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Purple and Tuft & Needle each offer a range of mattresses available for purchase online in the United States.
Below, learn about these companies and the mattresses that they offer.
Purple and Tuft & Needle are both relatively new to mattress manufacturing.
Purple
Two brothers founded Purple, and the team had originally created high-tech carbon fiber sporting goods and wheelchairs. By 1993, the company began manufacturing a cushioning liquid, Floam, to prevent pressure sores in wheelchair users.
After inventing Hyper-Elastic Polymer, a material that relaxes under pressure points, the company began manufacturing mattresses, in 2013.
Purple offer the following for each of their mattresses:
- a 100-night trial
- a 10-year warranty
- free returns and shipping
- CertiPUR-US-certified foam, guaranteeing that it is free from harmful chemicals and materials
On the company’s website, customers have given Purple’s mattresses an average of 4.4 stars out of 5. Most reviewers say that their mattresses reduce aches and pains and relieve discomfort at pressure points, helping the reviewers wake up feeling rested and refreshed.
However, some have found their mattresses to be either too soft or too firm, especially when sleeping on their sides. Others say that Purple’s mattresses have given them new aches or pains.
Learn more about Purple mattresses here.
Tuft & Needle
Tuft & Needle was started by two software engineers who wanted to create high-value mattresses. They source their fabric from a family-owned textile mill in the Carolinas, make their foam in the U.S., and manufacture their mattresses in Southern California.
Tuft & Needle offer the following for all their mattresses:
- a 100-night trial
- a 10-year warranty
- free shipping and returns
- CertiPUR-US certified foam
Tuft & Needle’s mattresses are also GreenGuard Gold-certified, reflecting a commitment to creating healthier indoor environments.
More than half of the reviews on Tuft & Needle’s website are 10/10. Most reviewers say that their mattresses are incredibly comfortable and that the customer service was excellent. They also generally rate Tuft & Needle highly on price, quality, and efficiency.
However, some have found their mattresses to be either too firm or too soft, and some have reported waking up with new aches and pains or finding no reduction in existing pain.
These reviews seem to reflect individual experiences rather than a trend. Some of these reviewers acknowledge that their partners find the mattress comfortable, while they themselves find it unsuitable due to their sleeping positions.
Please note that the writer of this article has not tried these products. All information presented is purely based on research or company claims.
Purple offer three mattresses for adults.
Purple Mattress
The Purple Mattress has more than 1,800 air channels to help prevent overheating during the night.
The hyper-elastic gel foam supports a range of sleeping positions, springing back into shape as a person moves. The company have designed it to support all pressure points, including those in the neck and shoulders.
Reviewers generally find it comfortable for all sleeping positions.
Purple Hybrid Mattress
The Purple Hybrid uses gel foam and coils to provide support and structure. The coils allow for more airflow than foam alone and may help the body stay sufficiently cool during sleep.
The gel foam cushions and protects pressure points, while the coils provide extra support, helping maintain healthy spinal alignment.
The most positive reviews for this mattress come from those who primarily sleep on their sides.
Purple Hybrid Premier
This product is currently Purple’s most customizable and expensive mattress.
People can choose between a three-inch Purple Grid, which may be better for partners with different preferences regarding firmness, and a 4-inch Purple Grid, which is suitable for all sleeping positions.
Otherwise, the Purple Hybrid Premier seems to offer the same benefits as the Purple Hybrid mattress. The gel foam provides cushioning, while the coils allow for more support and airflow to help keep the body cool and comfortable.
Tuft & Needle likewise offer three mattresses for adults.
Tuft & Needle Original Mattress
This mattress contains 3 inches of trademarked Adaptive foam plus 6.5 inches of support foam. Adaptive foam adjusts to the body’s position as it changes throughout the night, aiming to provide continuous support.
The mattress also contains graphite and cooling gel to prevent overheating.
A person may also choose to have antimicrobial protection treatment.
Tuft & Needle Mint Mattress
The Mint Mattress contains all foam, with 3 inches of Adaptive foam with graphite, 2 inches of Adaptive foam with ceramic cooling gel, and 6.5 inches of support foam.
As in the Original Mattress, the graphite and cooling gel channel away heat, and the foam adjusts to the sleeper’s position to provide support while maintaining the integrity of the mattress.
This mattress also comes with antimicrobial protection treatment and reinforced foam edge support to prevent people from rolling or slipping.
Tuft & Needle recommend this medium-feel mattress for couples and side-sleepers.
Tuft & Needle Hybrid Mattress
The Hybrid Mattress contains 2 inches of Adaptive foam with graphite and ceramic cooling gel, 1 inch of transition coiling, 6 inches of pocketed springs, and 1 inch of support foam.
This mattress comes with a quilted, carbon-infused memory foam pillow-top cover.
Firmer springs around the perimeter of the mattress provide better edge support than other Tuft & Needle mattresses.
The company recommend this medium-soft mattress for people who sleep on their sides, backs, or stomachs.
The International Chiropractors Association recommend that anyone considering a new mattress first ensures that the:
- size is suitable
- mattress is likely supportive enough to prevent aches and pains
- mattress is comfortable enough for a restful night’s sleep
- mattress is durable and likely to last
- mattress comes with a warranty
A person might also take into account whether the mattress:
- has motion isolation to prevent movement from disturbing sleep
- is made from sustainable and safe materials
- is produced safely and sustainably
- has any components that are machine-washable
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The amount and quality of sleep each night is important for health. If a person does not get enough sleep, they are at risk of short- and long-term negative effects.
Short-term effects of too little or low-quality sleep
Long-term effects may
- unintentional weight gain
- type 2 diabetes
- cardiovascular conditions, such as stroke and high blood pressure
- mood disorders, such as depression and anxiety
- pain stemming from conditions such as arthritis
Purple and Tuft & Needle each offer three mattresses for adults.
Overall, shopping around, researching, and testing a mattress is important before making a purchase. A person should, for example, compare reviews on different websites for each mattress under consideration.
A mattress should provide a high level of support and comfort for each user. Having too little or low-quality sleep can have short- and long-term health consequences.