DON'T buy either one, especially not Zinus! There is a huge lawsuit against Zinus for putting loose fiberglass under the thin mattress cover and causing extreme amounts of damage to the health of their consumers and in their homes. Avoid Zinus at all costs. However! IF you don't plan to follow the advice of the people in this group, PLEASE put your mattress in a full encasement (six-sided) so the fiberglass doesn't seep out. Answer from Normallyoddly on reddit.com
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r/Mattress on Reddit: Amazon classic brands cool gel mattress
October 16, 2023 -

Hi everyone, I recently got article Lenia bed (with velvet panel for headboard) and ordered classic brands cool gel mattress (after trying it at a friend’s place). Both the bed and mattress are standard king size and the mattress is 12 inches tall. Somehow the mattress doesn’t fit and I have an inch out of the bed at the foot of the bed. Any suggestions? Should I return the mattress? Or let it rest for 2-3 days? Does anyone have the similar bed, if so what mattress do you use? Please help!

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July 18, 2022 - It’s a great backstory for a brand that now makes affordable mattresses for all types of sleepers and budgets. Classic Brands in 2019 has coast-to-coast reach, making mattresses in Baltimore and have a warehouse in Los Angeles. Their product line is also broad—from mattresses to bed frames and pillows.
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reddit.com › r/mattress › out of the “big mattress brands” which is the best?
r/Mattress on Reddit: Out of the “big mattress brands” which is the best?
February 5, 2025 -

My mattress is cheap and is about 23 years old 😂, so I have finally decided it’s time to upgrade, it also might help me get better sleep. I was trying to choose between the main big brands that I usually see all over: sleep number, purple, nectar, Casper, and tempur pedic. Also throwing in beauty rest and stearns +foster. I am 130 lbs and a side sleeper, but for the most part I’m not super picky about my mattresses (considering my current mattress sucks, so anything would be an improvement). Anyways I was having trouble deciding, and When I get a day off I’ll go in person to try all of these mattresses out. But in the meantime the info I have is:

Purple: I bought their expensive Freeform pillow and loved it. So I like their gel grid “gimmick”. Their mattresses are expensive but their lowest end model is currently $699 (twin size) without a base. That’s still expensive but especially since I’d need to eventually buy their $200 bed base, but I am still tempted to buy it. But two things are also making me hesitant to. 1. I’ve seen it as low as $499 so I was thinking of waiting until the next sale. And 2. I’ve heard mixed reviews of their mattresses, main complaint being that the gel grid wears out very quickly.

Sleep number: their lowest end mattress the c2, is $599 (twin size). Even though it doesn’t include a base, it actually is a decent price. Only downsides are: 1. I’ve never tried a sleep number mattress. 2. I’ve heard that sleep number mattresses are just glorified overpriced air mattresses, meaning you could get the same thing cheaper somewhere else. Basically I don’t know if their gimmick is worth it. And 3. This specific model doesn’t really have a “cushiony layer on top”, so you feel the air balloon things rub against the thin fabric top layer. The only solution being you could buy a $200 sleep number mattress pad to add cushion to the thin mattress top.

Tempur pedic: their lowest end twin mattress is a whopping $1,599 making it one of the most expensive on this list. But I have heard they are very comfortable thus “worth the price”. The downsides are: 1. Very expensive and 2. I’ve heard their mattresses wear out after a while (meaning you won’t get that body support anymore).

Nectar: they originally seemed obscure/random but recently have been popping up near me. Their lowest end twin mattress is quite reasonable price wise, around $300. But the reason they are on this list, is because the mattress firm near me is selling both the nectar premier for $550 (mid range model) and the nectar luxe for $1,100 (top range model). For the luxe 14 inch medium hybrid mattress, that’s a whopping $700 off. So I could get a higher end model for less. Anyways nectar doesn’t really seem to have a gimmick at least from what I can tell. But the only cons are: 1. I have never tried a nectar mattress. And 2. People have said their mattresses aren’t that good and wear out after a short while.

Casper: their lowest end twin mattress is on sale for $600 without a base. A bit pricey but not too bad. I’ve never tried their mattresses but I did try their pillow at one of their stores. And it felt like a cheap pillow you’d find at Walmart for $10. But since I’ve never tried their beds I’m not sure if their beds also feel like that. And I’m not sure what their gimmick is. Regardless the only cons are: I’ve heard very mixed reviews about their mattresses, main things being that they are overpriced (not worth the money for what you get) and that they wear out quickly.

Lastly, these two are only on the list because they are also on sale near me for a somewhat decent price. First one being stearns and foster, I’ve heard they are 100% worth the money and very durable, but the cheapest one on sale is the studio 13” medium for $1,550. So definitely way up there in price. They do not seem to have a gimmick but only downside is that I’m not sure what sets them apart from the normal/standard mattresses (like Sealy and Serta), since they seem to be very similar.

