Tuft & Needle Mattress
Positives
- Good for cool sleepers
- Free shipping and returns
- Award winning customer service
Negatives
- Not suitable for heavyweight sleepers
Breakdown
- Support 9.0
- Edge Support 8.0
- Cooling 9.0
- Motion Transfer 8.5
- Durability 8.0
- Warranty 9.0
- Trial Period 9.0
Tuft & Needle (T&N) was founded in 2012. Seven years later, T&N merged with Serta Simmons Bedding — a prominent mattress manufacturer. Together, the two companies have taken the bedding market by storm by creating comfortable and cool sleeping accessories.
Tuft & Needle is CertiPur-US certified. They make the mattresses using breathable fabric and proprietary foam. The mattresses are then compressed and delivered to your door.
Other than mattresses, Tuft & Needle has a range of bedding and furniture. Check out their mattress protector and toppers, duvet covers, pillows, adjustable frames, metal bases, dog beds, and so much more.
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Who Tuft & Needle Mattresses Are Best for
Tuft & Needle mattresses are best for:
- Light and medium-weighted sleepers (below 200 pounds)
- Side and back sleepers
- People who prefer a balanced foam feel
Tuft & Needle mattresses feel different depending on how heavy you are. That’s because the mattresses have a soft top cover above the first firm supportive layer.
As such, lightweight sleepers — weighing below 130 pounds — don’t sink into the bed too much. In fact, the mattress feels firmer to them. However, heavyweight sleepers above 200 pounds tend to sink deeper, and so might find Tuft and Needle mattresses too soft.
When it comes to sleeping positions, back sleepers get an excellent balance of comfort and support. Their hips sink in just the right amount since the adaptive foam provides a good amount of contouring.
Tuft & Needle mattresses offer back sleepers perfect back support. The mattress keeps their spine centrally aligned from their shoulders down to their lower back. Hence, if you are or know someone dealing with back issues, a T&N mattress is ideal.
Similarly, side sleepers enjoy Tuft & Needle mattresses because they have sufficient pressure relief around the shoulders and hips. The soft top cover contours to your pressure points gently, giving way for firm support in the adaptive foam.
However, stomach sleepers find Tuft and Needle mattresses uncomfortable because they’re too soft. Therefore, if you strictly sleep on your stomach, you’ll need to seek out a firmer mattress.
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Tuft & Needle Lines
Tuft & Needle has three lines of mattresses:
- T&N Original mattress
- Mint mattress
- Hybrid mattress
Each of the three variants has a different number of layers with a specific amount of adaptive foam all containing graphite and cooling gel.
Let’s see how each mattress type compares in terms of structure and who it’s best suited for.
T&N Original Mattress
The T&N Original mattress has two layers of high-quality, open-cell foam that offers you a flexible sleeping surface.
| Order of layers | Construction materials in the layer |
| 1 | 3’’ of adaptive foam with graphite and cooling gel |
| 2 | 61/2’’ of support foam |
The open-cell foam makes the mattress adjust to your sleeping posture as you move in your sleep. And the graphite and cooling gel keep you cool by pulling heat away from your body.
The T&N original mattress is suitable for people who want cushioned support without the deep hug of memory foam. Moreover, the lack of memory foam in the top layer ensures that you don’t sink into the bed.
Therefore, it’s easier for you to toss and turn throughout the night.
Mint Mattress
The T&N Mint mattress has three layers.
| Order of layers | Construction materials in the layer |
| 1 | 3’’ of adaptive foam with graphite |
| 2 | 2’’ of adaptive foam with cooling gel |
| 3 | 61/2’’ of support foam |
Due to the added 2 inch middle layer, the Tuft and Needle mint mattress has both a softer and loftier feel than the original variant.
That makes this mattress ideal for Side-sleepers and people who often switch positions. However, some back and stomach-sleepers claim the mattress is toosoft.
Hybrid Mattress
The Hybrid variant is the newest mattress line. Introduced in 2020, it has six layers.
| Order of layers | Construction materials in the layer |
| 1 | 1" quilted memory foam with carbon fiber and graphite |
| 2 | 2" adaptive foam with graphite and ceramic cooling gel |
| 3 | 1" transition coil |
| 4 | 1" adaptive foam |
| 5 | 6" pocketed spring coils |
| 6 | 1" support foam |
The hybrid mattress has the highest number of layers plus some additional materials.
For instance, it has carbon fiber to give you a better cooling effect.
