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.21 Easy-to-Make Valentine's Day Gifts Laying down on mattresses in a store is so last year. The new way to shop for a mattress is online, but there are so many boxed mattress companies with similar claims that it's hard to keep track of which ones offer the best deals. Our experts in the Textiles Lab found the best foam mattress-in-a-box services, based on price, unique factors and how easy it is to order one. Here are the mattresses you want to try. If you buy a mattress online...If you buy a mattress online...Keep these key things in mind:Check the return policy. You should have a reasonable timeframe to try it out, be able to return the mattress for any reason and let the brand arrange for pick up for donation to a local charity. Most are made with different types of foam. Look for certifications like CertiPUR-US for foam and Oeko-Tex for other materials: These ensure there are no unsafe levels of chemicals used. Use a compatible base. You'll need a flat, hard surface because of the foam used in the mattresses.
If your foundation has slats, make sure they're close together to prevent sagging. Keep your old mattress. Make sure you have backup in case you decide to return the new mattress during the trial period. You'll need to arrange for haul-away yourself, which is one drawback to buying online (when you buy in-store, they usually take your old one). CasperCasper$950 for QueenOne of the first mattress-in-a-box services in the game, Casper ships for free and lets you try a mattress for 100 nights to make sure you love it. If you're not a fan by then, they'll donate or recycle your mattress, and even arrange for the pickup so you don't have to. The four layers include Oeko-Tex certified latex and CertiPUR-US certified foam. Home & Garden Products IKEA to Pay $50 Million After Dressers Kill 3 Boys Yankee Candle Issues Recall After Multiple Reports of Glass Candles Shattering The Best Silk Pillowcases to Help You Get Your Beauty Sleep Multiple Dry Carpet Cleaner Brands Recalled for Bacteria Contamination
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Over the past couple of years, direct-to-consumer startups have jumped on the mail-order bandwagon, offering premium mattresses at an affordable price by tossing the brick-and-mortar store model. These mattresses come rolled up, packaged in a compact vertical box, and shipped directly to your home. The hardest part now is deciphering what makes each of these companies’ mattresses unique. So for three months — the average trial period for most mail-order mattress companies — we tasked members of our editorial staff with finding the nuances of today’s best mail-order mattresses, and we compiled their experiences into this handy survey. If you’re in the market for a mattress (which, if you haven’t bought one in the past seven years, you are) and scratching your head over which is right for you, start here. Most Universal Mattress: Leesa appeals to people who don’t want to think too much about their sleeping habits. Apart from sizes, the brand offers just one mattress option, but a good one: the mattress is 10 inches thick and consists of three layers, encased with a polyester-blended fabric that can be washed and replaced.
At the bottom, a dense, six-inch-thick support layer prevents the dreaded sinking-in sensation, while sandwiched between these two layers is two inches of memory foam that contours to the body. It’s not too soft, not too firm, and after three months, I haven’t had an issue with the temperature. To put it simply, it feels just right. And that’s enough to keep me sleeping happy. Most Health-Conscious Mattress: Free of harmful chemicals (such as fire retardants, phthalates and heavy metals), the handmade Coronado mattress by Brentwood Home has all the elements of understated luxury. The outward appearance is neutral, featuring tweed sides and a Eurotop cushion, but inside, the lining of the mattress incorporates a layer of New Zealand wool, a moisture-wicking natural fire barrier. The quilted top is made from a Belgian knit that offers four-way stretch, offering your body less resistance when you relax into the bed at night. The mattress has a three-layer design: a six-inch therapeutic base foam is topped with three inches of Airlux ventilation foam (keeping your mattress cool) and three inches of gel memory foam.
The multi-layer design offered relief from back pain I frequently experienced with other mattresses, and though the bed is billed as “medium feel” it offers a high amount of support. The bed doesn’t absorb ambient heat on warm nights in New York City, and it offers just enough of a plush touch to feel luxurious without feeling like you’re enveloped in a pillow. Best Custom Mattress: Helix blows out the custom mattress process. Height, age, weight, physique, average sleep position, preferred mattress firmness and “Do you get hot at night?” all are on the questionnaire. And that’s just if you sleep alone. If you have a significant other, you have to declare their side of the bed and answer similar questions. Taking all that in to account, Helix then adjusts the amount of specific material and where each layer appears throughout the mattress. After going through the whole process and getting some of the best nights’ sleep I’ve had in years, it’s hard to understand what other mattress companies are charging you for — and why custom isn’t standard.
Best for NYC and L.A. Residents: Similar to the Leesa, Casper is topped with a foam that doesn’t trap heat and provides a little spring — in Casper’s case, it’s latex — with memory and support foam underneath. You’ll immediately notice the firmness (it combats that sinking feeling symptomatic of old memory foam mattresses), and your back will thank you. Most notably, residents of NYC and L.A. have a chance to go to brick-and-mortar showrooms in order to try the mattress before they buy it, which gives a happy medium to the online retail savings and showroom convenience. — J. Travis Smith Best for Active Lifestyles: I have a baseline amount of shoulder/back tension because of (a) anxiety, and (b) life with a standing desk. Similarly, my girlfriend waits tables. We’re not an ultramarathoner couple like Bear’s ideal demo, but we’re city-dweller active. So, Bear’s fitness-focused tech proved virtue in excess. Whereas I used to spend my mornings in a full-body clench, six to eight hours a night on Bear’s Graphite-Gel Infused Memory Foam regularly smoothes out nigh every wrinkle in my musculature.
Likewise, whereas I used to sleep with one leg exposed more often than not, the Thermo-reactive Celiant fiber has kept us comfy, even easing us through a three-week stint without an air conditioner — in June. I feel good enough to half-seriously consider marathon training. Best No-Frills Mattress: To be honest, I’m not picky about my mattress. I sleep comfortably on almost anything from rock hard to pillowy soft. The Eve mattress sits on the firmer side of the spectrum, but only barely. The biggest complaint that I hear about foam mattresses is overheating in the summer, but the Eve had no such problems. The Eve has cooling memory foam that helps to regulate temperature, and while I didn’t sleep any cooler in comparison to my regular mattress, I didn’t sleep any hotter either. In other words, it works, and the straightforward convenience becomes the selling point. Best Soft Mattress for Side Sleepers: Cocoon is available in soft (“in-the-bed”) or firm (“on-the-bed”) varieties.