The other brand “beautyrest” is on sale for $1,250; the model being the black series one. Which is still expensive but is about $300 off the original price. Anyways similar to stearns+foster people have said this is a luxury mattress and worth the money. They don’t have a gimmick as far as I can tell but I’ve heard they are very durable and very much worth the price. Only downside is that only the extra firm model is on sale for $1,250. Every other model is like $1500+. Cons are similar as well, being that I don’t see what makes them different in compared to a normal standard mattress.

Sorry for the long post, and I know that a big factor that will help me is actually trying each mattress in person. But I was mainly asking here to get more insight for each brand listed (which will help me choose), because I know some might be less durable or not very good. Anyways any help/insight is greatly appreciated thank you!

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reddit.com › r/mattress › currently own a classic brands and hate it, looking to switch to a saatva classic luxury firm, any feedback with that mattress ?
r/Mattress on Reddit: Currently own a classic brands and hate it, looking to switch to a Saatva classic luxury firm, any feedback with that mattress ?
June 29, 2022 - A place to discuss anything to do with mattresses, mattress accessories, and sleep technology. No affiliate links. ... A classic Brands I had contained Fiberglass and contaminated my home. Huge loss. They are out of business!
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r/Mattress - Trying to find an inexpensive mattress for my first apartment. Are these the same thing?
May 26, 2016 -

Hey friends.

I am about to purchase my first mattress for a new apartment and I think I decided on this one. Are these two mattresses the same thing?

Btw, 6'5" 230lbs. gf is 5'6" ~150lbs (i dont dare ask)

I'm a side sleeper and she is a face sleeper.

Any info is greatly appreciated!

https://www.wayfair.com/furniture/pdp/sealy-12-medium-memory-foam-mattress-scm1219.html?piid=24303518

https://www.amazon.com/dp/B07TNX23F9?pldnSite=1&th=1

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reddit.com › r/mattress › otherwise comfy memory foam mattress i bought from amazon infested with mold after 1 year.
r/Mattress on Reddit: Otherwise comfy memory foam mattress I bought from Amazon INFESTED with mold after 1 year.
December 10, 2017 -

So I live in Oklahoma, which is fairly dry as far as humidity goes. While there is some tiny mold spots in my bathroom here or there, it's pretty much impossible for it to grow under normal conditions outside of there. My room, and basically everywhere else, has absolutely no indications of mold anywhere.

Anyways, about 1 year ago I bought a cheap 12-inch memory foam mattress off of Amazon, from Classic Brands called the Cool Gel. During it's tenure, it was comfortable and I really had no complaints. It slept a *little* hot, but I kind of like that, since I can't sleep when I'm cold (and I like to blast the A/C). However, I negligently plopped it directly on the carpet, and proceeded to never let it air-out. I also didn't use any mattress protector or cover (or even a sheet). Well, fast forward a year later, and despite the mattress still being fairly comfortable, it was absolutely rotten with mold to the core. Disgusting, deep, and some crazy shades of bright green and blue as well as a stinky smell. The cover was stained, pilling, and pretty well-worn, and I had to throw it out after research online confirmed my suspicion -- which is that the mattress was unrecoverable. Despite the infestation of the mattress, the mold didn't cling onto anything else, and I made sure to douse everything in some strong cleaning vinegar as well as thorough scrubbing of the walls, vacuuming of the floor, and washing of the bedding.

I'm now very concerned with mold being an issue with my next purchase, since I don't have too much money, and well... mold is gross and unhealthy. I'm legitimately considering buying a mattress from the same company, since... well the comfort of the mattress seemed great. I'm pretty sure the mold is more my fault than theirs.

I'm done a bunch of research and discovered that basically, the mold happened because it was perpetually damp underneath the mattress because of my night sweats, and that because it was plopped on the floor with no airflow, it was the perfect environment for mold to grow. So I've decided to take a couple precautions so this does not happen again, since I want the mattress to go for at least 10 years... hell, 5 would be a lot better than 1. First off, I'm gonna grab a heavy-duty metal slat foundation to rest the mattress on, which should aerate under the mattress and allow moisture to escape. Second, I was going to get a 5-sided waterproof mattress protector, that will protect the mattress from my sweat better and keep the cover looking pristine. Going for 5-sided so I don't trap moisture -- it can still exit through the bottom foundation. Third, I was going to grab a nice breathable fitted sheet, to make the bed more comfort and allow one more layer of defense versus moisture penetrating into the mattress in the first place.

