It’s named after Greg, our founder’s father-in-law, known as “Higgy” to his grandkids. He was the kind of man who lit up a room. He gave his time freely and never complained, even when life became difficult.
Greg was the kind of man people remembered. Full of warmth, full of humour, and always happiest when he was surrounded by family, outdoors in the sun, or playing sport. To his grandkids he was known simply as Higgy, a name they loved and one he wore with pride.
For years, Greg struggled with back pain that became even harder to manage at night. He tried traditional mattresses, but nothing gave him the comfort or relief he needed to rest properly. Nights were broken, mornings were painful, and gradually the things he loved became harder to enjoy. He even lost a game of squash to Mike!
Mike, having spent years working in the world of foam and sleep technology, knew there had to be a better answer. He encouraged Greg to try a specialist health foam mattress, the same type of foam recognised in healthcare and sports recovery, for people who need pressure relief, proper alignment, and consistent comfort.
Life got better. The pain eased, the pressure lifted, and with the right support beneath him, Greg began sleeping deeply again. He had more energy, more strength, and more spark. He saw the difference , able to fully embrace the activities, routines, and family moments that brought him joy.
Greg passed away far too early, and Mike knew he wanted to honour him in a way that felt true to the man he was. Fair, kind, full of life, and always doing things properly. The idea grew naturally. Create a mattress brand built on the same healthcare inspired foam that transformed Greg’s sleep, and name it after the man who inspired it, and make sure a proportion of revenues gets diverted to charities who need it.
That is how Higgy’s began, created in memory of Greg, and built with the purpose of helping others find the comfort and rest that made such a difference to him.
A brand made with care, backed by real materials, and driven by the belief that better sleep helps us live more of the life we love.
We use healthcare-inspired materials that adapt to your body, support pressure points, and help relieve aches, stiffness, and fatigue. But we don’t stop there.
Every mattress sold helps fund UK health charities, supporting people who live with long-term pain and illness. Our founder, donates 20% directly to causes we believe in, including our charity partner, BackCare.
Greg lived life to the full. He played fair, spoke honestly, and never stopped caring.
That’s the heart of our brand. It reminds us to do better, sleep deeper, and support others along the way.
This is more than a mattress. It’s a movement. And we’d love you to be part of it.
