Signature Sleep Memoir 12 Inch Memory Foam Mattress-in-a-Box, Medium, Certipur-US and OEKO-TEX, Queen

Like so many others, I was extremely nervous about purchasing a mattress online. I'm a broke, recently graduated college student. I couldn't afford to buy this mattress, hate it, and then get something else. I also have a bad back (I've been in chiropractic treatment for the last four years) and have been a chronic insomniac since I was 8. I had a Sleep Number mattress for many years, and this memory foam mattress blows it out of the water! FRIMNESS: This is a firm mattress. If you plop down on this mattress, it feels hard at first, and then you sink into it. I needed a firmer mattress for my back, and this is perfect for me. With my Sleep Number bed, I had it set on 50-60 (out of 100, 100 being the firmest possible) and the problem was it wouldn't stay at 50-60. The problem with air beds is that the longer you sleep on them, their ability to hold air depreciates with time. I would have to fill it back up every few days, and it still wasn't giving me the back support I needed. With memory foam, you don't have that problem! It's the same firmness and support every night. The lower curve of my spine is a bit curvier than most people, and lying flat on my back on this mattress it feels completely supported. The foam definitely contours to your body. BAD BACK: I've slept on this mattress for two weeks now. After graduation I moved from NY to TN, a 14 hour drive that I knew was going to murder my back. I shipped this mattress ahead of time to my friend's house and she set it up for me--no chemical smell, and it rose to the full 12 inches within a day. She complained that it was really a two person job but she managed to haul it up the stairs and open it herself. (I bought her beer as a thank you.) On an average night on my Sleep Number bed, I would wake up anywhere from 3 to 5 times a night. On the two weeks I've slept on this mattress, I've woken up no more than once a night, and that's been more about getting used to sleeping in a brand new place. This is a huge, huge, HUGE improvement for me. Last night I went to bed with an aching back from a day of walking around Nashville. I iced a little before I went to sleep, and woke up this morning with my back feeling completely renewed and rested and not achy at all. If you have a lot of mid to lower back pain and are constantly aching after long days of standing/walking, this is a great mattress! HEAT: A huge problem with memory foam is that they can be incredibly hot. I am a person who needs to feel cool or I can't sleep. (Like, 65 degrees in the room kind of cool.) I have noticed some heat with this mattress, but not enough that it's an issue. I sleep with three blankets on me--two quilts, one comforter, and I'm completely comfortable. This may be different depending on what temperature you need to be in order to sleep comfortably, but I imagine if I ever got too hot just removing a blanket would fix that problem. SHEETS: This mattress does not require deep-pocket sheets. MONEY: I had budgeted $300-400 for a new mattress. Like I said, broke and recently graduated. With tax this came to $328, free shipping. I had a $25 Amazon gift card that brought it down to $303 and I couldn't be happier with the price I paid for such a quality mattress that has been a huge help for my back issues.

We have been using this mattress for a week now, so I now feel comfortable writing an initial review (no pun intended). I like the mattress a lot, I ordered my kids twin inner spring mattresses from Amazon last year, so the rolled up vacuum packed mattress concept wasn't the novelty it was then, but was still kind of cool. Naturally the mattress is a bit heavy, my very healthy 19 year old son and I had no problem carrying it (still in the box) to my bedroom, we had more trouble carrying the old pillow top mattress out. The box has a cartoon of a tiny female loading the mattress in its box into her Mini and carrying it into her house, she must be a very strong woman, she would have to be to accomplish this by herself. Anyway, the mattress unrolled and inflated without issue, and didn't even have wrinkles on the cover. Once inflated and ready, we put the same sheets we used on our old pillow top on it, and they fit very well, and were easier to get the corners pulled down than the old mattress. We reused our old (very high quality, very good condition) box spring, and it doesn't seem to be a problem with this mattress at all. I have never used a memory foam mattress before, aside from trying them out in a couple of stores (After laying down on one I was hooked). I have always preferred a very firm mattress, my wife prefers a soft mattress, so we have never been able to find one that was just right for both of us, until now. The first few nights I was a little off put by the feeling when you first lay down on the mattress, it felt kind of mushy (remember, I like a very firm mattress), but once you lay down the mushy feeling goes away and everything feels nice and firm, not hard, and certainly not lumpy, just nice and firm, once you have sank down into it and it contours to your body, the feeling is hard to describe, but it is very comfortable and pleasant. My wife also really likes the mattress. We have both been sleeping better, and I wake up feeling more rested. Our old mattress wasn't completely worn out, but it was showing its age at eight years, and my wife was starting to complain. It wasn't until I slept on the new mattress that I realized how bad the old one was. I have minor back issues, and the old mattress wasn't helping matters, the new one does help them, since getting it I have been waking up feeling great. I had been waking up with minor pain in my back, and my knees and shoulders feeling a little stiff and aching a bit, I just chalked it up to getting older (I am 