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Plushbeds vs Helix In Depth Comparison

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

Construction

Plushbeds Mattresses9.4

Botanical Bliss

The Botanical Bliss comes in two levels of firmness: medium firm and medium. It’s also available in 9 inches, 10 inches and 12 inches. This mattress is made from 100% organic latex, with the inclusion of wool and cotton to the mix. The construction is in four layers for the 12 inches and 3 layers for both 9 and 10 inches.

Construction Details

Organic Cotton Cover

In the three varied inches of same mattress, an inch of organic cotton cover overlays the top layer. This cover is breathable, allowing for airflow to keep the sleeper cool all night.

9 inches Model

All three layers are made of organic 100% arpico latex and blended with up to 10 lbs of natural wool.

The first layer is 2 inches

The second and third are both 3 inches.

10 inches Model

Same 100% organic arpico latex makes the entire 3 layers. All 3 layers are 3 inches high and all blended with 10 lbs of natural wool.

12 inches Model

The 12 inches rose that high due to the addition of an extra layer making it four in total. The extra layer is 2 inches and sits at the top while the remaining 3 layers below it are all 3 inches high. Same natural latex and wool combination.

Luxury Bliss Latex

The Luxury Bliss is a hybrid mattress and is 12 inches high. Comes in two firmness: medium and medium-firm. Every layer is made from organic Dunlop Latex. It’s construction is in 2 layers.

Construction Details

Organic Cotton Cover and Wool

The entire mattress is wrapped in organic cotton cover which is sheer breathable and assures of a cool sleep. This cover is blended with organic Joma wool. The wool serves as the comfort layer alongside the cover. The wool is also a fire barrier.

Dunlop Latex

The first layer beneath the cover and comfort layer is occupied by 3 inches of Natural Dunlop Latex offering all the prime benefits of nature.

Pocketed Coils Support Core

Serving as the base is 8 inches of 15-16 pocketed coils for the resilient support, durability and over-all performance this mattress offers.

Natural Bliss Mattress

The Natural Bliss Mattress comes in 3 levels of thickness: 6 inches, 8 inches and 10 inches. It has four level of firmness: Soft, medium-firm, medium and firm. Each of the variant comes with different number of layers and is either made of Organic Dunlop Latex or Talalay Latex.

Construction Details

For the 6 inches Model ( one Layer)

Organic Cotton Cover

All three variants use same organic cotton cover for breathability and comfort.

Dunlop Latex Layer

This mattress is only one layer and that’s the 6 inches of Organic Dunlop Latex. It has no support core and no wool addition.

8 inches Model (2 layers)

Cover – remains the same

Comfort Layer

The comfort layer here is 2 inches of Talalay Latex. Talalay is more responsive and feels bouncy.

Support Core Layer

The second layer here which is also the support core is 6 inches of Organic Dunlop Latex for durability and structural stability.

10 inches Model ( 4 Layers )

Cover – remains the same

Comfort Layer

Two layers are in charge of comfort here. Both layers are 2 inches in height and are made of Talalay Latex.

Support Core

The support core is also in two layers, each is 3 inches high and are made of Organic Dunlop Latex.

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.

Durability

Plushbeds Mattresses9.4

All plushbeds mattresses are made to last. With materials derived from natural sources, they are designed for years of comfort and 25 years of assurance is already stamped.

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.

Cooling and Comfort

Plushbeds Mattresses9.2

Since natural latex is involved in all the mattresses, coolness is assured. Organic latex sleeps cooler than memory foam and to further enhance this coolness, it features an open cell construction.

The ultra-mild organic cotton cover present in the mattresses gives room for uninterrupted air flow to keep things cool with the sleeper at the top and it’s softness offers cradle comfort.

In some of the variants where Talalay was used instead of Dunlop Latex, it’s even great news since Talalay is more responsive, soft and bouncy.

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.

Back Pain Support

Plushbeds Mattresses9.5

The Botanical Bliss Mattress that makes use of 100% latex is being prescribed by orthopedics as a viable option for back pain therapy. The latex in this mattress contours the pressure points in your body and relief pressure ultimately off the back.

This same 100% natural Latex is also found in the Luxury Bliss and  Natural Bliss Mattresses, implying that they all provide the needed cradle support for back pressure relief as well as other pressure points in the body of a sleeper.

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.

Trial and Warrenty

Plushbeds Mattresses9.2

Plushbeds offer a 100-night sleep trial on all mattresses. However, there’s a break-in period which lasts for 30-nights. Returning your mattress in the course of the first 30-nights attracts a $99 deduction from your refund. After the 100 nights, you can return the mattress if you don’t like it and get a refund.

For warranty, Plushbeds gives you a limited 25-year warranty. For the first 10 years, Plushbeds is going to replace your mattress or bear the cost of fixing it. Outside the first 10 years, repairs will be done at prorated costs.

Terms and conditions always apply.

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.

Sleeping Type

Plushbeds Mattresses9.2

Botanical Bliss

Since the Botanical Bliss comes in medium and medium-firm levels, it means that every sleeper can enjoy this mattress and more importantly, side and stomach sleepers are to going enjoy it better.

Luxury Bliss

Same firmness levels are present in the luxury mattress: medium and medium firm. Choose medium if you are chiefly a side sleeper and medium-firm if you are not loyal to any sleeping position all night.

Natural Bliss

The Natural Bliss packs almost all levels of firmness. Choose

Soft: If you are a side sleeper

Medium: if you are a side sleeper and back sleeper as well.

Medium-firm: if you change positions all night.

Extra-firm: if you are a back sleeper and a stomach sleeper.

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.

Dimensions

Conclusion

Helix is a leading brand with lots offers on its table. Helix offers 6 mattresses, all hybrids and all come with their Luxe versions (total 12) which promises better comfort and body support.

While Plushbeds offers three and does well by offering them in different firmness levels and in their varieties, it will surely fare off well amongst other brands but when Helix is in the picture, Helix is a superior brand.

Helix presents comfort on a platter. For starters, all of its mattresses come with a proprietary soft-touch design cover which is the first level of comfort and then there’s a comfort layer for optimal comfort.

On its luxe versions where it performs incredibly, there are zoned body shaped layers which provides better back support than usual and is more supportive than what plushbeds offers. There’s also a special quilted cover that features the breathable Tencel Technology to kick off comfort at the top.