Puffy Mattress Review

The Puffy mattress excels at isolating motion. When movement occurs or weight is put on one part of the bed, it doesn’t cause much motion to transfer across the surface of the mattress. Memory foam and polyfoam are widely known for isolating motion better than other mattress materials, such as springs and coils.

For couples who share a bed, motion isolation is an important quality in a mattress. When a mattress isolates motion well, sleepers don’t have to worry about being bothered by their partner’s movements throughout the night. One person can roll over or get in and out of bed without causing a disturbance.

Pressure relief is another enticing feature of the Puffy mattress. When sleepers lie on a pressure-relieving mattress, they do not develop pressure points. Pressure points are especially common in side sleepers, making the Puffy a good choice for this group.

The cushion and conforming ability of memory foam comfort layers are what make the Puffy pressure relieving. Sleepers who experience pain often seek out mattresses with good pressure relief so they don’t experience increased stiffness and soreness at night.

Like many all-foam mattresses, the Puffy can tend to trap heat. Memory foam, in particular, is known for retaining and trapping heat. As the memory foam in the Puffy heats up, it conforms to the body. Since there is little room for air to flow, the heat cannot escape.

People who tend to sleep hot might want to opt for a cooler mattress. Many people will be fine with the Puffy, but they might want to choose bedding that helps them keep cool throughout the night. A mattress isn’t the only factor in temperature control. The bedroom temperature, bedding, and sleepwear a person chooses also affects how warm or cool they feel overnight.

The Puffy Mattress provides above-average edge support for an all-foam mattress. The perimeter may sink a bit when you get on and off the mattress or sleep near the edges, but you’ll also notice some bounce-back and decent reinforcement. People who weigh more than 230 pounds will probably sink more but anyone lighter should feel reasonably comfortable along the edges of this mattress. Improved edge support is part of a recent model redesign from Puffy intended to make this mattress more sleeper-friendly.

Soft edges are common in all-foam mattresses. Innerspring and hybrid mattresses tend to have stronger edge support due to their firm coil layers. Edge support isn’t an important factor to all shoppers, though it can matter more for people who have trouble getting in and out of bed.

Because the Puffy is an ultra-conforming mattress, it doesn’t provide the easiest surface to move around on. When a sleeper lies on the mattress, the memory foam “hugs” their body. When they move, an impression of their body remains for a period of time. This body impression can inhibit movement.

Innerspring, hybrid, and latex mattresses tend to “bounce back” more quickly than all-foam mattresses, making movement easier. They are springier mattresses that feel responsive and don’t conform to the body as much. Some sleepers greatly enjoy the “hug” of memory foam, however. These sleepers might not move as much during the night, or might be willing to sacrifice ease of movement for the mattress feel they prefer.

Springier, more responsive mattresses tend to be better for sex than the conforming Puffy mattress. These mattresses have a “bounce” that complements movement, while the Puffy mattress tends to inhibit movement. Foam mattresses with a lot of contour can make moving around on top of the bed awkward or difficult.

The Puffy is a virtually silent mattress, which is one plus in the area of sex. Unlike innerspring and hybrid mattresses that may creak or squeak, the Puffy should not produce any sounds in response to movement.

The Puffy off-gasses quite a bit immediately after it has been opened, which is normal for an all-foam mattress. Off-gassing is the result of volatile organic compounds (VOCs) releasing into the air from a new mattress. VOCs are off-gassed from many manufactured products, but their scent is especially noticeable from polyfoam.

Most people won’t be bothered by the smell of the Puffy off-gassing, which should dissipate within a day or so in a well-ventilated room. People who are more sensitive to chemical smells should avoid being in the same room as the Puffy mattress for the first 24 hours after they unbox it.