41, and have lived an action packed life, never holding back physically), but since changing mattresses I have felt great in the morning. I didn't realize it at first, I just woke up and went about my routine (I am not a morning person), a couple of days later I realized that when I stood up after drinking my cup of coffee that my back wasn't aching, and my knees weren't cracking, I also noticed that my shoulders felt fine. I won't say it was a life changing experience, it wasn't. What it was was a good reminder that you spend a huge part of your life in your bed, and compared to what you get out of it a few bucks more or less on a mattress is nothing, and with the prices for this mattress there is no reason to accept a worn out or poor quality mattress. My only concern is longevity, neither my wife or I are that overweight (I have to admit to suffering a bit of middle age spread, but no more than 20 pounds), so I would expect a quality inner spring mattress to last 6-10 years, and would like to think I will get that much out of this mattress, but if I don't I won't be upset, the price is half of what I expect to pay for a lower end quality traditional mattress, so if I replace it after three years, I will still be ahead, four years or more and it is still a bargain. I still have a few questions about this mattress, and concerns, but won't know the answers for a while. It is February in East GA, the weather is cool, so I wouldn't be able to tell you if it holds too much heat until later in the spring. I honestly don't know how it will hold up over time, but I do know this, if it is still performing like it does now in two years, I will almost certainly replace it with another one just like it, if it lasts three years I promise you I will replace it with the same model. However it works out, I will update this review for better or worse. UPDATE Nearly three years later and I am still happy. One side is starting to get worn out, but that is my fault, I haven't rotated the mattress a single time, I don't think it would be an issue if I had. After a couple of long hot summers I have no complaints of the mattress being too hot. When it is time to replace it, I will get another memory foam, maybe this same model.

I originally bought a Signature Sleep memory foam mattress for my son as a transition from a toddler bed. I thought it was going to be temporary (so whatever about buying a mattress rolled up in a box instead of something from the mattress store). For a temporary bed this highly rated, inexpensive mattress seemed ideal. Little did I know how much we'd love this mattress and would eventually end up buying 3 more. This mattress is the perfect firmness for us and contours to our bodies really well - the foam density is firm but feels soft against body with good cushioning (it doesn't sag on you but feels soft against your skin). It doesn't warm up a lot from your body heat either. My husband has had back surgery and shoulder problems and we had used an expensive mattress to provide good support. It was getting time for a new mattress for us, and we were going to get that same expensive brand - that is, until I discovered how comfortable our son's bed was, better than even the pricy one. So now we've bought one of these for our bed and for guest rooms too. Now every time we sleep away from home my husband wakes up sore and wishing for his own mattress. The packaging was way better than expected. When the mattress arrived, I accidentally had it shipped to the address I was moving out of. I was worried about moving a huge box myself but it was fine! It was about 50 pounds but easy to get my arms around because it was compressed so much in a small box due to it being vacuum sealed. The mattress was rolled up tube shaped in the box, wrapped in plastic wrap and then wrapped again in a super thick plastic bag. I was glad for all of the plastic because sometimes cardboard shipping boxes get punctured, and the plastic kept the mattress clean. A quick slit of the plastic and the mattress immediately started inflating. It was almost completely inflated in 2 hours but remained was sloped at the edges a bit for about a day and a half. (You can sleep on it before the 72 hours pass after opening - it won't hurt it but the manufacturer advises this so your mattress airs out. The smell is not bad from this brand of mattress like I noticed with the last memory foam pillow I bought). The mattress can only be used on one side (memory foam is on top layers of the mattress with other layers underneath it). This means that you don't flip it over like conventional mattresses. Every now and then (maybe once a year) I rotate it from top to bottom but I haven't had any sagging or flattening on any of the mattresses in 4 years of use. When moving, I used a 4mil plastic bags to transport the already open mattresses. You can't smoosh them back down to the vacuum sealed size after they're opened. I wondered what the difference was between 6, 8, 10, and 12 inch models - the only difference is in height of the mattress. They'll all feel the same when you lie on them. The 12" won't be "cushier" or more or less firm than the 6". I use a slatted frame with this mattress on all of the beds (no box springs). The 8" was the perfect height for me with a bed frame and no foundation. Even without the foundation, you can't feel the slats through the mattress. I did sleep on this mattress directly on the floor with no frame for a few days until the frame came and it was still comfortable (felt the same, but I prefer to be up off the ground.) The fabric on the top of the mattress is nice feeling and looks like maybe it's removable because it has a zipper, but it's not intended as a removable washable cover. I separately bought a good quality washable mattress pad and regularly wash that instead. Can't say enough good things about this mattress!

