Plushbeds Signature Bliss Review

In This Review
Performance Tests | Firmness | Support & Sleeping Positions | Design | Materials | Comparisons | FAQs

At NapLab, we put each mattress to the test.

We test 10 different factors that impact the performance, comfort, and feel of the mattress. We then take the results of those tests and compare them to every mattress we’ve tested to date.

Check out the full performance table below to see how this mattress ranks:

Factor	Plushbeds Signature Bliss	Average
Overall Score	8.87	8.53
Price (Queen)	$2,049	$1,997 (Latex Hybrid only)
Cooling – Score	10	8.6
Sinkage – Depth	4.13″	2.23″
Sinkage – Feel	Extremely Deep	Moderate
Motion Transfer – Score	6.8	8.2
Motion Transfer – Acceleration	12.07 m/s²	8.78 m/s²
Response Time – Score	10	8.8
Response Time – Mostly Recovered	0.2 sec.	0.4 sec.
Response Time – Fully Recovered	0.3 sec.	1.0 sec.
Bounce – Height	6.12″	8.78″
Bounce – Feel	Low	Moderate
Edge Support – Score	8.4	8.7
Edge Support – Sitting	4.75″	3.94″
Edge Support – Lying	Excellent	Good
Sex – Score	7.2	8.2
Pressure Relief – Score	10	8.6
Comfort Layer Thickness	6.50″	4.28″
Mattress Thickness	14.50″	12.18″
Off-Gassing – Score	6.9	8.0
Off-Gassing – Smell	Strong	Strong
Off-Gassing – Days	11 days	7 days
Company – Score	9.4	8.8
Trial	100 nights	181 nights
Warranty	Lifetime	41% have lifetime warranties, average of other 59% of mattresses is 13 years

How is Plushbeds Signature Bliss Different?

The Plushbeds Signature Bliss is a 14.50″ latex hybrid mattress with an overall performance level that is higher than average and a price that is very near the average (only 3% higher than average). For a latex hybrid with a more traditional pillow top design, this is a solid pick.

Advantages

Specific advantages to the Signature Bliss include exceptional cooling, very fast material response time, and exceptional pressure relief.

If you’re looking for a traditional pillow top, this is one of the few mattresses that we’ve tested that has a separate gusset separating the pillow top from the rest of the mattress.

Neutral Factors

This mattress has extremely deep sinkage and low levels of bounce. These are considered “neutral factors” since different sleepers will have different preferences in these areas.

To enjoy the feel of the Signature Bliss, you’ll need to be sure that you enjoy deeper sinakge. This sinkage isn’t producing any “stuck” feeling, and the mattress still has a very fast response time, but it’s something to note.

Disadvantages

Disadvantages to the Plushbeds Signature Bliss would include higher levels of motion transfer, a worse sex score, and longer off-gassing.

This mattress takes 11 days to fully off-gas, although it’s not a chemical smell, but rather the smell of latex, which smells like rubber.

The Plushbeds Signature Bliss has outstanding cooling. During our tests, I did not feel any significant level of heat retention.

The mattress breathed incredibly well and maintained a cooler feel through our tests. This mattress uses a proven latex hybrid design with layers of latex within the comfort layer and a pocketed coil support base.

• Baseline Temperature – the temperature of the mattress before anyone lies on it
• Maximum Temperature (0 minute) – the temperature of the mattress after lying on it for 15 minutes
• Ending Temperature (5 minute) – the temperature of the mattress after being lied upon and having no one on it for 5 minutes

The coils provide ample airflow, improving breathability, while the latex simply doesn’t retain significant heat. Latex typically retains less heat than many types of poly foam and memory foam, and that’s exactly what we measured here.

In our objective temperature tests, we measured a max surface level temperature of 89.2° F. This is 0.8° cooler than the average of 90.0° F, based on all of our tests to date.

After getting off the mattress, the temperature declined by 2.9 degrees from minutes 0 to 1, which is 1.9 degrees cooler than the average 0 to 1 minute decline of 4.8 degrees.

When we consider the combination of objective data, my subjective experiences, and an analysis of the materials, I’m confident in my view that cooling is outstanding.

The Plushbeds Signature Bliss has extremely deep sinkage. During our tests, we measured a pressure point sinkage depth of 4.13″.

