Tempurpedic alternatives?

[phoenix]

Hi SleeplessinDallas,

I’m also happy to see your list of materials for this mattress b/c I’d read somewhere (not from Tempur) that they were using 3lb foam in the Flex Supreme and I wasn’t certain that would be a durable option for us?

I don’t think that 3 lb memory foam would be a very durable option for anyone.

Do you happen to know what is inside the Tempur Flex Supreme Breeze? My husband is very intrigued with the Breeze.

• I’ve read that other models such as the Cloud Supreme may actually have a little more foam on the top layers in their Breeze version, making them a little softer, but I don’t really know what that would be.

According to Jordans here (which is the only retailer I know of that lists the specific foam densities of their major brand mattresses) … The Tempurpedic Flex Supreme Breeze contains …

Quilt: Tempur Breeze Cooling Cover with PCM
Breathable moisture wicking fabric
Cool to the touch
Comfort Layers: PureCool Technology
2" Tempur-ES comfort layer 4.0LB
1" Tempur-Climate Material 5.3LB
Bottom Upholstery(below comfort layers)
2.5" Poly foam 1.6LB
Support System: Single Sided Sleep Surface
Pocketed coils, individually wrapped
17" gauge steel
T/840 F/1260 Q/1610 K/2070
Full perimeter foam encasement
Twice tempered steel

So the specs are very similar to the Tempurpedic Flex Supreme and they are listed as having the same firmness.

• I’m wondering if the Tempur Flex Supreme Breeze would be thicker than the regular version? It would not be a problem, but I wouldn’t want it any “firmer” or with any less foam than the normal Flex Supreme - I could handle just a little more or a little softer

They are both listed as being 11.5" thick.

• Do you have any feedback about the Breeze material over time – does it keep it’s cool or does it seem to wear off over time?

While it’s not possible to quantify the sleeping temperature of a mattress for any particular person with any real accuracy because there are so many variables involved including the type of mattress protector and the sheets and bedding that you use (which in many cases can have just as significant an effect on temperature as the type of foam in a mattress) and on where you are in the “oven to iceberg” range and because there is no standardized testing for temperature regulation with different combinations of materials … there is more about the many variables that can affect the sleeping temperature of a mattress or sleeping system in post #2 here.

In very general terms … the layers and components of a sleeping system that are closer to your skin will have a bigger effect on airflow and temperature regulation than layers and components that are further away from your skin and softer mattresses will tend to be more “insulating” and for some people can sleep warmer than firmer mattresses. Memory foam in general (with or without gel) also tends to sleep warmer for some people than other types of foam (such as polyfoam or latex) and while thermal conductive materials (such as some types of gel or copper) or phase change materials that are infused in the foam can provide a temporary benefit when you first go to sleep at night … once temperatures equalize the temperature regulating benefits don’t tend to last over the course of the night. There is more about some of the ways that different manufacturers are using to cool down memory foam in post #6 here but some people tend to sleep warmer on memory foam mattresses that most people would be fine with in terms of temperature regulation.

• I was also debating if a mattress protector would block the feel of the Breeze or if the right protector would still permit the Breeze feeling to come through

A thin mattress protector won’t completely “block” the effect of any thermal conductive or phase change materials but if it has a semi breathable/waterproof membrane then it can restrict airflow to some degree which can lead to some people sleeping warmer than they would on a more breathable mattress protector.

@pigbat,

It seems like a solid tempurpedic alternative to me.

Tempurpedic makes a wide range of mattresses in different firmness levels and with different designs so some Tempurpedic mattresses may be a good “match” for some people in terms of comfort, firmness, and PPP while others that are in a different firmness level or that have a different design may be unsuitable for the same person to sleep on.

The current Novosbed soft replaced the Novosbed Harmony which was described as being similar to the Sealy Optimum Elation Gold.

The current Novosbed medium replaced the Novosbed Aria which was described as being similar to the Tempurpedic Cloud Supreme.

The current Novosbed firm replaced the Novosbed Classic which was described as being similar to the Tempurpedic Contour Elite.

Phoenix

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