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Company Overview	Tuft & Needle	Novosbed
Launched:	2012	2009
Price (Queen):	$575 USD $750 CAD	$1,099 USD $1,299 CAD
Available in:	USA Canada (Amazon only)	USA Canada
Made in:	USA	USA
Trial length:	100 nights	120 nights
Warranty:	10 years	15 years
Discount:	No discount	SAVE $100

Tuft & Needle and Novosbed are two of the most well-known mattress brands in North America and both brands have built up a loyal customer base. So, what is the background behind Tuft & Needle and Novosbed?

The Tuft & Needle mattress launched in 2012 on the Amazon marketplace. After launching their own website in 2014, Tuft & Needle quickly became one of the market leaders in the ‘bed-in-a-box’ space, and sell a straightforward 2-layer foam mattress, suited for price-conscious buyers. Recently, Tuft & Needle have begun to open their own stores and showrooms, in collaboration with Amazon, in the USA.

Novosbed introduced their first memory foam mattress in 2009, and are considered as one of the pioneers of the ‘bed-in-a-box’ mattress industry. Novosbed created the initial idea of a ‘Sleep Trial’ and introduced a new concept with Comfort+, an adjustable firmness system that helps customers adjust the firmness of their mattress with an additional foam layer, free of charge. 

Delivery, Trial, Returns	Tuft & Needle	Novosbed
Shipping cost:	Free shipping	Free shipping
Shipping time:	3-10 days	3-10 days
Sleep trial length:	100 nights	120 nights + Free Comfort+
Return ease:	Company picks up	Company picks up
Refund:	Yes, full refund	Yes, full refund
Additional fees:	No	No

With the rise in popularity of  ‘bed-in-a-box’, mattresses can now be shipped far more efficiently and conveniently than traditional mattresses. Customers no longer need to take a day off work to accept a delivery as boxed beds are now delivered with the same convenience as most Amazon orders. Some ‘bed-in-a-box’ companies even offer same day delivery to certain areas.

Tuft & Needle and Novosbed both use FED/EX. Both mattresses are delivered directly to customers doors throughout most parts of Canada and the USA. In some cases, the mattresses can even be left on a porch or deck whilst the customer is at work.

Shipping time for Tuft & Needle and Novosbed are the same. Both bed-in-a-box mattresses will be delivered within 10 days.

As with any bed-in-a-box brand, Tuft & Needle and Novosbed heavily promote their in-home sleep trials. Novosbed has the longest sleep trial of both mattress brands with a 120-night sleep trial. Tuft & Needle only offers a 100-night sleep trial.

If a customer wishes to return their Tuft & Needle mattress or Novosbed mattress within the sleep trial, both companies will arrange to pick the mattresses up and issue a full refund. There are no additional return or restocking fees for either of the mattresses.

Out of the Box	Tuft & Needle	Novosbed
Delivered in a box:	Yes	Yes
Box dimensions:	19" x 19" x 45"	19" x 19" x 44"
Box opening:	Required scissors	Required scissors
Box/mattress fitting:	Tight	Tight
Protection layers:	2	2
Expansion time:	2 minutes	5 minutes

The Tuft & Needle mattress and Novosbed mattress were both delivered to us within the expected delivery time. Both mattresses were well protected by heavy-duty plastic layers within the boxes to protect the mattresses during shipping.

The Tuft & Needle mattress and Novosbed mattress boxes were both sealed with heavy duty tape. Customers will definitely need scissors or a knife to open the box. Remember to be extra careful when opening the box with sharp objects.

Once opened, the compressed mattress is easy to remove from the box. A simple ‘tip-and-pull’ motion is what we recommend. Simply tip the box from a vertical position into a horizontal position and pull the mattress out of the box. We recommend doing this process in the designated bedroom.

The Tuft & Needle mattress and Novosbed mattress are both protected with two layers of heavy-duty plastic and customers will need to unwrap the first layer of plastic in order to change the mattress from a cylindrical shape into a flat, albeit compressed, shape.