So, I have had the best for less than a week, but I think it's important to review thus far; however, I will also do updates after a month or so. I received the bed on Monday; I thought it strange that it did not come in the blue duffel bag like the description detailed, but we proceeded to take it out the box and it did inflate after a few hours, and completely after about 24 hours. HOWEVER, the outside box said that it was the Memoir 12" but it only measured to 10" (this is after the required 48 hours - the Signature Sleep booklet says that you can sleep on it out the box, but it requires a full 48 hours to fully inflate). So, here is where it gets tricky. Either we had a defective Memoir 12" that did not fully inflate to 12" OR we were sent another type of Sleep Signature Mattress because the Memoir only comes in 6", 8" or 12". We were going to have it replaced, which Amazon Customer Service seemed really excellent in the entire process; however, the situation got resolved. I think we just had a defective 12" because it looks like the picture with the exception of it not fully inflating. The mattress is firm...very firm. Not so firm that it's like sleeping on the floor, but it is firm. If you're laying in one spot then you can feel it soften up a bit. It's not uncomfortable but it's not as soft as I would like. To remedy that, I will just buy a mattress topper, and I believe it will be perfect. I am on the heavy side (about 240), so I had concerns with rather it would sink or not. Even with it not fully inflating to 12" it still holds my weight REALLY WELL. Of course, I have a solid foundation. Two twin xl box springs - not the box springs with actual springs but it's like wooden slats (like an actual wooden box but with a breathable cover), but they still call it a box spring. I believe with the great support I have, it holds well for my weight. Only when I sit directly at the edge does it sink in, but still not to the very bottom; it holds well. As far as it sleeping hot or cold...I believe it sleeps cold, but that's because it's winter. I am an extremely hot-weathered person. Between my spouse and myself, I am the one that will wake up in the middle of the night, throw off the covers and complain how hot I am, even in the middle of winter. On this mattress, however, I was cold. I was like really cold, BUT do not let that detour you. Once I put a blanket on top of the mattress, then I was fine; nice and toasty. So, once I buy a mattress pad, along with the mattress topper, it will give it that good feel that I like and want or I'll just keep a blanket over it and sleep on top of that, which I was doing with my previous mattress anyway - my spouse and I prefer that compared to regular sheets. I will say this, my spouse had a water bottle on top of the mattress and then jumped on the bed...the water bottle didn't move. Of course, I wouldn't suggest getting a glass of grape juice and jumping on the bed like they do in infomercials, but I'm just saying - the bottle didn't move. As far as moving around on it, it seems to not disturb the other person. My spouse is 100% comfortable. We both have had back aches, so it was important to know how this would feel - I still had a little bit of aches (very minor) and my spouse had none. Of course, I am heavier and I like the bed softer, so that may have something to do with it. I am a stomach sleeper, so I had to put a pillow under my pelvis for the extra support and I was fine. It's great if you are a slide or back sleeper because it fully supports you. I just think for stomach sleepers, you need the extra softness to fully enjoy it. Like I said, on my side I didn't have any aches at all and just slight aches on my stomach. I believe as my body continues to get used to the new mattress then it will completely be eliminated. Overall, I think it is a good buy. I recommend it, but you just have to tailor it to fit your needs. For the price, I don't mind buying a nice mattress topper to get that softness I want because I am still coming out cheaper than if I had when to a brick and mortar retailer. The mattress out the box is super soft; the fabric that covers the mattress. Just make sure to watch the video on how to open it BEFORE actually opening it which can be found on this Amazon page. Again, for the price I recommend. The only reason I can't give 5 stars is because it did not inflate to the full 12". HOWEVER, doesn't let that detour you because if you do have a problem, Amazon is great about rectifying it. IF you do have that issue where it's not right and you need to return or replace; ensure that you speak with the LARGE ITEMS DEPARTMENT of Amazon. The first rep I spoke with (regular customer service, not apart of the Large Items Dept) tried to tell me to deflate the mattress and put it back in the box - that answer was unacceptable; however, the Large Items Dept handles it more accurately. Again, do not let any of that detour you from buying the mattress because it is worth it for the price; I'm just giving you a heads up in case you need it. I like to do thorough reviews. I read a lot of reviews and did a lot of research - this mattress is a best buy. Some did say that after a