Tempur-Pedic Flex Supreme Breeze Review

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If you’re shopping for a new mattress, you already have an idea of what you want. Chances are, you’ve had mattresses that didn’t work for you – they were either too firm or too soft; too springy or too clingy. You don’t have to keep purchasing mattresses that aren’t right for you.

A popular choice of mattress for many people who are looking for a middle ground of comfort, firmness, bounce, and motion-isolating is a hybrid mattress like the Tempur-Pedic Flex Supreme Breeze. This mattress has gotten a lot of attention recently, and not just because the Breeze series of mattresses sleep cooler than any other line in the Tempur-Pedic collection.

Sure, you could read other Tempur-Pedic Flex Supreme Breeze reviews, but in this one, you’ll find a comprehensive look at why this mattress could be your sleep solution – or why it might not be right for you.

Features & Benefits

It’s probably fair to assume you’ve heard of Tempur-Pedic. It’s the brand that kicked off the obsession we all have for memory foam mattresses. And what many discovered was that Tempur-Pedic was unlike anything people had slept on before. Your choices used to be water, air, or innerspring mattresses. As a pioneer in the sleep industry, Tempur-Pedic set the standard.

So, now that memory foam, latex, and hybrid mattresses are common, what sets Tempur-Pedic apart from the others? Tempur-Pedic has been doing this whole mattress thing for a very long time now, so the company understands the difference between a budget memory foam mattress and a high-quality one. Tempur-Pedic built its reputation on quality materials, proprietary processes, and customer service. With that said, a Tempur-Pedic isn’t right for everyone. So, let’s take a look at why the Tempur-Pedic Flex Supreme Breeze is different.

Construction

What you get in an innerspring mattress that you can’t get out of a memory foam bed is that springiness and bounce that affects a lot of what you do in bed. And, let’s face it, we do a lot more than simply get some good shut-eye in bed. Sex in a bed that absorbs your movements can be challenging. A hybrid solution can provide you the bounce you want for a more satisfying sex life, but the support and comfort you need for the rest afterward.

The Tempur Flex Supreme Breeze offers a hybrid solution that is meant to meet your comfort, support, and springiness needs. So, which does each layer do? Keep reading!

Memory Foam

Technically, Tempur-Pedic doesn’t even call any of its layers in the Flex series memory foam. The company uses its own blend of materials and processes that are different from other manufacturers, so the foam layers aren’t just memory foam, but a specific blend. It’s this material that provides that conforming reaction when you lay down on it. It also offers a motion-isolating effect, so you shouldn’t feel your partner if he or she tosses and turns at night or gets out of bed for a glass of water.

Response Layer

Nestled in the center of this bed’s construction is what Tempur-Pedic calls a response layer. It’s a quick-responding material that’s meant to provide the bounce that you might be missing on another foam bed.

Coils

in feeling you may notice with other lines from Tempur-Pedic. It’s a good happy medium for those who miss the traditional innerspring mattress, but want the benefits of foam.

Foundation

Here’s where the whole thing starts – at the base. The foundation layer is meant to not only support the coil layer, response layer, and memory foam layer, it’s also designed to help wick away heat that comes off the mattress. Memory foam is notorious for absorbing your body heat, but then where does it go? If you’re sleeping on nothing but foam, it stays locked in there. This is a specially designed material that helps disperse that heat so it doesn’t get trapped in your mattress, making you hot and sweaty.

Comfort

Now that you’ve read about the meat of the mattress, it’s time to learn about the extras on top. In addition to a base that helps with the heat that inevitably builds up in a foam mattress, the Breeze series includes another layer. There’s a comfort layer that sits on top of the response layer that is definitely a memory foam blend that includes an infusion of something that creates a cooling effect.

As is typical with Tempur-Pedic, the manufacturing process is a secret that’s held close to the vest, but most cooling infusions include a gel of some sort. The top layer, which is the cover of the mattress, is breathable and also infused with something secret to increase the cooling effect even more. If you sleep hot or get night sweats, this could be a great solution for you.

All five layers combine to create a springiness, and a medium level of support. You’re unlikely to feel as though you’re sinking into a quicksand-like mattress with this bed, but it will still be soft enough for your comfort, and firm enough to provide pressure point relief. What this also means is that you can sleep in different positions without much trouble – flip over onto your back or your side, and the mattress should follow your movements, rather than making it feel as though you have a you-shaped divot in your bed.

One issue with foam mattresses like this one from Tempur-Pedic is that it relies on your body heat to gently conform to your body, but it may respond slower if you live in a colder climate. So, if your bedroom drops below 60F, you may want to consider another bed.

Maintenance, Care & Warranty

You’ve probably owned an innerspring mattress or two, so you know the maintenance that’s required to keep it from sagging in spots and clean. Memory foam should never be exposed to water or any other liquid. Accidents happen, though, so if you do have a spill, use towels and press down firmly to absorb as much of the liquid as possible.

As far as flipping and rotating, there’s no need. Tempur-Pedic’s Flex Breeze series has been designed to never need it. Your mattress should not suffer from any dents or sagging as the material is meant to bounce back every time.

Price

Yes, this is an expensive mattress. Part of the reason for the cost is the brand name, but it’s also because of the quality of materials. Memory foam density is what helps set the price of mattresses. The denser the foam, the more support you get – even in a mattress that’s made up of many layers. Tempurepdic is well known to have high density foams, it’s just a shame its difficult to find this information.

Longevity

Generally, foam mattresses have a density level that’s between 2 to 8 lbs. per cubic foot. High density foam is directly related to the life of a mattress. The manufacturer does not disclose this information, but it’s safe to estimate based on the info we have of other Tempurpedic mattresses that the company uses foam between 2.5 lbs. and 7 lbs. per cubic foot. It’s one of the densest on the market.

Warranty: The Tempurpedic Promise

To ensure your 10-year limited warranty can be used if you need it, you need to follow the manufacturer’s directions. It includes using an approved foundation, such as one from Tempur-Pedic. If your mattress shows a physical flaw that causes the mattress to fail, it could be replaced completely. Keep in mind that a foam mattress is going to get softer over time, and according to the manufacturer, it does not affect the performance of the mattress.

There are plenty of limitations on the warranty, but if you legitimately have an issue with the mattress that is clearly a manufacturing defect, the company will replace or repair it within that 10-year period. Additionally, Tempur-Pedic offers a 90-night trial period, which lets you spend more than the 15 minute you might spend testing it out in a showroom.

Conclusion

The Flex Supreme Breeze line from Tempur-Pedic provides a hybrid solution for support, comfort, and springiness. It’s a happy medium for couples who can’t quite decide between memory foam, latex, or innerspring mattresses. It’s an expensive choice, but it should be a long-lasting sleep solution for you.

The cooling properties of three of the five layers of this mattress are meant to wick away the heat that often builds up in foam mattresses, so it’s a good choice if you happen to wake up warm and sweating. If you live in a colder climate, you may find that this mattress is too firm for you, but that’s the nature of many memory foam mattresses. The combination of materials should prevent this from being a problem, though. With a 90-night sleep trial, you can test this mattress at home to decide if it’s right for you.