When Casper, Leesa, Tuft & Needle, and other online mattress retailers started selling beds in a box in the U.S., their share of sales was so small that traditional manufacturers brushed them off. But now those same major players have taken notice and are working hard to debut their own online-only foam mattresses. In doing so, they're adopting the most alluring policies of the newer companies while aiming to beat them at their own game. Cocoon by Sealy (shown above) is one of 20 mattresses we’ve just bought for testing, but it’s unlike any Sealy you’ve seen before. For one, it comes folded up tightly in a box—as does the typical bed in a box sold online. This Sealy foam mattress comes in two choices, soft or firm, and is sold online only for $850 (queen size), the same price as Casper’s The Casper. Another mattress, the Dream Bed, comes from the retailer Mattress Firm, which recently bought Sleepy’s. This bed in a box also comes in two choices. For $829, you can get the Original Dream Bed;
for those who sleep hot, the $999 Cool Dream Bed has a gel-infused layer on top. We're testing this bed in a box, too. Read our special report on why Americans can't sleep. As with Casper, Leesa, and Tuft & Needle, shipping is free for both the Sealy and Mattress Firm foam mattresses. You get 100 days to decide whether you like the Cocoon, the same as for the $850 Casper, the $890 Leesa Medium Firm, and $600 Tuft & Needle T&N in our mattress Ratings. For the Dream Bed, it’s 180 days. And both companies have matched the return policy of their smaller competitors: If you’re unsatisfied within the trial period, you’ll get your money back. For the Cocoon bed in a box, Sealy will arrange to donate the mattress to charity—as do Casper and Tuft & Needle. You don’t have to put it back in the box. But the Dream Bed goes one better with a promise to donate one bed in a box to charity for every one sold. By moving into the bed-in-a-box space, Sealy and Mattress Firm are betting they can absorb more losses over the long run than the smaller companies can.
Buying a mattress without trying it out, something we typically advise against, can be risky (though Casper and Tuft & Needle have showrooms), and we recommend that you make such a purchase only if returns are hassle-free. It remains to be seen whether these major brands can win the loyalty of millennials, many of whom want to order a mattress the way they order everything—online. They also might view their parents' brands with disdain. The Casper, Leesa, and Tuft & Needle foam mattresses we’ve tested are among our top mattress picks. We’ll let you know whether the bed-in-a-box offerings from Sealy and Mattress Firm make the grade as well. Need a New Mattress? Our current mattress Ratings include almost 60 innerspring, foam, and adjustable-air beds, and this summer we expect to update our survey-based Ratings of mattress brands and retailers. Be sure to check our mattress buying guide if you haven't shopped for a mattress in a few years. Would you buy a mattress sight unseen?
Tell is about it below.Sealy mattresses are known for providing the perfect mix of comfort and support at a reasonable price. Designed and built in the United States, Sealy mattresses are also notable for being durable. Through the years, many households as well as institutions like hotels have trusted the Sealy brand. The flagship line of Sealy is undoubtedly its Posturepedic mattress. The flagship mattress is especially designed for optimum support to the back and alignment of the body, allowing its owners to enjoy a comfortable sleep at night. Sealy has worked with numerous orthopedic specialists in designing its Posturepedic mattresses. The Posturepedic brand has three line-ups—Classic, Gel series, and Hybrid I. The classic series, as its name suggests, comes with an old-fashioned type of coil in which all the coils are tied together. The Posturepedic Gel series meanwhile has individually wrapped coins, referred to by Sealy as Apex coils. These coils are better at separating movement and contouring to your body’s motion.
Posturepedic mattresses under the Hybrid 1 range are equipped with memory foam on the surface for body-conforming comfort. Underneath it are specially engineered springs for full body support. There’s also the Optimum mattress range that boasts of a cooling gel foam. Mattresses under this range are designed to give optimal temperature and comfort, apart from a smart technology integration for a deep and relaxing sleep. With the advanced features it has incorporated in its mattresses and its affordable pricing scheme, it is not surprising that the Sealy brand has remained popular all these years. There are many advantages of owning a Posturepedic mattress by Sealy. One is that a Posturepedic mattress can minimize motion transfer, which makes it ideal for those who sleep with someone who moves a lot during sleep. In fact, the Posturepedic mattresses also get positive reviews on its suitability for sex. Posturepedic mattresses are cheaper when you compare it to those made by competing brands.
You can get a Posturepedic mattress from Sealy for a reasonable price. A high-end king-sized hybrid mattress can go all the way up to a luxury level price bracket. Compared to other brands like Serta, the Sealy mattresses are often less expensive. But there are also perceived weaknesses of Posturepedic mattresses. One is that a Posturepedic mattress is likely to sag within three years of ownership. Some online reviews also indicate that owners usually replace their Sealy mattresses after six to seven years of regular use. The warranty on Posturepedic mattresses is not as long as those offered by other brands. Warranty on this brand of mattress is 10 years, and it is non-prorated. Other innerspring makers have longer warranties that stretch up to 25 years. That said, here are reviews of three Sealy mattresses. Sealy Posturepedic Hybrid – This Posturepedic Hybrid mattress has a mid to high price point. It has a memory foam on the top which is infused with cooling material, so you can stay comfortable all night long.
Underneath the mattress is the premium version of Sealy’s coil system for exceptional support to the body and reduced motion transfer. Nearly 20 percent more coils are gathered in the center zone for premium support. There’s also a premium cover fabric that allows the foam underneath it to conform to your body’s movements. Plus, the side panels have a breathable border fabric allowing more airflow. Sealy Posturepedic Gel - This gel foam mattress is cheaper than the previous model, with a mid range price point. It is fused with Outlast technology making it effective at promoting a cooler sleeper surface. This technology particularly aids in maintaining a balanced body temperature by absorbing and releasing body heat. The mattress has a foam formula that lets it respond to the shape of the user’s body, providing peerless individual conformance and allowing its user to have a peaceful sleep. It also is equipped with OptiCore technology, providing sufficient back support and extra depth of feel across the surface of the mattress.
Sealy Posturepedic Classic - The Posturepedic classic is the cheapest mattress among the three models reviewed in this article. You can get this for a mid to high price bracket in most online stores. Don’t get fooled into thinking that this is a sub-par mattress as it is definitely not. It features Sealy’s Embrace coil that responds to the natural alignment of the spine. Moreover, it has gel infused memory foam for added support and durability particularly in the center third of the mattress. This mattress was compressed with the ActiveFlexTM process of Sealy, guaranteeing its durability and ensuring that you can use it for years. These mattresses may all look the same to you, which can make it harder for you to pick just one model. But there are certain things that you should look for when shopping for a Sealy mattress. One is the firmness of the mattress. Cushy foam provides fantastic pressure relief, while a firm mattress will give you the least. It is advisable that you test out mattresses by lying down on it so you’ll get an idea of the real feel of the mattress you’re interested in getting.
The way you sleep should also be considered when you shop for a Sealy mattress. If you like sleeping on your side you should go for a cushy, comfortable foam mattress. If you tend to sleep on your stomach, a mattress with a firm top surface should give you really good support. If you sleep on your back, then any mattress type would provide you with the support your body needs. Of course, you should take into consideration your budget. As you have learned after reading this article, Sealy has posturepedic brand mattresses that have prices ranging from the reasonable to the high end luxury. You may want to set a budget first and then find several mattresses that are within your budget. Once you have made a shortlist of mattresses that you can afford, compare each mattress model in terms of its features and benefits. You should also look at the warranty coverage of the mattresses you are considering to buy. These are some of the things you need to keep in mind when shopping for any kind of new mattress.