Purple Restore Hybrid Mattress Review

Purple is an American bedding company that is known for its new and innovative mattresses. Since its launch in 2015, the Utah-based company became popular for its GelFlex Grid technology which makes the Purple mattresses unique when compared to other mattresses in the market. The GelFlex Grid gives you a plush or firm feel where you need it and promotes pressure relief without trapping the heat. This makes the Purple beds suitable for a wide range of sleepers with different shapes and sizes.

The Restore Hybrid mattress is part of the Premium collection. Being a hybrid mattress, the Restore bed is made with a combination of foam and coils layers. It comes in two firmness options, which makes it a versatile bed that can work for most sleepers.

In this review, you will learn everything you need to know about the Purple Restore mattress.

In this review, you will learn about:

• Pros and cons of the Purple Restore mattress.
• The unboxing experience of the Purple Restore mattress.
• Firmness, feel, and comfort of the Purple Restore mattress.
• Construction and design of the Purple Restore mattress.
• Our performance test results.
• Warranty policies, company policies, and all the FAQs you might want to know.

Continue reading if you want to know if the Purple Restore lives up to what it promises.

Purple Restore Mattress Overview

Pros

Works for Most Sleepers - Being a hybrid mattress means that the Purple Restore has a combination of foam and coils layers. This allows the mattress to be both comfortable and supportive, which would appeal to a wide range of sleepers, despite their body weight or preferred sleeping position.

Sleeps Cool - Like the majority of the Purple mattresses, the Restore sleeps cool all night. It has a breathable top cover and individually pocketed coils support core that allows the air to flow through it easily. Moreover, the Purple Restore mattress has a layer of Purple’s unique GelFlex Grid that dissipates heat and leaves your mattress cool and refreshing.

Hypoallergenic - The Purple Restore mattress is made with clean and non-toxic materials that make it safe for people with allergies. It is also made with breathable materials that allow for a steady air flow, which leaves the mattress fresh and dry. This prevents mold, fungi, and bacteria growth, making it a mattress that prioritizes both your comfort and well-being.

Cons

Pricy - The Restore mattress from Purple is definitely on the expensive side when compared to other hybrid mattresses in the market. Yet, it is cheaper than most of Purple’s mattresses. The Purple Restore is also made with premium materials that give it the feel of a top-end luxurious mattress, which justifies its price.

Who we Recommend the Purple Restore Mattress for

Hot Sleepers - The Purple Restore mattress would make an excellent choice for those who tend to overheat while sleeping. It is designed to sleep cool all night due to having a layer of Purple’s unique GelFlex Grid alongside other breathable materials. This would allow you to enjoy a cool and dry sleep surface all night, regardless of your preferred sleep position.

Combination Sleepers - Combination sleepers usually need a mattress that has some bounce so they can move and change sleeping positions on it easily. The Purple Restore mattress does achieve this by combining the elastic GelFlex Grid and individually pocketed coils. Those two layers give the mattress a bouncy feel that will make you turn and change your sleeping position seamlessly without feeling stuck in the mattress.

People with Allergies - The Purple Restore mattress is a safe option for those who suffer from allergies. It has a hypoallergenic cover and breathable materials that regulate its ventilation, which leaves no space for fungi or bacteria to grow on it.

Back and Stomach Sleepers - Being on the firm side, the Purple Restore mattress is ideal for stomach and back sleepers. Those folks would feel well lifted and supported by the mattress, which would give them the best spinal alignment and prevent pressure buildup.

Unboxing the Purple Restore Mattress

Purple decides to go with the bed-in-a-bag style with the Purple Restore mattress, as we received the mattress compressed in a bag. The bag was slightly heavy, but no need to worry about that as Purple includes a white-glove service to help you to move the mattress into your bedroom and set it up on your bed.

When the mattress was unbagged, it expanded into its full 11.5” in a matter of a few hours. We also noticed that the mattress expanded all the way to its very corners. This is a plus, as good corner expansion indicates that your bed is highly supportive, especially around the edges. Good edge expansion also makes your bed looks more sleek.

