Although the majority of people do not think to purchase a mattress that doesn’t have a coil spring base, more and more people are looking to other types of mattresses to suit their needs. More and more people are turning to online brands, which offer premium mattresses at a fraction of the cost in-store, and they are raving about how different foams are reliving their aches and pains on a daily basis.
These aches and pains that you feel upon waking come from the mattress you are sleeping on because generally if there are no pre-existing conditions to cause pain in the joints or muscle cramps, then what else could be the cause? These aches and pains could be happening within your body because the mattress is too firm, the mattress is aged and not as supportive as it once was, or it could be simply that the type of bed you are sleeping on doesn’t suit your individual needs or body type.
A Closer Look
Whatever the reason you need a new bed is, with the wide variety of mattress models and types flooding the market today, there is no excuse as to why you are sleeping in discomfort night after night. Let’s take a look at two very different types of beds with the same purpose – to give you the best sleep possible.
We are going to break down the Pure Echo by My Green Mattress – an updated take on a classic, as well as the Alexander Signature Mattress by Nest – a pure foam bed that uses contouring to relieve muscle pain.
A Breakdown of the My Green Mattress – Pure Echo Mattress
— Construction of the My Green Mattress – Pure Echo Mattress
The My Green Mattress is an online company that designs, constructs, and sells top-rated luxury mattresses at a fraction of the cost compared to other retailers. Gaining their company name through the fact that they use only natural and/or organic materials in their beds, the My Green Mattress has proven themselves a force to be reckoned with.
Although the My Green Mattress has more than one model of mattress available through their website, today we are going to take a look at their updated take on a classic – the coil spring mattress. Their version? The Pure Echo.
• Top Layer – Organic Cotton Cover
Starting off the Puro Echo model is the pre-attached organic cotton mattress cover. This cover is exactly one inch of material that utilizes all the best aspects of cotton such as cottons’ natural breathability and moisture-wicking properties. This ensures that your bed stays cool and dry throughout the night, allowing for a deeper sleeper without any interruptions because of damp and/or hot sleeping surfaces.
Cotton is also organically hypoallergenic without any chemicals or additives and instead naturally repels common household germs and allergens. The high level of breathability that exists within cotton material also reduces the number of allergens in your bed, as there are multiple airflow channels open.
• First Layer – Natural Wool
Directly below the organic cotton bed cover is an inch of natural wool that serves as the first comfort portion of the bed. Natural wool is soft and thick, with a breathable composition and flame-resistant abilities. This layer supports the sleeper and ensures they aren’t sleeping directly on the pocketed coils, which was a common problem for innerspring mattresses in the past.
• Second Layer – Pocketed Coil System
The biggest layer of the Puro Echo model comes next, with five and a half inches of pocketed coil springs that give a level of bounce and give not typically found in coil spring mattresses.
In this layer of the Puro Echo, there are thousands of individually wrapped coil springs that vary in gauge size to provide a high standard of contouring and supportive properties. The coil springs are all wrapped in a protective coating that reduces the amount of motion transfer felt throughout the bed and protects the springs from rubbing against one another; which is where the squeakiness of a coil spring bed typically comes from.
• Final Layer – Cotton Batting
Finally, the Pure Echo finishes off this updated take on a coil spring bed by placing a thick layer of organic cotton batting along the bottom of the mattress. This layer protects the pocketed coils from resting directly on the hard surface of the foundation (or bed frame, floor, etc.) and helps the coils maintain their original shape.
Using cotton batting also opens additional airflow channels throughout the mattress, allowing for any trapped moisture to be evaporated into the atmosphere. This moisture can prematurely age the coil springs by corroding them, so additional airflow channels is just another the Puro Echo mattress prevents this.
— Firmness of a My Green Mattress – Pure Echo
One of the greatest things about the Pure Echo is that it is available in two different firmness levels by My Green Mattress offering consumers both one-sided and two-sided varieties of the product.
The one-sided mattress has been classified as firm with a firmness rating of 7.0 (on typical scale of one (soft) through to 10 (firm) which is generally more suitable for those who sleep on their stomachs and/or their backs. Side sleepers may find this level of firmness too much for distributing their body weight evenly while on their side and it can cause unwanted pressure against certain joints.
