Purple RestorePlus Hybrid Mattress Review: Test Lab Ratings
Written and tested byJay Vera Summer
Jay Vera Summer
Contributing Writer
Jay Vera Summer is a writer, editor, and wellness coach. She holds a Bachelor's of Science in psychology and Master's degrees in both writing and public policy.
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The Purple RestorePlus Hybrid Mattress stands out for its ability to cradle the body like foam while staying cooler than most other mattresses. A proprietary GelFlex Grid layer reinforced with zoned pocketed coils helps keep the spine aligned and relieve pressure in the shoulders, lower back, and hips.
Ratings Summary
Motion Isolation
8.5/10
Edge Support
6.5/10
Temperature Control
9.5/10
Ease of Movement
7/10
Durability
7/10
Pressure Relief
8/10
Pros
Exceptional breathability and temperature control
Isolates motion well for couples
Zoned coils reinforce heavier areas of your body
Cons
Most sleepers over 230 pounds require a firmer mattress
When Purple launched via Kickstarter in 2015, the company offered foam mattresses containing GelFlex Grid technology. This material, formerly called the Purple Grid, is a hyper-elastic polymer that cradles the body to alleviate pressure points without trapping heat like memory foams.
The Purple RestorePlus Hybrid Mattress contains this GelFlex Grid atop a zoned pocketed coil support core. With a medium (5) firmness level, the RestorePlus is a balanced mattress that works well for a variety of sleepers.
We brought the Purple RestorePlus Hybrid into our Test Lab to measure how it performs in different areas such as motion isolation, pressure relief, and temperature control. Learn how it stacks up with other mattresses on the market, and whether or not it would be a good fit for your unique needs.
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Testing Team Takeaways
To test the Purple RestorePlus Hybrid, we had three people on our testing team each take the bed home with them for one week. Here are their initial observations.
Colin Simpson
Product Research Manager
side sleeper
190 lbs.
talks in sleep (like, a lot)
“The RestorePlus felt very comfortable throughout the night. I didn’t develop pressure points under my hips or shoulders, which sometimes happens on softer foam hybrid mattresses.”
Mary Fenton
Head of Product Content
combo sleeper
150 lbs.
sleeps with a noise machine
“I slept well on the Purple RestorePlus and liked the feel of the GelFlex Grid. That said, sleeping on my stomach was less comfortable than sleeping on my side or back.”
Brad Nehring
Senior Product Analyst
side sleeper
215 lbs.
sleeps with a weighted blanket
“I wasn’t sure if I’d feel properly supported on the RestorePlus, because I generally prefer medium firm beds, but I liked this model. This mattress worked well for me and stayed exceptionally cool throughout the night.”
Sleeping Style and Body Weight
Purple RestorePlus Hybrid
Sleeper Type
Under 130 lbs
130-230 lbs
Above 230 lbs
Side Sleepers
9/10
8/10
6.5/10
Back Sleepers
8.5/10
7/10
6/10
Stomach Sleepers
7.5/10
6.5/10
5.5/10
Side Sleepers
In our testing, the Purple RestorePlus Hybrid performed best for side sleepers. The GelFlex Grid and zoned pocketed coil support core allow heavier body parts to sink into the bed a bit, but keep them from sinking in too far. This combination promotes spinal alignment and helps prevent discomfort that can form in the lower back of side sleepers when the spine becomes misaligned.
Side sleepers weighing up to 230 pounds gave the Purple RestorePlus excellent ratings. Side sleepers that weigh more than 230 pounds can still find comfort on the bed, but may prefer a firmer mattress.
Back Sleepers
Like side sleepers, most back sleepers will find the Purple RestorePlus Hybrid comfortable. Its medium (5) feel provides adequate support to back sleepers weighing up to 230 pounds. For these sleepers, the mattress allows the body to lightly sink into the bed a bit without the hips compressing too much or the lower back feeling strained.
The GelFlex Grid and polyfoam comfort system cushion the body to evenly distribute weight without causing pressure to build. However, back sleepers weighing over 230 pounds might feel better supported on a firmer mattress.
