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Helix Plus / Nightfall (Pre-2023)

Discontinued Product

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GoodBed Expert Review
Our Take on Helix Plus / Nightfall (Pre-2023)

Founder of GoodBed
Michael Magnuson

Founder of GoodBed, Leading Mattress Expert

Bottom Line - Here was our assessment of this product.
Bottom line best icon BEST if you
  • Would lean toward a mattress that is engineered for heavier people
  • Want a medium-firm mattress (i.e., just a little firmer than average)
  • Are either a back or side sleeper
  • Are seeking a mattress with excellent materials and construction
  • Typically sit or sleep along the edge of your bed (edge support is exceptional)
  • Want a mattress that helps you stay cool while you sleep
Bottom line not ideal icon NOT IDEAL if you
  • Weigh 225 lb or more, especially if you sleep on your stomach
  • Don't like much bounce in your mattress
  • Are allergic to latex

GoodBed Ratings

Our Measurements and Scores for the Helix Plus / Nightfall (Pre-2023)
These attributes are not 'better' or 'worse' — they should be judged solely on your personal preference.
Softness
Medium-Firm (4)
Cushioning
Depth
Shallow (3)
Memory Feel
Very Low (2)
Bounce
High (7)
Durability
Excellent (9)
Warranty
10-year
warranty
Quality
Excellent (9)
Spinal alignment depends on "fit" between your body and the mattress.
Lighter Weight
(<150 lb.)
Side Sleeper
Back Sleeper
Stomach Sleeper
Good (7)
Excellent (9)
Excellent (9)
Average Weight
(150-200 lb.)
Side Sleeper
Back Sleeper
Stomach Sleeper
Very Good (8)
Excellent (9)
Excellent (9)
Above Average
Weight
(200-250 lb.)
Side Sleeper
Back Sleeper
Stomach Sleeper
Excellent (9)
Excellent (9)
Very Good (8)
Heavier Weight
(>250 lb.)
Side Sleeper
Back Sleeper
Stomach Sleeper
Excellent (9)
Excellent (9)
Good (7)
Pressure relief depends on "fit" between your body and the mattress, and is most important for side sleepers.
Lighter Weight
(<150 lb.)
Typical Curves
Extra Curvy
Excellent (9)
Excellent (9)
Average Weight
(150-200 lb.)
Typical Curves
Extra Curvy
Excellent (9)
Excellent (9)
Above Average
Weight
(200-250 lb.)
Typical Curves
Extra Curvy
Excellent (9)
Excellent (9)
Heavier Weight
(>250 lb.)
Typical Curves
Extra Curvy
Excellent (9)
Excellent (9)
These attributes can be 'better' or 'worse' — but may or may not be a priority for you.
Motion
Isolation
Very Good (8)
Sleeps Cool
Very Good (8)
Edge Support
Exceptional (10)
Reposition
Ease
Excellent (9)
Green
Features
Good (7)
Adjustable
Base
Suitability
Very Good (8)

Materials & Construction

Layer Details
Cover
  • Quilted cover (“w/ choice between TENCEL or GlacioTex Cooling Cover”)
  • 1″ HD poly foam ("Helix Responsive Foam")
Transition Layers 2″ UHD fast-response poly foam ("Helix Dynamic Foam")
Support Layers
  • 8″ HD pocket springs (840 count "Titancore Steel Coils")
  • 0.25″ base foam ("DuraSense Foam")
Total Thickness 12''

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Nearby Stores
Near Columbus, OH (43215)

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Frequently Asked Questions
Helix Plus / Nightfall (Pre-2023)

  • In our evaluation of the Helix Plus / Nightfall (Pre-2023) mattress, we found it to be a Medium-Firm (4) on the GoodBed rating scale (1= firmest, 9 = softest).
  • Yes, the Helix Plus / Nightfall (Pre-2023) mattress is adjustable base compatible. This means it is designed to be used on an adjustable base without incurring damage or voiding the warranty. In our review of this mattress, we tested it on an adjustable base to look for any adverse effects as the head and foot are elevated, and to see how well it conforms to the contours of the base both with and without the weight of a sleeper. Overall, we found the Plus / Nightfall (Pre-2023) to have very good adjustable base compatibility.

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Additional Information

General Description

Designed for Plus Size and Big & Tall
• Taller 12" mattress with an extra layer and higher density materials to provide the right comfort, support, and durability.
Maximum Support
• Extra layer of high density foam added to the mattress to help provide maximum support for people with high BMIs.
Medium Feel & All Position Contouring
• Medium feel top of the bed you need and designed using Helix Dynamic Foam to react to your body and aid recovery.
Cover: Helix Two Touch Design
• Each mattress comes with a top cover layer with stretch and a soft touch as well as a lower cover layer for airflow and breathability.
Comfort Layer: Helix Dynamic Foam
• Our special latex-foam hybrid alternative, designed to be denser to contour to your body. Medium feel. Density: 3.75 PCF.
Comfort Layer: Ultra Dense Memory Foam
• Uniquely pressure relieving, we use Memory Plus Foam - a special Helix blend. Density: 4.0 PCF.
Transition Layer: High-Grade Polyfoam
• Providing ergonomic support and cushioning, the transition layer has a higher IFD to match your body type. Extra support.
Body Shape Layer: XL Wrapped Coils
• Hundreds of individual taller coils designed to cradle and support heavier weight. Reinforced perimeter to provide edge support.
Base Layer: DuraDense Foam
• The bottom foam layer of the mattress provides base support and durability to the entire mattress.


From the GoodBed Editors:

To decide whether the Helix Plus (formerly known as the Helix Nightfall) mattress is the right choice for you, watch our in-depth video review or read our expert review.  

 


Mattress Specifications:

  • Cover Details: Each mattress comes with a top cover layer with stretch and a soft touch as well as a lower cover layer for airflow and breathability.
  • Our special latex-foam hybrid alternative, designed to be denser to contour to your body. Medium feel. Density: 3.75 PCF.
  • Uniquely pressure relieving, we use Memory Plus Foam - a special Helix blend. Density: 4.0 PCF.
  • Third Comfort Layer Details: Providing ergonomic support and cushioning, the transition layer has a higher IFD to match your body type. Extra support.
  • First Support Layer Details: Hundreds of individual taller coils designed to cradle and support heavier weight. Reinforced perimeter to provide edge support.
  • Second Support Layer Details: The bottom foam layer of the mattress provides base support and durability to the entire mattress.

Warranty

  • Length: 10-year warranty.
  • Indentation coverage: 1" and deeper.
  • Proration: 10 years of full ("non-prorated") replacement coverage.
  • Claim Fees: Owner pays shipping both ways; reimbursed up to $100 if warranty claim is valid.

About This Model

Status Discontinued
Comfort Level Medium-Firm
Surface Type Unquilted
Support Type Innerspring
Build Details
  • No-Flip
  • Works with an adjustable base
  • Mattress Thickness: 12"

Editor's Note(s)

  • The Helix Plus was known as the Helix Nightfall until October 2019, at which time its name was changed to Helix Plus. None of the materials or construction of the mattress were changed at this time.

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