PurpleFlex Mattress Review

“I sleep with dogs, plural, and this bed did a decent job making sure I couldn’t feel their movements.” – Logan

The PurpleFlex’s GelFlex Grid layer is designed to adapt to movement and prevent motion transfer. If you’re a light sleeper or you share a bed with a partner or a pet, this may be an important feature to think about. But while the PurpleFlex does isolate motion, it doesn’t do it quite as well as many traditional memory foam mattresses that conform more closely to sleepers’ bodies.

“The firm feel and thin comfort system don’t have enough cushioning to provide the deep pressure relief some side sleepers like.” – Colin

The PurpleFlex offers decent pressure relief for sleepers over 130 pounds, but it’s not ideal for people lighter than that. If you compare it to a typical memory foam mattress, the PurpleFlex doesn’t hug the body much. It also has a relatively thin comfort layer, and its firm (7) rating means sleepers won’t sink very far into the mattress. Side and back sleepers under 130 pounds may find the mattress doesn’t relieve pressure well enough to prevent hip or shoulder pain.

“The GelFlex does what it’s designed to do — allow more airflow than other foams. It’s a good choice for hot sleepers who like foam beds.” – Brad

While memory foam mattresses tend to retain body heat, the geometric grid pattern of the GelFlex layer allows plenty of room for air to flow. The polyester cover is also breathable, making it a great choice for hot sleepers.

“If you sit right on the edge, you’ll notice some sagging, but it’s not so much that you’ll roll out of the bed if you like to sleep on the side.” – Jeremy

Because of its reinforced polyfoam perimeter, the PurpleFlex has better edge support than many foam mattresses. Edge support is key for anyone who sleeps on the side of the mattress or has trouble getting out of bed.

Still, foam compresses under a person’s weight. We found that the edges of the PurpleFlex still sank to some degree when we tested them. For anyone who has mobility issues, the firm version of the Purple Restore Hybrid Mattress might be a better fit.

“Even though this bed is billed as responsive, I found it kind of restrictive and hard to move on.” – Mary

Despite the GelFlex Grid’s design, our testers thought moving around on this bed was a bit tough. If you like sleeping “in” a mattress, you’ll like its feel, but if you want a more responsive bed, you might prefer the Restore Hybrid. Ease of movement is especially important for people with mobility issues or sleepers who frequently change positions during the night.

“Like other foam beds, this one has a smell when you first unwrap it. Air it out in a well-ventilated room and you shouldn’t notice much of an odor.” – Brad

Off-gassing is the chemical-like smell that occurs when volatile organic compounds (VOCs) are released after unboxing a mattress containing foam. We found the PurpleFlex’s off-gassing to be about average. Though it has a thick polyfoam support core, the gridded design of the comfort layer promotes airflow and helps odors dissipate.