Before ordering this mattress, I went to a local mattress store, laid around on a Tempurpedic, and looked at the foam. I explored on the net and found e-mattress.com, which was selling a Queen 10-inch Sensus foam mattress for about $1000 (the Tempurpedic price is about $2000). The e-mattress version of Sensus memory foam has nice quilting around the sides and a zip-off top for easy cleaning, whereas this Amazon Queen mattress has just a simple plush cotton covering on the mattress, which zips around the bottom -- the same covering the Tempurpedic uses. The key thing was that the e-mattress version of Sensus got a rave revue from Money Magazine, which said that Sensus was the best alternative to Tempurpedic, and the Sensus company is no fly-by-night foam outfit. So I ordered this Amazon version of Sensus -- figured I didn't need the fancy cover for an extra $300. And I sure didn't need Tempurpedic for an extra $1300. And besides, ordering this mattress from Amazon I got a 12-inch mattress instead of 10 inches. I managed to track down the selling company (not easy -- it is Merit Mart, 800-774-8685)and talked to them by phone, verifying (to my satisfaction) that they get the foam from Sensus and simply add the cotton covering before shipping it out.
The shipping had no tracking, and the mattress took about 2-3 weeks to arrive. Nervous moments. But it was as described: 5 inches of Sensus (pink memory foam) bonded to a 7-inch base layer. The difference between this mattress and the Tempurpedic is that Tempurpedic uses two layers of base foam with two "egg-crate" interfaces; i.e., the bond of memory foam to the first base layer is solid to egg-crate, and the bond of first layer to second (bottom) layer is solid to egg-crate.
I believe the Tempurpedic gives a softer, more conforming feel because of the egg-crate bonds between the layers, and I wish this mattress used that approach. When you first lie down on the Sensus mattress, you feel a bit like you're lying on a plank, but then you sink in and get comfortable. I wake up without sore spots, and I can lie in positions that used to be uncomfortable on my previous Soft Beauty Rest (a hugely plush pillow top that started to develop sags after only a couple of years of use -- this mattress felt super comfortable when you first lay down, but then you would feel the pressure points).
So I am extremely satisfied. There is no written warranty statement per se, only the seller's affirmation that the first 10 years is a manufacturer's warranty (Sensus) and the second 10 years is their warranty. This seller was very light on paperwork (no tracking). But then, are you really going to return this mattress?? It is HEAVY. The delivery guy helped me wrassle it into the bedroom and thank goodness because there's no way a lone woman is going to do it.
So all in all, my hearty recommendations for a great product.
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Product Description:
New Queen Therapeudic 12" Memory Foam Mattress only. Foundation and bed frame not included. This mattress is comparable to the Brand Name Mattress. This Mattress is made with 5.3lb Density with 5" 100% Memory Foam and 7" High resililence Polyurethane Base Foam. 20 Year Warranty! Made with 100% Visco-Elastic Memory Foam, Retails for $2,200 and up! All Items are new and shipped in original packaging. Our mattress is guaranteed to feel and perform the same with the Brand Name mattress or your money back Guarantee! We use only the best quality products available on the market today. The best firmness retention foam in the industry. To minimize shipping fees and for ease of handing during delivery, this Mattress has been vacuum packed. and Free Shipping in 48 States!
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