Some helpful advice at this stage is to place the rolled mattress on to the designated bed frame, find the end of the outer layer plastic, pull it loose, and use the resulting momentum to roll the mattress into position on the frame. Once in position, remove that outer plastic layer. After completing this process, customers will see a folded and unrolled mattress. Simply unfold the mattress, the top cover will be facing up, and place the corners in the correct position on the frame of foundation.

Next, cut the final layer of plastic and the new Tuft & Needle mattress or Novosbed mattress will start decompressing. Remove this final layer of plastic and the mattress should expand to its full height within a few minutes. The Novosbed mattress took 5 minutes to fully expand. The Tuft & Needle mattress took 2 minutes to fully expand.

Mattress Construction	Tuft & Needle	Novosbed Soft	Novosbed Medium	Novosbed Firm
Mattress height:	10"	11"	11"	11"
Number of layers:	2	3	3	3
Comfort layer:	3" Adaptive® foam	2" High-density airflow gel foam	2" High-density airflow memory foam	2" High-density airflow memory foam
Transition layer:	No transition layer	3" High-density memory foam	2" High-density memory foam	2" High-density memory foam
Support layer:	7” Polyurethane support foam	6" Premium support soam	7" Premium support foam	7" Premium support foam
Cover materials:	Micro polyamide, Polyester	Polyester, Tencel®	Polyester, Tencel®	Polyester, Tencel®
Machine washable:	No	Yes	Yes	Yes
Made in:	USA	USA	USA	USA

The Tuft & Needle mattress is a combination foam mattress and is only available in one firmness option. The Novosbed mattress uses high-density memory foam and is available in three different firmness options: soft, medium, and firm.

One of the major differences between the Tuft & Needle mattress and the Novosbed mattress is the different types of foam used for comfort and support. Each mattress contains comfort, transition, and support layers, and these layers vary slightly in height and density.

Also, each mattress has a unique top cover which showcases each brand’s mattress design. Top covers are sometimes washable, and out of the two mattresses tested, only the Novosbed has a machine-washable top cover.

Tuft & Needle vs Novosbed Mattress Layers

Tuft & Needle Mattress Layers

The Tuft & Needle mattress contains 2 layers of foam:

• The first layer of the Tuft & Needle mattress is 3″ of graphite and cooling gel foam. This layer is designed to provide optimal comfort and temperature regulation. This top layer of foam has a density of 2.8 lbs/ft³.
• The final layer of foam in the Tuft & Needle mattress is 7” of polyurethane foam. This layer which gives the Tuft & Needle mattress its structure and prevents sleepers from sinking in too far. This layer of foam has a density of 1.8 lbs/ft³.

Novosbed Mattress Layers

The Novosbed mattress contains 3 layers of foam. The soft, medium, and firm options all have a different construction.

Novosbed Soft Mattress:

• The first layer of the Novosbed mattress is made of 2″ high-density gel infused memory foam. The top layer is perforated for additional airflow. This top layer of foam has a density of 3.7 lbs/ft³.
• The second layer of the Novosbed mattress is 3” of high-density memory foam. This layer of foam provides plush support and additional pressure-point relief. This middle layer of foam has a density of 4 lbs/ft³.
• The final layer of foam in the Novosbed mattress is 6” of premium support foam. This layer in the Novosbed mattress helps eliminate motion transfer and helps give the mattress its structure. The bottom layer of foam has a density of 1.8 lbs/ft³.

Novosbed Medium Mattress:

• The first layer of the Novosbed mattress is made of 2″ high-density memory foam. The top layer is perforated for additional airflow. This top layer of foam has a density of 5 lbs/ft³.
• The second layer of the Novosbed mattress is 2” of high-density memory foam. This layer of foam provides plush support and additional pressure-point relief. This middle layer of foam has a density of 5 lbs/ft³.
• The final layer of foam in the Novosbed mattress is 7” of premium support foam. This layer in the Novosbed mattress helps eliminate motion transfer and helps give the mattress its structure. The bottom layer of foam has a density of 1.8 lbs/ft³.

