this mattress is really a work of art. It looks beautiful with the unbleached cotton cover (I got the vegan) and even smells great. I really love it. But, it's completely uncomfortable. I fall asleep on my back and move to my side in the early morning. My shoulders hurt and my back does too. Also, my neck hurts unless I stop using my pillow and just use a rolled up blanket under my head instead. I don't want to return it b/c I still love it, but I have to. I wish they made a softer bed (I tried the mattress alone, and the mattress with both the firm and plush topper - I then tried a memory foam gel topper (YUCK) and a featherbed (extremely painful after a few nights) - nothing worked.) I bought a Keetsa Tea Leaf Classic, which is too firm (and will return), but discovered that the bed is pretty good with the Avocado topper (even the firm) on top - that's the best I've slept in the last year (I discovered that a little bit of good quality and not too soft memory foam is okay for me). But I'm still going to look for a mattress that's a better fit than either the Avocado or the Keetsa. Maybe a Saatva Lux Firm or a Next Alexander Hybrid Lux Firm. Will be very sad to see the Avocado go, however. The Avocado customer service is great. I still highly recommend the Avocado if you sleep on your back and like a firm bed (or if you're more than 150 pounds)
JLMMill Valley, CA
Beautiful mattress, just not right for me
Pros:
User also said: The organic, clean materials, the smell, the appearance- Appearance
- Natural Materials
Cons:
User also said: Too firm -- not enough sinking in of hips and shoulders- Firm Comfort
- Pressure Relief
Ratings from this Sleeper
Back Support
PoorBack Support
Often have back aches or stiffness related to this mattress
Pressure Relief
Very PoorPressure Relief
Constant pressure point soreness or loss of circulation
Sleep Quality
Much worseSleep
Sleep much less soundly or consistently since owning this mattress.
Stays "Cool"
Excellent"Coolness"
Never sleep hot due to this mattress
Value
ExcellentValue
Excellent value for the money -- a great deal
Warranty Service
ExcellentWarranty Service
Completely satisfied with the manufacturer's response to my warranty claim or other problems
Softness Level
Too HardPerfectToo Soft