You know its time to invest in a new mattress when you jump out of bed ready to take on the day and realize you could really use another 40 winks. If your mattress is no longer providing you with the support you need for a truly restful night, it’s time to start looking for a replacement. And like most things in life, it makes sense to buy the very best you can afford. With a quality mattress, that little extra you spend at the outset is going to bode you well over the next 10 or so years, so take the time to do the research, understand your sleep style and the options available to you before you are wooed by all the mix-and-match or end-of-line sales.
If you’ve decided memory foam is the way to go, you’ll now need to wade through hundreds of options and that’s where Memory Foam Doctor can help.
We’ve reviewed some of the top memory foam mattress brands, styles and fabrications on the market, sorted them by comfort level, support features and even sleep style to provide you with a comprehensive comparison of the benefits each brings to the table.
For those who can’t imagine sleeping any other way than on their stomach, this comparison is perfect you. You see both TEMPUR-Pedic and Amerisleep offer a mattress that is specifically suited to your style of sleep. TEMPUR-Flex’s “Prima” and Amerisleep’s “AS2” medium-firm memory foam mattresses both deliver superior support with just enough “give” for the tummy and chest area (for women) without the feeling that you’re sinking in too deep and need to surface for air. Yes, medium-firm is the way to go for stomach sleepers and we think you’ll find both of these mattresses deliver big-time when it comes to the details.
AMERISLEEP
Background
While Amerisleep appears to be just one more mattress manufacturer that has replaced the pricey bricks and mortar storefront (though they do have a handful in select western states) with an on-line retail format, they actually bring a little more to the table than that. To begin, their product is manufactured entirely in the United States using a VPF format known for being one of the top eco-friendly memory foam processes in the world. Further, they use plant-based materials that eliminate the off-gassing that can pose problems for those with allergies and asthma. They’re proud to promote that they surpass the Clean Air Act’s standards and actually generate “cleaner air than we start with” in the manufacture process, so a win-win for those seeking a superior grade memory foam mattress that actually works in concert with the environment.
Why is Amerisleep’s AS2 a Great Mattress for Stomach Sleepers?
The Amerisleep memory foam mattress comes in 5 firmness levels that range from firm (AS1) to soft (AS5) and for the purpose of this review we’re going to look at the AS2 which is their medium-firm design. While those who sleep on their stomach love soft, cozy comfort, no one ever wants to feel that they’re sinking in so deeply they can’t breathe properly. On the flip side, a too firm mattress can result in discomfort around the chest and tummy areas where a little extra “give” is always appreciated. With the AS2, you get a 2-inch top layer of the brand’s proprietary Bio-Pur memory foam that uses open cell construction to ensure not only that little extra pliability where it counts but optimum air movement and a cooler night – which is particularly important when you sleep on your stomach and warm breath will be continually deflecting off the sleep surface. And in spite of it’s firmer feel, this 12-inch thick mattress will still hug your contours and alleviate weight on key pressure points including shoulders hips and knees as well as that often-forgotten lower lumbar region.
Construction
Cover
All Amerisleep mattress covers use cutting-edge Celliant fabric for a more restful night’s sleep. The FDA has determined that Celliant helps improve both oxygenation levels and blood flow by converting your body’s heat into infrared energy that penetrates muscles and tissue for improved pain relief, regulation of body temperature and a deeper, more restful night.
Top Layer
The top layer of the Amerisleep AS2 mattress is comprised of a 2-inch slab of their proprietary Bio-Pur memory foam that uses open cell technology for continual air movement and a cooler, more comfortable sleep. Its 4-pound density delivers that consistent level of support you seek, while it’s contouring properties will hug your curves and alleviate pressure on key joints without giving you that sinking / too-soft feel you get from less firm mattresses.
Second Layer
On the AS2, Amerisleep has used what they call an Affinity layer between the top, comfort layer of foam and the bottom, support layer. What this does is provide a transition between the firm, responsive support of the base and the soft, cushioning feel of the top layer. With the AS2, this Affinity layer is a 3-inch thick slab of 1.5-pound density foam that is missing from the firmer AS1 and makes all the difference by offering that little extra cushioning that stomach sleepers appreciate.
Bottom Layer
The AS2’s bottom layer or core support foam base is made from a 7-inch thick slab of Amerisleep’s patented Bio-Core foam. This critical layer is specifically designed to provide continual, uniform support to the transitional and comfort layers as they work to alleviate pressure on key pressure points and deliver ideal spine alignment regardless of your sleep position.
Additional Benefits
Minimal Off-Gassing
Using cutting edge technology that includes VPF (Variable Pressure Foaming), Amerisleep’s memory foam mattresses are produced without harmful chemicals and are low in VOC’s meaning zero off-gassing and a mattress that is ideal for those suffering from allergies or whose skin is sensitive to chemicals.
