This mattress has a medium feel. The three memory foam layers give the comfort and support needed for a good night's rest. Dual memory foam layers that create deep down support and comfort Open-cell technology keeps the mattress cool, creates a more durable foam, and prevents lasting body impressions Correctly aligns the spine and helps relieve pain by supporting the natural curves of head, neck, and shoulders Foam is CertiPUR-US® certified The bamboo cover is washable, however, the fiberglass fire retardant on the mattress is liable to flake if the cover is removed, so we do not advise taking it off to launder. Note: Product images shown are for representation. The product you receive may vary slightly due to manufacturing changes. Can be used on slats Removable Bamboo Rayon cover is included Surface: ventilated gel memory foam Support layer: bamboo charcoal memory foam Core Construction: Memory foam 54'' W x 75'' L Support layer: 1" thick
Mattresses have long since advanced from the days of bad support, noisy springs, and a "one size fits all" mentality. Lucid sits on the cutting edge of sleep technology to bring you affordable, comfortable mattresses. They offer so many options that they can match any sleeper to their perfect mattress at a great price.Open cell and closed cell foam insulation are both in the same category of building materials. The same equipment is used to make both products, and over 60% of the raw component ingredients are identical. The biggest discernible difference between the two products is density. At one cubic foot open cell foam insulation systems typically fall into a density spread of 0.45 lbs to 0.8 lbs providing a material consistency similar to memory foam mattress. For closed cell systems, one cubic foot of material falls into a density spread of 1.7 lbs to 2.2 lbs providing a material consistency similar to the sole of a running shoe. It is important to note that while density of a foam insulation system is an identifier of closed cell status, the system must contain at least 90% closed cell content to be considered a bona fide closed cell system.
Foam systems above 2.2 lbs or below 0.45 lbs are available, but typically are not used in interior use applications for construction. The increased density of closed cell offers particular differences in comparison to open cell formulas, such as: • Increased R-value per volume • Increased resistance of water vapor transmission • Increased rigidity providing superior structural integrity • Increased price point over open cell • Lower density open cell products have other benefits to offer, including: • Offers the ability to air seal as effectively as closed cell but at a lower price point • Water vapor transmission permeable • Rapid expansion allows to fill voids CC can not If budgets did not exist, closed cell would be the optimal material of choice for most all insulation applications. But because financial constraints are always a consideration we classify the use of closed cell under a few different recommendations given the climate zone of Southern New England and application dependency:
• Wall cavities that are 2x4 or smaller require the use of closed cell foam insulation to comply with building code requirements for minimum R-value. • Cathedral Ceiling or Attic floor cavities that are 2x8 or smaller require the use of closed cell foam insulation to comply with building code requirements for minimum R-value. • Unvented crawl spaces • Crawl spaces with exposed earth floors • Basements or crawl spaces with field stone foundation walls • Buildings positioned on properties adjacent to open ocean exposed to a high wind and vapor drive High or Low Temperature Gradients • Walk in coolers • Walk in freezers • Humidified wine cellars/humidors If the above criteria do not apply, open cell foam insulation is an excellent alternative to closed cell because of its ability to custom apply to a variety of building geometry shapes, its ability to air seal and provide higher R-value over conventional insulation materials such as fiberglass and cellulose.
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The assembled mattress is then covered with cover fabric. While the construction is fairly consistent, brands use different thicknesses and densities of foam which affect how the bed feels, how supportive it is, and how durable it is.There are also different types of memory foam. In addition to traditional temperature-sensitive, polyurethane-based memory foam, there are also gel-infused and plant-based options. Gel infused foams have either gel beads or liquid gel mixed into the memory foam. The idea is that gel absorbs body heat and feels cool to the touch, and while a slight difference in heat complaints exists for some brands, there is some dispute about how cool it remains throughout the night and how the gel will effect long-term durability. Plant-based memory foam incorporates plant materials like castor bean or soy oils in place of part of the petroleum products, creating a more environmentally friendly option. Plant based foams are generally temperature-neutral, and studies by Cargill indicate that they sleep 25% cooler than gel foams.
When comparing different memory foam beds, the main factors to consider are the foam density of the core and memory foam layers, thickness, firmness, memory foam type, cover type, price, warranty, and, if it is important to you, the safety or environmental-friendliness of the product. In the following comparison, we look at these factors and more from brands spanning the market, including Tempurpedic, Serta, Amerisleep, Walmart, Costco, Target, Overstock, and BedInABox. The basic specifications and figures are presented in a comparison chart below for easy reference, followed by more detailed explanations. The information comes from retailer websites, third-party consumer websites, and consumer review forums.Memory foam density is the measure of how much one cubic foot of material weighs, which varies based on the amount of polymers versus air present. High-density foams are more viscous than low-density foams, and stand up better to impressions and wear. Higher density foams also provide greater buoyancy and support, but are more expensive to produce.
