Novilla Repose Mattress Review

Novilla is a brand dedicated to making quality sleep accessible to everyone through well-designed, eco-friendly, and affordable sleep products. Their products, including the Repose Memory Foam Mattress, are made from CertiPUR-US and OEKO-TEX certified materials, ensuring safety, durability, and sustainability. Novilla stands behind their craftsmanship with a generous 10-year warranty and a 100-night sleep trial, providing customers with peace of mind and a risk-free experience.

The Novilla Repose Memory Foam Mattress combines innovative foam layers and eco-friendly materials to deliver comfort and support at a reasonable price. Featuring a skin-friendly knitted cover and specialized charcoal foam,

In this review, we will focus on the mattress, specifically regarding:

• Pros and cons.
• Unboxing experience.
• Feel and comfort.
• Construction and design.
• Performance test results.
• Warranty policies, company policies, and all the FAQs you might want to know.

Note: We’re reviewing the 12” version of the mattress, as it’s also available in 10” and 14”.

Novilla Repose Overview

Pros

• Targeted Pressure Relief: The polymer charcoal foam contours to the body, effectively distributing weight and reducing pressure on areas such as the shoulders, hips, and lower back.
• Breathable Cooling Technology: The airflow comfort foam and skin-friendly knitted cover promote air circulation, helping to dissipate body heat and maintain a cool sleep surface.
• Minimal Motion Transfer: The all-foam construction absorbs movement effectively, making it an ideal choice for couples or those who share a bed.
• Eco-Conscious Construction: Made with CertiPUR-US certified foams and OEKO-TEX certified fabrics, the mattress is free from harmful chemicals, ensuring a safer sleep environment.
• Long-Term Value: The mattress comes with a 10-year warranty and a 100-night sleep trial, offering buyers confidence and peace of mind in their purchase.

Cons

• Minimal Bounce: The foam layers reduce responsiveness, which may not be ideal for sleepers who prefer a more buoyant feel.

Who we Recommend the Novilla Repose for

• Side Sleepers and Back Sleepers: The contouring polymer charcoal foam provides excellent pressure relief around key areas such as the shoulders, hips, and lower back, making it suitable for side and back sleepers.
• Couples and Co-Sleepers: With outstanding motion isolation, the mattress prevents disturbances from a partner’s movements, making it an ideal option for those sharing a bed.
• Value Seekers: Budget-conscious shoppers will appreciate the balance of affordability and quality, along with the 100-night sleep trial and 10-year warranty.
• Eco-Conscious Buyers: With CertiPUR-US and OEKO-TEX certifications, the mattress is free from harmful chemicals, ensuring a safer sleep environment.
• People with Allergies or Sensitive Skin: The hypoallergenic knitted cover and charcoal-infused foam reduce allergens and odors, creating a healthier sleep environment.

Unboxing the Novilla Repose

The Novilla Repose Memory Foam Mattress arrives compressed in a compact box, making it convenient to transport.

Upon cutting the plastic, the mattress rapidly expanded, taking shape within minutes. We waited the recommended 72 hours for full expansion to allow the foams to decompress completely and any initial odors to dissipate.

During this period, there was a mild off-gassing smell, which is common with memory foam mattresses, but it fully faded after a day.

The mattress expanded evenly with no lumps or deformations, and its soft, knitted cover felt smooth and inviting to the touch. We rated the unboxing experience a 4/5 due to the slight off-gassing but appreciated the quick expansion process and neat packaging.

Firmness, Feel and Comfort for Novilla Repose

Novilla Repose Firmness

The Novilla Repose Memory Foam Mattress offers a medium firmness level rating of 5/10 on our firmness scale, which is designed to cater to a wide range of sleepers.

The polymer charcoal foam provides moderate contouring without excessive sinkage, striking a balance between support and comfort. This firmness level is especially suitable for back and side sleepers, offering pressure relief for joints while maintaining spinal alignment.

Novilla Repose Feel

When we lay on the Novilla Repose, the first thing we noticed was its soft, breathable knitted cover, which felt smooth and gentle against the skin. The airflow comfort foam layer offered a slight, cloud-like cushioning that cradled the body without making us feel stuck.

As we shifted positions, the charcoal foam provided subtle, responsive support, ensuring that our movements were not restricted. Overall, the mattress delivered a comfortable, plush feel without sacrificing essential support, making it pleasant for extended rest.

Novilla Repose Comfort

We tested the Novilla Purity Mattress with a team of reviewers who have different weights and sleep in various positions.

