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Cocoon vs Nolah In Depth Comparison

From our experts

• Construction
• Durability
• Cooling
• Warrenty
• Back pain
• Sleep Type
• Dimension
• Conclusion

Construction

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Cocoon is an all-foam mattress (classic and chill). These construction details cover both versions since the sole difference is their covers. However, the mattresses come in two firmness options: medium-soft and extra firm.

There’s a slight difference in the construction of the medium-soft and that of the extra firm. While the medium-soft has a transition layer, the extra-firm version does not. Thus, the medium soft is in 3 layers and the firm feel in 2 layers. Their bases are also different, but that will be covered in the details.

Construction Details

Premium-grade Fabric Cover (Classic)

The cover here is made from 100% polyester. This gives it a soft feel and it’s quite breathable for the smooth passage of air if you love to sleep cool. This cover is durable and is a stretch-knit fabric cover.

Phase Change Cover (Chill)

The Chill mattress took a notch upwards for extra coolness with the infusion of a phase change material in its stretch-knit cover. This technology regulates the ambient temperature to keep you cool just when you need it. It’s also cool to the touch and stays fresh for you.

Comfort Layer

Both versions used premium memory foam in their comfort layers. The memory foam used is 2 inches tall. While you get immersed into both mattresses, this memory foam engulfs your whole body, adapts to its shape and size to give you a comfortable sleep all night.

Transition Layer

This layer is present only in the medium-soft option. It’s 2 inches of polyfoam that serves to convey the sleeper from the soft memory foam layer upwards down to the thick support base beneath. This transition allows the mattress to contour the body properly for pressure relief.

Support Core

The Baselayer or core of both mattresses is designed to be sturdy. This is to ensure it serves its purpose of durability and structural stability.

For the extra firm feel option, the base layer is 8 inches of high-density polyfoam which keeps the mattress in shape, and since it’s just beneath the memory foam, it creates the required firmness to support heavyweight sleepers.

 

The medium-soft option, however, sacrificed 2 inches of its base layer to form a transition layer just above it, making the support base 6 inches of high-density polyfoam. The transition layer limits direct interaction between the comfort layer and the sturdy base keeping things super soft.

 

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Nolah Limited Edition 10″ Mattress

With the 100% Airfoam^TM, this mattress promises better cooling, better pressure relief and more durabilty than memory foam. It’s construction is in three layers.

Details

Premium Tencel Cover

Gracing the top layer of this mattress is a cover made from plant-based organic Tencel^TM cellulose. It’s white as snow and beautiful. Comfort is reinvented here.

Cooling Nolah Airfoam Layer

The first layer of these mattresses is made of the cooling Nolah Airfoam^TM  which is 2″ in height. This layer as its name implies is responsible for cooling. Beyond the cooling role, it contours the body like memory foam and relieves pressure better than traditional memory foam.

High-End Supporting Layer

On the second layer is an inch of a sturdy support foam that performs better than latex. It’s also more durable and stronger. This layer provides the springy effect for better sleep.

High-Density Core Foam

At the base of this mattress is a 7″ high-density foam which according to Nolah is the best breathable base foam in the U.S. This layer is very fundamental in that it provides massive support for the layers above it and makes the entire mattress durable.

Nolah Limited Edition 12″ Mattress

This mattress comes in two levels of firmness, making it a flippable mattress with the soft side at the top and the firm side at the bottom. It’s arranged in four distinct layers.

Details

Botanic Tencel^TM Cover

The signature cover of snow-white original cellulose-based fabric is replicated on this mattress. Here the covering is soft, breathable and luxurious.

Soft Side Cooling Nolah Airfoam

Starting the layers of this mattress is the soft side of the firmness level. It is made with the signature cooling Nolah Airfoam^TM and is 2.5″ thick. With the Nolah AirfoamTM, you have a cooling layer that relieves you of pressure and contours your body perfectly.

High-Performance Support Foam

Beneath the cooling layer is a 1.5″ deep support foam. It creates a bouncy effect for this mattress and makes your sleep more pleasant.

High-Density Core Foam

Originally built for the last is the base foam but for the flippable nature of this mattress, it finds itself just before the last. It’s a tough 7″ high-density breathable foam providing a solid core and support for the layers above it and ensuring durability for the mattress.

Firm Side Cooling Nolah Airfoam Layer

At the bottom of the layers is the flip side of this mattress which is the firm side. It’s an inch of the Nolah Airfoam^TM and provides the firmness needed by stomach sleepers.

Nolah Original 10″ Mattress

This mattress is similar to the Nolah limited edition 10″ mattress bearing literally all of its features safe for a different cover. It comes in three layers as well.

Details.

Organic Viscose Cover

Covering the top layer is a fabric made from natural viscose. It’s actually custom-made and comes with top-notch breathability to keep each sleeper cool all night long.

Nolah Cooling  Airfoam^TM Layer

The first layer is a 2″ Nolah Cooling  Airfoam^TM that provides optimal relief for pressure and offers superior contouring which is relatively more comfortable.

Deep Support Tough Foam

On the supporting layer is an inch of resilient foam more durable than latex. It promotes the bouncy effect and makes the sleeper sleep more comfortably.

High-Density Core Foam

On the core of this mattress is a 7″ high-density foam that provides structural rigidity for this mattress. Its durable nature ensures this mattress outlast the sleeper.

Nolah Signature 12″ Mattress

This mattress is also a flippable one presenting you with two firmness options (soft and firm) and you can choose according to your preferred sleeping type. It features a four-layer construction.

Details

Rich Natural Cotton Cover

This cover is made from untainted natural cotton fibers. It is custom-made, making it void of volatile chemicals. The cotton wicks moisture away and keeps the sleeper cool while the sleep lasts.

