Puffy Royal Mattress Review

The Puffy Royal excels at isolating motion, which makes it an attractive option for couples who share a bed. When a mattress isolates motion well, weight and movement on the mattress do not cause much motion to transfer across the mattress’s surface. As a result, sleepers aren’t generally bothered when their partner rolls over or gets in or out of bed.

Many all-foam mattresses isolate motion well because of the soft, conforming properties of foam. Foam is known for absorbing rather than transferring motion. Innerspring and hybrid mattresses often do not isolate motion as well because of their coil layer.

Pressure relief is an area in which the Puffy Royal succeeds. Sleepers generally do not experience pressure points when lying on this mattress. Weight is evenly distributed and the cushion of polyfoam cradles the body. As a result, many people who experience joint pain are interested in the Puffy Royal.

Side sleepers also benefit from pressure relief, which is why the Puffy Royal rates so highly with this group. When a mattress doesn’t properly support side sleepers, they develop pressure points in their hips, shoulders, and neck. The Puffy’s zoned transition layer helps prevent this from occurring by providing differing levels of support beneath different parts of the body.

Sleepers who tend to sleep hot might find themselves becoming overheated on the Puffy Royal. Polyfoam is known for trapping heat, and all-foam mattresses usually absorb more heat than innerspring and hybrid mattresses absorb.

That being said, the Puffy Royal does sleep cooler than some all-foam beds due to two features. The uppermost polyfoam comfort layer is infused with cooling gel beads. Another polyfoam comfort layer is molded into a unique design that allows for airflow through the mattress.

When it comes to edge support, the Puffy Royal is good, but not great. Its edges have some firmness and provide support, but can still buckle and fold under a person’s weight. The more someone weighs, the less adequate they will find the edge support of the Puffy Royal.

Edge support issues can limit sleepers from using the full surface of the mattress. People might avoid sitting or sleeping near the edge of the bed because they don’t want to risk rolling off. Soft edges can also make getting in and out of bed more difficult and increase a person’s risk of slipping.

Because the Puffy Royal is so deeply contouring, movement on top of the mattress can feel difficult. When foam conforms to the body, an impression forms within it. It can take several seconds for this body impression to bounce back, which inhibits movement. Sometimes people feel like they’ve sunk into a deeply contouring bed.

Innerspring, hybrid, and latex mattresses tend to promote ease of movement. The springier a mattress feels, the easier it is for a person to move on top of it. Responsive mattresses generally feel easier to roll over on or get out of.

The Puffy Royal rates lower on sex than other mattresses largely because its conforming properties inhibit movement. The deep contouring in this mattress can make changing positions difficult and the mattress can absorb movement rather than facilitate a “bounce.” The mediocre edge support of the Royal can also limit how much of the mattress’s surface is usable during sex.

When it comes to sex, the Puffy Royal does have one benefit: it is virtually silent. Couples will not have to worry about loud noises, such as the squeaking or creaking often associated with innerspring and hybrid mattresses.

The Puffy Royal off-gasses an average amount for an all-foam mattress. Off-gassing occurs when manufactured materials such as polyfoam release volatile organic compounds (VOCs) into the air. There is a chemical smell associated with off-gassing that does bother some individuals.

Customers can expect the Puffy Royal to emit a smell when it is first unboxed. People who are sensitive to smells might want to avoid the mattress for the first few hours or the first day after opening. The smell will diffuse and within a day or two, most people will no longer be able to smell an odor.