year or a few years they had problems with the mattress sagging - to that I say, the price alone is worth it, even it it's for only a year; however, the manufacturer has, at least, a year warranty; so exhaust all of your options before giving it a negative review after a year or so later - it's still cheaper than buying a Tempurpedic or Sleep Number (which I was originally going to do). Some reviews say it last great even after a few years, so it just depends on the individual experience. Just make sure you have a good foundation. The box says that it is a mattress to be used without a foundation; I believe that means you can set it directly on a platform bed and be fine, which you can; however, the Sleep Signature website (and booklet) says it is made to be used on any solid foundation so I think we made the right choice going with the box springs, but again, make sure the box springs doesn't actually have springs in it, because I read that will hinder memory foam mattresses. I bought my new box springs from Mattress Firm for $80 each, and what the rep told me is that box springs now a days are called box springs but are not actually made with springs because memory foam works best with a solid foundation and actual springs would give it to much "give" which is bad for it. Just do your research. Again, I am on the heavy side (almost 240) and my main concern was if it can hold me, which it does. The mattress has been tried and true; it's good. No noise. No movement. Nice and sturdy.I will review after about a month, and then again in about 6 months to give another review, but so far so good. Enjoy! Hope this helps.

UPDATE 5/5/2016 I have spent a considerable amount of time sleeping on this bed now. And I am sad to say that the lower back pain problem has not only NOT subsided, it has gotten WORSE! If I can manage to sleep through the night (which I often can't) I wake up in so much pain that I have a difficult time getting out of bed and getting dressed! This bed is too firm with little give. I expected that after sleeping on it for a while it might soften up but this has not been the case. There is none of that "hugged by a cloud" soft comfort I was expecting. And like I said, I like a decently firm mattress, but this is just too much. At this point I'm considering going back to an air mattress because I can't afford to replace this bed yet. I really wanted to love this bed, but I can't deal with this back pain. My boyfriend also wakes up in pretty bad pain when he sleeps on it, though lately he's been sleeping on the couch because he hates it. While this bed can be a great deal, and it seems to work well for a LOT of people, it's just causing me too much back pain to continue sleeping on. Also, I don't know if this makes a difference or not, but it NEVER expanded to the full 12 Inches. I have changed my rating to one star as a result. Feb 22, 2016 This bed went down to about $288 and since I have been sleeping on either a pullout couch or an air mattress since I moved into a new apartment, I figured it was the perfect time to get a new bed. I've had numerous memory foam mattresses in my wishlists for a while now, so I've been trying to keep an eye on pricing and reviews, which led me to believe this bed would be a good purchase for me. The bed is rolled up in a big box which is kind of cumbersome for one person to deal with but it isn't anything too horrible (because I made my BF do it). It definitely wouldn't stop me from purchasing again. The bed was unrolled on a frame that I purchased (which arrived the same day) and was super flat when it was unrolled. I was worried about it not expanding even close to the 12 inch mark. 24 hours later it was at 10 1/2 inches, 48 hours later and it's holding steady at 11 inches. The bed didn't smell or anything so that was good. I'm a little unhappy that it didn't seem to hit the full 12 inches. One thing that I did notice though is HOLY COW THIS THING IS SOOOOO ROCK HARD. I like firm beds, but wow, this bed is super hard. I think I read that after a while it might soften a bit, so that will be good.. because while I like firm beds, my BF absolutely doesn't. He's pretty cranky about this one, in fact. In my opinion, the bed is VERY COMFORTABLE to fall asleep on, but for me, waking up is awful. I had a similar 12 inch memory foam before I moved and it did wonders for my back. So far when I wake up on this one I have some pretty bad lower back stiffness. I'm hoping that this will correct itself over time. Also, I know this is probably more the frames fault than the mattress but it slips around so much on the frame it drives me crazy. I'm not sure if it's because there is a weird backing on the bed that makes it much more prone to slippage, but this bed absolutely will not stay in place on the frame. If you even sort of lean against it, it moves. I tried to sit down on it and it slipped backwards and I almost ended up sitting on the frame itself. Now, I've only had the bed a very short amount of time, so I'll update it after a while. I had some issues with other memory foam mattresses where the top layer pulls up at the corners after a few months, and I'm hoping that this one wont do that.