Novosbed Firm Mattress:

• The first layer of the Novosbed mattress is made of 2″ high-density memory foam. The top layer is perforated for additional airflow. This top layer of foam has a density of 4 lbs/ft³.
• The second layer of the Novosbed mattress is 2” of high-density memory foam. This layer of foam provides plush support and additional pressure-point relief. This middle layer of foam has a density of 5 lbs/ft³.
• The final layer of foam in the Novosbed mattress is 7” of premium support foam. This layer in the Novosbed mattress helps eliminate motion transfer and helps give the mattress its structure. The bottom layer of foam has a density of 1.8 lbs/ft³.

Tuft & Needle vs Novosbed Mattress Cover

Tuft & Needle Mattress Cover

The Tuft & Needle cover is made up of a blend of micro polyamide and polyester. It has a soft, smooth feeling. The Tuft & Needle website claims that the micro polyamide dries 6-8 times faster than normal cotton allowing for a cooler, drier sleep.

The top cover is not machine washable, so you will need to spot clean stains.

Novosbed Mattress Cover

Novosbed demonstrates its claim of being a luxurious mattress with its attractive cover. The soft stretch-knit polyester and Tencel® top cover combined with furniture-grade upholstery siding exceed typical online mattress industry designs.

The top cover is machine-washable and the cleaning instructions are simple. The top cover can be zipped off from the base unit, put in the washing machine on a gentle cycle, and tumble-dried low or air dried.

Consumers are becoming more environmentally conscious when making a purchase. Retailers both in and out of the mattress industry have been incorporating more eco and ethical policies when selling products and choosing suppliers. Novosbed Inc. carried out a survey in February 2017, where they discovered that almost 50% of Canadians are willing to spend more money on more environmentally-friendly products. Therefore, in every review on Mattress-Reviews.com, we will highlight each mattress company’s green philosophy, and how prominent their policies are on their websites.

Eco-Friendliness	Tuft & Needle	Novosbed
‘Green' policies:	UL Greenguard Gold certification	Zero-waste manufacturing, Tencel® textiles
Social responsibility:	Returned mattresses are donated to charity	Returned mattresses are donated to charity
Box materials:	Bleached cardboard Coloured Ink	Bleached cardboard with blue ink
Foam materials:	Polyurethane	Polyurethane
Cover materials:	Micro polyamide, Polyester	Polyester, Tencel®
CertiPUR-US®:	Yes	Yes
Green manufacturing:	Unknown	Zero-waste manufacturing

Feel & Firmness	Tuft & Needle	Novosbed
Feel:	Medium	Medium-soft Medium Firm
Firmness:	5.5 / 10	Soft: 3.9 / 10 Medium: 5.3 / 10 Firm: 6.5 / 10
Edge Support	7 / 10	Soft: 4.4 / 10 Medium: 5.6 / 10 Firm: 7.3 / 10
Motion Transfer	7.2 / 10	Soft: 6 / 10 Medium: 7 / 10 Firm: 6.8 / 10
Bounciness	4.8 / 10	Soft: 3.1 / 10 Medium: 2 / 10 Firm: 1.8 / 10

Feel & Firmness

According to the testing conducted by third-party engineers (commissioned by us), the Tuft & Needle mattress and Novosbed mattress firmness and feel are very different.

• The Tuft & Needle mattress is a medium-soft mattress. It is rated at 5.5 / 10 on the firmness scale. The Tuft & Needle mattress does not have significant ‘hug’.
• The Novosbed soft mattress is a medium-soft firmness mattress. It is rated at 3.9 / 10 on the firmness scale. The Novosbed soft mattress does have ‘hug’.
• The Novosbed medium mattress is a medium firmness mattress. It is rated at 5.3 / 10 on the firmness scale. The Novosbed medium mattress does have some ‘hug’.
• The Novosbed firm mattress is a firm firmness mattress. It is rated at 6.5 / 10 on the firmness scale. The Novosbed firm mattress does not have ‘hug’.

Edge Support

Foam mattresses are not known for their edge support; in fact, it is often one of the main issues customers have when moving from innerspring mattresses to foam mattresses. According to the testing conducted by third-party engineers (commissioned by us), the Tuft & Needle mattress and Novosbed mattress edge support are very different.

