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Helix vs IdleSleep In Depth Comparison

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

Construction

Helix Mattresses9.4

Helix Midnight

Helix Midnight is the most popular mattress on the series and sits on the medium-firm range of the firmness scale. Its construction is in four layers.

Construction Details

Helix Soft Touch Cover

All mattresses come with the Helix soft-touch design cover. It’s highly breathable and promotes airflow for coolness.

Comfort Layer

The comfort layer is made of memory foam and is an exclusive blend from the Helix brand. The firmness here is medium and this layer is responsive at alleviating pressure from pressure points.

Transition Layer

The transition layer of this mattress is made of premium-grade polyfoam. This layer comes with a medium IFD that can match your body type. This layer provides cushioning for the sleeper.

Body Shape Layer

These layers house the numerous pocketed coils of this hybrid mattress. The coils enforce motion isolation, support in the contouring of the body, and also provide perimeter edge support.

Support Core

The core of this mattress is made of DuraDense foam that provides overall shape, support, and durability for this mattress.

Helix Midnight Luxe

The Midnight Luxe comes with improved features and is 2″ higher than the original midnight. Its construction is in five layers.

Construction Details

Quality Quilted Cover

The cover here is the same as the original but with some added features. It comes with a breathable quality pillow top and is quilted for superior comfort. It also features the Tencel Technology for high breathability and massive airflow for coolness.

Comfort Layer

The comfort layer is made of a high-density memory plus foam with top-notch pressure relieving capacity. It’s medium feel like the original counterpart.

Support Layer

This extra layer is one of the distinguishing features between the Luxe and the Original. This layer is made of Gel Visco foam which is engineered to cushion the weight of the body on the mattress. It comes with the medium IFD to suit any body type.

Transition Layer

This layer is made of prime quality polyfoam for better contouring and for the transitioning of your body from the top layers down to the core. It’s medium IFD.

Zoned Body Shape Layer

This is another layer that makes the difference in the Luxe variant. Beyond the inclusion of pocketed coils, this layer comes with zoned lumbar and edge support. With this zoning technology, your shoulders will feel soft and your hips firm for steady spine alignment. There’s also an advanced edge support system.

Support Core

A DuraDense foam provides the base for this mattress. This core makes the mattress durable and keeps it in shape.

Helix Dawn

The Helix Dawn is on the firm side offering support for back and stomach sleepers. Its construction is in four unique active layers typical of the Helix series.

Construction Details

Helix Soft Touch Cover

All mattresses come with the Helix soft touch design cover. It’s highly breathable and promotes air flow for coolness.

Comfort Layer

The comfort layer is made of the Helix Dynamic Foam which is a product of latex. It has a firm feel and is designed for optimal contouring.

Transition Layer

A top-class performing polyfoam is used in the transition layer. Its ergonomic design provides support for the sleeper and cushions the body better. It comes with a higher IFD to suit any body type.

Body Shape Layer

This layer contains hundreds of coils engineered to provide cradling comfort for the body. It also eliminates motion transfer and is responsible for perimeter edge support in the mattress.

Support Core

The core of this mattress is made of DuraDense foam to provide support and durability.

Helix Dawn Luxe

The Helix Dawn comes with upgraded features and is 2″ taller. For it’s upgraded features, it comes with an extra layer in its construction making it 5 layers in total.

Construction Details

Quality Quilted Cover

The cover here is the same as the original but with some added features. It comes with a breathable quality pillow top and is quilted for superior comfort. It also features the Tencel Technology for high breathability and massive airflow for coolness.

Comfort Layer

The first layer of comfort here is a high-density Gel Visco foam that is engineered to cushion your weight and increase your level of comfort. It’s firm for back and stomach sleepers.

Support Layer

There’s a support layer made of Helix Dynamic Foam and this creates a distinction between the Dawn and the Dawn Luxe. This additional layer contours the body fully and has a higher IFD to suit any body type.

Transition Layer

A premium-grade ergonomic polyfoam acts as the transition layer in this mattress. It is active in body support and contouring.

Zoned Body Shape Layer

Beyond the inclusion of over one thousand coils, the zoning technology in play here makes your shoulders feel softer and your hips firmer. This aligns your spine and relieves pressure from your back. It also provides streamlined lumbar and perimeter edge support.

Support Core Layer

A DuraDense foam sits at the bottom of the entire construction to ensure structural stability, support and durability.

IdleSleep Mattresses8.9

Idle Hybrid

Typical of Hybrids, this mattress comes with support coils and foams in one excellent mix. The construction of this mattress is in five active layers.

Details

Thermocool Cover

The plush white cover overlaying the first layer is a thermocool fabric that is sensitive to temperature and adjust to suit the body’s needs. This implies that, when the climate is hot, the cover feels cool and when the climate is cool,  feels warm.

Beneath this cover is a fire-proof barrier. This barrier is made without any petroleum-based nylon or polyester. Like its name, it’s a shield for the mattress against fire accidents.

Contouring Foam

The first layer begins with an inch of Idle contouring foam which is weaved into the cover for redefined comfort and plushness.