Stomach Sleepers
Stomach sleepers on our team weighing less than 130 pounds found the Purple RestorePlus Mattress comfortable and sufficiently supportive. For this group, the bed provides a soothing combination of plushness and reinforcement.
Our testing found that the many stomach sleepers weighing 130 or more will prefer a mattress that is firmer than the Purple RestorePlus. Their heavier hips can sink too deeply into the bed, creating pressure points that lead to strain in the neck and lower back.
Mattress Performance
In addition to the hands-on feedback from our team, we conduct a number of quantitative tests in our Test Lab. The below ratings are based on the experience of our testers.
Motion Isolation
8.5
/ 10
“I felt little to no motion when lying side by side with someone else on the Purple RestorePlus. The GelFlex Grid layer nicely muffles and isolates movements.” – Colin
Couples should enjoy the Purple RestorePlus Hybrid because it absorbs motion better than most competing hybrids. That means co-sleepers who share a bed are less likely to disturb one another when rolling over or getting up during the night.
The GelFlex Grid comfort layer plays a major role in the RestorePlus’ ability to isolate motion. Pocketed coils in the support core also help because they can be compressed individually without impacting the other coils around them.
Pressure Relief
8
/ 10
“I felt very comfortable sleeping on my side and back, but a little pressure developed if I stayed on my stomach for too long.” – Mary
The flexible and conforming GelFlex Grid layer in the Restore Plus cushions the body and relieves pressure for most sleepers. People report feeling like their body weight is evenly distributed across the bed’s surface, as a result of how this layer acts in combination with the polyfoam and coils below it.
Most sleepers weighing up to 230 pounds won’t experience too much pressure buildup when lying on the RestorePlus Hybrid. However, the mattress is a bit better at relieving pressure for side and back sleepers than for stomach sleepers.
Temperature Control
9.5
/ 10
“The Purple RestorePlus Hybrid is likely one of the best temperature-regulating mattresses on the market. I stayed cool all night long.” – Brad
The construction of the RestorePlus combined with the nature of its materials make it an excellent mattress for people who struggle with sleeping hot.
Thousands of columns in the GelFlex Grid, along with the support core coils, allow body heat to dissipate as cool air flows through the open spaces. As a result, heat doesn’t usually build up beneath sleepers lying on this bed, which can commonly occur on mattresses containing denser materials like memory foam.
Edge Support
6.5
/ 10
“I didn’t feel at risk of rolling off the bed when I slept near the edge, but the edges did fold somewhat when I sat directly on them.” – Mary
Edge support on the Purple RestorePlus Hybrid is about average. Most sleepers will feel secure on the edge of this mattress, but heavier weight sleepers and people who regularly use the edge of the bed for leverage may want to opt for a model with stronger edges.
Past Purple Mattress models have struggled with edge support, due to the flexible nature of the GelFlex Grid. This model has been upgraded with a polyfoam perimeter around the GelFlex Grid layer, which adds support and stability. The pocketed coil support core also has a reinforced perimeter that contributes to edge support.
Ease of Movement
7
/ 10
“Whether I was getting in and out of bed or rolling over from one side to the other, moving around on this mattress felt easy to me.” – Colin
Ease of movement is average on the Purple RestorePlus Hybrid. Although the mattress provides cushioning, it doesn’t “hug” the body or conform the way memory foam does. As a result, most people can easily change sleeping positions or get out of bed without feeling the resistance that is sometimes present with memory foam.
At the same time, the GelFlex Grid is flexible and doesn’t push back in response to the body’s movements, so it doesn’t provide the same leverage or bounce that facilitates movement on some other mattress models. People with reduced strength or mobility may prefer a firmer or more responsive mattress, if a cushiony feel makes movement on the bed’s surface more difficult.
Durability
7
/ 10
Most hybrid mattresses last for 6.5 to 7.5 years before they need to be replaced, and this is our estimated lifespan for the Purple RestorePlus. While the GelFlex Grid is denser and more durable than traditional memory foam, the polyfoam components will likely wear out and affect the bed’s overall stability.