Unlike most newly unboxed mattresses that release a potent off-gassing odor, the Restore mattress only had a new product smell that faded with a strong airflow. This didn’t come as a surprise to us as the Restore mattress is Clean Air Gold and CertiPUR-US certified, which shows that it doesn’t contain harsh and toxic chemicals.

Overall, we found that the unbagging experience of the Purple Restore mattress was seamless and hassle-free.

Firmness, Feel and Comfort For the Purple Restore Mattress

Purple Restore Mattress Firmness

The firmness of any mattress is a subjective matter, as it heavily depends on your body weight and preferred sleeping position. Yet, it is advisable to opt for a mattress that meets your own individual needs. A mattress that is too firm or too soft for you might negatively affect your sleep quality and overall well-being.

The Purple Restore mattress comes in two firmness options: Soft and Firm. The Soft model scored 5/10 while the Firm model scored 6.5/10. This makes the Soft model ideal for side sleepers who are looking for a soft mattress that can cushion their shoulders and hips. The Firm model, on the other hand, would suit back and stomach sleepers who want a supportive mattress that can lift their bodies without causing too much sinkage.

The Purple Restore Mattress Feel

The mattress has a stretchy top cover that gives it a soft and plush feel. The cover is also antimicrobial, which makes it resistant to fungi and bacteria buildup. Thanks to its breathable materials, the mattress has a cool and dry feel that would be excellent for hot sleepers.

Overall, we found that the Purple Restore mattress has a unique feel due to its high quality breathable materials.

The Purple Restore Mattress Comfort

Similar to firmness, the amount of comfort you would get from your mattress depends on your body weight and preferred sleeping position. Luckily, the Purple Restore mattress comes in two models, which could meet the needs of a wide range of sleepers.

For back sleepers, the Firm model of this mattress would be a great option. It would evenly distribute their body’s weight on the sleep surface. Yet, the Firm model would still feel too soft for heavy-weight back sleepers, so a firmer mattress would be a better fit for them.

Light-weight and average-weight side sleepers would get a lot of comfort from the Soft model of the Purple Restore bed. It would give them the right amount of sinkage to cradle their shoulders and hips and keep them in a good alignment.

As for stomach sleepers, the Firm model would allow light-weight and average-weight side sleepers with a good sleep posture. Yet, it still would feel too soft for heavy-weight sleepers.

Constructions, Materials, and Design

Materials and Design

The Purple Restore mattress is a hybrid mattress, which means that it has a combination of foam and coils layers. However, what really makes it stand out is Purple’s signature GelFlex Grid. This material gives the mattress a unique soft feel while being supportive at the same time. The mattress also has a layer of dense memory foam and a support core of individually wrapped zoned coils. This combination of layers promotes temperature regulation and pressure relief.

The material used in making this bed is free of toxins and harmful chemicals, as it is Clean Air Gold and CertiPUR-US certified. This would allow you to rest assured that your Restore mattress won’t emit any toxins into your bedroom.

Layers

Here is what is inside the Purple Restore Hybrid Mattress:

The First Layer - Cover: The Restore mattress has a soft stretched cover that has breathable and moisture-wicking. The cover is also antimicrobial, as it prevents fungi and bacteria growth.

The Second Layer - Comfort Layer: The comfort layer of the Purple Restore Hybrid mattress consists of their GelFlex Grid that allows your bed to be firm or soft where you need it to be. This comfort layer eases your pressure points while still being supportive of your body.

The Third Layer - Transition Layer: This Ultra Comfort foam layer acts as the transition between the GelFlex Grid and the support core of the mattress. This added foam layer also adds to the mattress’ pressure relief performance.

The Fourth Layer - Support Core: The support core of the Purple Restore Hybrid mattress is made with zoned pocketed coils that extend to the very edges of your mattress. The zoned pocketed coils give you optimal support where you need it and improve the edge support of your bed.

