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.

GoodMorning.com released their first memory foam mattress, Novosbed, in 2009, making them one of the pioneers of the bed-in-a-box mattress industry. Their innovative culture soon went on to create the now universal idea of the ‘Sleep Trial,’ giving online mattress shoppers a way to bypass the traditional mattress store shopping experience and test out their new bed at home for as long as it actually takes to evaluate a mattress properly.

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
Return ease:	Company picks up	Company picks up
Refund:	Yes, full refund	Yes, full refund
Additional fees:	No	No

Thanks to modern compression methods and the rising popularity of the bed-in-a-box, mattresses can now be shipped far more efficiently and conveniently than ever before. Customers no longer need to take a day off work to accept a delivery. 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	3 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 1 to 3 minutes to fully expand, depending on the firmness level. The Tuft & Needle mattress took 2 minutes to fully expand.

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

Novosbed mattress contains three layers of foam.

Novosbed Soft Mattress:

• First layer: 2 inch of premium airflow foam. This top layer allows for additional airflow, keeping heat from getting trapped near the surface. Foam density: 2 lbs/ft³.

• Second layer: 2 inches of plush serene memory foam. This additional comfort layer provides pressure-point relief and reduces motion transfer. Foam density: 2.5 lbs/ft³.

• Third layer: 7 inches of premium support foam. This durable bottom layer further eliminates motion transfer by distributing bodyweight and also helps the mattress maintain its structural integrity.

Novosbed Medium Mattress:

• First layer: 1 inch of premium airflow foam. This top layer allows for additional airflow, keeping heat from getting trapped near the surface. Foam density: 2.5 lbs/ft³.

• Second layer: 2 inches of high-density gel memory foam. This additional comfort layer provides pressure-point relief and reduces motion transfer. Foam density: 4 lbs/ft³.

• Third layer: 7 inches of premium support foam. This durable bottom layer further eliminates motion transfer by distributing bodyweight and also helps the mattress maintain its structural integrity.

Novosbed Firm Mattress:

• First layer: 1 inch of gel memory foam. This top layer allows for additional airflow, keeping heat from getting trapped near the surface. Foam density: 2.5 lbs/ft³.

• Second layer: 3 inches of high-density memory foam. This transition layer provides additional body contouring and pressure point relief. Foam density: 4 lbs/ft³.

• Third layer: 7 inches of premium support foam. This durable bottom layer further eliminates motion transfer by distributing bodyweight and also helps the mattress maintain its structural integrity.

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

This distinctive Novosbed cover is an expression of the luxury that lies beneath. The soft sleep surface is woven from a blend of stretch-knit polyester and Tencel®, while the lower side walls are covered with furniture-grade upholstery. This white and chambray-blue exterior is designed not only for an attractive, signature look, but also for functionality.

The top cover is machine washable, with simple cleaning instructions:

1. Zip off the upper portion of the cover;
2. Put in the washing machine on a gentle cycle;
3. Tumble-dry on low, or air dry.

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

Feel & Firmness	Tuft & Needle	Novosbed
Firmness:	5.5 / 10	Soft: 3.2 / 10 Medium: 3.7 / 10 Firm: 5.1 / 10
Edge Support:	6.5 / 10	Soft: 4.7 / 10 Medium: 3.8 / 10 Firm: 5.8 / 10
Motion Isolation:	7.2 / 10	Soft: 7.3 / 10 Medium: 6.8 / 10 Firm: 6.8 / 10
Bounce:	4.8 / 10	Soft: 2 / 10 Medium: 2.3 / 10 Firm: 2.9 / 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 has a medium firmness. 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 rated at 3.2 / 10 on the firmness scale. The Novosbed soft mattress does have ‘hug.’
• The Novosbed medium mattress is rated at 3.7 / 10 on the firmness scale. The Novosbed medium mattress does have some ‘hug.’
• The Novosbed firm mattress is rated at 5.1 / 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 above-average edge support. It is rated at 6.5 / 10 on the edge support scale.
• The Novosbed soft mattress has average edge support. It is rated at 4.7 / 10 on the edge support scale.
• The Novosbed medium mattress has below average edge support. It is rated at 3.8 / 10 on the edge support scale.
• The Novosbed firm mattress has above average edge support. It is rated at 5.8 / 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 7.3 / 10 on the motion isolation scale.
• The Novosbed medium mattress has above-average motion isolation. It is rated at 6.8 / 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 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 2 / 10 on the bounce scale.
• The Novosbed medium mattress has below-average bounce. It is rated at 2.3 / 10 on the bounce scale.
• The Novosbed firm mattress has below-average bounce. It is rated at 2.9 / 10 on the bounce scale.

Overview	Tuft & Needle	Novosbed
Price (Queen):	$995 USD $979 CAD	$999 USD $1,399 CAD
Available in:	USA Canada (Amazon only)	USA Canada
Made in:	USA, Canada	USA, Canada
Trial length:	100 nights	120 nights
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
Firmness	5.5 / 10	Soft: 3.2 / 10 Medium: 3.7 / 10 Firm: 5.1 / 10
Edge support:	6.5 / 10	Soft: 4.7 / 10 Medium: 3.8 / 10 Firm: 5.8 / 10
Motion isolation:	7.2 / 10	Soft: 7.3 / 10 Medium: 6.8 / 10 Firm: 6.8 / 10
Bounce:	4.8 / 10	Soft: 2 / 10 Medium: 2.3 / 10 Firm: 2.9 / 10

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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 regard 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 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.