Buoyancy Foam

This buoyancy foam is exclusive to Idle. It’s a 2″ cooling foam reputed for responding faster than the average memory foam. It also triples as a pressure relief and support foam while helping to facilitate a cooler sleep.

Transition Layer Support Foam

An inch of transition foam acts as a support base and the bridge between the upper layers and the coils beneath down to the core.

Pocketed Coils

6″ of individually pocketed quantum edge-to-edge coils provide massive support and isolates motion transfer. This means that the movement of your partner on the mattress won’t interrupt your beauty sleep.

These coils also provide edge support ensuring that you are comfortable on the edges and don’t feel like sliding off.

Carry Handles and Flip Side

All Idle mattresses come with double sides, you can flip and obtain the same layer. And then there’s a handle to encourage easy carriage.

Idle All Natural Latex

For lovers of all-natural products, this one fits the bill. It comes in two variants – the Dunlop Latex and the Talalay Latex. The idle latex mattress which is also a hybrid mattress features a 5-layer construction.

Details

Premium Cover and Yarn Rosettes

The cover takes the lead on the all-natural style. Eco-friendly organic cotton wraps the entire construction and is breathable for maximum air flow.

In the stead of glues, double button tufting mild yarn rosettes grip the layers of this mattress in one piece. This option proves to be durable than glue.

And to set things in motion for optimal comfort, this cover has an inch of natural wool quilted into it for additional comfort and plushness. This wool also doubles as a fire-proof barrier.

Pure Latex Layer

Here, the natural Talalay (this will be Dunlop if Talalay wasn’t your choice) latex provides 3″ of support. It features an open-cell technology for breathability. It also comes with anti-microbial properties and is naturally hypoallergenic. This translates to healthy sleep.

Transition Support Layer

This layer serves as the bridge between the upper and lower layers of this mattress. It balances the tension on both layers.

Pocketed Coils

Over a thousand smart support coils rising up to 6″ provides reinforced support for this mattress and limit the effect of motion transfer.

These coils also provide edge-to-edge support so you don’t roll and skid off the mattress onto the floor.

Carry Handles and Double Side

Typical of all Idle Mattresses is the double-side feature. This is made to prolong the lifespan of the mattress. When you’ve enjoyed one side for a while, you can flip to the other side and continue from where you stopped in the pleasant sleep experience. Handles ensure hitch-free handling.

 

Idle Plush

This mattress is the chief of all gel foams. Super soft and embedded with cooling gel for the best heat-free sleep. It features a 5-layer construction.

Construction Details

Ice Fabric Cover and Buoyancy Foam

The cover is a quilted one with gel woven into it’s surface for coolness. It’s a replaceable cover for the buoyancy foam. It is made from 500GSM pure cotton that gives it a luxury feel.

This cover wraps an inch of buoyancy foam which is a custom-made blended foam. It is blended with gel and this promotes swift response, facilitates pressure relief, and cools the body.

Fire Resistant Barrier

There’s a layer immersed in this construction and wrapped with natural cotton. It serves as an all-natural stronghold against fire attacks. It’s free from all sorts of synthetic materials.

Gel Infused Buoyancy Foam

This 3″ layer infused with gel provides better pressure relief relative to memory foam and adds to the coolness of this mattress.

Idle Memory Foam

A layer of Idle’s exclusive memory foam is featured here. This memory foam is unique and way better than conventional memory foam. It does not retain heat and responds faster (thermal neutrality). This rapid response returns your mattress back to it original shape after you leave it.

High-Density Core Support Foam

At the foot of the entire layers, this 8″ high-density foam serves as a stable base for durability. This base surpasses that of other brands with 1″ in height and it’s 2.4lb core density makes it more durable – beating the market standards.

Removable Base Cover

This base comes with it’s own cover. You can remove and wash it to keep it fresh.

Idle Gel Foam Mattress

The idle mattress arrives in 5 unique levels of prime support and comfort. Exceeding industry standards by 1″ in height, this mattress is the frontier in the conventional memory foam industry.

Construction details

Temperature Sensitive Quilted Cover

A premium grade 450GSM quilted cover graces the first layer of this mattress. It is removable and thus washable. This cover is engineered to work in alignment with the thermal sensitivity of the body, thus keeping you cool while it’s hot and keep you hot while it’s cold.

Organic Fire Resistant Barricade

This fire-proof layer is made of 100% cotton, making it an all-natural barrier against fire mishaps.

Cooling Buoyancy Foam

Every Idle mattress comes with its exclusive cooling buoyancy foam. It’s 3″ here with faster response, improved pressure relief support, and better cooling capacity.

Transition Support Foam

A 2″ layer of foam serves as the transition layer to balance the tension on both sides of the divide. This one is perforated for maximum breathability and is quite responsive.

High-Density Base Support Foam

Underneath the entire levels is a 7″ foam providing support and stability for all layers. This baselayer inched above conventional bases gives Idle a unique edge in the competition. Durability is sustained by this resilient base.

Base Cover

This base has its own cover with a zipper. You can remove and wash regularly.

Durability

Helix Mattresses9.5

All Helix mattresses are made for lasting comfort. They come with durable bases to strengthen longevity. They are also made with certified materials to ensure quality is attained.

