Essential vs Koala - 2024 Review

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Essential Information

Mattress Type
Hybrid (Foam & Springs)
Polyurethane foam
Year Launched
2015
Unique Points

This 5 layer Dusk and Dawn Essential mattress combines foam and pocket springs:

  • Australian Natura-Wool
  • Eco-Air Comfort Technology
  • Elasta-Gel
  • Premium High Density / High Resilience Comfort Foam
  • ISO Coil 5 Zone Pocket Spring System With Full Edge Outer Perimeter Springs

The New Koala Mattress has customisable firmness and 3 zones of support, you can flip the top layer to get the firmness just right. Here's the layers:

  • Lyocell Sleep Surface
  • Kloudcell™ comfort layer
  • NoPressure Adaptive Core
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Firmness & Feel

Green tick. It means Yes. It's available and good. Red Cross. It means No, not available. Not included.
Green tick. It means Yes. It's available and good. Red Cross. It means No, not available. Not included.
Good Firmness Standard
Green tick. It means Yes. It's available and good. Red Cross. It means No, not available. Not included.
Green tick. It means Yes. It's available and good. Red Cross. It means No, not available. Not included.
Select Your Firmness
Green tick. It means Yes. It's available and good. Red Cross. It means No, not available. Not included.
Green tick. It means Yes. It's available and good. Red Cross. It means No, not available. Not included.
Adjustable Firmness
Green tick. It means Yes. It's available and good. Red Cross. It means No, not available. Not included.
Green tick. It means Yes. It's available and good. Red Cross. It means No, not available. Not included.
Half-Half Firmness
Green tick. It means Yes. It's available and good. Red Cross. It means No, not available. Not included.
Green tick. It means Yes. It's available and good. Red Cross. It means No, not available. Not included.
Flippable / Reversible Firmness
Firmness Info

Dusk and Dawn provides an array of supports tailored to meet every sleeper's needs. Their Plush support, rated 3-4 on the firmness scale, is supremely soft, offering luxurious comfort while ensuring body support throughout the night. The Comfy Medium support, with a firmness score of 5-6, is widely favored, providing the perfect balance of support and comfort by allowing slight sinkage for the hips and shoulders. For those who prefer a solid foundation, the Firm Support, rated 7-8, offers a firmer base while not compromising on comfort.

The Koala mattress has a double-sided comfort layer that you access by unzipping the cover, and flip this layer over. You can choose between medium-firm support and firmer support. Koala recommend trying the medium-firm default side first.

Certifications

OEKO-TEX®
Red Cross. It means No, not available. Not included.
Red Cross. It means No, not available. Not included.
Red Cross. It means No, not available. Not included.
Red Cross. It means No, not available. Not included.
CertiPur-US®
GECA (Good Environmental Choice Australia)
GECA (Good Environmental Choice Australia) Certified
Other Certification Info

Pricing

Single
King single
Double
Queen
King
Red Cross. It means No, not available. Not included. Green tick. It means Yes. It's available and good.
Red Cross. It means No, not available. Not included. Green tick. It means Yes. It's available and good.
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Construction & Materials