• The Tuft & Needle mattress has average edge support. It is rated at 7 / 10 on the edge support scale.
• The Novosbed soft mattress has average edge support. It is rated at 4.4 / 10 on the edge support scale.
• The Novosbed medium mattress has average edge support. It is rated at 5.6 / 10 on the edge support scale.
• The Novosbed firm mattress has above average edge support. It is rated at 7.3 / 10 on the edge support scale.

Motion Isolation

Motion isolation in foam mattresses is usually very good and one of the main reasons couples make the switch from innerspring to memory foam. According to the testing conducted by third-party engineers (commissioned by us), the Tuft & Needle mattress and Novosbed mattress motion isolation are both above average.

• The Tuft & Needle mattress has above average motion isolation. It is rated at 7.2 / 10 on the motion isolation scale.
• The Novosbed soft mattress has above average motion isolation. It is rated at 6 / 10 on the motion isolation scale.
• The Novosbed medium mattress has above average motion isolation. It is rated at 7 / 10 on the motion isolation scale.
• The Novosbed firm mattress has above average motion isolation. It is rated at 6.8 / 10 on the motion isolation scale.

Bounce

Due to the fact that motion isolation for foam mattresses is generally very good, bounce is generally very low. According to the testing conducted by third-party engineers (commissioned by us), the Tuft & Needle mattress and Novosbed mattress bounce are both below average.

• The Tuft & Needle mattress has below average bounce. It is rated at 4.8 / 10 on the bounce scale.
• The Novosbed soft mattress has below average bounce. It is rated at 3.1 / 10 on the bounce scale.
• The Novosbed medium mattress has below average bounce. It is rated at 2 / 10 on the bounce scale.
• The Novosbed firm mattress has below average bounce. It is rated at 1.8 / 10 on the bounce scale.

Overview	Tuft & Needle	Novosbed
Price (Queen):	$575 USD $750 CAD	$1,099 USD $1,299 CAD
Available in:	USA Canada (Amazon only)	USA Canada
Made in:	USA	USA
Trial length:	100 nights	120 nights + Free Comfort+
Warranty:	10 years	15 years
Mattress height:	10"	11"
Number of layers:	2	3
Cover materials:	Micro polyamide, Polyester	Polyester, Tencel®
Machine washable:	No	Yes
'Green' policies:	UL Greenguard Gold certification	Zero-waste manufacturing, Tencel® textiles
Feel:	Medium	Medium-soft Medium Firm
Firmness	5.5 / 10	Soft: 3.9 / 10 Medium: 5.3 / 10 Firm: 6.5 / 10
Edge support:	6 / 10	Soft: 4.4 / 10 Medium: 5.6 / 10 Firm: 7.3 / 10
Motion isolation:	7.2 / 10	Soft: 6 / 10 Medium: 7 / 10 Firm: 6.8 / 10
Bounce:	4.8 / 10	Soft: 3.1 / 10 Medium: 2 / 10 Firm: 1.8 / 10
Discount:	No discount	SAVE $100

Remember, Mattress-Reviews.com is owned, operated, and paid for by Novosbed Inc. and advertises the Novosbed, Douglas and Logan & Cove mattress brands, so the following is strictly our competitive opinion:

There are a few factors that immediately stand out after comparing the Tuft & Needle mattress and Novosbed mattresses. Each mattress in this Tuft & Needle vs Novosbed mattress review has similar features especially with regards to comfort and support. The Tuft & Needle mattress and Novosbed mattresses have a distinctive firmness and feel, level of edge support, level of motion isolation, and bounce.

What really excels one brand above the others is the multiple firmness options, sleep trial, and the adjustable firmness guarantee of Novosbed.  Novosbed is Mattress-Reviews.com’s Top Pick for a premium mattress under $1,500, and customers who choose to purchase a Novosbed mattress over a Tuft & Needle mattress will enjoy a lengthier sleep trial and will have the option to fine-tune the firmness of their mattress with the free Comfort+ firmness adjustment kit.