First review 4/1/2014.... We have only owned this bed for approx a month. Although I will come back and update as much as possible because it is a very awesome bed . First let me say it is very important to know the background of the person's bed history to determine wiether thier review is a justifiable review to use for your choice or basis of purchasing a bed. Also the time they have owned it or used the product is also important. So with that said . First off I have never owned a memory foam bed prior to this one or known anyone who has. But I can tell you I am glad I own one now. If you are trying to decided to go with a traditional spring mattress or a full memory foam. I would never go spring again after sleeping on this bed. My husband and I both love this bed. We have three children and tend to have stayed up late for years and never get to sleep in. My body has worked like a clock for 10 + years and I have always woke up promptly at 6:00 a.m. After sleeping one night on this bed I was so refreshed and slept in which I have not done in years . This bed is the best sleep experience I have ever had I could sleep 8 hours or as little as five hours on this bed and it will have us feeling well slept and refreshed every time. We are both average size people 5'6 and 5'8 and approx 170 lbs each and we both have plenty of room in the queen size. You must keep note that it is a very firm bed even with the memory foam that molds to you. So if you don't like a firm sleep its not for you. I didn't know what I liked prior to owning it but I would think firm is best with memory foam. So far as the way the product came... This was also a new experience for me. It came just as described rolled up in a duffle bag and vacuum packed in plastic . It was a little heavy but it wasn't unmanageable. Lots of people are claiming that the bed is very heavy after unpacking although it is very easy for us to move and adjust. It fluffed right up as soon as we opened it from about 1 inch to 12 in front of your eyes, it was a pretty cool experience( IF YOUR KINDA NERDY) . Some other reviews spoke of a smell that needed to be aired out it did have that plastics new smell for a couple days but it wasn't to unbearable and we opened a window for about a half a day and it was fine. They do recommend for maximum life you should let the bed fluff up for approx 48 hours. We did that prior to getting on it but it appeared to be ready after just the first night. The time of shipping from this seller was also very fast for a package of this size. (approx a week and a half). We received a text the minute it was dropped at the door so we could get it and not leave it laying there all day it was pretty cool instant gratification. If your going to use this bed on a slate frame or other you will need some veneer platform pieces or something all one piece. Logically it will sink through slates. I also shopped and read reviews for about two weeks prior to this purchase and this one had all the good reviews and was priced very well for what we got. I will join the group of reviewers that recommends this bed to the highest rating in every way. It is probably the best bed I have ever slept on or will ever sleep on for years Oh yes P.S. if you have kids that are younger and you constantly have to say get off my bed !! Dont jump on it, you'll ruin it!! Dont worry you will not have that issue with a memory foam mattress because there are no spring or bounce. Jumping on the bed is not fun anymore !!! That is a plus for me all the way around. We will return in about a year to give an updated review....

