Puffy Mattress Review
Summary
Puffy is a 3-layer budget gel-infused memory foam mattress that comes with a forever (lifetime) warranty – rare, at this price.
Great Choice for: Anyone looking for an affordable and comfortable memory foam mattress that runs a bit on the firmer side.
Avoid if: You prefer a softer mattress.
Price: $599 to $1,249 (after discount)
Puffy is one of the best foam beds we've tested with great universal comfort and excellent build quality (being 100% American made ensures the best quality).
Puffy's 3-layer design uses high-quality gel memory foam and a firm base layer to provide a nice balance of soft comfort with firm support. Their gel foam ensures you stay cool at night while providing excellent contouring.
There are no comfort level choices – this one is designed for the 80 percent of us who like a medium-firm bed.
Heavier sleepers should upgrade to the new Puffy Lux, which increases the thickness to 12″ and is more comfortable (see my review of the Puffy Lux here).
NOTE: If you are looking for something different than Puffy, check out my online mattress buying guide.
What’s In This Mattress Review?
This Puffy mattress review is a 10-minute read.
If you’d rather not read it all, use this table of contents to jump to those features you care most about.
About Puffy
Puffy is a new online mattress company, launched in 2017.
Product-wise, they don’t bring much that new to the direct-to-consumer mattress industry – just a high-quality mattress at an affordable price tag.
The Puffy uses gel memory foam used in many other mattresses with no special technology or materials.
That said, the company is especially dedicated to social causes.
Social Impact
One area where Puffy stands out from other brands is their active involvement in charity and social projects.
Currently, they are running a social media campaign where they donate mattresses to needy children and youth in homeless shelters.
Additionally, they do all their manufacturing in the United States, providing quality local jobs and ensuring proper quality control on their mattress.
From an environmental standpoint, Puffy mattress uses CertiPUR-US certified foam that is safe for users and the environment.
Purchase Process
Buying a Puffy mattress is simple, given they only offer one comfort option.
Head on over to their product page and choose your size. All sizes from Twin to Cal King are available.
If you want you, can also add a Puffy foundation or adjustable base to your order.
There are over half a dozen payment options, including PayPal, Apple Pay, and all major credit cards.
Puffy also offers a financing option if you don’t want to pay the whole amount at once. You can check whether you qualify for Klarna financing at checkout.
Shipping is free, but there is no option for white glove delivery, so you will have to set the mattress up yourself.
Puffy Mattress Price and Discount
Listed below are the latest Puffy mattress prices after applying their latest $300 discount (click to claim).
101-Night Sleep Trial
From the day the mattress is delivered, you have 101 nights to test it and decide whether you want to keep it.
Returns are free, and no questions are asked. If you feel the mattress is not for you, contact customer support, and they will come to pick it up from your home.
Lifetime Warranty
Puffy offers a forever warranty on their mattress. You’ll be covered for as long as you own the mattress. But there are some specifics you should be aware of.
For the first ten years, Puffy will give you a new mattress should there be a defect in your current one. After that, they can either give you a new mattress or repair your current one. No shipping costs are charged if they determine that there is a manufacturing or materials defect.
Puffy no longer offers the Quick Sleep option.
Shipping
Puffy ships their mattress free of charge within the US via FedEx. It takes 2-5 business days for the mattress to arrive depending on your location.
They don’t offer an option for expedited shipping.
Delivery and Setup
There is no white glove delivery option – meaning you’ll have to set the mattress up yourself.
But setup is easy and quick.
The mattress arrives in a compact box with a total weight of 41-87 lbs depending on the size you ordered.
Unbox the mattress and lay it out on a foundation. It'll take a few hours for it to puff up completely to its normal size, but you can sleep on it immediately.
Foundation & Frame
What type of foundation/support does Puffy require?
You can use the Puffy mattress with any base or foundation as long as it’s sturdy and in good condition.
This includes an adjustable base, flat frame, box spring, slatted foundation, or even directly on the floor.
Does Puffy work on an adjustable bed?
Yes, it does.
Care and Cleaning
Is a mattress protector needed for Puffy?
No. You can unzip and wash the cover, so no protector is needed.
Do you need to rotate the Puffy mattress?
No, it’s not necessary.
Aesthetics and Styling
Puffy has a simple white and grey styling with small clouds on the sides.
This, combined with the fact that it measures just 10 inches thick, means it isn't the most luxurious addition to your bedroom.
But that doesn’t matter much – as long as it is comfortable.
Construction
Puffy is a 3-layer all-foam mattress.
Here are the three layers that make up this 10-inch mattress.
NOTE: all foams are CertiPUR-US certified.
2” Cooling Cloud Foam
The top layer is made of soft, breathable gel-infused memory foam that provides excellent pressure relief and contouring, hugging your back and curves to reduce pressure points. The gel counters the heat retention tendencies of memory foam and ensures you sleep cool and fresh all night long.