Performance of Purple Restore Mattress

Cooling

A mattress with good cooling performance is essential if you are a hot sleeper. To assess the Purple Restore mattress’ cooling performance, we ran out standard tests. The first one consists of taking a 20-minute nap on each side of the mattress. When we did this test, the bed remained cool and dry, despite the sleeping position.

The second test we did is that we tried sleeping on the mattress for a full night. The results of this test were not different, as the mattress maintained a cool temperature all night.

The results of our tests did not come as a surprise to us, as the Purple GelFlex Grid is designed to dissipate heat and help the bed maintain a neutral temperature all night. Also, the individually pocketed support core promotes breathability and allows the air to flow through the mattress regularly, which helps it stay cool and fresh.

We rated the Purple Restore mattress’ cooling performance a 5/5.

Responsiveness

Mattresses that have good responsiveness allow sleepers to move freely and smoothly on the bed surface, so looking for a mattress with good responsiveness is essential.

We tested the responsiveness of the Purple Restore by doing our standard responsiveness test. Our test consists of dropping a 20lbs ball onto the mattress and then removing it. This test helps us examine how fast the mattress recovers to its original shape after being subjected to pressure. When we did this test, we found that the mattress about took 1 second to regain its initial form. This shows that it is highly responsive, which is not a surprise as it is a hybrid mattress that has the Purple GelFlex Grid and individually pocketed coils. This makes it extra responsive and bouncy.

We rated the Purple Restore mattress’ responsiveness a 4.5/5.

Motion Isolation

If you are a light-sleeper, or simply don’t want to be disturbed by your partner’s tossing and rolling on the bed all night, then opting for a mattress that can isolate motion is very important. We evaluated the Purple Restore mattress’ motion isolation performance by running two tests.

The first test consists of placing a glass of water on one side of the bed and dropping a 20lbs ball on the other side. When we did this test, we noticed that the water inside the glass was hardly affected by the drop of the ball.

The second test involves rolling on one side of the bed, and having our partner report the motion felt on the other side. The result of this test was quite similar, as our partner felt very little movement on the other side of the bed.

This shows that the bed does a great job of isolating motion, so you and your partner won’t have to worry about moving and changing positions freely on the bed.

We rated the Purple Restore mattress’ motion isolation performance a 4.7/10.

Edge Support

Edge support is important if you like to sit or sleep near the edges of your bed. It also allows you to utilize the entire sleep surface of the mattress and makes the bed feel bigger. To assess the Purple Restore mattress’ edge support, we did our two standard tests.

The first test we did consisted of applying pressure to the edges of the mattress and examining how much it skins. This test indicates if the mattress has strong edges that make you feel supported while sleeping. When we did this test, we found that the edges of the Purple Restore mattress only sunk a little.

The second test we did involved sitting on the mattress’ edges and seeing how well it holds body weight. The results of the test also indicated that the edges of the mattress do a great job of holding body weight.

We rated the Purple Restore mattress’ edge support a 4.6/5.

Noise

We did our standard noise test to see if the Purple Restore mattress makes any noise or squeaks. Our test consists of dropping a heavy ball onto the surface of the mattress and using highly sensitive mics to see if it makes any noises or squeaks.

Our tests showed that the Purple Restore mattress is within the “whisper quiet” mattresses. It makes very little noise, due to it being a hybrid having coils in its construction. However, it is not to the extent of being disruptive to sleepers.

With that being said, we rated the Purple Restore mattress’ noise a 4.5/5.

Sex

We determine if a mattress is good for sex based on a number of factors such as responsiveness, cooling performance, and edge support. Given our findings, the Restore mattress should be a good option for sex. It is a hybrid mattress that has individually pocketed coils, which gives it a bounce and allows for some airflow. It also has an elastic and cooling GelFlex Grid that helps it maintain a cool and dry feel. The mattress’ edge support is also strong, as it has edge-to-edge coils that keep it supportive at the edges.

