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Nolah Signature Mattress Review: Test Lab Ratings
Ranked #4 on our Best Memory Foam Mattresses list
The flagship Nolah Signature is an all-foam mattress with a plush feel and close contour for your body. Open-cell foams allow you to enjoy the cradling effect without overheating, and the mattress also excels at motion isolation for couples.
- Excellent performance for side sleepers under 230 pounds
- Available in both an all-foam and hybrid model
- Aerated, copper-infused foam is designed to resist heat buildup
- Feels too soft for most back and stomach sleepers over 230 pounds
- $99 charge for return shipping
The Nolah Signature represents the Nolah brand’s ongoing commitment to upgrade and expand its product offerings. This mattress, which is available as an all-foam model or a hybrid, incorporates the company’s proprietary AirFoam into the comfort layers to enhance pressure point relief.
The all-foam Nolah Signature has a medium (5) firmness level, and the Signature Hybrid is medium firm (6). Combined with competitive pricing, this mid-range firmness allows both models to appeal to a broad range of sleepers.
In our in-house lab, we put the Nolah Signature through a series of tests to identify its benefits and downsides. We walk you through those test results and go over everything else you need to know to decide if the Nolah Signature is a good match for you.
SMART MATCHING
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TEST LAB RATINGS
How the Nolah Signature Scored
Motion Isolation7.5/10
Motion isolation is better than average on the Nolah Signature Mattress. Its multi-layered comfort system absorbs motion, so it’s rare for you to be woken up when your bed partner gets in or out of bed or otherwise moves around on their side of the mattress.
Because the coils add bounce, there’s a bit more motion transfer on the hybrid model. That makes the all-foam Signature slightly better suited to couples, but either model will effectively prevent most vibrations from spreading on the mattress surface.
Jeremy Klein, Product Testing Manager: It seemed to me that the Nolah Signature was able to isolate motion well. I detected only a trace of movement from the other side of the bed.
Pressure Relief8.5/10
The Nolah Signature delivers reliable pressure relief, especially to side and back sleepers under 230 pounds. The AirFoam and other polyfoam layers work together to adapt to the body and give essential cushioning to the joints and other hot spots.
Both versions of the mattress provide roughly equal pressure relief, so which one to pick is mostly a matter of preference and personalization. People who like a firmer feel do best with the Nolah Signature Hybrid.
Brad Nehring, Product Testing Manager: Although I sank a bit into the all-foam Signature, most people who weigh 230 pounds or less should get the pressure relief they need to sleep comfortably. Between the foam and hybrid models, most sleepers can find an option that suits their sleep posture.
Temperature Control6.5/10
Our testing observed roughly mid-range temperature control from the Nolah Signature. The company integrates a number of cooling features into the mattress, but there can still be some heat retention in the foam layers.
Most sleepers won’t be bothered by the level of heat buildup in the Nolah Signature, but it may be an issue for very hot sleepers. The hybrid model is more effective at dissipating heat because air can flow through its coil-based support core.
Mary Fenton, Head of Product Content: I was able to sleep soundly without waking up sweating or feeling hot. At the same time, the mattress wasn’t exactly cool and crisp to the touch.
Edge Support6.5/10
Members of our testing team felt that edge support on the Nolah Signature was in line with what you’d expect from the design of the mattress. In other words, you can tell that there’s sinkage around the perimeter, but it won’t cause you to accidentally roll off the bed.
The increased firmness and bounce from pocketed coils give the Signature Hybrid a stronger edge than the all-foam model.
Jeremy Klein, Product Testing Manager: You can feel the foam compress around the edge, but it doesn’t feel unstable. For people who are worried about edge support, the hybrid model feels quite a bit sturdier.
Ease of Movement6.0/10
The plusher feel of the all-foam model of the Nolah Signature can make it more challenging to move on the mattress. Though that was annoying to combination sleepers in our testing, it wasn’t a dealbreaker. In the end, it didn’t really disrupt their ability to get sufficient comfort and support.
For sleepers who want more ease of movement, the Signature Hybrid is a better option since it has a firmer feel and enhanced responsiveness from the pocketed coil support core.
Mary Fenton, Head of Product Content: I switch sleeping positions during the night, and that wasn’t the easiest thing to do on the all-foam version. But it wasn’t such an issue that it interfered with my overall comfort.
Durability6.5/10
The Nolah Signature 12 likely holds to the average mattress lifespan of around six to seven years. Foam is prone to degradation over time, which causes the surface of the bed to develop impressions and unevenness, which can affect comfort. That being said, the Nolah Signature 12 is thicker than some foam models and exclusively uses polyfoam, which is more durable than memory foam, so it may resist impressions a little longer.
HANDS-ON TESTING
Testing Team Takeaways
To test the Nolah Signature Mattress, we had three people on our testing team each take the bed home with them for one week. Here are their initial observations.
