As with all mattress reviews and comparisons on Mattress-Reviews.com, Novosbed tests major online mattress brands in order to continually update and improve its own products. Analyzing the builds, brands, and specifications of competitor mattresses ensures Novosbed always offers the best possible value to its customers.

To provide a consistent benchmark for our tests, we commission third-party engineers to test every mattress in the exact same way. You can view the methodology of testing and the APEGA-stamped results document here.

Without further ado, our Nectar Mattress Review:

Company Overview	Nectar
Launched:	2017
Price (Queen):	$824 USD
Available in:	USA, UK
Made in:	China
Trial length:	365 nights
Warranty:	Lifetime
Where to buy:	Online

Nectar Sleep entered the bed-in-a-box market in 2017 with the Nectar mattress, aggressively pitting their memory foam product against other top U.S. brands. The company has tried to capture market share with generous warranty and trial lengths, as well as promotional incentives for shoppers and the online influencers who promote the brand. Unlike Nectar’s top competitors, the mattress company uses foam from China, still a rarity among North American brands. In 2018, Nectar Sleep launched the DreamCloud hybrid mattress, which is marketed separately.

Delivery, Trial, Returns	Nectar
Shipping cost:	Free
Shipping time:	4–8 business days
Sleep trial length:	365 nights
Return ease:	Company arranges return
Refund:	Yes, full refund
Additional fees:	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.

Nectar uses FedEx Ground to deliver their mattress directly to customers’ doors. In some cases, the delivery can even be left on a porch or deck while the customer is away from home. Nectar customers can expect their new mattress to be delivered anywhere within 4 to 8 business days after purchase, depending on their location. Shipping is free for the majority of Americans, though a $150 shipping fee applies for deliveries to Alaska or Hawaii.

Like many bed-in-a-box companies, Nectar allows customers to try out their mattress at home with the option of a full refund, though the white glove delivery cost will not be refunded. Nectar allows up to 365 days to initiate a return after delivery. This is one of the longest sleep trials in the industry.

If returned, many online mattress companies arrange for lightly used mattresses to be sent to a local charity or recycling facility. Nectar sends returns back to their own facilities.

It is worth noting that Mattress-Reviews.com did not complete the return process, but received this information via the Nectar retail website.

Out of the Box	Nectar
Delivered in a box:	No (double bagged)
Bag dimensions:	16” x 16” x 62”
Bag opening:	Zipper
Box/mattress fitting:	Tight
Protection layers:	2
Expansion time:	12–24 hours

The Nectar mattress we ordered online was delivered to our U.S. shipping partner within the estimated time frame. The packaged arrived in fair shape with only some dirt and dust to the other duffel bag. This is normal for large item shipping. It’s why specialist bed-in-a-box retailers include multiple layers of durable plastic protection to compensate for any mishaps during the transit process.

Upon removing the outer duffel layer, the Nectar mattress arrived enclosed in a zippable canvas bag with two handles. Inside this reusable bag, the mattress was well-sealed within two thick layers of plastic – one to compress it in a vacuum seal, and another to keep the rolled mattress in a tight cylinder shape.

Once opened, the compressed mattress is easy to remove from the bag. It’s most efficient to do this process in the room where you intend to use the mattress. Customers will need to unwrap the outer layer of plastic in order to unroll the mattress, which will still be in its compressed form. Some helpful advice at this stage is to place the rolled up mattress onto the designated bed frame. Next, like the end of a roll of tape, find and peel back the outer layer of plastic. You can use the momentum of unrolling the compressed mattress along the bed frame to help remove the rest of this layer, which could be up to a few meters long. After completing this process, the mattress will be lying unrolled before you.

Next, cut the final layer of plastic. The vacuum seal now broken, the mattress will begin to decompress. Remove this final layer of plastic as the mattress expands to its full height. For the Nectar mattress, full expansion took around 24 hours.

Construction	Nectar
Mattress height:	11"
Number of layers:	4
Comfort layer #1:	3" gel memory foam
Comfort layer #2:	1.5" gel memory foam
Transition layer:	3.5" memory foam
Support layer:	6" base support foam
Cover materials:	Polyester, rayon
Machine washable:	No
Made in:	China

Nectar is a 11-inch combination foam mattress. By combining different foam types, densities, and firmness levels, Nectar has designed a configuration that offers reasonable comfort, cooling, and support.

