PlushBeds Arctic Bliss Mattress Review

American company PlushBeds was established in 2007 and sells bedding products. Mattresses, mattress toppers, adjustable bed frames, and other sleep accessories are among its offerings.

This PlushBeds Arctic Bliss mattress stands out for its innovative cooling technology, which dissipates heat three times faster than traditional memory foam, and its eco-friendly construction, free from harmful chemicals.

There are two firmness options for the Arctic Bliss: Medium and Medium-Firm. Because it would accommodate most sleeping positions, this increases its versatility. Everything you should know about the PlushBeds Arctic Bliss mattress is covered in this review.

In this review, we will test 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: In this review, we’ll be testing the PlushBeds Arctic Bliss in Medium Firmness.

PlushBeds Arctic Bliss Overview

Pros

• Advanced Cooling Technology: The Arctic Bliss Mattress features PlushBeds’ patented gel memory foam, which is specifically designed to channel heat and moisture away from the body. This technology dissipates heat three times faster than standard memory foam, providing a consistently cooler sleeping environment.
• Eco-Friendly and Non-Toxic Materials: PlushBeds takes pride in using eco-conscious materials, and the Arctic Bliss Mattress is no exception. The mattress is GreenGuard Gold certified, meaning it meets strict health-based standards for chemical emissions.
• Excellent Motion Isolation: The Arctic Bliss Mattress utilizes individually fabric-encased coils that effectively absorb motion, preventing it from transferring across the bed. This feature is perfect for couples, especially if one partner moves a lot during sleep or has a different sleep schedule.
• Pressure Relief for Multiple Sleep Positions: The combination of gel memory foam and fabric-encased coils provides targeted pressure relief, which is especially beneficial for side sleepers and those with joint pain. The memory foam contours to the body, relieving pressure points in areas like the shoulders and hips. Meanwhile, the coils offer support that maintains proper spinal alignment, making it suitable for back and stomach sleepers as well.
• Handcrafted with High-Quality Craftsmanship: The Arctic Bliss Mattress is handcrafted in California, ensuring attention to detail and superior craftsmanship. Each mattress is made to order, using premium materials, which contribute to its durability and long-lasting performance.

Cons

• Heavy and Difficult to Move: Due to its hybrid construction and multiple layers, the Arctic Bliss Mattress is quite heavy, weighing from 80 to 179 pounds depending on the size. While it arrives compressed for easier setup, once it is unboxed and expanded, moving the mattress can be challenging, especially without the help of another person. This may be inconvenient for those who anticipate needing to relocate or rotate the mattress frequently.

Who we Recommend the PlushBeds Arctic Bliss for

• Hot Sleepers: The Arctic Bliss Mattress is perfect for individuals who tend to sleep hot. Its advanced gel memory foam actively dissipates body heat, keeping you cool throughout the night, making it an excellent choice for those living in warmer climates or for people who naturally run hot while sleeping.
• Eco-Conscious Shoppers: If sustainability and non-toxic materials are a priority, this mattress is a great option. The GreenGuard Gold certification ensures that it is free from harmful chemicals, making it a safe, eco-friendly choice for individuals who are mindful of indoor air quality and environmental impact.
• Couples or Light Sleepers: For people who share a bed, especially light sleepers, the Arctic Bliss excels at motion isolation. The fabric-encased coils prevent movements from transferring across the mattress, ensuring that partners won’t disturb each other with tossing and turning throughout the night.
• People with Joint or Back Pain: The mattress offers excellent pressure relief, especially for side sleepers and those with joint pain. The memory foam contours to the body, while the supportive coil system helps maintain spinal alignment. It’s ideal for individuals seeking relief from discomfort in areas like the hips, shoulders, or back.
• Back and Stomach Sleepers: The Medium-Firm option of the Arctic Bliss provides the support needed for back and stomach sleepers to maintain proper spinal alignment. It keeps your body supported without too much sinkage, which is crucial for preventing back pain in these sleep positions.

Unboxing the PlushBeds Arctic Bliss

Unboxing the Arctic Bliss Mattress is a straightforward experience, though the weight of the mattress might require a bit of muscle. The mattress arrives compressed and tightly rolled in a durable cardboard box, which makes it easy to maneuver through doorways and narrow spaces.

Once you cut the packaging, the mattress begins expanding almost immediately. At around 80-179 pounds, depending on the size, it's a bit on the heavier side, so having a second person to help move and position it on the bed is highly recommended. Fortunately, the mattress is equipped with handles that make lifting and adjusting a bit easier.

The mattress fully expanded within about 4-6 hours in our test, with no issues like unexpanded corners or uneven surfaces. The pillowtop looked plush and smooth once the expansion was complete.

