Rivet Mattress Review: Test Lab Ratings

Motion isolation refers to a bed’s ability to absorb movement from sleepers and prevent it from spreading across the surface. Although the LURAcor foam comfort layer is fairly responsive, the Rivet Mattress isolates motion very well thanks in part to the memory foam transitional layer. You probably won’t feel much motion transfer whenever your partner changes positions or gets in and out of bed, which can cut down on nightly sleep disruptions. The bed is also completely silent when bearing weight.

That said, the Rivet Mattress has a medium firm feel, and may not prevent motion transfer as effectively as a softer all-foam model. Most will sleep soundly on the Rivet Mattress, but if you’re hyper-sensitive to movement at night, you may want to opt for a softer memory foam mattress instead.

Due to its medium firm feel and responsive-yet-contouring mixed-foam design, the Rivet Mattress offers notable pressure relief. Side sleepers particularly may feel less pressure on the mattress, though for some the LURAcor comfort layer won’t conform as closely as they may like.

How well a mattress alleviates pressure depends on both the bed’s construction and the sleeper. For most people, the best mattresses for pressure relief will contour to the body and support the spine while maintaining a flat, even surface with minimal sinkage. If the surface feels too stiff, then you’ll likely feel more pressure in the shoulders and hips – especially if you sleep on your side. If the mattress is too soft, then you may sink to an excessive extent and develop aches and pains in the neck, shoulders, and lower back.

Sleeping hot is a common issue for people who own all-foam beds. The Rivet Mattress may be problematic for some, but its LURAcor foam comfort layer is fairly breathable and shouldn’t absorb too much body heat. The bed’s medium firm and responsive feel may also help you sleep cool if you weigh 230 pounds or less. The Celliant textile cover is also intended to help regulate your temperature and help you sleep cool. However, this is not always the case and some owners claim to feel minimal effects from the Celliant fabric.

Polyfoam usually sleeps a bit cooler than memory foam, so mixed-foam mattresses tend to offer decent temperature neutrality. Firmer, more responsive models like the Rivet Mattress also often sleep cooler thanks to the combination of breathable comfort materials and adequate airflow on the surface. However, those who sleep exceptionally hot may want to avoid foam mattresses altogether; innersprings, hybrids, and latex beds all sleep much cooler on average.

When seated along the edges of the Rivet Mattress, you may notice some unevenness but the mattress shouldn’t sink too much. The responsive LURAcor comfort layer delivers more bounce-back than softer memory foam and polyfoam materials, and the bed’s medium firm feel prevents deep sinkage. As a result, getting on and off the mattress should be relatively painless, and most people weighing 230 pounds or less should feel comfortable and secure sleeping near the edges of the bed.

Many all-foam mattresses underperform in this category because polyfoam – even the high-density foam found in base layers – does not withstand long-term compression very well. Over time, perimeter sinkage often becomes more excessive. The Rivet Mattress may offer above-average edge support at first, but you’ll probably notice more sinkage after sleeping on the mattress for a few years. Rotating the mattress head-to-foot every six months may help preserve the perimeter to an extent.

Thanks to a responsive comfort layer and medium firm feel, the Rivet Mattress doesn’t sink excessively for most folks weighing up to 230 pounds. This makes getting on and off the bed and moving across the surface fairly easy. On softer foam beds, deep sinkage can make you feel as though you are trapped in the mattress. We don’t foresee that issue with the Rivet Mattress – provided you don’t weigh more than 230 pounds.

If you do, then you may have more trouble moving across the Rivet Mattress. All-foam beds are particularly susceptible to movement issues related to sinkage, and this even applies to medium firm and firm models. Those who weigh more than 230 pounds may feel more comfortable on an innerspring or hybrid with a more robust support core, or possibly a foam bed with at least one zoned layer to promote enhanced support for the entire body.

The Rivet Mattress will produce a noticeable amount of off-gassing odor after you remove it from the shipping box. This is perfectly normal, and should be expected of any mattress with foam layers. However, the smells may take a long time to fully dissipate.

To help the Rivet Mattress air out, we suggest placing it in a well-ventilated room for a couple of days before sleeping on it. This may mitigate the odor issue to some extent. However, those with particularly sensitive nostrils may have a tougher time getting used to this mattress.