2” Climate Comfort Foam
The second ClimateComfort foam layer is firmer and designed to support your body's alignment. The unique foam used in this layer will not change its shape or form as your room temperature changes. This keeps your spine correctly aligned and prevents you from bottoming out.
6” Core Support Foam
This layer provides the main support for the mattress. It consists of high-density polyfoam that distributes your bodyweight evenly and prevents sagging.
Mattress Cover
Puffy doesn’t say what materials they use in their cover, but it feels soft and from what customers say, doesn’t heat up at night. The material maintains good airflow while also wicking away excess moisture.
The mattress has a zip-off cover so you can remove and wash it. Be careful not to apply too much heat to avoid damaging the fabric.
Smell/Off-gassing
There is a slight smell when you unbox the Puffy mattress. This is because the foam is fresh off the factory line.
The smell isn’t released until you open the tightly packed mattress bag.
This off-gassing is harmless and should be completely gone in a couple of days.
If it bothers you, leave the mattress uncovered in a well-ventilated room for a day or two.
Sleeping Experience
Puffy is not a luxury mattress, and it doesn’t feel like one. But it’s still quite comfortable and has adequate support for your back.
The soft memory foam in the top layer works with the firmer support core layer to create a comfortable medium-firm mattress. It holds up your weight while also contouring your joints and curves.
But I cannot recommend this mattress for heavier and plus size sleepers. It’s too thin (10″) to provide enough support. Because of the extra pressure, it will sink in too far and feel uncomfortably firm. I would opt for thicker mattresses such as the Avocado Green or the Big Fig mattress.
There's not much bounce in this mattress, either. About the same as any other budget memory foam product.
Firmness
Compared with Leesa, another popular foam mattress, the Puffy mattress feels firmer. It has more of an ‘on the mattress’ feel with less sinkage and body hug.
Compared with Nectar, another foam mattress with a lifetime warranty, the Puffy mattress also feels slightly firmer.
Puffy is a medium-firm mattress though it falls on the firmer side of the scale. I’d rate it at 6.5-7 out of 10 on a scale of increasing firmness.
The original Puffy is best for back and stomach sleepers who need a firmer sleeping surface.
If you are looking for a softer, plusher mattress, I recommend upgrading to the Puffy LUX, which is their softer offering (firmness of 5.5 out of 10).
Sinkage
Sinkage is limited, enough to provide a bit of contouring around hips and other high-pressure zones. The mattress feels a bit firm for a foam product.
You'll feel more of a ‘floating’ than an ‘in the mattress’ sleeping experience.
That’s why I recommend it more for stomach and back sleepers than side sleepers.
Motion Transfer
Foam – especially memory foam – is excellent at insulating sleeping partners from each others' motion, and this mattress is no different. It does a great job keeping interruptions at a minimum.
So there’s no need to worry about a restless night if you have a fidgety partner (or pet).
Hot/Cold Issues
Puffy uses the same technique as many other mattresses to prevent excess heat retention by the memory foam layer: they infuse cooling gel into the foam.
The gel dissipates heat away from the mattress.
This mattress doesn't sleep, especially hot – it's about average for a memory foam mattress.
Pros and Cons
Pros
- Affordable
- Good support and pressure relief
- Sleeps cool
- Lifetime warranty
Cons
- ‘OK' edge support
- A bit of off-gassing
- No comfort choices
The Puffy Mattress is Perfect For You If…
- You are looking for good quality, affordable memory foam mattress.
- You sleep on your back or prefer sleeping on a slightly firmer mattress.
- You want a lifetime warranty (which is hard to find at this price!).
Conclusion
A lifetime warranty is just one of the perks you get with the Puffy mattress.
You’ll also enjoy a lengthy no-pressure trial period, free no-questions-asked returns, and free shipping to your home.
If you are looking for a Casper-quality mattress with a lifetime warranty and a lower price, you can’t go wrong with Puffy.
Where to Buy Puffy Mattress
Visit Puffy’s official website to order the mattress.
Puffy Mattress FAQs
Where is the Puffy mattress made?
The Puffy mattress is manufactured and assembled in the United States. This includes foam, cover, and other components.
Is Puffy mattress good for hot sleepers?
While the Puffy mattress sleeps cool for most people – thanks to the gel foam –it may not be suitable for people who sleep extra hot.
Gel memory foam has a limited cooling performance. It absorbs heat only to a certain point, after which the mattress begins to feel warm.
If you sleep hot or have night swears, consider getting a latex or hybrid mattress. If you still want to buy the Puffy mattress, you may also need to buy a cooling topper.
Puffy vs. Puffy Lux: what’s the difference?
The Puffy Lux is the luxurious version of the Puffy mattress. The Puffy Lux has the same three layers as the Puffy mattress plus an additional layer consisting of Plush Cloud foam.