One of the standout aspects of the unboxing was the lack of off-gassing. Unlike many foam mattresses that emit a chemical smell when first unboxed, the Arctic Bliss had virtually no odor thanks to its eco-friendly materials. This meant it was ready for sleep without the need to let it air out, which is a huge plus for those sensitive to smells or eager to try it out right away.

PlushBeds offers three delivery options for your convenience. FedEx Delivery is free for the contiguous United States, while other areas can call for a shipping quote. For an additional fee, you can choose In-Home Setup (up to $299) or In-Home Setup + Old Mattress Removal (up to $449), where professionals will install your new mattress, remove packaging, and, if selected, dispose of your old mattress to make their delivery process as convenient as possible.

Firmness, Feel, and Comfort For PlushBeds Arctic Bliss

PlushBeds Arctic Bliss Firmness

The Arctic Bliss Mattress is available in two firmness levels: Medium and Medium-Firm. The Medium option, rated around 5.5 out of 10 on the firmness scale, provides a balanced feel that’s ideal for side sleepers seeking pressure relief for their shoulders and hips.

The Medium-Firm version, rated 8 out of 10, offers firmer support that is well-suited for back and stomach sleepers who need to maintain proper spinal alignment. Both options strike a balance between comfort and support, preventing excessive sinkage while still offering a plush, comfortable sleep surface.

PlushBeds Arctic Bliss Feel

Lying on the Arctic Bliss Mattress feels like sinking into a cloud that cradles your body while still offering solid support underneath. The plush pillowtop provides a soft initial touch, hugging your shoulders and hips gently, especially if you're a side sleeper.

As you settle in, the gel memory foam contours to your body, relieving pressure points without giving that "quicksand" sensation. The underlying fabric-encased coils provide a buoyant, almost weightless sensation, giving you support that feels stable yet responsive.

You stay cool throughout the night, thanks to the cooling gel layer, making it comfortable and refreshing, even if you tend to sleep hot.

PlushBeds Arctic Bliss Comfort

We tested the mattress on different reviewers, with different weights and sleeping positions. For back sleepers, the Arctic Bliss Mattress offers excellent support, keeping the spine aligned and evenly distributing body weight. The Medium-Firm option provides just the right amount of firmness to prevent lower back sagging, ensuring comfort through the night. The pillowtop adds a touch of plushness without sacrificing the necessary support for proper spinal alignment.

Side sleepers will appreciate the soft pillowtop and contouring gel memory foam, which gently cradles the shoulders and hips, minimizing pressure points. The Medium firmness option allows the mattress to adapt to these pressure areas while still providing enough support to maintain a balanced posture. This creates a comfortable, cushioned experience that reduces morning aches, especially in the shoulders and hips.

Stomach sleepers will find the Medium-Firm option most comfortable, as it provides enough firmness to keep the body from sinking too deeply. This firmness helps maintain proper spinal alignment by preventing the hips from dipping, which is critical for avoiding back pain. Despite the firmness, the mattress still feels plush on the surface, ensuring comfort without feeling too rigid.

The mattress offers solid performance across all sleep positions. It is most comfortable for back and stomach sleepers in the Medium-Firm option, while side sleepers benefit from the Medium version's pressure relief.

Here are the results summed up from our test:

Constructions, Materials, and Design

Materials and Design

The Arctic Bliss Mattress is a hybrid mattress that combines advanced gel-infused memory foam with fabric-encased coils for a balanced blend of comfort and support.

Its design focuses on keeping sleepers cool, offering pressure relief, and maintaining durability with eco-friendly, high-quality materials. The luxurious pillowtop layer adds a soft, plush surface, while the supportive layers underneath ensure stability and long-lasting comfort.

Layers

1. Woven Cooling Cover with Integrated Cooling Yarns: The top layer of the Arctic Bliss mattress is a woven cover that includes cooling yarns. This cover is designed to help regulate temperature, providing a refreshing sleep surface that aids in dissipating body heat for a cooler sleep experience.
2. Plush Pillowtop Layer: Directly beneath the cover is a luxurious pillowtop layer, offering an initial soft, plush feel. This layer adds a touch of elegance and comfort, giving the mattress a cloud-like surface that enhances its cushioning and appeal for sleepers seeking added comfort.
3. 3” of Gel Memory Foam: Below the pillowtop, this layer of patented gel memory foam is crafted to provide pressure relief while enhancing airflow. The gel technology dissipates heat three times faster than traditional memory foam, ensuring a cooler and more breathable sleep experience. This layer contours to the body, reducing pressure on the shoulders, hips, and back.
4. 9” of Fabric-Encased Coils: At the core of the mattress, the Arctic Bliss features a substantial 9-inch layer of fabric-encased coils. These coils provide responsive support and adapt independently to body movements, reducing motion transfer between partners. The coils also promote airflow within the mattress, enhancing breathability while delivering buoyant, balanced support.