The Novilla Repose Memory Foam Mattress delivers comfort tailored to different sleeping positions and body weights. Its layered construction of airflow comfort foam and polymer charcoal foam provides pressure relief and body contouring, while the high-density base foam ensures foundational support.

The Novilla Repose offers a medium firmness that suits most back sleepers by contouring to the natural curve of the spine and preventing lower back pain.

Lightweight and average-weight side sleepers will appreciate the soft contouring provided by the airflow comfort foam, although heavier sleepers may find it too firm for their pressure points.

While lightweight stomach sleepers will feel well-supported, those over 200 lbs may find the midsection lacks the firmness needed to maintain proper alignment.

A summary of the results of this test is shown below:

Constructions, Materials, and Design

Materials and Design

The Novilla Repose mattress is crafted using high-quality, eco-friendly materials designed to provide a comfortable and supportive sleep experience. The mattress features a sleek, modern design with a minimalist aesthetic, complemented by its neutral color palette, making it adaptable to various bedroom styles. The combination of contouring charcoal foam and airflow comfort foam gives the mattress a slightly textured yet plush look.

Layers

1. Skin-Friendly Knitted Fabric: Soft, breathable, and hypoallergenic, this fabric offers a gentle feel while being designed to wick away moisture and promote airflow.
2. Airflow Comfort Foam: Designed to increase ventilation, this layer distributes heat evenly and keeps the surface cool throughout the night while enhancing breathability and preventing heat buildup.
3. Polymer Charcoal Foam: This charcoal-infused supportive layer contours to the body’s shape, providing pressure relief while absorbing odors and moisture, also promoting cleaner, fresher sleep.
4. Non-Slip Bottom: The sturdy foundation layer offers deep compression support and prevents the mattress from shifting, extending its lifespan and providing additional stability on any bed frame.

Performance of Novilla Repose

Cooling

The Novilla Repose Memory Foam Mattress incorporates airflow comfort foam designed to promote ventilation and maintain a cool sleep environment.

To assess its cooling capabilities, we conducted a test where a reviewer lies on the mattress for 20 minutes and sees how much heat is built up.

The mattress effectively dispersed heat, with only a slight temperature increase that our reviewer could barely feel.

Although it lacks active cooling gel layers, the airflow foam performs well, especially for lightweight and average-weight sleepers.

The mattress scored 4.1/5 for cooling, suitable for moderately warm sleepers.

Responsiveness

Responsiveness measures how quickly the mattress adapts to movements—essential for combination sleepers.

We evaluated this by placing a 20-pound ball on the surface and measuring its rebound time. The mattress regained its shape in 1.4 seconds, indicating moderate responsiveness. Which means that you won’t feel stuck moving around on the Novilla Repose mattress.

The Novilla Repose scored 4/5 for responsiveness, offering moderate movement for combination sleepers without compromising body contouring.

Motion Isolation

Motion isolation is crucial for couples and light sleepers. To test this, we performed two tests.

In the first test, a glass of water was placed on one side of the mattress while a 20-pound ball was dropped on the other side. The glass barely rippled, indicating minimal motion transfer.

In the second test, one reviewer tossed and turned while another lay still on the opposite side. The still reviewer reported feeling only a faint disturbance.

With its layered foam construction, the mattress absorbs movement effectively, scoring 4.3/5 for motion isolation, making it ideal for couples.

Edge Support

Edge support affects the usable sleep surface and is important for those who sit or sleep near the edge of the bed.

We performed two tests: In the first, a reviewer applied direct pressure by using their hands on the edge. The mattress compressed but retained support while providing enough counter pressure.

In the second test, the reviewer sits on the edge, and only slight sinkage was observed. The high-density base foam performed moderately in stabilizing the perimeter.

The mattress scored 4/5 for edge support, offering solid performance for an all-foam design.

Noise

A quiet mattress is essential for undisturbed sleep. To test noise levels, we placed sensitive microphones around the mattress and dropped a 20-pound ball.

The microphones detected no significant creaks or squeaks. In a second test, a reviewer rolled across the mattress, and the foam layers absorbed movements silently.

With no internal coils, the Novilla Repose Memory Foam Mattress is nearly silent, scoring 4.5/5 for noise control, making it ideal for light sleepers.

Sex

A mattress’s suitability for intimacy depends on factors like bounce, edge support, and noise control. We combined results from previous tests.

The mattress offers moderate bounce due to its responsive foam but lacks the springiness of a hybrid. The edge support holds up well under pressure, and the near-silent design ensures privacy.

Despite limited bounce, the responsiveness and quietness earned the mattress a 4/5 for sex performance, catering to couples who prioritize comfort and discretion.

