• Important tip: back sleepers who choose a firm still need contouring—all of our mattresses feature some form of a top comfort layer, including quilting, to ensure pressure point relief.

• Important tip: side sleepers should rarely, if ever, choose a firm mattress.

• Important tip: stomach sleepers should never choose a soft mattress. Stomach sleepers should also opt for a thinner (or lower profile) pillow to ensure the neck and spine are aligned as they sleep.

• Important tip: combination sleepers should pay attention to the position they’re in when they fall asleep and when they awake—this will help in choosing the right pillow to complement their most prevalent sleep style.

• The types of coils used in a mattress will change the way it feels. Many high-quality hybrid mattresses use individually encased coils, which reduce motion transfer while enhancing support. Consequently, hybrid innerspring mattresses with individually encased coils are great for couples who need some extra support.
• Hybrid and innerspring mattresses allow for greater airflow, allowing you to sleep cooler than other types of mattresses.
• Hybrid innerspring mattresses that blend springs with comfort foam layers are usually the most versatile type of bed, providing targeted pressure point relief with variable foams and surface treatments for those who have unique sleep needs.
• Quality hybrid and innerspring mattresses have heavier gauge coils on the perimeter of the bed, offering superior edge support compared to most all-foam beds.
• Both hybrid innerspring and traditional innerspring mattresses tend to be more affordable than other types of mattresses—though you can still expect to pay more for certain types of hybrid beds with higher quality technology and materials.

All-Foam Mattresses
All-foam mattresses come with a variety of features and benefits. Some foam mattresses are made using one or two types of foam, while others can feature up to five different layers. Contrary to popular belief, the quality and number of layers does matter—that’s because foam mattresses with multiple layers can create more dynamic support, a gentler transition from top comfort layers to core support layers and provide enhanced breathability. An important feature in an all-foam mattress is a high-density core, which will ensure your mattress is not only stable, but also durable over time.

Both all-foam and hybrid mattresses can be constructed of different types of foam. More advanced mattress construction will offer key benefits like cooling gel infusions to moderate sleep temperature but, generally speaking, there are three basic types of foams.

Quick Response Foams

• Quick response foams are exactly that—meaning they respond more quickly to movement. Consequently, these foams are great for sleepers who want contouring pressure point relief but want to avoid the sinking feeling of memory foam.
• Energex™, TitanFlex™, and CopperFlex™ are all examples of quick response foams used in the construction of our mattresses. They are naturally breathable, making them a great choice for hot sleepers and those that suffer from night sweats. They also offer a distinctive blend of pressure point relief with a “sleep-on-top” feel that’s less extreme than latex.
• Overall, quick response foams offer a “just right” feel that are the most universally preferred of all foams.

Slow Response Foams

• Memory foam, like that found in the Dreamfoam Arctic Dreams and Dreamfoam Chill, is considered a slow response foam. Best-in-class for motion isolation, memory foam beds are great for couples who want uninterrupted sleep, even if a partner is tossing and turning.
• Since memory foam is a slow-response foam, memory foam mattresses are a good choice for light sleepers who have a hard time getting comfortable.
• Memory foam is extremely adaptable to the curves of the body, making them particularly good for side sleepers and people with chronic pain near pressure points.
• Because of their enhanced contouring properties, memory foams tends to trap heat more than quick response foams or latex. Always look for cooling gel treatments, or cool gel infusions in memory foam to assure optimal temperature moderation. Gel swirl memory foam is another name for a slow response foam that has cooling benefits “swirled” into the mattress’s foam layer.
• Overall, slow response foams are for sleepers who like a big hug when they sleep.

Latex Foams

• Latex foam is in a class all by itself. Its uniquely buoyant, resulting in the highest responsiveness to movement, comes from greater elasticity. Those who are passionately in favor of latex foam usually gravitate towards the material because of its tremendous pressure point relief, breathability and resilience.
• Latex foam can be natural, synthetic or a blend of both varieties. Natural latex is derived from the sap of rubber trees, which is a renewable source.
• Overall, latex is a great choice for sleepers who want the truest “sleep-on-top” feel. Natural latex is also preferred by those who have skin sensitivities, or who are looking for environmentally friendly materials in beds like the EcoSleep by Brooklyn Bedding or the Plank Firm Natural.

• More middle sag in the mattress
• More softening of the entire sleep surface
• Decreased edge support
• Uneven distribution of support across the surface
• Decreased comfort and support over time
• More frequent night sweats
• Increased motion transfer between sleep partners

•  Surface Infusions
  Gel infusions are a relatively new development that allow manufacturers to infuse certain technologies into mattress foam layers to provide an added benefit. Naturally occurring elements like copper and silver add stability to the foam (a bit of a yawn, we know, but structural integrity for the life of your mattress is important!) Proprietary technology, like CopperGel™ houses particles that band together under pressure to ensure that your foam doesn’t bottom out under heavy loads. Perhaps more compelling, copper is highly conductive and helps dissipate excess body heat. Copper also naturally provides protection against viruses and microbial growth, which contributes to a healthier sleep environment.
  Among the most popular surface treatments are those related to cooling. Many sleepers love the customization and comfort of foam beds, but don’t love their tendency to sleep hotter than other types of mattresses. Another exclusive technology, called TitaniumGel™, contains titanium particles, used to conduct thermal energy. As foam is compressed, particles group together, creating a pathway for the heat to escape and disperse. This process is particularly important to ensure cooling in areas of deep compression support, like shoulders and hips.
  More advanced technologies, like the TitanCool™ infusion used in the Aurora Luxe, react even more intelligently to their environment. The average skin temperature is 91 degrees, but a type of phase change molecule (PCM) surface infusion, TitanCool™, is designed to moderate skin sleep temperature to an ideal 88 degrees. Cooling gel beads liquefy at higher temperatures to deliver cooling relief; those same beads solidify at lower temperatures to ensure the ideal sleep environment.
•  Performance Tops
  While surface infusions rely on thermal energy to do their multitasking, multi-faceted benefits thing, there are certain categories of technology that leverage thermal energy so uniquely, they’re in a category all by themselves. You probably remember the debut of thermal responsive clothing products—like swimwear or evening wear—that changed color, based on a reaction to heat.