amount to a mattress depth of 35cm. This makes it the deepest mattress that I've ever tested, and, with that, it makes it the highest bed that I've ever slept on.

It's worth noting that most mattresses are around 25cm deep, which only requires a standard fitted sheet. With a mattress that is 35cm, you will need to buy extra-deep fitted sheets. I got mine from John Lewis. You may also find that if you're petite, you'll find it too much of a climb to get into this bed. I'm about 5 feet 8 inches, and I found I was 'climbing' into bed rather than simply sitting down on the mattress.

Origin describes the LumbarCloud as a medium-firm mattress, which, as a side and back sleeper, is my go-to tension.

Overall, I found this mattress incredibly comfortable and supportive when I was sleeping on my back. Origin says that the center third of the LumbarClouds' surface is reinforced for lumbar support. And whilst I wouldn't say that I generally suffer from any lower back pain, I definitely appreciated the support and the spinal alignment that this mattress delivered when I was lying flat on my back.

The pillowtop also provided good cushioning, which made my body feel weightless as I lay on my back. My back-sleeping husband agreed. A month sleeping on this mattress has been a welcome relief for our tired bodies as parents of two little ones.

However, whilst I was cradled a little when I lay on my side, my shoulders and hips didn't nestle into the mattress as much as I'd have liked for comfortable side sleeping. I'd definitely describe this mattress as more on the firm side of medium-firm.

For me, this mattress is definitely one for back sleepers only. I think that side sleepers are going to need more cushioning than this mattress provides.

2. Motion isolation

The Origin LumbarCloud Mattress has exceptional motion isolation, no doubt thanks to all those spring and foam layers working in harmony.

By this, I mean that I didn't feel the mattress move when my husband climbed in and out of bed. Similarly, I didn't get disturbed when he switched up sleeping positions through the night. From my husband's point of view, he concurs that he couldn't feel me rolling about in the night.

Collectively, we can also confirm that there was also no rolling together into the middle of the bed either; we both stayed on our respective sides of the mattress.

3. Responsiveness

Since my first impression of this mattress was a "firm" one, I thought that it would feel the same as some of the other foam and hybrid mattresses I've tested; 'flat' with 'no bounce'. However, I was pleasantly surprised by the LumbarCloud's responsiveness.

Initially, it gave me vibes of the Nectar Premier Mattress I had recently tested, which I felt was a little flat, even though the foam layer hugged me, and I didn't struggle to roll into a different sleeping position. However, after a few nights sleep-testing, I realised the CloudPlush pillow top on this Origin mattress makes a huge difference.

This first layer cradled my body in a way similar to when my head is nestled into a pillow, and then the micro spring system delivered a seamless comfort transition as I shape-shifted through the night.

I found that there was some spring back when I pressed my hand on the surface of the mattress, and my two kids certainly found that it was a great mattress to bounce on, so, all in all, it responded well to movements.

4. Temperature regulation

I found that the materials in all eleven layers of the Origin LumbarCloud Mattress provide a wonderfully cool sleep.

Origin says this mattress has been designed with ultra-breathable layers that work together to enhance airflow and disperse heat with materials such as wool and bamboo that are renowned for regulating temperature, as well as open-cell foam, which promotes extra airflow, and graphite-infused latex, which is intended to draw heat away from the body.

Whilst I'm not generally a hot sleeper, I know all too well what it is like to overheat on an all-foam mattress, and it's not nice. Luckily, this mattress kept me at a consistently 'just right' temperature all night long.

5. Edge support

Origin says that the walls of the LumbarCloud have been wrapped with a foam to offer good edge support.

When I sat on the edge of this mattress to put it to the test, I found that the sides did collapse a little, but not as much as the similarly priced TEMPUR EASE mattress, on which I ended up sitting on the edge of the bed frame! I also found that the LumbarCloud retained its form at the edge a lot better than the Nectar Premier Mattress I recently tested.

Whilst lying on the mattress, I found that I could enjoy the entire surface of the mattress without any danger of it dipping at the sides, and when both the kids managed to climb into bed with us, pushing me to the edge of the mattress, I could still sleep in comfort without falling out of bed.

However, the Sealy Newton Posturepedic Mattress does still retain its crown for offering the best edge support in the business. The LumbarCloud can't quite compete with Sealy's excellent side walls, so if you struggle to get out of bed without firm support to push off, the Sealy is for you.

6. Sleep trial

Origin offers a 200-night sleep trial when your mattress is delivered to your home to give you a chance to try it. As long as you stick to the terms and conditions, if you don't love it, then you'll receive a full refund, and your returned mattress will be donated to the British Heart Foundation.

In comparison, Nectar and DreamCloud have the longest sleep trial in the business, with a generous 365 nights to try out their mattresses. However, this length of trial is on par with the likes of Simba and Emma, and it is still one of the most generous trial periods available.

7. Ease of care

The Origin LumbarCloud Mattress is an easy(ish) one to care for, as you don't need to flip it.

Instead, to maintain optimal performance and longevity, the brand recommends that the mattress be regularly rotated.

There are two handles on either side of the mattress to help with this, but you will need another strong human to help turn it 180 degrees because of its hefty weight.

When it comes to freshening up the mattress, the cover is not removable. Whilst it's good to have a removable mattress cover for freshening up the mattress every now and then, I really wouldn't want to be removing the cover from the LumbarCloud, even if it was an option. This mattress is HEAVY. I would certainly struggle to lift the mattress in kingsize, let alone the super king I tested.

Instead, reach for one of the best mattress protectors. These are a lot easier to remove and stick in the washing machine.