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Koala
Layers
Australian Natura-Wool, Eco-Air Comfort Technology, Elasta-Gel, Premium High Density Comfort Foam, ISO Coil 5 Zone Pocket Springs
Kloudcell™ comfort layer, NoPressure Adaptive Core
Cover
Featuring a premium knit, high quality comfort-stretch fabric surface panel for a more luxurious feel and better surface comfort to the touch. Combined with a 3D mesh gusset for maximum airflow and breathability. This ensures better breathaility and optimal temperature regulation and comfort while you sleep.
Tencel - Nothing beats breathability in bed. Made with a TENCEL™ Lyocell fibre, all you need to know about our sensitive and soothing 7cm comfort layer is that it absorbs and releases moisture, making nodding off a breeze.
Red Cross. It means No, not available. Not included. Green tick. It means Yes. It's available and good.
Red Cross. It means No, not available. Not included. Green tick. It means Yes. It's available and good.
Machine-washable Cover
Red Cross. It means No, not available. Not included. Green tick. It means Yes. It's available and good.
Red Cross. It means No, not available. Not included. Green tick. It means Yes. It's available and good.
Ergonomic Handles
Comfort
Pure Australian natural wool comfort. Highly breathable and naturally anti-bacterial and anti dust mite for a fresher and more hygienic sleep. Natural wool has excellent thermo-regulation properties, which keep you warm in winter and cooler in summer. By using locally sourced Australian wool we are supporting our Aussie farmers!
Our customisable, double-sided Kloudcell™ comfort layer means you can choose what firmness level of work for you. It comes in a medium-firm feel but if you’re on the lookout for something a little firmer, it's as easy as unzipping and flipping the comfort layer.
Support
Independently encased Pocket Coil System with 5 targeted zones for better body support and contouring where you need it most. The independent pocket springs also help minimise partner disturbance. With firmer perimeter coils for extra edge support and increased sleeping surface.
To help create an ideal foundation for sleeping, 3 targeted high-density precision cut support zones are designed to take the pressure off. No matter what position you prefer, overall it helps make a better sleeping experience.
Manufactured in
Australia
China

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Size & Weight

Available Sizes
Single, King Single, Double, Queen, King
Single, King Single, Double, Queen, King
Mattress Depth
32 cm
25 cm
Single
Green tick. It means Yes. It's available and good. Red Cross. It means No, not available. Not included.
Green tick. It means Yes. It's available and good. Red Cross. It means No, not available. Not included.
Single Weight (kg)
N/A
20
King Single
Red Cross. It means No, not available. Not included. Green tick. It means Yes. It's available and good.
Green tick. It means Yes. It's available and good. Red Cross. It means No, not available. Not included.
King Single Weight (kg)
N/A
25
Double
Green tick. It means Yes. It's available and good. Red Cross. It means No, not available. Not included.
Green tick. It means Yes. It's available and good. Red Cross. It means No, not available. Not included.
Double Weight (kg)
48
30
Queen
Green tick. It means Yes. It's available and good. Red Cross. It means No, not available. Not included.
Green tick. It means Yes. It's available and good. Red Cross. It means No, not available. Not included.
Queen Weight (kg)
50
35
King
Green tick. It means Yes. It's available and good. Red Cross. It means No, not available. Not included.
Green tick. It means Yes. It's available and good. Red Cross. It means No, not available. Not included.
King Weight (kg)
55
42
Super King
Green tick. It means Yes. It's available and good. Red Cross. It means No, not available. Not included.
Green tick. It means Yes. It's available and good. Red Cross. It means No, not available. Not included.
Super King Weight (kg)

FAQ

Where are Dusk and Dawn mattresses made?

Are Dusk&Dawn mattresses environmentally friendly?

Do Dusk&Dawn mattresses come in a box?

Why does my Koala mattress smell?

Can I wash my Koala mattress cover?

Can Koala mattress be flipped?

Trial & Warranty

Free Trial
Red Cross. It means No, not available. Not included. Green tick. It means Yes. It's available and good.
Green tick. It means Yes. It's available and good. Red Cross. It means No, not available. Not included.
Sleep Trial (Nights)
100
120
Warranty (Years)
10
10
Free Shipping
Green tick. It means Yes. It's available and good.
Green tick. It means Yes. It's available and good.
Free Returns
No
Yes

Delivery

Delivery Info

Delivery generally takes up to 7-10 working days depending on exact location/state. Regional deliveries may take up to 3-4 weeks, based on your location. Melbourne Metro orders are usually with 3-5 working days. $180 flat rate in regional areas

We use the latest technology to squish our mattress and deliver it in a small box. Ready to sleep on immediately. We offer free 4 hour delivery in Sydney, Melbourne, Brisbane, Perth and Adelaide. Everywhere else, delivery is still fast and free.

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