Update: We are over 7mo into owning/using this mattress and I think it is the single best purchase I made last year. My back pain is completely gone, quality of sleep has increased dramatically, no issues with it being too hot (no different than our conventional mattress), and the price is unbeatable. I am so disappointed that I didn't order one of these sooner. I put up with a poor supporting mattress for the better part of my adult life simply because I didn't know what I was missing. I have recommended this to numerous folks since purchasing and will continue to do so. Initial review: I have been struggling with some lower back pain for a while that has made getting a full nights sleep a challenge - every night (and I mean every) I would wake up several times and have to either adjust my sleeping position or put a pillow under my lower back to get comfortable and even then when I woke up in the morning my back would still be aching. We had a Serta mattress that was about 7-8 years old and after careful consideration we decided to make the switch to this mattress. Even after all of the very positive reviews I was still skeptical given the price but I am so glad we decided to take the risk and try it. After a few weeks I can now say that I've been sleeping better than I can ever recall sleeping. This matress is amazingly comfortable and the exact firmness I was looking for. I'm about 6'1'' 180lbs and my wife is about 5'3" 125lbs and we both think that the firmness is perfect. It provides great support and no sag and at the same time isn't as hard as a rock. WE LOVE IT! Unpacking was as easy as I expected based on the posted video. Overall it took about 10 mins to get it in, out of the bag, unrolled and the vacuum bag removed. We let it expand for about 24hrs before sleeping on it with no issues. Outgassing did take about a week but it didn't bother either of us. The first few days the smell was fairly strong, but it didn't bother my allergies. Overall I couldn't be more happy with this mattress and I could never have imagined we could have gotten such a high quality product for the price!

Okay, so a few things. First of all, I have yet to SLEEP on this mattress. This is my initial review of the process and product thus far. Shipping: I purchased this mattress 12/10/17. While Prime usually ships things in 2 days, this took 8 days to reach me. Not a huge deal, I really don't mind waiting. It was only nerve-wracking because while I was tracking the package, Amazon indicated that it may be lost. Thankfully, after about a day or two, the tracking updated, which informed me that the mattress was NOT lost, just delayed. Unpacking: I can't tell you how thankful I was to have someone help me haul and unpack this beast. I bought an 8" Queen, and boy was it heavy! It came in a long, sturdy cardboard box. It took both of us and trying out a few different cutting utensils to pry it open. After shimmying the rolled up mattress out of there, the rest was cake. I cut open the plastic wrap and immediately the mattress began to expand. Verdict: It took about an hour or an hour-and-a-half before the mattress was fully decompressed. Or, rather, it seems fully decompressed. The head and foot of the mattress has a slight crease. It isn't noticeable unless you feel for it, and I would never notice it just laying on the bed. The mattress itself is definitely memory foam, and certainly firm. I need a more firm mattress because of some back issues, so this seems promising. The quilted mattress cover is VERY soft and comfortable. I'm hoping its design won't trap in heat so much, as I am someone who runs hot and needs a mattress that can breathe. I decided not to sleep on it last night when I received it in order to give it a full 24 hours to decompress. I'm aware that the manufacturer suggests up to 72 hours, but seeing as it so readily expanded and seems to be as ready as it will be, I'll give it a go tonight. I will update my review based on how tonight goes. ***EDIT 12/21/17*** After night two of sleeping on this mattress, I can say with full confidence that I am in LOVE!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! As mentioned, I the mattress is firm. It isn't firm to the point of being uncomfortable. The mattress conforms beautifully to my body any way I lay on it- back, sides, and front. Remember those commercials consisting of people jumping up and down on a mattress and not disturbing a glass of wine? Yeah, I didn't jump on the bed, but I banged on it a bit with a cup of water resting on the mattress close by and not once did I fear it would tip over. I even have two cats who have laid on it and I was able to move around and situate myself without disturbing them. Furthermore, I have always tossed and turned in my sleep. I'm an insomniac and have an awful time trying to rest. This mattress has completely changed things for me. I found myself tossing SIGNIFICANTLY less than before. Last night was the second night I spent on it, and I didn't even toss or turn once and I slept through the night. The relief I've felt is staggering, so if you're someone who finds yourself tossing like me, this may work for you. The only potential downside is that, of course, this is memory foam. As such, it does hold in some heat. However, I run very hot, and I haven't been bothered by the heat. The mattress definitely breathes better than others I've slept on. If this is the only turn-off you may have about the bed, I suggest perhaps looking into a fan. All in all, I would highly recommend this bed for people who find themselves tossing and uneasy at night who need a bit more support for joints. The way the bed hugs you is very snug, but not unpleasantly, just enough to make you not want to turn over. I have noticed a slight diminishing in my back pain while sleeping on this. I sleep with a fan simply because I run hot and knew that buying a memory foam mattress came with the insurance of SOME heat trapping. This is a very wonderful investment and I couldn't praise this mattress enough. I will update my review if anything changes.