After the previous thread of how much we hate our NovaForm Gel mattress (hard as a rock, yet touted as /normalplush), I started looking at other mattresses from Costco. Sooooo, who is Sleep Science and should they be considered? They have what they are calling a pillowtop (which in a foam mattress seems redundant) Hybrid Bliss
Or they have a Pillow top Ara:
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Is it a soft or medium or firm feeling mattress? |
Robertwhite, As for Sleep Science and the requested spec sheets -they emailed the cut-a-way mattress images that accompany each mattress on Costco's website. Unfortunately, no additional questions are then answered. I know I am not the only person asking for specific densities/ILD's etc...so right now I am a little soured on Sleep Science. Wish I had more info to offer the forum.... |
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I think the quality of the Sleep Science memory foam is pretty good, based on my experience. I used a 2" memory foam topper for many years (bought at Costco), that I liked. I also tried one of their mattress that had 2" 5lb. memory foam over 2" latex over PU foam. The memory foam had a nice feel, but overall the mattress was too firm, so I returned it. Not sure if they have changed the quality of the memory foam since I tried it. They were pretty good about delivery, etc. I think there have been complaints about their foundation, so I would probably avoid that.
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Hi Sandman, I had a few questions about your experience with Sleep Science hybrid if you have a moment. LONG story short, we took a chance on the Sealy Embody Introspection a few months ago b/c my husband doesn't like the feel of traditional Tempurpedic memory foam. He likes it with a quicker recovery time- less deep slow sinking, slightly bouncier. Which the Introspection was. We LOVED it for about 8-10 weeks. But, now it's already softening and sinking a TON and the past several nights we're both having back pain again. We've tried 100% latex which I loved on paper, but in real life, just never worked out for us. I was researching the Tempurpedic Bellafina when I realized it was memory foam over latex over core b/c that helps give you the cush of memory foam, but a little more bounce back that other Tempurpedic models. Of course, the king set is like $3,400. Not out of the question, but steep. When we were looking a few months back, Sleep Science no longer had a memory foam / latex hybrid available, but I see it's back now on Costco! I just wondered how the one you had felt. You mentioned it was pretty firm? I think that's good for us b/c I am a stomach sleeper. I need a little cush, but mostly firm. I wondered if this bed had a quicker recovery time than other memory foam since it was sitting on the latex? If it felt supportive? Most importantly, I wondered how your Sleep Science 5lb memory foam beds or toppers have keep their support? Seems like this Introspection has just turned to mush in the last few months. It started out wonderful and now just doesnt have the same support at all, which is causing back pain. I'm hoping to find one that will keep it's support and firmness for a few years!!! No sinking and sagging! I'm thinking this Sleep Science hybrid might be a nice combo of memory foam and latex for us, the price is good at $1,149 kind mattress (would get the foundation elsewhere), and it's returnable forever on Costco if it didn't hold up. Would love any additional thoughts you might have on Sleep Science-- either the hybrid, their 5lb memory foam quality, or both!
MANY THANKS! |
Robertwhite- Just checking in to see if you'd made a decision or a purchase? Did you wind up going with the Sleep Science hybrid? If you did- I'd love to hear what you think! |
I checked the cover again of the old memory foam topper I have, and it says Sleep Innovations, not Sleep Science. So, probably not the same. That seemed to hold up well for many years. Note that you don't really get a lot of support from memory foam. You sink in most of the way, and it molds to the body. So, that is what makes it feel nice, but too much can cause back issues. You don't sink in quite as much in the more dense ones, so that is why they provide a bit more support. Over time the cells do break down, and you get less support. So, I tend to stick with 1-2" of memory foam and latex or springs for the rest. If you want a fairly firm mattress with some plushness on top, the hybrid might be a good solution. You can't beat the Costco return policy. They delivered and picked up on schedule, and it did not cost me a cent.
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Thanks so much Sandman! May I ask what your mattress of choice is now days? That'll help me judge the level of softness you prefer in comparison to the 'too hard for you' hybrid if that makes sense :) I've become pretty familiar with latex, memory foam, etc... in the past few months, so I should be able to understand your soft/firm preference based on what you're sleeping on now- assuming you love what you have now! ;) |
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