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Stearns & Foster specialize in hybrid mattresses. While they do not sell directly from their website, many retailers carry their mattresses.

This article discusses who Stearns & Foster are, their reputation, the mattresses they manufacture, alternative products and brands, and the relationships between mattresses and health.

Stearns & Foster have been manufacturing mattresses for 175 years. They design and manufacture their mattresses in the United States.

The company do not sell their mattresses directly through their website. Instead, they offer them for purchase through other retailers, with shipping times and costs depending on individual outlets.

However, each mattress comes with a 10-year limited warranty as standard.

Reviews on the Stearns & Foster website are mostly positive. Customers state that the mattresses do not overheat and their firmness meets their expectations.

Some reviewers even say the mattresses help them fall asleep earlier than usual, while they woke up feeling more rested.

However, other reviewers say that the plush and cushion-firm models are too firm, with one customer stating that the plush mattress caused pain in their hips and shoulders after 30 minutes of use.

Others say that the firm mattresses are also too firm and cause back pain, while some reviews claim that they begin to dip after a short time.

Comparing reviews from different websites is the best way to get a comprehensive overview of the pros and cons of a brand or product.

Please note that the writer of this article has not tried these products. All information presented is purely market research-based.

All Stearns & Foster mattresses are available in a variety of sizes, ranging from twin long to split California king.

Estate Hurston Mattress

The Estate Hurston is a hybrid mattress. It features a ventilated coil system with external air vents that prevent people from overheating as they sleep.

This mattress contains a premium gel foam that adapts to the body and relieves pressure points. A high-density coil border also provides stable and flexible edge support to ensure the mattress holds its shape.

The mattress comes in five different versions:

  • plush
  • cushion firm
  • firm
  • pillowtop plush
  • pillowtop firm

Reviewers say this mattress is suitable for lower back pain or those who sleep on their back. Users of the pillow top plush model state that the mattress is very soft, but offers enough support so that people do not sink into them.

The Estate Hurston mattress is available for purchase online.

Estate Rockwell Mattress

The Estate Rockwell hybrid mattress contains a ventilated coil system with external air vents, preventing people from getting too warm as they sleep.

A high-density coil border offers extra edge support to help the mattress maintain its shape and prevent sinking.

This mattress also features an exclusive memory foam designed by TempurPedic, offering a plusher feel than the Estate Hurston variant.

The mattress comes in 5 different varieties:

  • plush
  • cushion firm
  • firm
  • pillowtop plush
  • pillowtop firm

Reviewers state that this product is more breathable than other foam mattresses, reducing sweating as people sleep. Other users say that the firm mattress helps ease lower back pain, suiting those who sleep on their back.

The Estate Rockwell is available for purchase online.

Lux Estate Cassatt Mattress

The Lux Estate Cassatt hybrid mattress contains a higher-density memory foam than the Estate Rockwell model. TempurPedic designed this foam to relieve pressure points while adapting to the body as it moves.

The mattress coils nest together to provide adaptive support for sleepers of all positions, while the coils stretch across the whole mattress to provide long-lasting support.

The mattress comes in 6 different models:

  • plush
  • firm
  • ultra-firm
  • pillowtop ultra-plush
  • pillowtop plush
  • pillowtop firm

Reviewers state that the plusher models help them fall asleep faster and reduce aches and pains. Others say firmer models are suitable for back sleepers and minimize motion transfer so that their partner does not disturb their sleep.

The Lux Estate Cassatt is available for purchase online.

Lux Estate Hybrid Pollock

The Lux Estate Hybrid Pollock mattress comes in three different versions:

  • ultra-plush
  • plush
  • cushion-firm

It features the same ventilated coil system and high-density memory foam as the Lux Estate Cassatt model. It also contains a coil nest design to provide adaptive support across the whole mattress.

Reviewers state that the cushion-firm model helps prevent body aches and pains and is even suitable for those who need an extended stay in bed following surgery.

Others say the plusher mattress models help them fall asleep faster and earlier. However, customers report that the mattress is heavy, which can cause difficulty when making the bed.

The Lux Estate Hybrid Pollock mattress is available for purchase online.

Reserve Hepburn

The Reserve Hepburn hybrid mattress comes in three different versions:

  • plush
  • firm
  • pillowtop plush

As with the other mattress models from Stearns & Foster, it has a ventilated coil system with external vents to help prevent overheating during sleep.

The mattress also contains the TempurPedic high-density memory foam, providing adaptability and pressure relief. A nest coil design offers even more adaptive support, which stretches across the whole mattress for durability.

Reviewers state that the pillowtop plush model is firm but comfortable, providing good back support. Users of all models of this mattress state that it keeps them cool during the night while providing good support all over the body, reducing aches and pains.

The Reserve Hepburn mattress is available for purchase online.

If a person is looking for an alternative to hybrid mattresses, the following are possible options:

  • Memory foam mattresses: For example, Tuft & Needle’s Mint Mattress contains cooling graphite, gel beads, and adaptive foam that supports all of a person’s pressure points. The company offer free shipping in 48 states, a 100-night trial, and a 10-year limited warranty.
  • All-foam mattresses: For example, Casper’s Original Mattress, a mattress-in-a-box that is suitable for all sleeping positions while reducing overheating. The company offer free shipping and returns, alongside a 100-night trial and 10-year limited warranty.
  • Latex mattresses: For example, the Avocado Latex Mattress contains 100% organic certified, non-toxic, and biodegradable materials. The company offer free shipping, a 1-year trial, and a 25-year warranty.

Not getting enough sleep, or having reduced quality sleep, can directly affect a person’s health. The right mattress that suits an individual’s needs may help them get sufficient and adequate quality sleep.

There are short- and long-term side effects to not getting enough sleep. Short-term side effects include:

  • feeling drowsy
  • becoming easily irritable
  • having poor motor control skills
  • attention problems

These side effects should go away when people have a good night’s sleep.

Long-term health effects, however, may be more serious and last longer, including:

  • being at a higher risk for unintended weight gain and having obesity
  • a higher risk of developing type 2 diabetes
  • risk of developing cardiovascular conditions
  • an increase in the risk of having high blood pressure
  • greater risk of developing mood disorders
  • an increase in the risk of experiencing more pain with certain conditions such as arthritis

Research suggests that certain types of mattresses are better for certain conditions. For example, a 2015 systematic review found that a medium-firm, self-adjusted mattress may improve sleep quality.

Another 2015 study found that medium-firm mattresses reduce musculoskeletal pain in older adults. However, there are no studies suggesting any specific type of mattress is beneficial for everyone.

Stearns & Foster offer various hybrid mattresses, which combine foam and coils in different firmness options.

If possible, people should try mattresses in a showroom or take advantage of free trials. This way, if a mattress is too soft or too firm, people can exchange them or buy another one.