What are the components of their mattresses?
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Hi Janispierce,
Welcome to The Mattress Underground.
I saw your question: “What are the components of their mattresses?” I’m not entirely sure which specific mattress or manufacturer you’re referring to, as they offer a wide variety of models.
Their lineup includes:
- All-latex mattresses
- Latex hybrid mattresses
- Memory foam hybrid mattresses
- Dual-coil support mattresses
- All-memory foam mattresses
- Adjustable air mattresses
Each of these mattress types uses different materials and construction, so the components vary depending on the specific model. If you can share the name or link to the mattress you’re interested in, I’d be happy to help identify its components.
Is this the answer you were looking for?
Maverick
Good point. I don’t remember the specific model name. I guess I’d like to know GENERALLY if they are considered to use materials of the highest quality. I keep reading reviews saying they are the best. Thanks for your response.
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For what it’s worth I will share my personal experience with Saatva - the positives and negatives. A shout out to what I found to be the most positive was their customer service.
I am 120lbs, 5’6, primarily side sleeper/back combo sleeper. I have tried 3 Saatva mattresses - all of them are much softer in the showroom than what will arrive to you new. I tried the Classic Medium, which arrived rock hard; then moved to the Plush, which was also very hard.
A year later (this June) I then upgraded to try the Saatva RX, but this also caused major pain to my hip, even though it is advertised as their “therapeutic” model. I have no injuries and the pain only persisted on the mattress at night - but other new mattresses that I have tried also have caused the same hip pain. Saatva does advertise that they use mostly organic materials. There is no off-gassing when the mattresses arrive.
I will say that they have very good customer service, very personable folks that answer all calls, and both times that I tried their mattresses (Classic and RX), they sent me a complimentary 1.5 inch topper of theirs to add to the mattress to help alleviate the hip pain - unfortunately, the topper did not work, and I ended up returning all of their mattresses. They charge $99 to return the mattress and you can do this up to 365 days from purchase.
I do have a few folks in my personal orbit who have bought Saatva mattresses and have claimed to like them very much. Two of them are female - probably in the 140lb-150lb range, and another is a male.
Not sure that helped or confused, but thought I would share! Best of luck!
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That’s a good question, and I can understand why you’re asking. Saatva gets recommended quite a bit, so it’s natural to wonder whether they’re really using top-quality materials or if it’s simply good marketing.
One thing I will say about Saatva is that they market their products very well. If I were to compare the marketing to the product itself, I would say the marketing probably outpaces the product. To be fair, that’s not unique to Saatva, it’s true of many brands in today’s marketplace. The advertising tends to create an expectation that the mattress will somehow outperform others in its class, particularly when it comes to durability and longevity. In reality, I would place Saatva where I believe it belongs: among the better-quality choices in the mid-priced category, but not necessarily in a class by itself. They do however offer white glove delivery, nice trial periods and some other niceties that some other may or may not offer.
I’ve actually seen Saatva mattresses being manufactured at their New Jersey facility. The company that builds many of their mattresses, Bedding Industries of America (BIA), is a well-respected manufacturer. They’re a quality company, environmentally conscious, forward-thinking, and have been in the industry for a long time.
Now, does every Saatva mattress use the highest-density foams in every layer or the absolute best spring support system available? No, and I don’t think that’s really the right way to look at it. Every mattress is designed to achieve a particular feel, comfort level, performance, and price point, so there are always trade-offs.
I have a saying that I use quite a bit:
“The best is only the best if it works for you.”
If a mattress doesn’t provide the comfort, support, pressure relief, and spinal alignment that you need, then it really doesn’t matter how premium the materials are or how long the mattress might last. If it doesn’t meet your needs, it isn’t the best mattress for you.
For what it’s worth, I’ve tested every Saatva mattress in one way or another. Personally, I thought the Saatva HD was their best overall mattress, with the Saatva Rx not far behind. The rest of the lineup, for my preferences, tended to be a little too bouncy, a little too soft, or just not supportive enough. That doesn’t make them bad mattresses, it simply means they weren’t the right fit for me at 6’ 220. My wife hates a very bouncy and “squishy mattress” as she calls it. When I took her to the Saatva showroom in Winter Park, Florida, when on a trip, she had some similar reactions as I did, to some of the mattresses I coerced her to try, (that is subtle for, honey, just lay on this thing will you, and stop complaining, LOL)
Overall, I think Saatva uses quality materials and builds a solid product. Their mattresses are competitive with other reputable brands in their price range and, in my opinion, are generally a step above many of the lower-cost imported mattresses on the market.
So, are they one of the better-quality brands in the mid-priced category? I think the answer is sure, ok, I can go along with that. Are they automatically “the best?” No. There really isn’t a single “best” mattress. If choosing between the Saatva HD and GlacierSleep Apex Firm, I would likely select the GlacierSleep, and both are made by BIA.
