At Slumber, we aim to provide honest, thorough, and reliable reviews of mattresses and other sleep-related products so you can achieve the best possible sleep with the help of the right products for you. We understand how important getting a good night’s sleep is for health and well-being. We are committed to providing you with the information you need to find the products that best meet your needs.
Meet the sleep enthusiasts behind Slumber who personally test and research every product included on the website.
Alex Wood
Alex has a passion for sleep science and a keen eye for detail. He has over a decade of experience in the sleep industry and combines his user-centric approach with his technical expertise when testing products.
Alex first became interested in researching and testing sleep products when he began experiencing regular back pain. He often found that his pain was worse in the morning, which led him to explore different types of mattresses, technologies and materials. He has a very hands-on approach to testing and reviewing sleep products to ensure they meet high standards before being included on the website.
When Alex is not testing and reviewing mattresses, he enjoys yoga which helps his back, and hiking in the vast Canadian wilderness.
Michael Hall
Michael has a background in ergonomics and physical therapy. Like Alex, Michael also has over ten years of experience in the industry. When testing mattresses and other bedding products, Michael takes a special interest in evaluating how different products affect overall health and well-being.
He is committed to improving Canadian sleep health, which is evident in his reviews that cover everything from pressure relief to spinal alignment and overall comfort. Michael has a very precise approach to testing and will not recommend any products that he would not use himself.
Outside work, Michael is a keen runner and a cook and you will often find him experimenting with new cooking recipes.
Our Story
After discovering their mutual interest in finding sleep products and mattresses that aid better sleep, Alex and Michael had the idea for Slumber, a website that focuses on helping Canadians find the right bedding products for them. It was created to fill a gap in the market: a Canadian website that produces unbiased, reliable, and thorough reviews on mattresses and other sleep products.
Drawing from their respective backgrounds, Alex and Michael combined their expertise and created an evaluation process that covers all aspects of a mattress’s performance from durability and materials to comfort and spinal support. Taking a hands-on approach to testing ensures that each product is thoroughly tested using techniques that reflect the real experiences of everyday users.
Alex and Michael may have had different motives and followed different paths to get here but now they are joined in their commitment to help Canadians achieve the restful sleep they need for their well-being. What keeps Alex and Michael motivated is their desire to share their knowledge and improve their readers’ lives.
Our Commitment
We are committed to being transparent and customer-centred. We believe in being open about our testing practices and how we select mattresses and other sleep products for our lists. We do not do paid reviews so you can always trust that our reviews are honest and unbiased.
At Slumber, we understand that every Canadian has different sleeping needs and preferences. We always aim to include a wide range of options in our reviews to ensure we offer options for different body types, sleeping positions, and personal preferences. From the start, our goal has been to help you find the best sleeping products for your preferences and therefore improve your sleep experience.
Our Testing and Review Process
Before any product is included in one of our product lists, we go through a rigorous selection and testing process to ensure we only recommend the best products in each category.
Research
As anyone who has been shopping for a new mattress, pillow, or other sleep products knows, there are so many options out there that choosing the right product can be overwhelming. This is why we start with extensive research to narrow down the options. We search the sleep market for the latest trends and advancements looking at consumer preferences, industry reports, and new product releases.
Product Selection
Because people have different needs, preferences, and budgets, we aim to give you a wide range of options in each product category. We have broken down our selection process in the article How We Choose Products if you are interested in learning more about it.
Testing
We personally test each mattress and sleep product we recommend. Nothing is included on our website unless it meets our high standards. We conduct a range of tests to evaluate the products’ performance. Anyone interested in our mattress testing procedure can read our article How We Test Mattresses at Slumber.
Consumer Reviews
As part of the process, we read a wide range of real consumer reviews on each product from glowing recommendations to one-star reviews. Studying real reviews helps us assess the product’s long-term performance.
Why Trust Us?
Because we do not accept payments for our reviews, you can trust that each review is unbiased and truthful. Each product is tested by us using scientific and real-life experiments that reflect genuine user experiences.
Our product selection process ensures that we review a range of products from various brands to give you a balanced overview of the Canadian sleep market. Everything we do is customer-centred and we prioritise informing our readers of the wide range of products available in Canada. Whether you are looking for high-end products or budget-friendly options, we want to help you make an informed decision and find the right products for you.
How Slumber Makes Money
While we do not take payments for our reviews, our website includes referral links to the products we have reviewed. If you purchase via these links, Slumber may earn a commission.
Purchasing through referral links will not cost you extra, they simply tell the company that you found the product through Slumber. Referral links support our work financially and make it possible for us to continue reviewing mattresses and other sleep products. Referral links do not have any effect on our reviews, which are based on our rigorous selection and testing process.