IdleSleep Mattresses9.3

All Idle mattresses come with durable bases that strengthens durability. These bases outperform their counterparts in the industry with an extra inch and thus more durable.

Cooling and Comfort

Helix Mattresses9.3

The premium Helix Soft Touch Design cover on the standard mattresses are breathable for coolness and soft for sheer comfort.

For the Luxe variants, quilted top-notch covers nudges the comfort upwards with the Tencel Technology for more breathability and thus super coolness.

The comfort layers in the standard mattresses and additional layers of contouring support in the Luxe versions seals the deal for prime comfort in these mattresses.

IdleSleep Mattresses9.4

Idle Hybrid

With the patented Idle Cooling Buoyancy foam, each sleep is a cool one. The thermocool cover on this mattress aligns itself to the thermal sensitivity of the body to keep the body cool whenever its hot and keep the body warm when it’s cold out there.

There’s also a contouring foam to hug the body in sheer comfort.

Idle All Natural Latex

Latex sleeps cool better than memory foam because it doesn’t trap heat. With this mattress, you get more springy feels with coils and latex. This takes comfort to a whole new level.

The pure latex layer of this mattress uses an open cell technology to keep it breathable while you get to sleep cool.

Idle Plush Hybrid

The king of all gel foams is certainly the most comfortable and coolest.

The patented cooling buoyancy foam is here to keep the sleeper cool at all times. This buoyancy foam is wrapped in Ice fabric cover which is soft and breathable for cool comfort.

The Idle Gel Foam Mattress

A temperature conscious cover aligns with the thermal capacity of the body to keep it cool when the temperature is hot and keep the body warm when the temperature is cool.

And the ever present buoyancy foam provides extra comfort and coolness.

Back Pain Support

Helix Mattresses9.5

The memory foam in the comfort layers of the standard mattresses of the firm and medium option are designed to cushion pressure points which includes the back for back sleepers.

The Luxe variant is super for back support with a zoning system designed to create a special contouring feel for the back, balance the spine and eliminates pressure in pressure points.

IdleSleep Mattresses9.1

All Idle mattresses come with it’s exclusive buoyancy foam that features a pressure alignment system to balance pressure on the back, shoulders, hips and neck. This pressure relief system ensures the proper ease of back pains.

Trial and Warrenty

Helix Mattresses9.5

Helix gives every customer who purchases a mattress, 100 nights of free trial. The trial begins after the first 30 days and if after the 100 nights, the customer is not satisfied with the mattress, a return can be made and the customer gets a full refund.

The Helix brand has a 10-year limited warranty on all of its mattresses. Terms and conditions exists and should be duly applied.

IdleSleep Mattresses9.4

The Idle sleep brand offer the longest trial ever – 18 long months of trial given on every purchase. If this extremely generous window for trial elapses and the customer is not yet convinced that the Idle mattress is ideal, the said customer can return the mattress and have a complete refund.

Despite the longest trial ever, the idle brand offers an unlimited warranty on its mattresses. Terms and conditions are involved.

Sleeping Type

Helix Mattresses9.5

The Helix Midnight and Luxe are designed for side sleepers and for every other kind of sleeper with the firmness in the medium-firm range.

The Helix Dawn and Luxe are designed for stomach and back sleepers.

IdleSleep Mattresses9.4

Idle Hybrid

The idle hybrid mattress comes in two firmness levels – the medium firm and the luxury firm.

The medium firm is for side, stomach and back sleepers or sleepers who change positions randomly while they sleep.

The luxury firm is ideal for stomach sleepers.

Idle All-Natural Latex

The all-natural latex also comes in two firmness levels – medium firm and luxury firm.

Medium firm for every kind of sleeper and luxury firm exclusively for stomach sleepers.

Idle Plush

The idle plush is only on the medium firm level making it fit for every sleeper regardless of his/her preferred sleeping type. It sits in the 4.5 – 5.5 range favoring the side sleeper more.

Idle Gel Foam Mattress

The idle gel foam mattress similarly has one level of firmness – the medium firm. So it’s a great mattress for every kind of sleeper. It’s within the 5.5 – 7 range and tends to favor the stomach sleepers more.

Dimensions

Conclusion

Idle Sleep is a vibrant competitor in the mattress industry with the longest trial ever at 18 months. It offers 4 mattresses which includes an all-natural, all-latex, a hybrid and an all-gel mattress. All are offered in 3 different firmness options.

Idle provides its comfort and support with a thermocool cover, bouyancy foam, contouring foam and for the hybrid, premium pocketed coils adds to the support.

When compared with Helix, Idle trails behind as Helix come with 12 different mattresses and four different firmness levels to accommodate the needs of every sleeping position.

Helix is super with comfort as it deploys premium quilted and soft touch covers overlaying it’s exclusive memory foam comfort layers for a superior cool sleep.

And on support, Helix has a zoned body shaped layer that adapts to the shape of the body to offer optimal pressure relief, spine alignment and back pain relief. Transition layers, coils and an extra support layer ensures that every sleeper is taken care of when it comes to support.