Pressure Relief

Pressure relief is essential for sleepers with sensitive joints, and we tested the Novilla Repose Memory Foam Mattress using a pressure-mapping system.

The system uses a gradient from blue (low pressure) to red (high pressure) to visualize how well the mattress cushions pressure points in different sleeping positions.

Below are the results based on each sleep position:

• Back Sleepers: The pressure map displayed consistent blue and green zones around the lumbar area and hips, indicating even weight distribution. The polymer charcoal foam provided contouring to the lower back, supporting the spine without creating pressure points. This makes the mattress a comfortable option for lightweight and average-weight back sleepers. Heavier back sleepers may experience slightly less support in the lower back area due to the foam’s medium firmness.
• Side Sleepers: Side sleepers often experience pressure buildup in the shoulders and hips. Our pressure map showed areas of green and some yellow, indicating moderate pressure relief. The airflow comfort foam provided decent cushioning, but lightweight side sleepers may find the hips slightly unsupported. Average-weight side sleepers will receive balanced contouring, while heavier side sleepers may experience some sinkage around the hips.
• Stomach Sleepers: Stomach sleepers need firm support to prevent the hips from sinking, which can misalign the spine. The pressure map displayed primarily blue and green zones, indicating low pressure and balanced support. The high-density base foam effectively held the midsection, making the mattress suitable for lightweight and average-weight stomach sleepers. Heavier stomach sleepers may feel a slight drop in support over time.

Overall, the Novilla Repose Memory Foam Mattress scored 4.2/5 for pressure relief, offering strong comfort for back and stomach sleepers while providing moderate relief for side sleepers.

Novilla Warranty and Company Policies

Warranty

The Novilla Repose Memory Foam Mattress comes with a 10-year limited warranty, covering manufacturing defects, sagging, and issues related to material quality. This warranty offers long-term peace of mind and reflects the brand’s confidence in its product’s durability.

Trial

Novilla offers a 100-night sleep trial, allowing you to experience the Novilla Repose mattress at home. If you find it unsatisfactory within this period, you can return it for a full refund with no hidden fees or restocking charges.

Returns

Returns during the trial period are hassle-free and come with no additional charges. If you decide the Novilla Repose mattress isn’t right for you, simply contact Novilla’s support team to initiate a return. The company will arrange for the mattress to be picked up, and you’ll receive a full refund.

Shipping

Novilla provides free shipping and returns within the United States. The Novilla Repose mattress arrives vacuum-sealed and rolled into a compact box for easy transportation. Once unboxed, it typically expands fully within 72 hours.

Pricing

The Novilla Repose Memory Foam Mattress is priced competitively, offering value for money. Before purchasing, check the Novilla website for possible discounts and promotional offers.

Below are the pricing tables for the 10", 12 , and 14” versions:

10” Novilla Repose Memory Foam Mattress:

12” Novilla Repose Memory Foam Mattress:

14” Novilla Repose Memory Foam Mattress:

The Novilla Repose Memory Foam Mattress offers moderate value with a blend of comfort, pressure relief, and support at a reasonable cost. The eco-friendly construction of the Novilla Repose Memory Foam Mattress, along with the added security of a 10-year warranty and a 100-night trial, makes it an excellent choice for those seeking quality sleep at an affordable price. Additionally, its performance in motion isolation, cooling, and pressure relief exceeds what is typically expected at this price point.

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FAQs about Novilla Repose

Does the Novilla Repose Mattress have any harmful chemicals?

No, the Novilla Repose mattress is made from CertiPUR-US certified foams and OEKO-TEX certified fabrics, ensuring it is free from harmful chemicals, heavy metals, and formaldehyde.

How long does the mattress take to fully expand after unboxing?

The Novilla Repose mattress typically takes 72 hours to fully expand and reach its intended firmness, though you can sleep on it within 24 hours.

Does the mattress help with back pain?

Yes, the polymer charcoal foam contours to the body, providing targeted support and relieving pressure points, which can help reduce back pain.

Is the Novilla Repose suitable for adjustable bed frames?

Yes, the Novilla Repose mattress is compatible with adjustable bases, flat foundations, and platform beds.

Does the Novilla Repose mattress have an odor upon opening?

There may be a slight off-gassing smell upon unboxing, but it usually dissipates within 24 to 48 hours in a well-ventilated room.

How does the Novilla Repose mattress perform for hot sleepers?

The Airflow Comfort Foam and breathable knitted cover help promote ventilation and reduce heat retention, making it suitable for hot sleepers.