What’s more, the 6 inches of pocket springs give you a bouncier sleeping surface and encourage sufficient air circulation.
The T&N hybrid mattress is suitable for those that like a plush and bouncy feel. Back sleepers appreciate the reinforced support from the springs, while side sleepers like the contouring that the 4 inches of foam allows.
When it comes to firmness, all T&N mattresses have medium-level firmness.
Which Tuft & Needle Mattress is Right for You?
| Mattress Type | Side Sleeper | Back Sleeper | Stomach Sleeper |
| T&N Original mattress | X | X | |
| Mint mattress | X | ||
| Hybrid mattress | X | X |
Tuft & Needle Size Options and Price
| Mattress Size | Dimension | T&N Original mattress | Mint mattress | Hybrid mattress |
| Twin | 39” x 75” | $ 450 | $ 695 | $ 995 |
| Twin XL | 39” x 80” | $ 495 | $ 745 | $ 1095 |
| Full | 54” x 75” | $ 595 | $ 945 | $ 1395 |
| Queen | 60” x 80” | $ 695 | $ 1095 | $ 1595 |
| King | 76” x 80” | $ 850 | $ 1245 | $ 1845 |
| California King | 72” x 84” | $ 850 | $ 1245 | $ 1845 |
Note: When it comes to size, the mattresses differ in height. The Tuft & Needle original is 10 inches tall, while the mint and hybrid mattresses are 2 inches taller.
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Cooling
Unlike the typical all-foam mattresses, Tuft & Needle mattresses contain an open cell structure foam, ceramic coated cooling gel beads, graphite, carbon fiber, and pocket springs. Moreover, the mattress cover is breathable.
All these elements pull heat away from your body and enhance air circulation to free you of hot, sweaty nights.
Pressure Relief
The layers of adaptive foam in each mattress distribute the pressure that builds up around your shoulders and hips. Because of this, back sleepers with pre-existing back issues enjoy excellent pain relief.
“Love this mattress. I sleep on my back and have always had a hard time with back pain and waking up exhausted. This mattress got rid of all of that. It is firm enough that it completely supports your back, but it also contours to it, so there are no pressure points anywhere.”
– Willa
Motion Transfer
The adaptive foam isolates motion to the respective side of the mattress. So, it’s a perfect choice for couples who don’t want to disturb their partner with movement.
“No more motion transfer; we’re not waking each other. There’s less turning at night because I’m actually comfortable.”
-Rebecca
Off-Gassing
Memory foam mattresses are likely to off-gas because memory foam contains chemicals. However, Tuft & Needle’s adaptive foam is cleaner than standard foam (free of harmful toxins) and only has mild off-gassing that dissipates within a few days.
Moreover, T&N is certified by CertiPUR and Green Guard Gold, meaning it uses limited chemicals that are toxic and prone to off-gassing.
Commonly Asked Questions
Do Tuft & Needle Mattresses Need a Box Spring?
You don’t need a box spring. T&N mattresses are firm enough without one.
Do Tuft & Needle Mattresses Sag?
If the mattress is on an improper foundation, it may sag and wear out faster. Therefore, place the mattress on a sturdy platform or adjustable bed to prolong its lifespan.
How Long Do Tuft & Needle Mattresses Last?
The life of a Tuft & Needle mattress depends on a lot of factors such as the construction materials and how often it’s used. T&N mattresses are tested and guaranteed to serve you for a decade or longer.
Can You Flip a Tuft & Needle Mattress?
No. T&N mattresses have a specific order of layers. Thus, flipping it will alter the comfort and support.
Where Can I Try a Tuft & Needle Mattress?
T&N has a wide range of stores and retail partners where you can pop in and test the mattresses before making a purchase. Check out all the stores and shops and choose one that’s convenient for you.
Tuft & Needle Company Information
Delivery, Warranty, and Returns
Tuft & Needle ships the mattress in a box, delivered right to your door for free.
All the mattresses come with a 100-day trial period and a 10-year limited warranty. Within this period, you can return the mattress for an exchange if you notice defects or if it doesn’t work to your liking.
Note: Orders made on Amazon are returned via the Amazon Customer Care team.
BBB Rating
Tuft & Needle is BBB accredited and has earned an A+ rating with over 9,000 5-star reviews and only six customer complaints.
Physical Stores
Tuft & Needle has several physical stores and retail partners all over the US. The newest additions include Glendale AZ, Austin TX, and Glendale CA.
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