The two-sided bed allows the sleeper to choose their preferred firmness level and can be turned over to experience both 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 bed gained 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 – Pure Echo
The first you will notice while feeling the Pure Echo against your skin is just how smooth and soothing the organic cotton mattress layer truly is. While adjusting your position on the mattress, you can really feel the thick softness of the natural wool as well just below the surface.
— Unique Features – My Green Mattress – Pure Echo
• Two Varieties
The Pure Echo Mattress, unlike other online retailers, gives the customer the choice between a firm or medium-firm mattress. You aren’t limited to one type of mattress and instead can make up your mind on what your preference due to your natural sleep position is.
At no difference in the cost of the bed, the medium-firm side of the mattress cradles and supports the body with its layer of pocketed coil springs of various gauges while offering top comfort to sleepers of all positions. A well-designed medium-firm bed will distribute the body weight of the sleeper to even proportions, regardless if they are on their back, side or front, to be used as pressure relieve or add pressure; this depends on the part of the body.
The opposite side of the mattress is a firm bed 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 backs, it can be a touch too unforgiving for those who enjoy sleeping on their side.
It is important to note that the Pure Echo is a heavy object that is also eight inches high, so flipping the bed alone can be difficult for a person to do alone.
A Breakdown of the Nest Mattress – Alexander Signature Mattress
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— Construction of the Nest Mattress – Alexander Signature Mattress
While the Nest Company has a full line of beds to suit every customer’s individual needs and wants, today we are going to focus on breaking down the Alexander Signature Mattress; a pure memory foam bed that cradles the body to provide optimal support.
• Top – Stretch Cover
The Alexander Signature model uses a blend of cotton and polyester to construct a stretchy mattress cover that is not only smooth and soothing to the skin but also extremely practical.
Using cotton as one of the fabrics in the bed cover ensures that there is a certain standard of breathability, due to the numerous air flow channels naturally featured in cotton. Cotton is also moisture-wicking, so you know that the sleeping surface of your Alexander Signature model is going to stay cool and dry throughout even the warmest of nights.
The cotton fabric is also naturally hypoallergenic and will prevent infestations of bacteria or common household allergens that can cause mild to moderate health issues over time while the polyester fabric ensures a stretchy but snug fit to prevent uncomfortable bunches of fabric while sleeping.
• First Layer – Gel Memory Foam
The Alexander Signature model further cools the sleeping surface of the mattress by installing an inch of gel infused memory foam directly below the cover. This memory foam features numerous gel pockets that counteract with trapped body heat and prevents it from drifting upward through the bed.
The memory foam of this layer cradles the body and functions as a normal piece of pure memory foam by contouring around the sleeper from head to toe, providing a level of support that can’t be matched by other materials.
• Second Layer – Visco Foam
Following the gel infused memory foam is a one-and-a-half-inch thick layer of Visco memory foam that not only cradles the body to provide a high level of support but its different consistency prevents any motion transfer felt throughout slumber. Whether you are the one changing position throughout the night or your partner, neither occupant of the bed will feel it.
Body weight is also distributed throughout this layer to be absorbed throughout the bed, providing pressure relief to the areas of the body that respond negatively and redirecting it to the areas of the body that will have a positive response to pressure.
• Third Layer – Air Flow Foam
The next layer that makes up the Alexander Signature model is a full two inches of aerated memory foam. This aerated memory foam, also known as the air flow foam, is full of minuscule air channels that allow for trapped heat to escape from the otherwise heat-retaining memory foam.
This layer also has the benefit of cleaning the bed and creating another hypoallergenic barrier further down the mattress than the mattress cover. These airflow channels will remove any household germs and allergens that have become trapped within the thick foam layers of the mattress.
• Fourth (Final) Layer – Support Base Foam
The final layer of the Alexander Signature bed is seven inches of dense supportive base foam. This layer acts as the foundation or base for the entire mattress as the sleepers’ weight is applied throughout the night. The use of a dense supportive foam helps increase the lifespan of the mattress, as it will encourage it to retain and return to its original shape during weight application and once the weight is removed.
— Firmness of a Nest Mattress – Alexander Signature Mattress
Similar to the Pure Echo, the Alexander Signature mattress is available in two different firmness levels; however, unlike the Pure Echo, this mattress does not have the option for two firmness levels in one product.
The generic mattress firmness rating scale runs from one through to 10, with one being considered soft and 10 considered hard or firm. The first option of the Alexander Signature mattress has a classified rating of 7.5 and they call this model-luxury firm. The second option of the Alexander Signature mattress has a classified rating of 5.5 and is deemed the medium-firm mattress.