This is 1.90″ more sinkage than the average sinkage depth of 2.23″, based on all of our tests to date. The mattress also has a balanced body contouring hug.

The level of sinkage is documented in the image below.

While this mattress does create extremely deep sinkage, the body hug is more balanced. Unlike memory foam, which creates a sharper, dramatic, and more exacting hug to your body’s precise shape, this latex hybrid creates a more generalized and relaxed hug around the body.

The pillow top comfort layer, which is made from a quilted cotton cover and an extra soft layer of latex, is incredibly light, fluffy, and airy. It creates one of the most unique mattress feels I’ve tested to date.

The Plushbeds Signature Bliss has a high level of motion transfer. During our tests, we measured a total acceleration range of 12.07 m/s². This is 38% more motion transfer than the average of 8.77 m/s².

Latex hybrids typically create higher motion transfer than average and that’s exactly what we measured here as well. Compounding the latex hybrid design is the extremely deep sinkage level.

Sinking deeper into the mattress means the body can come into greater contact with the coil unit, which then creates a higher degree of energy transfer and motion.

The level of motion transfer is also documented in the video below.

In our motion transfer chart, which visualizes our accelerometer data, we can see the highest motion peaks from 0 to 0.25 seconds. Motion begins to decline thereafter, but remains spiky until 0.75 seconds.

By 1.08 seconds, we’ve returned to near-zero levels of energy, which is 0.19 seconds longer than the average motion duration of 0.89 seconds.

Both motion intensity and motion duration are worse than average. As a result, the Plushbeds Signature Bliss earns a below-average motion transfer score.

The Plushbeds Signature Bliss has an extremely fast material response. In our mostly recovered test, we measured a recovery speed of 0.2 seconds, which is 0.21 seconds faster than the average of 0.41 seconds, based on all of our tests to date.

In our fully recovered responsiveness test, we measured a recovery speed of 0.3 seconds, which is 0.72 seconds faster than the average of 1.02 seconds.

This is effectively an instant material recovery speed and is tied for 1st with a number of other highly responsive mattresses we’ve tested to date.

The level of responsiveness is documented in the video below.

The extremely fast material recovery ensures the mattress is easy to move around on and won’t create a “stuck” feeling in the mattress.

The Plushbeds Signature Bliss has a low level of bounce. During our tests, we measured a total bounce height of 6.12″. This is 2.67″ less bounce than the average of 8.79″, based on all of our tests to date.

While latex hybrids typically create more bounce than average, that’s not what we measured with this model. The difference maker comes down to two major factors.

First, this mattress is soft. That softer feel just doesn’t rebound energy nearly to the same degree as medium-firm and firmer mattresses do.

And second, this mattress has an extremely deep sinkage level. That deeper sinkage, when combined with the soft feel, means that bodies easily sink deeply into the mattress, but the mattress doesn’t have the firmness or rigidity to create high bounce from that sinkage.

The level of bounce is also documented in the video below.

The lower bounce is a notable reason why motion transfer wasn’t any worse than it was. However, the lower bounce does make sex worse.

Even so, this lower level of bounce is less a specific issue with the Signature Bliss, but rather something that most soft mattresses with this sinkage depth struggle with.

The Plushbeds Signature Bliss has fair sitting edge support and excellent lying edge support.

In our sitting edge support test, we measured a sitting sinkage compression of 4.75″. This is 0.82″ more sitting sinkage than the average of 3.93″, based on all of our tests to date.

The level of edge support while seated is documented in the images below.

While lying directly on the edge of the mattress, I felt that the support was excellent in all sleeping positions. Edge support while lying is notably better compared to sitting edge support.

When weight is more evenly distributed, this mattress does much better than when weight is all localized to a single spot where you’re sitting.

The level of edge support while lying is documented in the images below.

Notably, this mattress is not equipped with reinforced edge support foam or reinforced edge coils along the perimeter. That said, I’m really surprised at just how good the edge support is, at least for lying edge support.

Given the sinkage depth and softness, I’m not surprised that the sitting edge support isn’t as good. So while sitting edge support isn’t perfect, at least for sleeping, the edge support is excellent.

The Plushbeds Signature Bliss has fair sex performance. On the positive side, noise is minimal and both pressure relief and cooling earned perfect 10/10 scores. Unfortunately, that’s where the bright spots end.