Soft Side Cooling Airfoam

Stripping the cover bare, a 2.5″ high dense Airfoam^TM makes the first layer and the soft side of firmness. It contours the body without trapping it and provides pressure relief support.

Deep Support Tough Foam

Sequel to the soft layer is a 1.5″ sturdy support foam which is more resilient and durable than latex. This layer provides springy comfort for the sleeper.

Reinforced Base Support Foam

On the second to last layer is a high-density 7″ reinforced foam serving as the core of this mattress. Its major role is to supply energy to the layers above it and ensure the mattress is durable enough to outlast its owner.

Firm Side Cooling Foam

And the last layer is on the firm side of firmness for stomach sleepers. It’s an inch of Nolah cooling Airfoam^TM.

Durability

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The sturdy support cores/bases of both mattresses create not just a foundation and shape for the mattresses, but makes them resilient and sheer durable. With two years invested in research, hardly will Sealy come up with a product that won’t stand the test of time. That will be a slap on its integrity and years of experience in the industry.

Nolah Mattresses8.7

All four mattresses are built on a resilient re-energized core that strengthens durability making it certain you enjoy your mattress well into your aged days.

Also the Nolah Cooling Airfoam^TM promises 300% durabilty more than the average memory foam.

Cooling and Comfort

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The cooling technology embedded in the phase change layer of the Chill mattress ensures you sleep cool at all times while enjoying the comfort of a mild cool to the touch surface.

The classic also offers a quality plush and breathable cover that allows massive in-flow of air for a cool sleep.

The memory foam present in their comfort layers is soft and engulfs the body in sublime contouring comfort.

Nolah Mattresses9.1

None of the Nolah mattresses are made with memory foam rather with the signature cooling Nolah Airfoam^TM technology which is super comfortable and sleeps cool like never before.

The Nolah Airfoam^TM is also featured on both sides of the flippable mattresses ensuring that you get same coolness and superior comfort on any side you choose.

To further increase comfort and coolness, all four mattresses come with beautiful, soft, breathable and moisture-wicking covers to engulf the sleeper in sheer luxury.

Back Pain Support

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The memory foam layer in both mattresses does an impressive job of contouring the body for optimal pressure relief. It distributes the weight of your body evenly around the mattress for back sleepers and reduces pressure immensely.

This memory foam layer also helps to balance the spine for the alleviation of back pains as well as shoulder pains.

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The wonders of the top-notch performing Nolah Cooling Airfoam^TM comes to play in providing pressure relief for the back and spine. All four mattresses are made with this  Airfoam^TM which provides better spine alignment and superior back support for every sleeper. According to Nolah, this superior Airfoam^TM that it deploys, provides pressure relief for the back, neck and shoulders 4 times more than the average memory foam.

Trial and Warrenty

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Sealy Cocoon gives 100 nights of free trial for every mattress purchased. In the course of the 100 nights or at the 100th night, the customer can return the mattress if he/she is not satisfied with its offerings. Thereafter, a complete refund will be made by the company.

Sealy gives a limited 10-year warranty on its mattresses. For the 10-year period, any defect noticed in the mattress you purchased will be repaired or replaced at no cost. Terms and conditions apply.

 

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Nolah gives every customer 120 nights of trial after purchase to test the given mattress and see how it suits their needs. If the customer feels otherwise after the 120-nights risk free trial, the mattress can be returned and the customer gets a full refund.

For a warranty, the Nolah brand is confident on its stellar performing Airfoam^TM technology to last for a lifetime, hence the lifetime warranty it issues on every mattress. Terms and conditions apply, however.

Sleeping Type

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The cocoon mattress comes in two firmness options: the medium soft (5-6) and the extra firm (8-9).

The medium soft option is best for side sleepers. The softness will allow for medium sinkage and the contouring of their curves for full side support. The medium soft option makes the side sleepers have that in-the-bed feeling as the transition layer allows them to sink in deep for pressure relief.

The extra firm is great for the exclusive back and stomach sleepers. It creates the on-the-bed feeling rather than in-the-bed which is seen in the medium soft version. The firmness is great for stomach sleepers as it limits the deep sinkage of their hips which can be downright discomforting. The firmness also keeps the spine aligned for the comfort of back sleepers.

Nolah Mattresses9.6

All Nolah mattresses are exclusively made for back and side sleepers with the exception of Nolah Signature 12″ Mattress and Nolah Limited Edition 12″ Mattress. These two exceptions cater for the need of stomach sleepers with their 2-side firmness flipabble construction.

This means that these two exceptions are suitable for every kind of sleeper while the other two – Nolah Limited Edition 10″ Mattress and Nolah Original 10″ Mattress are made for back and side sleepers since they fall within the soft and medium-firm range of the firmness scale.

This range is universally ideal for every sleeper but stomach sleepers can demand it a little more on the firm side which the flippable mattresses from Nolah affords adequately.

Dimensions

Conclusion

Nolah is reputable brand with four offerings which features a flippable mattress in the collection. All four are made of foams – no coils.

Cocoon is a foremost seasoned brand with two mattresses in its collection- both are equally void of coils.

Nolah deploys an Airfoam^TM technology to provide plush cool comfort and pressure relief support on its mattresses which is impressive.

But what is obtainable on the Cocoon mattress is more valuable.

When comfort is brought to the fore, Cocoon mattresses are better with a premium quilted cover gracing the surface of the Classic and a phase change cover on the Chill that regulates the ambient temperature and keeps the sleeper cool or hot as the situation demands.

Memory foam layers beneath the covers ensures sweet cuddle comfort is enjoyed by the sleeper as well as support for pressure relief and spine alignment.