The better question is whether a particular Saatva model is the best mattress for you . That’s where your body type, sleeping position, comfort preferences, health considerations, and expectations all come into play.
I like to look at it this way. If you removed all the labels, the embroidered names, and all the marketing claims, and all you had left were the materials, the construction, and the specifications of every component, that’s where my evaluation begins.
Two mattresses can feel almost identical in the showroom, or even through the first several weeks or months of ownership. The difference usually isn’t how they feel on day one, it’s how they’ll feel six months, two years, or five years down the road. The mattress built with better quality materials, higher density foams where appropriate, more thoughtful construction, and a better support system, is generally the one that’s more likely to maintain that comfort and support over the long haul.
That’s why I spend very little time looking at the name on the label, and a lot more time looking at what’s inside the mattress. To me, that’s where the real story is told.
I know, very short question, very long answer.
Maverick
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My opinion is that they’re overpriced. The saatva classic is two different springs stacked on top of each other with a layer of poly foam on top and cotton. Saatva latex is built like how companies usually build their original latex mattresses, similar to a birch original. I agree with Maverick that their hd model has the best build, but that’s $3200 for a queen. If I was going to spend that much I’d rather have a helix midnight elite, or a Brooklyn bedding thermobalance elite for $2300.
I purchased a glacier apex based on his recommendation before they had multiple firmness options which means I have the medium model. Even at 220 pounds myself, same as him, I love the medium version as I do not experience much sinkage. You can get one of those for about $1400, or I bet even the glacier original would work well if you like a firm feel for only $800. Though for around that price range a nest and wild hybrid is my recommended budget matreess. It’s just that for only 1400 you get Glacier’s most premium mattress.
In short yes they do use good materials but I haven’t personally preferred the brand or the latex pillow they offer compared to a few other brands. Handupmattress.com has a queen of their latex model for $750 shipped, great deal for that bed.
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Great information! I’m so impressed with the depth of knowledge. There’s so much to consider! Thank you!
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Wow! I’m so impressed with your depth of knowledge! And this website. There’s so much to consider…makes me want to say… I am this weight, this height, hip issues, don’t want a mattress that divits where I sleep, but feels cushy but firm — please match me! I don’t think that’s what you’re on this site for, but between the brands you and others have mentioned that are worth looking into, I’m happy to do some more research. This site is awesome! Thank you!
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Hi janispierce,
Thank you so much for the kind words. They really mean a lot!
You actually described exactly what we hope this site can do. At first glance, it can seem like there’s a lot to take in, but once you learn how to navigate the information, it all starts coming together.
We always try to educate first rather than simply tell someone what mattress to buy. The more you understand about materials, construction, support, pressure relief, and durability, the easier it becomes to recognize what is likely to work best for your own needs.
When we have enough information about someone, such as their height, weight, sleeping position, any posture and alignment concerns, pressure relief needs, and personal preferences, there is usually one of our many knowledgeable and Trusted Members who can suggest a mattress that is a sensible match for their PPPs. There are enough of them that someone is going to have a great fit for virtually any sleeper.
Of course, there is always a personal component that no one can predict with complete certainty. A mattress can look like the perfect fit on paper and turn out to be exactly right, or not the right fit at all. Our goal is to narrow the field to high-quality choices that are the best match for each person’s unique needs, not to convince everyone there is one “best” mattress.
I think we do a pretty respectable job of that, and I’m always happy to help people understand the “why” behind a recommendation or simply help them navigate all the information. That’s really what this community has always been about.
Best,
Maverick
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Thank you so much for the benefit of your experience and knowledge. I’m very impressed!
I’ve been reading a lot about the superiority of natural latex. So I’m looking specifically a the Arizona Premium mattress with 100 percent Talalay latex. Good choice in your opinion?
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@Arizona_Premium uses both blended and 100% natural Talalay. There’s a legitimate argument that blended Talalay can actually be more durable, while others maintain that 100% natural latex has the longer lifespan. I think the reality is that both can be extremely durable, and longevity depends heavily on the formulation and manufacturing process.
One way to look at it is that with 100% natural latex, you’re working with a material whose properties are determined by nature. With blended latex, the manufacturer has more control over the final formulation and can engineer the material for specific characteristics, including consistency and durability. So I wouldn’t automatically assume that “100% natural” means longer-lasting.
I appreciate the detail description of latex longevities and excellence. Any opinions on Arizona mattresses specifically , or suggestions on other companies selling latex mattresses that are considered excellent?
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Arizona premium mattress is fantastic and I love the build of their hybrids.
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Thank you for this endorsement! I’m looking at the hybrid in particular.
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