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Saatva vs IdleSleep In Depth Comparison

From our experts

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

Construction

Saatva Mattresses9.9

The Saatva Classic

Hybrid inner spring construction

Foam layers

The foam layers are made up of top grade memory foam designed to ease pressure from the back of the user. These layers of foam rest on top of the base of the different pocketed springs. It’s a great stress reliever as well.

Support Layer

The support layer is made up of 14-guage support coils. These coils have undergone series of processes beyond average standards to make them stronger.

Perimeter Edge Support

To ensure this mattress does not sink in with time, it comes with an encasement that has double perimeter edge support.

Foundation

Saatva comes with two premier bases for it’s classic mattress – the adjustable linear base and the foundation + frame. Both provide base support to the mattress adequately.

Saatva HD

This high-defintion mattress from Saatva was constructed with hybrid innerspring.

Foam Layers

What is seen here is an excellent combination of prime memory foam and other support foams for extra ease of pressure.

Support Layer

Supporting the cover of the mattress is a 5-zone talalay latex that provides support for the back and shoulders. The latex is completely natural and adds to the cool effect.

Organic Pillow Top

A pillow top covering adds more layer of cushioning. Made from organic cotton and handcrafted, this material is breathable and kept intact all year round.

Edge Support

The top, sides and bottom of this mattress is wrapped in high density memory foam for maximum edge support.

Loom and Leaf

This mattress was constructed with high quality memory foam.

Foam Layers

The foam layer here is split into two layers. The first is the 3 inch memory foam with a gel-infused layer for added comfort and coolness while the second foam is a 5 pounds per cubic foot (Pcf) in density.

Support Layer

The Loom and Leaf mattress comes with a muilti-layer support structure. It is made up of a 2-inch high-density polyfoam alongside transition layers.

Foundation

Base support for all Saatva mattresses are the same.

Edge Support

This mattress won’t sink in at the edges with the firm  version construction which was built to be sturdy.

Zen-Haven

The Zen-Haven Mattress was constructed with latex and coated with hypoallergenic natural cotton.

Foam Layers

The layers of foam come in 5 density separate zones built on hypoallergenic latex for premium comfort.

Support Layer

Beneath the quilted cover, lies a base layer built on 100%  talalay latex. This base makes room for rigid support and comfortable sleep.

Lasting Cool Base

More support at the base comes for this mattress with a 12.5 gauge tempered steel coils. It’s rigid twice the market standards and comes with a patented spinal support.

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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

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Saatva Classic

When it comes to standing the test of time, the Saatva classic is Rock solid. Built with 416 tempered steel and 13 guage support coils, this mattress is rigid enough to outlast your entire furniture without going floppy.

Saatva HD

Constructed with 12.5-guage tempered steel coils, this is beyond the industrial benchmark. It’s a reflection of a commitment to durability. With a sturdy edge support on all sides of the mattress, it can only last longer than you thought.

Loom and Leaf

Every part of the loom and leaf mattress was finely designed to ensure longevity is achieved.

Zen-Haven

With one of the longest years of assurance in quality, you can always count on the Zen-Haven to outlast all your furniture. This mattress is sheer resilient like a fortress.

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

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Saatva Classic

Comfort comes top-of-the-line whenever sleep is involved. With a breathable organic cotton in the mattress, you are certain of optimal air flow that keeps you cool while you sleep at all times. This organic cotton is 100% breathable. That’s super!

Saatva HD

When organic cotton is in the mix and a talalay 100% latex offering 5-zone support, there’s no limit to the amount of comfort you can derive. Plus these materials are highly breathable, so you can be certain of staying cool all night. The materials are also anti-microbial to keep you healthy at all times.

Loom and Leaf

There’s hardly a limit to the amount of comfort a memory foam affords the sleeper. With a breathable gelatinous layer infused into the mattress, you can have that cool sleep whenever you want.