The Nectar mattress is available only in one firmness option. This is standard for the ‘one-size-fits-all’ approach commonly used by bed-in-a-box companies.

Nectar Mattress Layers

The Nectar mattress contains four layers of foam. Like many of the memory foam mattresses on the market today, each layer of foam in the mattress works with the others to provide an overall level of comfort and support.

• First layer: 0.5 inches of quilted gel memory foam. This thin layer of memory foam is quilted into the top cover, helping with the contouring feeling as you initially lie down on the mattress. Foam density: Unspecified.

• Second layer: 3 inches of gel memory foam. This comfort layer is infused with gel to help with heat dissipation, preventing the mattress surface from getting too warm as you sleep. Foam density: 3.5 lbs/ft³.

• Third layer: 1.5 inches of memory foam. This transition layer seeks to relieve pressure points while helping sleepers to avoid sinking too deep into the mattress. Foam density: Unspecified.

• Fourth layer: 6 inches of base support foam. This thick bottom layer gives the Nectar mattress its overall structural integrity and level of support. Foam density: 2.2 lbs/ft³.

Of note: According to the law label, the Nectar mattress is made in China; however, nowhere on the Nectar website is this information disclosed for consumers to see before purchasing this mattress.

Nectar Mattress Cover

The white top cover of the Nectar mattress is square-tufted along the entire expanse, an advertisement for the gel memory foam sewn beneath the fabric (67% polyester, 37% rayon). Elsewhere, the grey border fabric helps this mattress fit in with the classic bed-in-a-box look seen across many mattress brands. The Nectar logo appears both at the foot of the mattress and the blue brand tag.

Top covers are sometimes removable, making it easier to care for your mattress. Though it is removable, the top cover not machine washable. The Nectar website recommends spot cleaning as necessary.

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. Novosbed 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.

Eco-Friendliness	Nectar
Green policies:	No mention on website
Social responsibility:	No mention on website
Bag materials:	Unspecified
Foam materials:	Polyurethane
Cover materials:	Polyester, rayon
CertiPUR-US®:	Yes
Green manufacturing:	No mention on website

Feel & Firmness	Nectar
Feel:	Medium-soft
Firmness	4.2 / 10
Edge support:	5.6 / 10
Motion isolation:	7.3 / 10
Bounce:	1.7 / 10

Feel & Firmness

Nectar is a medium-soft mattress. According to the testing conducted by third-party engineers (commissioned by us), it comes in at a 4.2 / 10 on the firmness spectrum. The Nectar mattress has a bit of ‘hug,’ and the comfort layer gives it an extra degree of softness as you lie down. Its layers of supportive foam ensure there is no excessive sinkage.

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), minimal motion transfer was detected with the Nectar mattress: it was rated at 7.3 / 10 on the motion isolation scale.

Edge Support

Foam mattresses are not known for their edge support; in fact, it is often one of the main considerations for customers who move from innerspring mattresses to foam. According to the testing conducted by third-party engineers (commissioned by us), the Nectar mattress has an edge support rating at 5.6 / 10. 

Bounce

Due to the fact that motion isolation for foam mattresses is very high, bounce is usually very low. According to the testing conducted by third-party engineers (commissioned by us), the Nectar mattress scored 1.7 / 10 on the bounce scale. This is to be expected for a medium-soft mattress with some hug.

Overview	Nectar
Price (Queen):	$824 USD
Available in:	USA, UK
Made in:	China
Trial length:	365 nights
Warranty:	Lifetime
Number of layers:	4
Cover materials:	Polyester, rayon
Machine washable:	No
Green policies:	No mention on website
Feel:	Medium-soft
Firmness:	4.2 / 10
Edge support:	5.6 / 10
Motion isolation:	7.3 / 10
Bounce:	1.7 / 10
Where to buy:	Online

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The Nectar mattress is heavily promoted, so many U.S.-based mattress shoppers will encounter the brand in their search for a new bed. The relatively new company makes a clear pitch by advertising the memory foam bed’s lifetime warranty and a year-long sleep trial. However, Nectar still only offers their mattress in a single firmness option, with a slow-sinking foam surface that may be comfortable for some but not for others. Shoppers contemplating the Nectar mattress should consider whether it is better to risk ordering and possibly returning a Nectar mattress, or opting for a well-established brand with an adjustable firmness system like Novosbed.