Origin says you can spot clean the surface of the mattress if you need to with warm soapy water, and then dry it with a hair dryer. In my experience, though, this can make matters worse and create another problem: a watermark. If you have that mattress protector on, this can all be avoided.

8. Delivery

The Origin LumbarCloud Mattress will arrive the next day by courier, for free, if you place your order by 09:00 the day before. After this time, it'll arrive within a couple of days. And the delivery drivers will deliver your new mattress to a room of your choice.

This is an improvement on the first Origin mattress we tested – the budget-friendly Origin Hybrid Mattress – which used to be delivered to the doorstep only.

I received a couple of emails, a phone call, and a text message throughout my LumbarCloud's journey to advise me of its movements. However, on delivery day, I made a mistake. I opted for the delivery team to leave the mattress in our hallway because I hadn't organised our bedroom. This was a definite error!

The LumbarCloud is delivered as a mattress-in-a-box, meaning it's rolled and vacuum-packed in a compact box. This means that, should you prefer to move the mattress yourself, the size won't be the problem – but I hadn't realised its weight. This mattress is *mega* heavy. The box was also terribly damaged from its time in transit, which made it harder to lift.

Luckily, I had the help of my husband to drag and lug this mattress in its box up the stairs, but it was still harder than I'd have liked. I also enlisted his help to remove said box as I was unpacking the mattress.

Unlike Nectar and REM-Fit, no cutter is included with this mattress that can be used to slice through the plastic that is tightly wrapped around it. I (carefully) used scissors instead.

As soon as I started to cut through the plastic the mattress started to inflate. Less haste was important here so that I didn't manage the mattress. The force of the mattress unravelling helped to release it from the plastic.

With the help of another grown-up human, the plastic can then be lifted and removed from the inflating mattress.

Within a few hours the LumbarCloud was ready to sleep on, but on the box that it arrived in it says to allow 24 - 48 hours for the full rebound. I didn't notice any mattress off-gassing which is an unpleasant smell associated with the foam layers in a mattress, but I did open the window to ensure that the bedroom was well ventilated.

9. Third-party reviews

The Origin LumbarCloud Mattress is only available to buy directly from Origin, and at the time of writing, this mattress has 366 reviews in total, with 338 of those awarding it a full five-star review.

I sorted the reviews by most recent first, which led with a rating left on 21 April 2026, headlined 'Great mattress can't praise it highly enough'. Other reviews that followed included 'Great quality, condition, and I have noticed an improvement in my sleep quality. I'd recommend this mattress to anyone.'

Another shares that the mattress is delivered rolled, which is convenient when navigating tight stairs, but, similar to my experience, notes that 'it does weigh 60kg'. Other comments worth noting mention that it's quite high.

As a brand, Origin scores 4.1 out of 5 stars on TrustPilot. I can see here some comments about the delivery service, with the box being damaged and orders not being delivered when expected. I, too, received a badly damaged delivery box, which doesn't set the best first impression.

10. Environmental impact

I couldn't find much information about Origin's mattress production process anywhere on the Origin website, and, as far as I can tell, it doesn't appear that any of the materials used in this mattress are from recycled sources, which is a shame.

On the About Us page, there is a sentence about working with local communities in different countries to become environmentally friendly, but Origin hasn't shared 'how' or set any goals.

Although the brand does state that any mattresses returned via the 200-night sleep trial are donated to the British Heart Foundation in an effort to minimise harm to the environment, and to offer help to those who may need it.

Overall, I'd like to see more effort being made by the brand to address its environmental impact; Simba is still at the helm for circular design processes so it would be good to see some more mattress brands follow suit.

11. Value for money

There is no getting away from the fact that the Origin LumbarCloud is an expensive mattress. It'll cost you £1,717 for a double. However, I've found that it is regularly on sale, so you may be able to get a better deal, depending on when you shop.

I rated it as best for back sleepers rather than side sleepers, which pits it against the Sealy Newton Posturepedic Mattress, which we rate as the best mattress for back sleepers overall.

In comparison, the Sealy Newton Posturepedic Mattress costs £1,499.99 for a double, so it remains the best value for money at full price. Plus, the Sealy mattress has outstanding edge support, and nearly 500 5-star reviews from customers on the Bensons for Beds website.

At 27cm deep, the Sealy mattress also isn't as deep as Origin's 35cm LumbarCloud, so it's easier to get in and out of, and you shouldn't need to invest in new extra-deep fitted sheets.

And if you're a side sleeper? I'm still a *huge* fan of the more cushioned Simba Hybrid Luxe Mattress, which retails at £1,699 for a double, but the great value Simba Hybrid Mattress remains a brilliant all-rounder that I think suits both back and side sleepers well. And it's just £899 for a double.

How I tested

Jennifer Oksien

I’m Jennifer, a mother of two and a product reviewer who helps the Ideal Home team put mattresses through their paces to find our top recommendations. For this review, I tested a kingsize, Origin LumbarCloud Mattress on a wooden slatted bed base.

My sleep stats:

Sleep position: back or side
Tension preference: medium/firm
Sleep problems: shoulder and/or neck pain and occasional pins & needles
Height & weight: 5"8 and 12 stone, 7lbs

In putting the Origin LumbarCloud Mattress through Ideal Home's mattress testing process, I assessed eleven factors that we deem vital to any mattress purchase.

I tested the mattress for comfort, motion isolation, responsiveness, temperature regulation, and edge support. This means that myself (and my husband) slept on the mattress for a month before I wrote my review.

I also took into consideration ease of care, any sleep trials available, the delivery process, its value for money, and, where possible, researched the mattress's environmental impact and any third-party customer reviews – to see if they aligned or were at odds with my own experience – before writing my own review and giving this mattress a star rating.