We rated the Purple Restore mattress’ sex performance a 4.7/5.

Pressure Relief

When we sleep in our preferred sleeping position, usually we feel pressure buildup in different body areas, which are known as pressure points. It is highly important to choose a mattress that relieves your pressure points, so you can enjoy a comfortable and healthy sleep.

We tested the Purple Restore mattress’ pressure relief performance by sleeping on each side and examining where pressure tends to build up. The pressure map below illustrates the results.

For back sleepers, the mattress offers excellent support and distributes the weight of the sleeper evenly on its surface. Also thanks to its zoned support core, it hugs your shoulders and hips and well supports the lumbar area. This prevents pressure buildup in your back.

Side sleepers who weigh less than 250 lbs should feel comfortable sleeping on the Purple Restore mattress, as its GelFlex Grid layer allow for the right amount of sinkage around the shoulders and hips areas. This relieves side sleepers’ pressure points and gives them a good sleep posture.

Similar to back and side sleepers, stomach sleepers will feel well lifted on the mattress, especially around their hips. This keeps them in a good alignment and prevents lower back pain.

The mattress generally relieves the pressure of light-weight and average-weight sleepers. Yet, even the Firm model feels too soft for heavy-weight sleepers and may lead to pressure buildups.

We rated the mattress’ pressure relief performance a 4.2/10.

Purple Warranty and Company Policies

Warranty

The Purple Restore mattress comes with a 10-year warranty, which is a decent amount of time to detect any problems with the product. It is also noteworthy that Purple only validates the warranty if the mattress is for personal use, as the warranty no longer applies if you resell or donate your mattress to someone else. Purple also requires an original dated proof of the mattress purchase, an official warranty document, and law tags to make a warranty claim.

Trial

The Purple Restore mattress comes with a 100-night trial period, which is plenty of time to try out your new mattress. Purple does require you to use the mattress for a 21-night break-in period before deciding that it is not a good match for you.

Returns

If you decide that the Restore mattress is not a good fit for you, Purple offers you a free and easy return within the 100-night trial period. However, to be eligible for a free return, you need to try the mattress for a 21-night break-in period and the mattress needs to be clean and in its original condition. All you need to do is to contact one of Purple’s Sleep Consultants, and once your eligibility for a free return is confirmed, your mattress will be picked up and you will get a refund minus the value of any discount, interest, and shipping charges.

Shipping

Purple delivers your newly purchased mattress to your door, free of charge. While standard shipping takes about 5-7 days, if you opt for an in-home setup, you will be contacted by Purple representatives to schedule an in-home setup in 1-2 weeks.

Pricing

The table below shows the different pricing and size options for the Purple Restore mattress.

While this mattress may be considered expensive when compared to other hybrid mattresses, it is actually one of Purple’s cheapest mattresses. It is also made with exclusive and unique materials, such as the Purple GleFlex Grid, that give it unparalleled comfort.

Therefore, we rated the value of the Purple Restore mattress a solid 4.3/10.

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FAQs about The Purple Restore Mattress

Who is the Purple Restore mattress most suitable for?

The Restore mattress has a plush feel with a zoned coils support core, which makes it both adaptive and supportive. This makes it suitable for most light-weight and average-weight sleepers. However, heavy sleepers would find even the Firm model of this mattress too soft, so they are advised to opt for a firmer one.

What is the GelFlex Grid material?

The Purple GelFlex is what sets Purple mattresses apart from other mattresses in the market. It is a bouncy polymer material that makes you feel that you are sleeping on a more supportive water bed. It is very breathable and allows for a steady airflow through the mattress, leaving it with a neutral temperature.

How do I exchange my Purple Restore mattress?

To claim an exchange, you need to contact Purple’s customer care service and confirm that your mattress is clean and undamaged so you can be eligible for a mattress exchange.

Will Purple remove my old mattress while setting up my new Restore bed?

Yes, if you opt for an in-home setup service, Purple delivery agents will bring your Restore mattress into your bedroom and remove your old one.