Cool Benefits
The AS2 uses Amerisleep’s proprietary Bio-Pur open-cell memory foam in it’s construction for a mattress that delivers enhanced air movement throughout the night and a cooler, more comfortable sleep.
Rejuvenating Sleep Surface
Amerisleep’s use of Celliant fabric in their covers helps to temporarily increase blood flow and the oxygenation needed for muscle and tissue repair. This restorative fabric helps promote a more restful sleep and more refreshed morning.
Trial Period / Warranty
Amerisleep offers free shipping with a 100-night trial period. And if your new mattress doesn’t quite measure up to your expectations, you can return it or exchange it for another model – with Amerisleep covering the return shipping fees.
TEMPUR-PEDIC
Background
TEMPUR-Pedic brings more than 25 years of manufacturing experience to the memory foam mattress industry so it should come as no surprise that they can still bring their “A” game by continually seeking out innovative ways to improve and refine their sleep product. From proprietary materials to advanced construction methods, their mission continues to be the delivery of a more restful night regardless of your sleep style. Now for comparison purposes, with the Amerisleep AS2, we’re going to look at the medium-firm Prima model from the TEMPUR-Flex collection.
Why is TEMPUR’s Prima a Great Mattress for Stomach Sleepers?
Designed to deliver advanced, all-round comfort that instantly shapes to the curves of your body, the Prima also delivers that medium-firm support which makes it ideal for those who love to sleep on their stomach without experiencing a sense of sinking below the mattress surface. Let’s face it, no one wants to feel they have to surface for air during the night nor do they want to deal with the discomfort and pressure across their chest and tummy areas that can come with a too firm mattress; that’s where the 10-inch thick Prima model steps up. It not only gently hugs your contours for a sleep surface that is ideal for stomach sleepers, but it has been specifically designed for rapid adaption to your shape each and every time you turn in the night. Which makes for ongoing support and a pain-free morning.
Construction
Cover
The Prima mattress cover features TEMPUR’s innovative high-loft advanced fabric with phase change material for a cooler-to-the-touch mattress that delivers a much more comfortable sleep each and every night. This fabric even wicks moisture away from your body so regardless of how hot a night, your bedding will remain dry and you will enjoy a comfortable, restful night.
Top Layer
TEMPUR-Pedic delivers exceptional quality through their many proprietary formulations, manufacturing methods and with the strategic layering that takes place in their iconic memory foam mattresses, so no surprise that the actual construction is a rather closely guarded secret. What we can tell you is that their 10-inch thick Prima model features a thick top layer of TEMPUR-ES material made from viscoelastic that is designed to deliver the soft, supportive comfort you want from a medium-firm mattress. It not only hugs your curves, but helps to absorb movement so you’ll sleep soundly no matter how often your partner tosses and turns.
Second Layer
What allows the Flex collection of mattresses to bounce back so quickly and respond to your contours is the TEMPUR-Response material that eliminates that sinking feeling you can often experience with traditional memory foam mattresses. This material not only rapidly adapts to your key pressure points for continual support, but it allows you to move around on your mattress, engage in intimate activities and get out of bed a little more easily than with some of the other mattress brands.
Third Layer
This third or core layer of your Prima mattress is what makes this model so unique – it’s a hybrid of both TEMPUR material and individually-wrapped coils that deliver the extra support and continual spinal alignment you expect from memory foam with the bounce you enjoy with coil-spring construction.
Base Layer
A denser layer of memory foam comprises both the base and sides of your mattress and provides a solid polyfoam support core that works with the upper layers to deliver exceptional comfort and uniform pressure point relief. Because this high-density support foam is also very breathable, it helps to disperse excess heat for a cooler sleep experience.
Additional Benefits
Motion Isolation
A great feature for light sleepers or those with partners that toss and turn, is the brand’s proprietary TEMPUR-Response material. You’ll quickly discover the restful benefits that come from reduced motion transfer with this innovative material that reduces the sensation of movement.
Pressure Point Support
TEMPUR material uses millions of open cells to instantly hug your curves, deliver continual support and relief at key pressure points. Unlike many memory foam mattresses that simply compress under your body weight, the TEMPUR-Flex collection has been designed to be ultra-responsive, rapidly adapting itself each time you move in the night for non-stop support.
Sleep Cooler
All TEMPUR-Pedic mattresses feature the brand’s exclusive cooling technologies that are designed to wick moisture, disperse body heat and ensure a comfortable, cooler sleep and rested morning.
Trial Period / Warranty
While Amerisleep offers a 100-night money-back / replacement guarantee, TEMPUR-Pedic provides a 90-night trial period and 10-year warranty (with full replacement limited warranty). If you’re unhappy with your mattress at any time during the trial period, you can return for a full refund however unlike Amerisleep, you are responsible for all shipping costs.
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