Anyways, I've got three major concerns;

- I'm a big guy (6'0", 325+lbs), and I'm pretty concerned that I will feel the mattress bottoming out on the metal slats. It was great on just the floor, but that is very even weight distribution. Or that the foundation will bend under my weight, or that it might be loud.
- If this is enough mold prevention steps. Last thing I want is a destroyed mattress and a hostile environment for my lungs, AGAIN.

- If a bed skirt will impede the ability for the foundation to aerate under the mattress (since I do want some basic covering for it under there, and bed skirts just look nice.

I'm open to all suggestions for which products to get and my opinions and plans are definitely open to interpretation too.
At the end of the day, I just want... well a nice place to sleep that won't become a nightmare.

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r/Mattress on Reddit: Best luxury mattress?
August 1, 2023 -

What would you recommend for someone who wants a high-end mattress?

I'm looking at the upper tier of brands like Saatva, Airweave, Purple, Naturepedic, and others.

Any suggestions would be appreciated.

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Naturepedic EOS Classic or EOS Pillowtop, depending on how soft or firm you want it. Everything is a replaceable part (literally every part of the mattress), you can make it as soft or firm as you want, even make each side of the bed a different firmness, 25 year warranty, Amish-made, and they will swap parts with you for free for 100 days once you receive it if you need to dial in the firmness. Last mattress you'll ever have to buy.
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This is not the way you purchase a mattress - especially if you are willing to spend significantly for it. Take the time to visit stores in person and actually lie on mattresses to see what you PERSONALLY like I bought a relatively expensive mattress a few years ago. I had an open mind in terms of what kind - Temperpedic, coil spring construction or latex. I went to various mattress stores over the course of several days so that I didn't get shopping fatigue. I had read about construction and so I was able to ask questions about the mattresses that were suggested - FWIW the salesmen in the national stores were generally not very knowledgeable. I hated memory foam so immediately eliminated that. I tried various coil spring construction and they were okay but not fabulous. Luckily I wound up in an independent mattress store where the owner was extremely knowledgeable. I wound up with a hybrid - the comfort layer is latex with a merino wool top layer for temperature control. The support layer is high density foam (not memory foam). I love my mattress as it feels like a supportive cloud but someone else might have personal preferences. FWIW I also got a good adjustable frame which really elevates the whole experience.
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reddit.com › r/buyitforlife › best mattress recommendations for something i won't have to replace
r/BuyItForLife on Reddit: Best mattress recommendations for something I won't have to replace
May 9, 2025 -

I’ve spent the last 6 years on what was, quote-on-quote, a “quality mattress” (paid $2200+ for it), I'm officially done with the BS marketing and ready to find a better mattress this year that will actually LAST.

My current mattress started developing a body-shaped impression after just 3 years, but of course when I tried to use the ""amazing 10-year warranty"" they said the sag wasn't deep enough to qualify. This is ridiculous and I learned the hard waythat mattress warranties are a joke.

I'm tired of the mattress industry's planned obsolescence game. I want something that's built to last 10+ years without sagging. I don't need ""AI-adaptive comfort"" or whatever they're using to jack up prices these days. I just need a good quality mattress that’s comfortable and durable.

I've been researching the best mattress options and I'm torn between all-foam vs hybrid construction. I sleep hot and I'm a combo sleeper (side/back), and my partner is a strict side sleeper who tosses a lot.

My requirements:

  • Actually durable (I'm willing to pay more upfront for something that lasts)

  • Good edge support (we have a queen and need every inch)

  • Motion isolation (partner moves A LOT)

  • Temperature neutral (like I said, I sleep hot)

  • Medium-firm feel (around 6-7/10 on firmness scale?)

  • Queen size, under $2200 if possible

I'm also wondering about warranties - has anyone here actually successfully used one? Are there any companies that stand behind their products without making you jump through ridiculous hoops?

What's the best mattress for 2025 recommendation that will actually be BIFL-worthy? Appreciate any real experiences from the community!

EDIT: Went with the Boring Hybrid (https://www.boring.co/products/hybrid-mattress) No fancy features. Someone confirmed what you all said about it on r/boringmattress. Thanks everyone!

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reddit.com › r/mattress › what is the best mattress brand but also on the range of $2000-$2500
r/Mattress on Reddit: What is the best mattress brand but also on the range of $2000-$2500
April 16, 2025 -

I have been mattress shopping for a while. I’m so nervous about buying a mattress due to upgrading from a Queen to a King. Of course it is going to cost more being a larger bed, so I have saved up almost $3K.

However I couldn’t see spending more than that and not have insane buyer’s remorse even if the mattress was good.

I’ve looked at a few options but can anyone tell me if they have bought or felt or know someone even, that has purchased a Puffy mattress? Been considering the Puffy Royal, but then I get worried it won’t be a good bed.

Any advice and help would be great. I’m a side/stomach sleeper. My husband is a side/back sleeper. We’re looking for firm (added support) but also plush.