Puffy Mattress Review

Our Verdict: The Original Puffy Mattress was created to accommodate as many different sleepers as possible. The mattress is not overly firm or soft, not overly cool or hot, and minimizes motion transfer relatively well. If you and your partner have completely different sleeping preferences or styles, the Puffy is a nice happy medium. If you sleep alone and are looking for a memory foam mattress that does not overheat and works with various sleeping positions, the Puffy may be great for you!

WHO THE PUFFY MATTRESS IS BEST FOR

PUFFY MATTRESS IN-DEPTH REVIEW 

The Puffy name refers to the idea of sleeping on a cloud, and they might be onto something. The Puffy mattress people wanted to deliver a mattress that relieved the pressure on all the key body parts that get abused in a bad mattress and also to keep the sleeper as cool as possible. They wanted to mimic what they think it would feel like to sleep in a cloud. They delivered a two-layer mattress to address both needs. While it’s slightly more plush than medium-firm, side sleepers of average weight will probably like it.

Puffy makes their mattresses to order. You know that when it arrives on your doorstep, it is as new and fresh as it can be. In this Puffy Mattress review, we will discuss who its best for, what to expect when you buy, and specifics about the mattress. 

PUFFY HIGHLIGHTS 

• Adapts to all sleep positions, great for stomach and back sleepers
• Puffy is one of Mattress Nerd’s pick for Best Mattresses of 2020
• Three-layer foam construction
• Zip-off, stain-resistant mattress cover for easy cleaning
• Designed to adapt to body movements and keep you cool
• Eco-friendly foams certified by CertiPUR-US
• #JumpforKids initiative, post a video of you jumping on your Puffy mattress. For every 100 posts, Puffy donates a mattress to a child in need.
• Designed to work with any base or foundation
• Free delivery and returns
• Made to order in the USA.
• 101-night risk-free trial

PUFFY MATTRESS PERFORMANCE

Type

Puffy is a memory foam mattress.

Cooling

Puffy put some effort into ensuring their top memory foam mattress sleeping cooler than traditional memory foam mattresses. Traditional versions would overheat. The top comfort layer of the mattress is infused with a cooling gel that is meant to limit hot spots and absorb and dissipate body heat.  More recently, Puffy released an updated version adding in a new transitional layer for their Climatecomfort foam technology for advanced temperature control.

Puffy Mattress Firmness

The Puffy mattress comes in at a medium firmness level, a little softer than medium quite frankly. That means it will do a solid job limiting pressure in the wrong parts of the body, but give the body enough contouring in the hips, shoulders, etc.  

Edge Support

The support foam layer to the Puffy keeps your spine aligned if you are a normal weight. If you’re using the entire mattress surface to sleep, specifically with a partner, you’ll feel supported lying on the edge. Since it’s a foam mattress, you will feel it depress if you sit on the edge to tie your shoes, but you’ll be able to sleep on it without feeling like you’re falling off a cliff.

Motion Transfer

You will feel some movement when your partner gets out of bed or shifts position. That motion will transfer. If you’re a fragile snowflake, it may wake you. If you’re a normal functioning human being, you’ll likely sleep on undisturbed.

PUFFY MATTRESS BY SLEEPING POSITION

Back Sleepers: The Puffy is a great bed for strict back sleepers. Besides the fact that sleeping on your back is the best for you in general, this mattress does a great job supporting the sensitive lower back area. The Puffy ensures weight is evenly distributed across the length of the body. See all of our top picks for Best Mattresses for Back Sleepers.

Stomach Sleepers: Stritch stomach sleepers are the one group that the Puffy may not be the best for. If you are light to average weight, you may be okay on the mattress, but heavier stomach sleepers would fare better on a firmer bed to prevent back pain. See: Best Mattresses for Stomach Sleepers 

Side Sleepers: Side sleepers should find the perfect amount of comfort and support from the Puffy. Your hips and shoulder pressure points will be cradled and supported. For more options see our Best Mattresses for Side Sleepers guide.

Combination Sleepers: Combo sleepers will fare well on the Puffy. As we have said, for some strict stomach and side sleepers it may not be the best choice, but if you move around at night this mattress is a great option. It makes it easy to move and you can count on support in every position. See: Best Mattress for Combination Sleepers

PUFFY MATTRESS CONSTRUCTION

The Puffy has three layers.

The top layer is 3 inches of the Cooling Cloud foam with Gel-Infusions. It is meant to pull heat away from your body and promote airflow so you don’t get too hot. It’s also built to cradle your body so you don’t feel undue pressure on the curvier body parts like hips or shoulders.

