Let’s See Which is Best: My Green Mattress VS Saatva

In today’s society, there really isn’t time to sit down and browse through numerous brands with numerous models of mattresses, but you just can’t handle waking up with an aching back and seized up muscles for one more day! People aren’t aware of when their mattress needs replacing but your body and your sleep quality will make you aware when suddenly both start to decline.

Typically, a mattress will have a lifespan of approximately 10 to 12 years, and if your bed has reached this timeframe then you might want to look into replacing your current mattress. A lot can happen in a decade in terms of new products reaching the market. Now, there are beds available that are made from pure memory foam, ones that are hybrids of memory foam and other foams, and there are beds that combined the trusted coil spring with foams that enhance the comfort and support provided.

It can be time-consuming to shift through each bed on the market today, so we are going to break down two that are garnering rave reviews from quality to construction to customer service and warranty – the Pure Echo by My Green Mattress and the Saatva Mattress.

A Breakdown of the My Green Mattress – Pure Echo

Construction of the My Green Mattress – Pure Echo

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The Green Mattress lives up to their namesake by only using organic and green materials in the construction of their products to reduce their carbon footprint left on this world. The mattress we have chosen to focus on today is the Pure Echo Model, which is a blend of foams that surround a layer of coil springs located within the bed. Offering the choice between medium-firm and firm, within the same bed, this mattress has been garnering positive reviews in not only its native Canada, where it is constructed and produced but internationally as well.

Top – Organic Cotton Mattress Cover

There is no need to rush out and buy a bed cover or protector when you purchase the Pure Echo, as it already comes with a pre-attached organic cotton mattress cover. Produced using a full inch of organic cotton, this cover not only adds a level of crisp smoothness to the bed, but it also protects it from any stains or tears that could occur from daily use. The organic cotton cover will become a barrier between the sleeper and common household allergens that can create a flare-up of symptoms for allergy sufferers. This is because cotton is naturally breathable with numerous air flow canals located through the material that allows for high air circulation. Organic cotton, or cotton in general, is also moisture-wicking so if the sleeper tends to overheat throughout the night, the mattress will still stay cool and dry.

First Layer – Natural Wool

Below the mattress cover is the Puro Echo mattress’ first layer of material that further enhances the softness of the product. This layer is natural wool that acts as a safety feature with its natural flame-resistant abilities and moisture-wicking properties. With an inch of the natural wool located below the bed cover, this layer acts as a barrier between the sleeper and the coil springs located just below it. With natural breathability in its own right, this layer opens up even more airflow channels throughout the mattress, allowing for the bed and its sleeping surface to stay cool to the touch; regardless of the temperature of the bedroom or the body temperature of the sleeper.

Second Layer – Pocketed Coil System

Keeping in tune with the beds of the past, the Pure Echo model uses coil springs of various gauges to provide the sleeper the given one would expect from a mattress. These coil springs are located all over the bed, from the edge to the end and in between. Each one of these spring coils within the Pure Echo is individually wrapped in a protective coating to prevent structural damage, such as the stretching of the spring that can occur over time. This protective coating reduces the level of motion transfer to a minimum instead of the high level that is usually found in a coil-spring bed. Each pocketed coil spring works together to support the body of the sleeper and allow for enough bounce to prevent those residual aches and pains one can experience upon waking. The springs are strong enough to withstand up to 400 lbs. of pressure and will help the Pure Echo model maintain its high level of support for the sleeper.

Final Layer – Cotton Batting

The Pure Echo uses as its final layer a purely organic cotton batting (a material of thicker density) to support the bed as a whole and further protect the pocketed coil springs. This layer of cotton batting prevents the pocketed coil springs from resting directly on the base of the bed (bed frame or floor) which can damage the coil springs fastest than just daily use. Using cotton batting instead of another material also opens up more airflow channels throughout the mattress and employs another level of moisture-wicking, so the mattress stays cool from the bottom to the top.

The Firmness of a My Green Mattress

The Pure Echo model can be purchased in two different firmness levels depending on which model you choose to purchase. Offered is the “one-sided” model which has the same firmness level regardless of which side you sleep on and the “two-sided” model which can be turned from side to side to change the firmness level you are sleeping on. The “one-sided” model has been classified as a firm with a firmness rating of 7.0, on the typical rating scale, which is generally more suitable for those who prefer to sleep on their stomachs and/or backs. Those who prefer to sleep on their side could find this 7.0 firmness level not equipped for distributing their body weight evenly, causing aches and pains throughout the body. The “two-sided” model provides the option for the sleeper to choose their preferred firmness level. This choice can be made by turning the bed from one side to the next to experience either a firm and medium-firm bed. One side of this mattress is identical to the “one-sided” model, with a firmness rating of 7.0 whereas the opposite side of the Pure Echo mattress has a firmness rating of 5.0, allowing it to be classified as medium-firm. Medium-firm beds are universally recommended to sleepers of all positions.

Feel of a My Green Mattress

It is easy to feel comforted and cushioned by the Pure Echo model’s smooth crisp organic cotton cover. This material offers a cool and dry sleeping surface, regardless of the temperature of the sleeper or the bedroom. It is easy to feel the cushion between yourself and the pocked coil springs while lying on the mattress while also feeling the contouring support of the springs activate once body weight has been applied.

Unique Features – My Green Mattress

Two Firmness Levels

The Pure Echo two-sided bed allows the sleeper to choose between firm and medium-firm as their chosen sleep preference. With its two-sided model available for the same price as the one-sided and firm bed, the sleeper is in charge of what firmness level they want to sleep on. The medium-firm side of the bed supports the body, whether it is front, back or side sleeping position. A well-designed medium-firm bed will distribute the body weight of the sleeper to even proportions, which is exactly what the Pure Echo does. The opposite side of the bed is a firm mattress that supports the body without losing any of the comfort provided by the layers of pocketed coil springs. While a firm bed supports those who prefer to sleep on their stomachs and/or their backs, some side sleepers say the firmness was too much for them and in some cases, caused additional pain instead of relieving it. It is important to note that the Pure Echo is bulky with a significant heft to it, so flipping the bed alone can be cumbersome and difficult for a person to do alone.