The Arrival

IKEA Matrand can be purchased online from the IKEA website or at one of their retail locations. We placed an order on the IKEA website and paid a minimal delivery fee that was calculated based on the postal code that we provided.

IKEA customers can pay for either Express Delivery and Click and Collect services, or can choose to pick up items in-store at no cost. IKEA customers that choose to have their mattress delivered to their home can expect their new mattress to arrive within 1 to 5 business days.

The Unboxing

Like other compressed and rolled mattresses, IKEA Matrand is simple to unpack. Once the canvas straps and protective plastic wrap are removed, the mattress fully expands to 7 inches in height within a few minutes.

The Look

The IKEA Matrand has a white cover on the very top with multiple sets of stitched lines running parallel to each other. The side walls and the stitching that form a regular square pattern are also white.

The Feel

The IKEA Matrand’s mattress cover was soft to the touch. The firmness of this mattress was obvious even after being initially unpacked. Sleepers who like mattresses with a minimal amount of cushioning and ‘hug’ will feel comfortable on IKEA Matrand. (For more details, see the next section for testing conducted by third-party engineers.)

The following results were determined by licensed 3rd-party engineers, commissioned by us:

IKEA Matrand is available only in one firmness option, which is a similar approach to other bed-in-box brands like Zinus, Bloom, and Juno.

IKEA Matrand Mattress Layers

IKEA Matrand contains two layers of foam. Like other all-foam mattresses, the layers of the IKEA Matrand work together to provide a good balance of comfort and support.

• First layer: 2 inches of viscoelastic polyurethane memory foam. The top layer of foam on most mattresses conforms to your body and provides pressure-point relief when you lie down; but this is not the case for the Matrand, as the mattress has minimal “hug”. Layer density: 3.1 lb/cu.ft

• Second layer: 5 inches of polyurethane foam. This support layer helps give the mattress its structure and prevents sleepers from sinking in too far. Layer density: 1.7 lb/cu.ft.

IKEA Matrand Mattress Cover

Like other IKEA mattresses, Matrand’s cover is white on the very top, with multiple sets of stitched lines running in parallel. The side walls and the stitching that creates a regular square pattern are also white. The top cover is made from a blend of polyester (64%) and cotton (36%). The IKEA Matrand’s top cover is machine washable.

IKEA is a well-recognized company originally founded in 1943 as a mail-order company by a Swedish man, Ingvar Kamprad.  Less than a decade later, the company was already orienting itself towards furniture and self-assembly. By the ’60s, IKEA was opening new stores and developing its own products. When the ’80s rolled around, IKEA was expanding its reach in Europe. 

Alongside its increasing market growth, the company has expanded its offerings to include kitchen equipment, child and family-oriented decor, bedroom furnishings, and a small collection of spring and foam mattresses.

Now based in the Netherlands, IKEA has retail locations in over 32 countries, selling affordable and ready-to-assemble home furnishings and decor. 

IKEA uses FedEx and various shipping partners to deliver directly to customers’ doors throughout most of Canada. There is a shipping fee that’s calculated based on your postal code. IKEA customers can select from Express Delivery, Click and Collect and other services options. Although finding and picking up items in-store can be done at no cost. IKEA customers can expect their new mattress to arrive within 1 to 5 business days.

Unopened mattresses in new and unused condition can be returned within 365 days with proof of purchase. For shoppers who use their IKEA mattresses, they can exchange their mattresses once in a 90-day period. If a more expensive mattress is chosen, customers are expected to pay the price difference. Customers who choose a cheaper mattress will receive store credit for the difference that can be put towards future IKEA purchases.

It is worth noting that Mattress-Reviews.com did not complete the return process, but received this information from IKEA’s website.

We hire 3rd-party engineers and use public data to rate mattresses on over 25 criteria.

The Matrand is an entry-level memory foam mattress among IKEA’s expanding selection of mattresses. It will appeal to Canadian shoppers who want a very firm mattress from a popular brand, and want to stay within a budget. 

Compared to competitors in the value-mattress segment, IKEA Matrand is about average regarding foam construction, bounce, and motion isolation. IKEA Matrand’s most significant downside is its firmness. It also lacks cooling features and is not made with CertiPur-US® certified foams.

If you’re looking for the most value in an affordable mattress, several options offer similar (or better) features at a comparable or lower price point. To browse brands and read more reviews for mattresses within your budget, check out this year’s Best Affordable Mattresses.