In our edge tests, we measured a sitting edge compression at 4.75”, which is notably deeper than average.

That increased sitting sinkage depth means the edge of the mattress just isn’t as supportive as it could be, which limits the usable surface area for sex.

Lastly, we have bounce, which we measured at 6.12”. This is notably less bounce than average.

Sex Factor	Factor Weight	Score	Rating
Bounce	65%	6.3	Low
Edge Support	20%	7.8	Fair
Noise	5%	10	Minimal
Pressure Relief	5%	10	Outstanding
Cooling	5%	10	Outstanding

When it comes to sex, more bounce is almost always better. Mattresses with lower bounce don’t return as much energy and, as a result, are simply more strenuous and tiring for couples to have sex on.

All factors considered, the Signature Bliss earns a below-average sex score. To be fair, this performance level is pretty typical compared to other soft mattresses with deeper sinkage.

All that to say, if you want a softer mattress with deeper sinkage, then you should expect sex performance won’t be incredible in many cases.

The Plushbeds Signature Bliss has an outstanding level of pressure relief. During our tests, I felt no pressure points on my body. To the contrary, this mattress is exceedingly comfortable to lie on.

The mattress is equipped with 6.5″ of comfort material, which is 2.21″ more comfort material than the average comfort layer thickness of 4.29″, based on all of our tests to date.

Unlike memory foam, which has a more exacting and precise hug around the body, this mattress has a more generalized and relaxed hug.

That relaxed hug comes from a 2.50” pillow top and two layers of latex foam. The pillow top is especially light and airy, creating a gentle cradling of the body.

This mattress has one of the most unique feels I’ve tested to date and one of the softest latex layers I’ve ever tested. For all mattress tests, we open up the mattress to examine the layer quality.

Overall, I’m pleased with what I see. The layers of latex and pillow top look and feel high quality, both on the body and in-hand.

In our objective pressure mapping tests, we measured a max PSI of 0.95. Ideally, I want to see all PSI measurements at 1.0 or lower and the Signature Bliss cleared that mark.

Pressure Relief (PSI)	Average	Maximum
Side Sleepers	0.12	0.95

Pressure Relief (PSI)	Average	Maximum
Back Sleepers	0.07	0.52

Pressure Relief (PSI)	Average	Maximum
Stomach Sleepers	0.08	0.56

When I consider our objective pressure mapping tests, material thickness, material quality, and my subjective experience on the mattress, I’m confident most sleepers will find the pressure relief to be outstanding.

The Plushbeds Signature Bliss had a strong smell upon the initial unboxing. The mattress smelled for 11 days. This is 3.8 days longer than the average smell duration of 7.2 days.

While the smell duration was longer than average, if there is a silver lining, it’s that the smell type isn’t as offensive as many memory foam or poly foams.

While latex does still have a strong odor, it’s also a rubber smell, whereas polyurethane foams have a chemical odor.

Plushbeds mattresses come with a 100-night trial period and a lifetime warranty. Shipping and returns are both free.

Company Factor	Factor Weight	Score	Data
Returns	40%	10	$0
Trial Period	30%	8.0	100 nights
Warranty	20%	10	Lifetime
Shipping	10%	10	$0
Country of Origin	0%		USA

Comparing 103+ brands tested to date, the average trial period is 175 nights, 75 nights more than Plushbeds offers. While this is a strike against the trial period, Plushbeds does have a lifetime warranty.

A warranty of this length is only offered by 41% of mattresses. The average of the other 59% of mattresses is 13 years, quite a bit shorter than Plushbeds.

The Plushbeds Signature Bliss mattress is available in two firmness levels—medium and medium-firm.

We tested the medium version, which I found to have a softer feel than what Plushbeds estimates. In our tests, the Signature Bliss was a 4 out of 10 on the firmness scale, rather than a medium feel.

While I didn’t test the medium-firm version, based on our experiences with the other firmness version and Plushbed’s relative firmness scale, I would rate it at a 6 out of 10, where 10 is the most firm. This gives it a medium-firm feel.

Support on the Plushbeds Signature Bliss is excellent. During our tests, I felt well supported on my side and back, but I also felt that support on my stomach wasn’t great.