If you compare the individual mattress models, more expensive beds are more likely to contain greater amounts of higher density foams in the 4.0-5.3 lb ranges. Tempurpedic, Serta iComfort and Amerisleep all use medium to high density foams in most of their mattresses, while BedInABox, Costco Novaform, IKEA and Walmart Spa Sensations beds primarily use low density memory foam under 3.5 lbs. However, some of the higher-end brands like Tempurpedic and Serta use 3 lb or lower layers in some models as well. Many retailers offer several lines of mattresses with different densities and value points. This is why it is important to look at all of the specifications for any mattress you are considering, as not everything from high-end brands will represent the better value (or vice versa).For example, the Tempur Simplicity and Overstock Comfort Dreams 8″ model both have the same overall height, however the cheaper Overstock model actually uses higher 4 lb density foam versus the Simplicity’s 2.5 lb foam, although the Simplicity costs almost 3 times what Comfort Dreams bed does.
However, the Simplicity is also returnable and has a considerably better warranty.Memory foam in general tends to earn a satisfactory or higher rating from about 80-81% of owners, making it the highest rated mattress category overall. Thus, even the lower-end memory foam brands still tend to rate fairly well compared to spring mattresses.Pricier brands like Tempurpedic and Serta earn average to slightly above average reviews. For Tempurpedic, reviews were slightly below average, with primary complaints being price, odor, and heat. Lower density models had about average complaints for sagging, though higher density models fare better. Serta’s reviews tend to better than average for both heat and odor, though the biggest complaints are cost, sagging and inconsistent firmness.Among the brands we compared, the mid-range brands like Amerisleep and BedInABox tend to earn the highest reviews. Amerisleep reviews had the highest overall owner satisfaction rates, with very low complaint rates for odor, heat and sagging.
BedInABox also fared well, though had fairly high odor complaints and some people disliked the limited options for firmness.Among the discount retailers, Costco Novaform and Spa Sensations had the best average satisfaction ratings, with Overstock Comfort Dreams and IKEA slightly lower than average. Most Novaform reviewers appreciated the pricing, return policy and the higher densities relative other discount options, but there were several complaints of odor and durability issues. Spa Sensations reviews touted the low prices as the biggest pro, with reasonable comfort but high complaints of impressions and sagging. Overstock reviewers had average rates of complaints for all factors, and primary issues related comfort or non-returnability. IKEA reviews are somewhat limited online, but odor and heat issues do see to be a little more prevalent than with the other discount brands.Many people who buy memory foam are trying it for the first time, and having the ability to return can be important in case you choose the wrong firmness or thickness.
Additionally, it can take several weeks to adjust to a new mattress. Most memory foam retailers offer 90 nights, and some like Serta and BedInABox offer 120 days, during which customers can return or exchange their mattresses. They differ in return fees and terms, but almost all ask people to try the mattress at least 30 days before returning. The only retailer we compared that did not offer returns or exchanges was Overstock.Warranties and return policies vary dramatically between manufacturers and retailers. Most high quality memory foam retailers include a solid warranty with at least 20 years of total coverage. The key things to compare are the “full” coverage periods (often 10-15 years) during which the cost of replacement is covered by the manufacturer. After this period, the warranty is usually pro-rated, with the owner paying part of the cost of replacement. All of the brands offer good warranty terms of 20 years or more, with the exception of Overstock and Walmart, who offer 5 years or less.
The other key factor with memory foam mattress warranties is how deep impressions must be before warranty coverage kicks in. Tempurpedic, Serta and Amerisleep all cover impressions over 0.75″. BedInABox covers impressions over 1.25″. The remaining retailers do not specify the depth of coverage on their websites or warranty materials.Based on manufacturing and material costs, higher density foams should cost more than low density foams. However, advertising costs associated with big brand names and retail stores can also raise prices, even of lower quality products, as the cost is passed along to consumers. The advantage of bog-box retailers like Walmart, IKEA and Costco is that they buy in bulk to get better prices. Online only shops like Amerisleep, BedInABox and Overstock also have lower overhead. Large brand names like Tempurpedic and Serta that operate through dealer networks are more likely to have high-overhead and markup costs.Tempurpedic is by far the most expensive brand, followed by Serta.
Amerisleep, BedInABox and Costco Novaform comprise the middle range of the pricing spectrum, while Overstock, IKEA and Walmart comprise the lower end. For a more direct comparison of pricing, here are the costs for each brand’s average 12″ queen size memory foam bed:Based on our comparisons, the highest-end retailers don’t typically offer the best value, nor the highest satisfaction rates. However, the mattresses at the lowest end of the spectrum tend to have shorter lifespans and weaker guarantees. In order to find the ideal memory foam mattress, you should consider what type of bed you want, firmness level and thickness ranges most appropriate for your body type and sleep position, as well as your budget. Comparing options that match your criteria from a range of retailers can help you identify which memory foam mattresses represent the best balance of value and quality, and are most likely to be satisfactory. 2016's Best Black Friday Deals on Memory Foam Mattresses Find A Great Deal with Labor Day Mattress Sales 2017