Performance of the PlushBeds Arctic Bliss

Cooling

The Arctic Bliss Mattress uses a patented gel memory foam layer designed specifically for cooling. Unlike traditional memory foam, which tends to trap heat, the gel infusion helps disperse heat away from the body, preventing you from overheating. This is combined with fabric-encased coils that allow for airflow throughout the mattress, further enhancing breathability.

We conducted a 20-minute cooling test to see how well the mattress dissipates heat. After lying on the mattress for 20 minutes to transfer body heat, we measured the surface temperature immediately after getting up.

The cooling was rapid, with the temperature dropping back to a comfortable range within minutes. We also observed that there was no significant heat buildup during the night, making it an excellent option for hot sleepers.

The Arctic Bliss excels in cooling performance, maintaining a refreshing sleep environment for those prone to overheating; that’s why it scored a 4.8/5

Responsiveness

Responsiveness refers to how quickly the mattress returns to its original shape after pressure is applied. The Arctic Bliss Mattress strikes a balance between contouring and bounce. The gel memory foam contours to the body, while the coils add buoyancy, making it easy to change positions without feeling stuck.

We used a 20-pound ball to assess the mattress's responsiveness. After placing the ball on the mattress, we measured how long it took for the mattress to return to its original form. The Arctic Bliss responded within 0.9 seconds, which is excellent for a mattress that uses memory foam, as some tend to have a slower recovery time. This quick response time ensures that sleepers can easily shift positions without resistance.

The Arctic Bliss Mattress is responsive, allowing for smooth transitions between sleeping positions, scoring 4.4/5.

Motion Isolation

Motion isolation is critical for couples or light sleepers who share a bed, and the Arctic Bliss Mattress does an exceptional job in this regard. Thanks to the individually fabric-encased coils, motion is isolated to the point of origin. The gel memory foam layer also absorbs movement, preventing vibrations from transferring across the bed.

To test motion isolation, we performed two tests. First, we placed a glass of water on one side of the mattress and dropped a 20-pound ball on the other side. The water remained nearly still, showing minimal disturbance.

Next, we had one person lie on the bed while another person moved around on the opposite side. The sleeper reported feeling little to no movement. Both tests confirmed excellent motion isolation, making it an ideal mattress for couples.

The Arctic Bliss offers excellent motion isolation, scoring 4.7/5 with very little movement transfer across the mattress.

Edge Support

Edge support ensures that the mattress maintains its shape and stability when you sit or sleep near the edge. The Arctic Bliss Mattress has reinforced edges due to its fabric-encased coils, preventing excessive sinkage. This feature maximizes the usable sleeping surface and provides a secure, stable feeling when sitting on or sleeping near the edges.

To test edge support, we applied pressure by using our hands on the edge of the mattress, which the mattress did well and didn’t sink much.

For our second test, we sat on the edge of the mattress to apply more pressure, While there was some slight sinking when sitting, the mattress maintained its shape without significant sagging. Lying near the edge felt stable, with no roll-off sensation, indicating strong edge support.

The Arctic Bliss provides solid edge support, though there is slight compression when sitting directly on the edge scoring 4.5/5.

Noise

Noisy mattresses can disturb sleep, especially for light sleepers or couples. The Arctic Bliss Mattress, thanks to its high-quality foam and individually wrapped coils is virtually silent. The coils are encased in fabric, reducing friction noise, and the foam layers absorb movement, further minimizing any potential sound.

To test noise, we dropped a 20-pound ball onto the mattress while using sensitive microphones to detect any sounds. The Arctic Bliss remained almost completely silent during the test. Even when adjusting sleeping positions or getting in and out of bed, there was no noticeable noise, making it ideal for couples or light sleepers.

The Arctic Bliss Mattress performed flawlessly in our noise test, producing no detectable sounds and scoring a solid 5/5.

Sex

A mattress that performs well for sex typically needs to offer good responsiveness, cooling, edge support, and noise control. The Arctic Bliss excels in all of these areas, providing a responsive surface that makes movement easy, strong edge support, cooling technology, and near-silent performance.

We evaluated the Arctic Bliss based on its bounce, ease of movement, and edge support. The mattress’s responsiveness and cooling properties make it an ideal surface for sexual activity. There’s also enough edge support to prevent feelings of instability near the sides. The noise control is a huge plus, ensuring discreet use even in quieter environments.

The Arctic Bliss performs very well in terms of sex, offering bounce, stability, and noise isolation scoring a 4.8/5.

Pressure Relief

The PlushBeds Arctic Bliss Mattress is designed to offer excellent pressure relief, especially for side sleepers and those who need targeted support. The gel memory foam layer conforms to the body, distributing weight evenly and reducing pressure points in areas such as the shoulders, hips, and lower back. This is particularly important for sleepers who experience joint pain or discomfort from firm or unsupportive mattresses.