Puffy Lux is softer and plusher than Puffy. It’s great for side sleepers and anyone who prefers a mattress with a deeper than average body hug.
Can I order a custom size Puffy mattress?
At the moment, Puffy does not accept custom size orders. They offer six standard sizes ranging between Twin and Cal King.
Other Puffy Products
Puffy sells three mattresses: the original Puffy mattress, the plusher (and pricier) Puffy Lux mattress, and the Luxury Puffy Royal mattress.
Here’s a brief look at the Puffy Lux, Puffy Royal, and other Puffy bedding products.
Puffy Lux Mattress
If you want a softer and more luxurious mattress than the original Puffy, get the Puffy Lux. It is a bit more expensive but offers better pressure relief and body contouring.
The only difference between Puffy Lux and Puffy is the addition of an extra layer in the Puffy Lux mattress.
The Plush Cloud foam layer makes Puffy Lux significantly softer.
Side sleepers will love the pressure relief provided by the softer mattress. Puffy Lux is also ideal for most back sleepers.
Puffy Royal
Puffy Royal is the most expensive mattress from Puffy, with a Queen size currently going for $2,395.
Surprisingly, Puffy Royal is an all-foam mattress. At this price point, most mattresses are either organic latex or hybrids (foam + coils).
So what makes Puffy Royal more expensive than Puffy and Puffy Lux?
For one, the Puffy Royal mattress is thicker. At 14” in height, it provides rock-solid support, especially for couples and heavier sleepers.
Puffy Royal also sleeps cooler than the other two mattresses, making it the best choice for hot sleepers and those who live in hot climates.
A gel-infused top layer, breathable foam, and an airflow-boosting design ensure you sleep cool.
Another feature that sets the Puffy Royal apart is the zoned support layer. It has five distinct zones with different firmness levels. Each zone provides targeted support and pressure relief to a specific part of the body.
This design feature is called surface Modification Technology or SMT.
SMT greatly enhances the sleeping experience for all types of sleepers since the mattress can adapt to your physique and sleeping position.
Like the Puffy and Puffy Lux mattresses, Puffy Royal comes with a 101-night trial and a lifetime warranty.
Bases
If you are looking for a good quality base for your new Puffy mattress, Puffy offers three options.
Bed frame: Better and quieter than a box spring, the Puffy Bed frame provides sturdy support for all types of mattresses. It consists of wooden slats, contemporary upholstery, and a padded headboard.
Foundation: You can use the Puffy Steel foundation on its own without a box spring. The crisscross design and closely spaced steel slats provide adequate support with no mattress sagging. The foundation is perfect for heavy latex and hybrid mattresses. It can support over 1,000lbs.
Adjustable base: The Puffy adjustable base is great for those who want the ability to adjust the angle and positioning of their upper or lower body when on the bed. The base comes with wireless remote control, dual massage zones, USB ports, and built-in LED lighting.
Bedding
Puffy sells several bedding accessories to complement your new Puffy mattress.
Puffy comforter: An ultra-soft down alternative comforter with hypoallergenic microfiber fill and a brushed polyester cover. The comforter feels great all year round. It keeps you warm without overheating.
Puffy Pillow: The Puffy Pillow features an adjustable design. You can add or remove filling to adjust the height. The filling is wrapped in a cool-to-the-touch bamboo rayon cover.
Puffy mattress pad: Whether it’s your new Puffy mattress or any other mattress that feels uncomfortably firm, the Puffy mattress pad will help you sleep better. The microfiber top adds a plush feel to a firm mattress, making it softer and improving pressure relief. The cover is made from cotton.
Puffy mattress protector: A 100% waterproof mattress protector with cool bamboo rayon fabric cover.
Puffy mattress topper: You can adjust the firmness of your current mattress using the Puffy mattress foam topper. Choose the firm or soft topper depending on how you want your mattress to feel like. The Puffy topper comes with a bamboo + polyester cover to keep you cool.
Puffy weighted blanket: Looking for a hack to beat insomnia and enjoy deeper sleep? Weighted blankets have worked wonders for many people. Puffy’s Queen size weighted blanket is 20lbs heavy, making it a good choice for sleepers weighing between 180lbs and 220lbs. They also sell a lighter twin size weighing 15lbs (ideal for those weighing between 130lbs and 170lbs).
Puffy Sheets: The Puffy sheet set includes one fitted sheet, one flat sheet, and two pillowcases. The 100% pure bamboo sheets are perfect for hot sleepers and people in warm climates.
Puffy Nightstand
The Puffy Nightstand provides easy – and stylish – bedside storage. It has three drawers, each with a soft-close mechanism to ensure you don’t wake your partner.
The nightstand is upholstered in a soft grey fabric, giving it a homely but contemporary style. We think, it especially goes well with the Puffy Bedframe. They both have the same grey upholstered finish.
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