The luxury-firm model tends to have a higher level of support to those customers who sleep on their backs or stomachs as their primary sleep position and will to maintain this position throughout the night.
The medium-firm model is more suitable, both comfort and support, to those of all sleep positions – stomach, side and back – because it provides pressure relief in the areas that require it the most and removes pressure from the areas that react negatively.
— Feel of a Nest Mattress – Alexander Signature Mattress
Overall, the Alexander Signature has a pleasing visual and tactile feel, as the polyester and cotton blended mattress cover has a plush, cushiony feel. The gently quilted pattern also adds another layer of visual appeal and will match the décor of any bedroom.
While applying weight to the mattress, it is easy to feel the gel infused memory foam start to contour around the body, creating a cradle of softness that allows for proper spine and joint alignment.
— Unique Features – Nest Mattress – Alexander Signature Mattress
• Two Firmness Levels
The Alexander Signature mattress is available in two different firmness levels, but unlike the Pure Echo mattress, you have to choose between the luxury-firm model and the medium-firm model. With a choice between firmness levels allows the customer to truly find the mattress that will suit them and if you are unsure of what that firmness level is for your body type; then the medium-firm is always the safest choice.
Medium-firm mattresses are considered the universal mattress firmness level because it suits all body types and will support body weight while reducing motion transfer to a minimum. It distributes the body weight of the sleeper throughout the mattress and uses it to increase the pressure against areas of the body that respond positively to it, while reducing the pressure to the areas that have a negative response.
Which One To Get
— My Green Mattress – Pure Echo Mattress
My Green Mattress is completely online company that designs and constructs mattresses made from only organic and/or natural materials that are free of harmful agents or additives. The Pure Echo mattress is a throwback to the trusted coil spring mattress but it has a greater emphasis on the contouring support needed for a good night of sleep.
With 100 nights to use as a trial period, in which you can fully break-in the mattress and even experience a seasonal change, there really isn’t anything holding you back from trying the Pure Echo mattress. If you find that your sleep quality hasn’t improved, then contact the customer service department via phone, email or online to request your refund and arrange for a pickup date/time. The Pure Echo mattress is covered though by the My Green Mattress’s 10-year warranty plan at no additional cost and is effective from the purchase date.
— Nest Mattress
The Nest Company is an online company that constructs a range of mattresses that all feature different materials but a big emphasis on support through the use of contouring foams. All of the foams found in the Alexander Signature mattress, like the other mattresses produced by Nest, are free of chemicals or additives that can change the quality of the mattress.
Offered through the Nest Company’s guaranteed is a 100-night risk-free trial period for the customer to truly test out the support offered by the Alexander Signature mattress and determine if it is right for them. If you find that you still wake in the morning full of aches and pains, then simply contact the Nest customer service department before the end of the 100 nights and request a refund!
Once you have decided whether or not you are going to keep your Alexander Signature mattress, then your investment is covered by the certified Nest warranty for lifetime of the mattress. Unlike most warranties that run out after x number of years or has certain limitations, the Alexander Signature is covered for a lifetime.
My Green Mattress VS Nest Comparison
| My Green Mattress – Pure Echo Model | Nest – Alexander Signature | |
|---|---|---|
| Layers Used | 4 layers
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4 layers
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| Height | 8 inches | 11.5 inches |
| Firmness | Firm to Medium* | Luxury Firm to Medium* |
| Motion Transfer | Fair | Minimal |
| Breathability | Good | Good |
| Trial Period | 100 nights | 100 nights |
| Warranty | 10 years | Lifetime |
| Pricing (Queen) | $949.00 US with financing and monthly payments available |
$1199.00 US with financing and monthly payments available |
| Shipping | Free within the continental US | Free within the US; fees and duties for other countries |
Conclusion
People can recommend mattresses to you, tell you that it is the best one they ever slept on, or tell you that you haven’t slept until you slept on a particular mattress but ultimately; it is up to you. Choose a mattress that will meet your wants while fulfilling your individual needs and won’t break the bank to purchase. Look at different ways that costs can add up before committing to a purchase (shipping, delivery, current mattress removal, warranty, etc.) and always confirm the return policies for your chosen brand.
Check out trusted publications for their lists of the top mattresses per year (ex. Times, Forbes) to find out what new and exciting products are on the market! After all, you won’t know what’s out there to sleep on until you look.