The Purple RestorePlus Hybrid Mattress has a medium (5) firmness level. Its 13-inch profile provides space for a thick comfort system and coil support core, all of which are encased in a cover made from a blend of polyester, rayon, and elastane. This cover also has a finish intended to resist microbes and wick away moisture.
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The Purple RestorePlus Hybrid Mattress has a medium (5) firmness level. Its 13-inch profile provides space for a thick comfort system and coil support core, all of which are encased in a cover made from a blend of polyester, rayon, and elastane. This cover also has a finish intended to resist microbes and wick away moisture.
The comfort system contains a 3-inch layer of GelFlex Grid above a polyfoam layer. GelFlex Grid is Purple’s proprietary hyper-elastic polymer poured into a grid shape, which contains thousands of individual columns. Thanks to this configuration, the GelFlex Grid can quickly conform and move in response to the body while resisting heart retention.
Beneath the GelFlex Grid, a layer of polyfoam adds to the bed’s ability to provide comfort and support. A polyfoam edge also surrounds the GelFlex Grid to bolster the mattress’ edge support.
An 8-inch layer of pocketed coils sits beneath the comfort system. This layer provides support, bounce, and additional cooling airflow. This layer is also zoned to feel more supportive beneath the midsection, promote spinal alignment, and stabilize the perimeter for strong edge support.
Purple RestorePlus Hybrid
Firmness
Medium (5)
Mattress Type
Hybrid
Construction
Cover Material:
Polyester, rayon, and elastane blend
Comfort Layer:
3″ GelFlex Grid hyper-elastic polymer (lined with polyfoam edges)
Polyfoam
Support Core:
8″ pocketed coils (zoned, reinforced perimeter)
Purple RestorePlus Mattress Sizing
The Purple RestorePlus Hybrid is available in five standard sizes, as well as a split king option for couples who share adjustable beds. Twin sizes are not available at this time.
Sizes
Dimensions
Height
Weight
Twin XL
38″ x 80″
13″
101 lbs.
Full
54″ x 75″”
13″
134 lbs.
Queen
60″ x 80″
13″
154 lbs.
King
76″ x 80″
13″
187 lbs.
California King
72″ x 84″
13″
186 lbs.
Split King
38″ x 80″ (2 pcs.)
13″
202 lbs.
Trial, Shipping, and Warranty Policies
Availability
Purple sells the RestorePlus Hybrid Mattress on their website, Amazon, and retailer sites, with shipping available to all 50 states. The company also sells their mattresses in their own stores and other brick-and-mortar establishments across the U.S.
Shipping
Purple offers free shipping to customers living in the contiguous U.S. For an additional fee, they also ship to Alaska and Hawaii.
The RestorePlus Hybrid Mattress is rolled, compressed, and shipped in a box. If you are setting it up yourself, you will need to move it to the room you want to keep it in before unrolling it. Keep in mind that the mattress is heavy and you may need help to move it.
Once the mattress is out of the box, place it on the bed platform or bed frame it will be staying on. Use the Purple safety razor that comes with the mattress to safely remove the plastic from it. Then, unroll it on top of the bed base and give it 4 to 6 hours before lying on it. It may take up to 24 hours before the mattress returns to its full size.
Additional Services
Purple offers In-Home Setup of your mattress, with or without mattress removal, for an additional fee. This optional service costs $200 in the contiguous U.S. and $500 in Alaska and Hawaii.
Customers also have the option to purchase a 5- or 10-year Protection Plan for the mattress. This plan covers accidental mattress damage, including cuts and stains, which are not covered under the warranty.
Sleep Trial
The Purple sleep trial lasts 100 days from the day your mattress is delivered. You must keep the mattress for 21 days before initiating an exchange or return. The cost of transporting a returned mattress back to Purple may be deducted from the refund amount.
Warranty
The Purple RestorePlus Hybrid Mattress comes with a 10-year limited warranty. The cover comes with a separate 2-year warranty.
Under the warranty, any defects in materials or construction will be repaired, or the mattress will be replaced. The warranty covers splits and cracks, as well as indentations that are deeper than 1-inch.
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Jay Vera Summer is a writer, editor, and wellness coach. She holds a Bachelor's of Science in psychology and Master's degrees in both writing and public policy.
