About SleepReports

SleepReports.com is an independent, research-driven sleep publication. We help you make confident decisions about the products that affect your sleep, without the hype, the fake urgency, or the pay-to-win rankings that fill so much of this space. If a product isn't worth your money, we say so.

Our mission

The sleep industry runs on bold marketing claims and paid endorsements dressed up as reviews. Specs are written to sound impressive rather than be useful, and too many "review" sites simply rank whoever pays the highest commission. SleepReports exists to do the opposite. We research every product we recommend against consistent criteria, draw on independent data and real owner experiences, and tell you the trade-offs, including the flaws. The goal is simple: give you the same honest answer we would give a friend.

Who is behind SleepReports

SleepReports is run by one person, not a faceless "team." It was founded and is written by Paul Jensen, its founder & lead researcher, who researches every review and guide personally. Being small is the point. There is no parent media company steering coverage and no sales team setting the rankings, just a single person who takes sleep seriously and is accountable for every word on the site. You will find a byline linking to a real profile on every page.

What we cover

We focus on the sleep categories where careful research makes a real difference to your decision:

• Mattresses
• Pillows
• Weighted Blankets
• Bedding & Sheets

We are expanding deliberately rather than quickly. Categories like sleep trackers and sleep supplements are on our list, but we are holding off until we can cover them to the same standard. Sleep supplements in particular are a health topic we will not rush, and we would rather publish nothing than publish something thin.

What we stand for

How we research

Every rating is built from evidence: manufacturer specifications, independent and third-party lab data, certifications, and large volumes of verified owner reviews, all scored against the same criteria for each category. We are equally clear about what we don't do. We don't run a physical testing lab, and we never claim hands-on tests we haven't performed. When a measurement matters, we cite an independent source and link to it rather than inventing our own. You can read the full process, including the exact scoring criteria for each category, on our methodology page.

Editorial independence

SleepReports is reader-supported, funded by affiliate commissions and display advertising. We may earn a commission when you buy through our links, at no extra cost to you, and we disclose it on every page that contains affiliate links. Those relationships never change a rating or ranking, and we never accept payment for a better score.

• Ratings reflect research and consistent criteria, not compensation.
• We disclose affiliate relationships clearly on every relevant page.
• We revisit reviews and show a "last updated" date so you know how current the information is.
• We never sell higher rankings or accept pay-for-praise.

For the specifics, see our affiliate disclosure.

A note on health and sleep science

Sleep is a health topic, and we treat it that way. We are not doctors or licensed clinicians, so for any claim about how sleep works or how a product may affect it, we rely on and cite reputable sources such as the Sleep Foundation, the American Academy of Sleep Medicine, the CDC, and peer-reviewed research. Our content is educational and is never a substitute for professional care. For sleep disorders or any health concern, please consult a qualified healthcare provider.

Questions or feedback?

Have a question, a correction, or a product you'd like us to research? We would genuinely like to hear from you. Visit our contact page to get in touch.