Plank Mattress Review

The Plank’s exceptionally firm feel may lead to more motion transfer than average for all-foam models.

Both sides of the Plank Mattress use firm foams, which tend to absorb less motion than softer foams. This means that some vibrations may be felt across the surface of the bed when one partner moves or gets up during the night. Motion transfer could lead to sleep disturbances for individuals who are easily awoken.

The firm side of the mattress may isolate more motion than the extra firm side thanks to its softer foam. Additionally, the firm side uses a transition layer that can further dampen vibrations.

While many foam mattresses are built to contour closely to the sleeper’s body to relieve pressure points, the Plank is crafted to provide a stable, even plane. Therefore, the Plank does not relieve pressure points to the extent of many all-foam models.

Due to the Plank’s limited contouring, pressure may build up around a sleeper’s hips and shoulders. The firm side of the mattress has more give, so it may be a better option for side sleepers and others concerned with pressure points. The extra-firm side is one of the firmest sleep surfaces on the market, so it is unlikely to relieve pressure.

The Plank’s firm feel and optional cooling top panel promote a cooler night’s sleep than many all-foam models.

Because the Plank is firmer than most mattresses on the market, sleepers do not sink in as deeply. Air can continue to flow around the sleeper’s body, allowing heat to dissipate. Each side of the Plank also uses a lower-density top layer than some mattresses, which allows additional air circulation within the mattress.

While both the firm and extra firm sides of the Plank sleep cooler than some mattresses, the extra firm side has an edge when it comes to temperature regulation. The exceptionally firm feel permits virtually no sinkage, thereby trapping very little heat.

Individuals who tend to run hot might also consider the optional cooling top panel. This panel uses a PCM fabric to further cool the mattress surface.

Like most all-foam models, the Plank Mattress’s edges are not reinforced. This could lead to some sinkage when sitting or sleeping near the perimeter of the bed. While the Plank Mattress’s edges aren’t as sturdy as many innerspring or hybrid models, the mattress’s firmness may make them feel more secure than the edges of many all-foam models. This should allow most sleepers to use the full mattress surface, including the perimeter.

The Plank’s firm feel reduces the likelihood of the “trapped in the bed” feel sometimes associated with all-foam models. This may make it easier to change positions on the Plank.

Since the Plank is designed to provide a firm, even surface, it contours very minimally. While models that contain memory foam often hold the impression of the sleeper’s body and are slow to respond to changes in pressure, the Plank is unlikely to retain a notable impression. This should allow most sleepers to change positions and move across the surface of the mattress unimpeded.

The Plank Mattress may be moderately conducive to sexual activity for most couples.

Like most all-foam models, the Plank lacks the springiness often associated with innerspring and hybrid models. However, the polyfoam transition layer on the firm side of the mattress has a latex-like quality, giving this side of the bed more bounce than many all-foam models.

The Plank Mattress is also virtually silent, so couples don’t have to worry about a creaky mattress drawing unwanted attention.

Most new mattresses, including the Plank, may initially emit a “new mattress smell.” All-foam models like the Plank are especially prone to off-gassing odors because they tend to let off volatile organic compounds (VOCs). These chemicals are usually not considered harmful.

Airing out your new mattress before using it can help reduce VOCs and associated odors. To do so, unpack your mattress and leave it in a well-ventilated space until the smells dissipate. Most mattresses finish airing out within a few hours to a few days.

The Plank Mattress is sold through the Plank website and Amazon.

Orders through the Plank website ship within the United States and Canada.

Orders within the contiguous United States ship for free. Shipments to Alaska and Hawaii incur an additional transportation fee of $125 per mattress. Shipping fees to Canada cost $250 per mattress.

Orders within the United States use FedEx Ground, while orders to Canada ship via UPS. Most orders take 1-3 business days to process. Customers will receive a tracking number. Once an order ships, it generally takes 3-5 days to arrive.

Mattresses are compressed in plastic then packed in a box for shipment. The customer is responsible for moving the packaged mattress to the room of their choice, unpacking it, and setting it up.

White Glove delivery and old mattress removal are not currently available with the Plank Mattress.

The Plank Mattress comes with a 120-night sleep trial. The customer is required to try the mattress for 30 nights before it becomes eligible for return. This trial offer is only valid once per customer per calendar year.

Customers can contact customer service to arrange to return their mattress for a full refund of the purchase price. Usually, Brooklyn Bedding asks that you donate the unwanted mattress locally.

Mattresses purchased through Brooklyn Bedding come with a 10-year warranty. This warranty covers indentations over 1-inch deep, defects in the foam, and sagging. Only the original purchaser is eligible for warranty coverage, and the mattress must be in sanitary condition, free from abuse, and have been used with a proper foundation. The mattress also cannot have been left compressed for 60 days or longer. Owner will be required to provide proof of purchase.

During the warranty period, Brooklyn Bedding will repair or replace mattresses it determines to have an eligible defect.

Additional terms and conditions apply.