We used pressure-mapping technology to identify how well the mattress distributes weight and reduces pressure across different sleeping positions. The color-coded pressure map results range from blue (excellent pressure relief) to red (high pressure), with green and yellow indicating moderate pressure levels.

Our results are down below:

Side sleepers typically put a lot of pressure on their shoulders and hips, and mattresses need to cushion these areas to prevent soreness. The memory foam layer contours to these curves, providing targeted relief. The pressure map for side sleepers indicates minimal pressure buildup, with blue covering the majority of the body and light green in weight-bearing areas.

Back sleepers need even weight distribution to maintain proper spinal alignment. The Arctic Bliss provides a balanced feel, with firm support under the lower back and softer support for the upper body. The results for back sleepers show an even distribution of weight, with the majority of the body in the blue zone. This means the mattress supports back sleepers comfortably while ensuring proper alignment of the spine.

Stomach sleepers often need a firmer surface to prevent the hips from sinking too deeply, which can lead to misalignment of the spine. While the Arctic Bliss offers decent support, it may not provide the firmness required by many stomach sleepers, especially heavier individuals. The pressure map for stomach sleepers reveals that while there is good support for the upper body, the hip area shows some higher pressure. Lighter stomach sleepers may find it more comfortable, but for others, the sinkage could be an issue.

This mattress is highly recommended for those seeking relief from pressure points, particularly side sleepers who need extra cushioning at the hips and shoulders, scoring a 4.7/5 on our test.

PlushBeds Warranty and Company Policies

Warranty

PlushBeds offers an impressive lifetime warranty for the Arctic Bliss Mattress. This lifetime coverage ensures that you are protected from any defects in materials and workmanship. If the mattress exhibits any signs of failure during its intended use, PlushBeds will replace or repair the mattress at no cost. The warranty, however, does not cover misuse, improper care, or normal wear and tear.

Trial

The Arctic Bliss Mattress comes with a 100-night sleep trial. PlushBeds allows customers to try the mattress for over three months, ensuring they are fully satisfied before committing to the purchase. It’s recommended that you try the mattress for at least 30 nights to allow your body time to adjust. If you’re not satisfied after the trial period, you can return the mattress for a full refund.

Returns

PlushBeds provides free returns within the 100-night trial period. If, for any reason, you decide the Arctic Bliss Mattress isn’t for you, PlushBeds will cover the return shipping costs. The return process is straightforward, and PlushBeds will arrange for the mattress to be picked up and either recycled or donated to a charity.

Shipping

PlushBeds offers free shipping for the Arctic Bliss Mattress across the contiguous United States. The mattress is compressed, rolled, and shipped in a box for easy handling and setup. Orders typically ship within 7-10 business days.

Pricing

The Arctic Bliss Mattress is priced in the premium range, reflecting its high-quality materials and luxurious features. Here’s a breakdown of the current pricing for each mattress size:

The PlushBeds Arctic Bliss Mattress justifies its premium price with its combination of high-quality materials and advanced cooling technology, ensuring a cool and comfortable sleep experience. The use of patented gel-infused memory foam and individually encased coils provides excellent support, pressure relief, and motion isolation, making it a top choice for couples and hot sleepers.

Additionally, its eco-friendly construction with non-toxic, GreenGuard Gold-certified materials offers peace of mind for health-conscious buyers. Backed by a lifetime warranty and designed for durability, the Arctic Bliss is a long-term investment in sleep quality and comfort.

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FAQs about the Plush Beds Arctic Bliss mattress

What kind of bed frame is compatible with the Arctic Bliss Mattress?

The Arctic Bliss Mattress is compatible with most bed frames, including platform beds, slatted frames, adjustable bases, and box springs. As long as the bed frame provides adequate support, the mattress will perform well.

How long does it take for the Arctic Bliss Mattress to fully expand after unboxing?

The mattress typically takes 4-6 hours to fully expand once unboxed, making it ready to sleep on in the same day you set it up.

Can I use a mattress topper with the Arctic Bliss Mattress?

Yes, you can use a mattress topper with the Arctic Bliss Mattress to adjust the feel, though it’s already designed to offer excellent comfort and support without the need for additional layers.

Is the Arctic Bliss Mattress hypoallergenic?

Yes, the Arctic Bliss Mattress is made with hypoallergenic materials, making it a great option for people with allergies. The use of non-toxic, eco-friendly components helps reduce allergens and maintain a healthy sleep environment.

How durable is the Arctic Bliss Mattress?

The Arctic Bliss has a high-quality construction, versatile nature, which together with its lifetime warranty make it a durable product that can last for more than ten years with proper care.