Support Factor	Data
Comfort Layer	6.50″
Support Layer	8.00″
Firmness	Soft, and Medium-Firm
Body Contour	Balanced
Zoned Support	Yes
Reinforced Edge	Yes

The mattress is equipped with an 8.0″ support layer. This is 0.09″ thicker than the average support layer thickness of 7.91″, based on all of our tests to date. This mattress is available in a medium and medium-firm feel.

We tested the medium version. Despite the “medium” name, I found this mattress has a soft feel. That soft feel can be an excellent choice for many side sleepers and some back sleepers.

However, I would advise stomach sleepers to steer clear of this firmness, as the sinkage depth is simply too extreme to maintain proper spinal alignment while on your stomach.

Check out the table below to see the sleeper weights and sleeping positions that would be best suited for this mattress.

Medium Version

Sleeper Weight	Stomach Sleeper	Side Sleeper	Back Sleeper
Under 150 lbs.	No	Yes	Maybe
150-250 lbs.	No	Yes	Maybe
250-300 lbs.	No	Yes	Maybe

Medium-Firm Version

Sleeper Weight	Stomach Sleeper	Side Sleeper	Back Sleeper
Under 150 lbs.	Yes	Yes	Yes
150-250 lbs.	Yes	Yes	Yes
250-300 lbs.	Yes	Yes	Yes

I would estimate the medium-firm feel is 6 out of 10 firmness, which is going to be a more balanced firmness and a better fit for most body types and sleeping positions.

Moving on, this mattress is equipped with a zoned pocketed coil unit with 5 distinct zones. Zoned support is great, as it helps to provide more appropriate support to individual parts of the body and reduces mattress sagging over time.

Based on all of my tests to date, an analysis of the materials, and my subjective experiences, I’m confident that most sleepers will find support on the Plushbeds Signature Bliss to be excellent.

The Plushbeds Signature Bliss is a 14.50″ latex hybrid mattress that comes in two firmness options—Medium and Medium-Firm.

It has a luxury aesthetic with detailed handles on the sides, dramatic side stitching, and a traditional pillow top design that gives the mattress a very plush look and feel.

Design Factor	Data
Type	Latex Hybrid
Thickness	14.50″
Cover Type	Pillow Top
Weight	161 lbs.
Has Handles	Yes
Fiberglass-Free	Yes
Ships in a Box	Yes

This mattress arrives compressed in a box, but bear in mind, it’s heavier than many other natural or organic mattresses.

Among all natural / organic mattresses, the average weight is 118 lbs., but the Signature Bliss weighs 161 lbs., ranking it among the top 5 heaviest natural mattresses we’ve tested to date.

The Plushbeds Signature Bliss is 14.50″ thick and contains a combination of latex foam and zoned support coils. From top to bottom, here is a full list of the materials used in this mattress:

Layer Type	Thickness	Layer Specs
Pillow Top	2.50″	Not Available
Dunlop Latex	2.00″	19-23 ILD
Dunlop Latex	2.00″	Not Available
Pocketed Coils	8.00″	13.5 Gauge (outside), 15.5 Gauge (Inside)

The Plushbeds Signature Bliss has a very plush pillow top cover. It is 2.5″ thick, thicker than many other pillow top mattresses that we’ve tested to date.

Additionally, the pillow top has a separate gusset that separates it from the rest of the mattress, as shown below.

This extra step in production not only gives the mattress a more luxurious aesthetic, but it also provides a softer top with a “cloud-like” feel.

The comfort layer is 6.50″ thick and made of two layers of Dunlop latex foam. Both layers are 2.0″ thick, but one layer is sewn within the pillow top and the 2nd foam sits directly above the support coils.

The support layer is 8.00″ thick and made of 8.0″ pocketed coils. Coils on the outside edge of the mattress are 13.5-gauge and designed to improve edge support.

Meanwhile, coils closer to the core of the mattress are 15.5-gauge and designed for better pressure relief and support.

Product Evolution

Plushbeds was founded around 2007 and started out of the gate as a “direct-to-consumer” brand.

While we don’t know exactly when the Signature Bliss hit the market, Plushbeds has produced other mattresses within the “Bliss” collection as far back as 2016 (Plushbeds Luxury Bliss).

The biggest difference between the Signature Bliss and the Luxury Bliss is the top, as the Signature has the plush pillow top layer, while the Luxury Bliss focused on a simpler quilted cover.

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