Jeremy Klein
Product Testing Manager · Side sleeper · 160 lbs
Side sleeper · 160 lbs
When lying on my side, I had a lot of support on both the all-foam and hybrid models of the Nolah Signature. I didn’t feel myself sagging into the bed, and there was plenty of cushioning for my shoulders and hips.
Mary Fenton
Head of Product Content · Hybrid sleeper · 150 lbs
Hybrid sleeper · 150 lbs
The Nolah Signature wasn’t the easiest mattress to move on top of when changing sleeping positions. But I did feel like I got solid support no matter which sleeping position I was in.
Brad Nehring
Product Testing Manager · Back sleeper · 215 lbs
Back sleeper · 215 lbs
There’s a lot to appreciate about the Nolah Signature, but for me, the all-foam model is a bit too soft. I felt that the hybrid was better suited to relieve pressure without too much sinkage.
Who it Fits
Fit by Sleep Position and Body Weight
Sizes, dimensions and weights
Side Sleepers
The Nolah Signature Mattress is a good match for many side sleepers who need high-quality support for their hips and shoulders.
The foam layers in the Nolah Signature’s comfort system cradle these pressure points but don’t cause a feeling of being swallowed by the mattress. This allows the mattress to contribute to spinal alignment for side sleepers under 230 pounds.
Some side sleepers who weigh more than 230 pounds will find the Nolah Signature to feel too soft, especially in the all-foam model. At the same time, the Signature Hybrid may be too firm for some side sleepers under 130 pounds.
Back Sleepers
Back sleepers who weigh less than 230 pounds can get quality support from the Nolah Signature, especially the hybrid model. With a medium firm (6) feel that combines cushioning from the foams and light pushback from the coils, the Signature Hybrid cradles the lumbar spine without excess sinkage.
Based on our testing, the Nolah Signature isn’t ideal for back sleepers over 230 pounds. While the hybrid model may give adequate support, the all-foam version is too soft for these sleepers.
Stomach Sleepers
Among stomach sleepers in our testing, it was those who weigh under 130 pounds who reported the best results from the Nolah Signature. However, they still didn’t rave about the mattress, and most were far more comfortable on the hybrid than the all-foam model.
Stomach sleepers over 130 pounds found that both models of the Nolah Signature had too much give, which led to the midsection pushing down into the mattress. This can draw the body into a U-shape that puts undue stress on the lower back.
Construction
Inside the Nolah Signature
Cover
Organic cotton
Comfort Layer
Quilted polyfoam, Polyfoam (zoned, aerated, copper-infused), Polyfoam (gel-infused)
Transition Layer
Tri-zoned polyfoam, Higher-density polyfoam
Support Core
Very high-density polyfoam
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Buying it
Trial, Warranty, and Delivery
365 Night
Sleep trial (30-night requirement)
Lifetime
Warranty
Free
Ground shipping (contiguous U.S.)
Availability
The Nolah Signature is only available to customers in the contiguous 48 U.S. states. It can be purchased from the Nolah website, and it can also be found in partner showrooms in more than a dozen U.S. states.
Shipping
Nolah provides free shipping of the Nolah Signature to all customers in the contiguous United States. Shipping is not available to Alaska, Hawaii, or international addresses.
The mattress is shipped to your doorstep in a box, and it normally arrives around a week after an order is placed. Nolah provides tracking information so that you can see when the mattress should arrive.
To install the mattress, you need to bring the box into your bedroom. It may take two to three people to safely lift and maneuver the box. Once you open the box and remove the plastic shrink-wrap from the mattress, the Nolah Signature will regain its full size.
Additional Services
Nolah works with a third-party service provider to offer White Glove delivery services, including setup and haul-away of an old mattress. This service comes at an extra charge.
When checking out, Nolah also gives you the option to purchase insurance that covers accidental damage to the mattress.
Sleep Trial
The sleep trial for the Nolah Signature is 120 nights with a requirement that you keep the mattress for a minimum of 30 nights. If you decide to return the mattress, you will get a refund minus a $99 charge for return shipping. Nolah arranges for pickup of the mattress from your home.
When buying the mattress, you have the option to receive a discount if you waive the sleep trial.
Warranty
This mattress comes with a lifetime limited warranty. During the first two years, Nolah will replace a defective mattress at no charge. After that, you may pay for transportation charges or a prorated amount of your purchase price in order for a defective mattress to be repaired or replaced.
The warranty provides coverage for uncommon defects in the materials or craftsmanship of the mattress. There is no coverage for accidental damage, minor softening of the foams, or normal wear and tear.
Jeremy is a sleep product tester with a passion for methodology and data collection. He’s spent the last six years at Sleep Foundation testing nearly every mattress, pillow, and sheet on the market, and has gained a holistic understanding of how to get the most accurate and universal results possible. When he’s not working, Jeremy likes to make music, play tennis, and watch old movies.