The mid-layer is a new addition called Climate-Adaptive Foam intended to help add consistency to heat regulation. This layer is incorporated advanced temperature and humidity-resistance materials to limit heat fluctuations throughout the night. 

The base layer if 7 inches of the Firm Core Support Layer, which provides structure and durability. Puffy attempted to build this foam layer to be a little firmer than normal foam mattresses. Somehow it still gives to the shape of your body so you’re not suffering soreness or feeling like you’re tossing about to find a better sleep position through the night.

PUFFY MATTRESS SIZING AND SPECS

Here is a breakdown of the Puffy specifications:

Dimensions

• Twin: 39″ x 75″
• Twin XL: 39” x 80”
• Full: 54” x 75”
• Queen: 60” x 80”
• King: 76” x 80”
• Cal King: 72” x 84”

Weight

72 pounds (queen)

Thickness

10 inches

PUFFY BUYING EXPERIENCE

Puffy Mattress Trial

Puffy offers a 101-night sleep trial period. If it doesn’t work for you, you can return it for a full refund before the 101 nights expire.  Puffy will arrange for a representative to come to your home to pick up your mattress and donate it to a local charity. Puffy does ask that you give it a good 30 nights before you make a decision.

That’s sage advice especially if you have never slept on a memory foam mattress. They require you to sleep on it at least 14 days before you are eligible to return it, but 30 days is a good round number to get used to it and assure the mattress is properly broken in.

Be advised, Alaskan, Hawaiian or Canadian friends, you won’t be refunded your original shipping costs. You must have purchased your mattress from Puffy.com for the trial terms to apply.

Puffy Mattress Warranty

The Puffy mattress comes with a LIFETIME WARRANTY. The company guarantees your mattress will be free from material or workmanship defects for as long as you own it.

During the first 10 years, if anything is amiss, they’ll replace it for free. Beyond that, they’ll repair or replace it. They’ll waive any shipping fees if they can verify the defect.

You can also choose the “Quick Sleep” option. That option takes effect, if you want it to, after 10 years. Instead of repairing or replacing the mattress, they’ll send you a brand new mattress at half the price you originally paid. You get to keep the old mattress.

Puffy will cover defects like a sag or indentation of 1.5 inches or greater, a broken zipper or ripped seams. These can’t occur due to abuse or wear and tear. You must use the correct bed frame, box spring or foundation to start for the warranty to apply.

Customer Service

You can reach Puffy customer service folks by phone seven days per week during business hours.

Unboxing a Puffy Mattress

The Puffy comes compressed rolled in a box that is 19″ x 19″ x 42”. The Puffy ships for free. Expect it to arrive within 2-5 business days. 

Take it out of the box and remove it from the vacuum-sealed covering. It will immediately take shape. It will take about 10 minutes to fully expand. 

See: Best-Bed-in-a-box

PUFFY MATTRESS PRICING

The Puffy Mattress is one of our Best Mattresses Under $1,000!

PUFFY MATTRESS COUPON

OTHER PUFFY MODELS 

Puffy Lux: If you are looking for an elevated version of the Puffy Mattress, they meet your needs with the Puffy Lux Mattress. This mattress is an all-foam bed with adding comfort layers and some upgraded features. Puffy claims this mattress will be “the most comfortable mattress you’ve ever slept on.”  See our full Puffy Lux Mattress Review. 

Puffy Royal: Infused with cooling beads this 14-inch mattress conforms to your body and keeps you cool throughout the night. The Puffy Royal uses zoned cloud technology to give sleepers advances pressure relief and support. It has increased airflow and breathability, so this is a great mattress for hot sleepers.

PUFFY MATTRESS RATING AND CONCLUSION

Nerd Score: 4.8/5

Puffy bills its mattresses as “the internet’s most comfortable mattress.”

Big talk considering how many mattress vendors do business online these days. You have to admire the confidence.

Puffy did feel it could deliver a great sleep experience in a memory foam mattress for the masses. And then it went out and did it with just three layers, at a time when 5, 6, 7 layers are in vogue.

Some might see that as hubris, like golfing with just a driver and putter because think you’re that good. But their basic mattress does fulfill most of the Puffy promise for a cool bed that supports you, relieves pressure and aligns your spine.

Some of the details—edge support, motion isolation, and just how cool can their cooling-enhanced bed get—bear a little more scrutiny over the coming years. But Puffy hit the middle of the fairway with this mattress attempt.