Zen-Haven

A triple combination of latex and cotton (both organic) and premium wool from New Zealand, affords you a breathable mattress for a cool sleep all night long.

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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

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Saatva Classic

This mattress was carefully designed for back support. Saatva has a patented spinal zone support system incorporated into the design of this mattress. It comes with a memory foam layer that eases pressure on the back. It promises back and joint pain alleviation. The positive reviews on these promises are testaments.

Saatva HD

The patented spinal support zone is featured here. This is to ensure maximum support is offered to the back of the sleeper, hence alleviating back pains. The talalay latex is also present to relieve pressure.

Loom and Leaf

The breathable gel layer comes with a spinal support system. The additional layers of gel in the center third of the mattress enforces this spinal support.

Zen-Haven

The latex material in this mattress also provides spine support. With 5 unique zones of density, you are assured of optimal support in your back and limited pressure.

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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

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Saatva Classic

With the Saatva classic, you are given 180 – nights to explore all of its possibilities and decide to buy.

In terms of warranty, you assured of 15 solid years of service from this foam and you can return it within the first two years for a new one if you experience any compromise in quality.

Loom and Leaf

With a 180-nights trial, you have more than enough time to decide.

For warranty, you are promised 15 years of rigidity and comfort. 2 years within this period, if you experience any lapse in quality, you can always return the product for another.

Zen-Haven

For 180-nights on trial, you will be certain of your decision before that window elapses.

A 20 – year promise of sustained quality is more than just a warranty. It’s almost a lifetime assurance. However, if you encounter any aberration in quality within two years, you can always return it and get another – brand new.

Saatva HD

The 180-nights trial akin to Saatva brands works here, giving you ample time to decide.

Another 20-year warranty is found here with the usual 2-year return policy to get a brand new mattress if the previous one failed you.

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

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Saatva Classic

The Saatva classic offers you three different choices on sleeping types: Plush Soft, Luxury Firm or Firm.

• The plush soft is recommended for side sleepers.
• Luxury firm which is the most preferred is great for all sleeping positions and
• Firm for those who love to sleep on their back or stomach.

Saatva HD

This mattress was specially designed for people who are bigger in sizes (300-500 pounds). It comes with just one sleeping type – the medium firm comfort level. This is ideal for any sleeper.

Loom and Leaf

In terms of sleeping options, you are offered two based on firmess. The first which is the relaxed firm option is suitable for all sleeping positions and a top choice for many.

The second is the firm option and is reserved for stomach sleepers with a floating-like experience.

Zen-Haven

The signature style of Saatva premium comfort offerings is in play here. Two options are yours for choice sake. There’s the; luxury plush and gentle firm.

The luxury plush is loved and bought by many since it can accommodate the needs of various sleepers and their favorite positions.

The gentle firm is more rigid than the luxury plush. Ideal for those who sleep on their stomach or backs. Despite it’s firmness, it still relieves your body of pressure while on it.

To get any of the sleeping positions,  just flip the mattress over.

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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

Saatva is a leading mattress brand, offering its products online with competitive prices and catering for the needs of hybrid lovers and all-foam lovers simultaneously.

Their constructions are sturdy and comfortable at the same time and with a new online number mattress to edge themselves in the competition.

Idle on the other hand is performing superbly as well with four mattresses having all-foam and hybrids in the collection. They also have a special latex mattress and an all-natural mattress.

Both mattresses are great in their own right and it’s a tough one picking the winner.

Saatva is the winner as it handcrafted with premium materials, including antimicrobial organic cotton, CertiPUR-US certified foams, and eco-friendly components. It is engineered for pain-free sleep, with dedicated lumbar zone support to promote healthy spinal alignment. Saatva includes the top five features found in luxury retail mattresses and combined them to make one perfect mattress (Luxury euro pillow top, Perimeter edge support, individually wrapped coils, spinal zone technology and Durable steel coil support) .  Saatva is a top luxury retail mattress with a price tag of a bed in a box.