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I'm a side sleeper and I sent back a Nectar so I could buy a Purple Restore Plus hybrid. It's got 2 in of their trademark honeycomb grid on top. I really like it. The Premier has 3 inches, It feels great. And I could have got it cheaper, but It didn't come in full and I was determined to get that size. So glad it doesn't have that memory foam on top. It might be in there somewhere but not not to lie on directly.
I was overwhelmed too. I ordered a nectar but wasn't really happy with it. Then I went to stay with my cousin and slept on a purple restore Plus, it was so much better. So I had nectar come pick everything up and I got the purple mattress instead. Really a hassle to set up for one person though. š
Took the plunge on purple restore plus in firm and so far love it. It's helped my back pain and posture, I always grew up with super hard mattresses so this was supportive but soft. Granted I have it on plywood on the floor for even support! I'm convinced slats and bed frames and bad boxsprings are what leads to sagging/ loss of support
Ive bought 3 mattresses for myself In 2 years. 1st one failed in 9 months, sales person pushed a bed frame as a resolution to back pain. Hybrid foam that was supportive was worn out in 3 months, I slept on all 4 and ended up in a hammock and in pain for 9 months not understanding why until I slept in a different bed and I knew then it was the mattress. I couldbt do a warranty claim because that foam bounces right back up like normal and looks flawless until you lay down. So I go back to Mattress Firm because they said they would take care of me...they push me to a beautyrest, in 53 days laying the way I do in bed I wore the hybrid foam out!!! I made them come get it immediately. Dude, I decided on the Purple restore plus, over 3k...they sent me a soft bed, I wanted the firm. Today was night 3. Im in agony and they are closed on the weekends. With all that being said stay away of that cheap foam, it feels great in the store but not after you lay on that shit for a few months.
This struggle is very real and Iām going through this right now. I am 6 foot four 230 pound side sleeper. I started on a water bed with baffles. Then had latex hand tied, medium firm, tufted bed that lasted 20 yearsā¦.medium firm, buoyant, responsive, amazing comfort. It needed to be replaced because there was a dip in the center from me sleeping in the middle all of the time. I then went with a purple restore plus, which had an ergo alignment layer⦠after 30 days there was not enough pressure relief for my shoulders and my ribs were hurting. I could feel that alignment layer on my body (below my ribs). Next I tried the purple restore premiere because I ā¤ļø the gridā¦. this did not have the ergo alignment support layer. It was amazing for the first 30 daysā¦. slept for many many hours comfortably because It was the very familiar buoyant feel & was supportive but shortly after a month, it started to dip in my torso area, throwing me out of alignment. I next went to the winked luxury firm which I thought was amazing. However, there was not enough pressure relief. The mattress was 13 inches tall and in my opinion did not have enough comfort layers. ā¦and probably because of my weight it rolled me onto my back in the middle of the night. I am currently on the helix elite series. The midnight did not have enough support, and I sunk in too deep due to the memory foam; tried the plus elite layers and the same thing too much sinkage throwing me out of alignment. Iām learning that when youāre older and have lower back pain or back issues, you need to be very cautious of memory foam because it can easily throw you out of alignment and I believe the OP is correct in which a medium firm to slightly firmer is the key firmness depending on your weight. I was able to try the helix Dawn elite in a showroom yesterday and my back felt like heaven. It was somewhat buoyant and very supportive yet this line mattress had very little memory foam and more support forward foams. It is very important to remember that if youāre looking for pressure relief you need either latex or any buoyant foam! If the Dawn elite doesnāt work, I am gonna go back to a latex hybrid. I bumped into engineered sleep mattress company which incorporates latex in many of their models: https://engineeredsleep.com/products/duo-latex-mattress I am intrigued with the design with the comfort layers right on top with a cling technology that holds it in place ā¦very cool⦠this is my next adventure. I really need to find a comfortable bed soon my back is killing me!
I am a heavier side sleeper and just bought a Purple restore premiere firm mattress...completely in love. You definately need to try it out in a showroom before buying. If you have back issues you may like the Purple restore plus soft mattress being a side sleeper. Unfortunately it will be more than 2k.
Have you ever tried a purple mattress with the grid? That was the most coolest neutral temperature sleeping bed I ever tried. It didnāt work out for me because the model I chose didnāt have enough lumbar support, but you may love it!
I have had the purple restore plus for 3 years and it has made me sleep better and pain free. I sleep mainly on my side, it was the best mattress I ever had.
Purple is like sleeping on a cloud. Zero regrets from me- 110lb side sleeper with low back pain
I ended up going into a Purple store and purchasing it direct from them after I laid on all their models. I got the Purple Restore Plus Hybrid. It was the nicest mattress I tried that came in a Full size. Also, the Purple store I went into had a better deal to offer than what Purple online offered.
Happy to help! It comes in 2 firmness levels, Soft or Firm. I got the softest one because I want to feel like Iām floating on a cloud. Hey, if you do end up getting anything from Purple, they have a refer a friend program where we both get free Purple pillows if you give them my referral link. And it can be used with any other discounts or promos youāre able to get. Hereās my link if youāre so inclined. https://share.purple.com/by/hewsmeg I just really love my Purple mattress. I tried so many from several places and I finally found what I was looking for in this Purple. I sleep all night like a baby and wake up feeling great. Itās unbelievable.
3 weeks of pure bliss and the best sleep Iāve ever had. I have low back pain (disc bulge) and itās been amazing for me. I wake up feeling great
Did you find what does work for you? Iāve had the purple restore plus soft for almost a month and my whole body hurts. I have EDS but Iām not sure if itās normal to be in this much pain when getting a new bed.
Check out the purple restoreplus soft. It's more of a medium. My wife and I love it.
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