Nectar Memory Foam Mattress: What You Need To Know Before Buying One

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This article was created in partnership with Nectar, a retailer well known for its thoughtful array of memory foam and hybrid mattresses. Whether you’re craving a better night’s sleep or are looking to update your bedroom, Nectar’s collection of bedding, furniture and mattresses can help.

Nectar carries an impressive lineup of memory foam and hybrid mattresses, all backed by a 365-night home trial and the brand’s signature Forever Warranty. Right now Nectar is offering 33% off sitewide, which includes savings on the original Nectar Memory Foam Mattress—a standout for all types of sleepers.

If you've been wondering if a Nectar Memory Foam Mattress is for you, we can help you decide.

Nectar’s flagship mattress offers all the benefits of premium memory foam, from excellent pressure relief to impressive motion isolation, which also makes it a great option for those who share a bed. Plus, thanks to its heat-wicking cover and gel-infused memory foam, it helps minimize heat retention for cooler, more comfortable nights. Read on to learn more about the Nectar Memory Foam Mattress.

The Nectar Memory Mattress is constructed of five layers, including multiple foams, to maximize ... [+] pressure relief and responsiveness.

The original Nectar mattress has a five-layer construction that combines cooling and cushioning memory foam with a supportive base layer. All of the foam in the Nectar mattress is CertiPUR-US certified for safety. Here’s the breakdown of each layer, from top to bottom:

The Nectar Memory Foam Mattress is designed for a variety of people, including couples and hot ... [+] sleepers.

Couples: Nectar’s memory foam offers excellent motion isolation, which can minimize nighttime disruptions for those who share a bed.

Back and stomach sleepers: Proper support is key for minimizing aches and pains in the morning, and back and stomach sleepers in particular will find the Nectar mattress helps promote better spinal alignment.

Combination sleepers: A dynamic response layer in the Nectar mattress gives it a little more rebound than you might expect from memory foam, making this a good option if you tend to change positions during the night.

Shoppers on a budget: Value is a hallmark of the Nectar brand, and its original memory foam mattress is the most affordably priced mattress in its collection. A queen size is priced under $700.

Hot sleepers: Between the cooling cover and the gel-infused memory foam, the Nectar Memory Foam Mattress sleeps cooler than regular memory foam.

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Layers: 5 | Firmness: Medium-firm | Height: 12 inches | Trial: 365 nights | Warranty: Lifetime

Nectar’s memory foam mattress offers a great balance of contouring softness and firm support. That’s a key consideration for side sleepers, who often benefit from materials that will cradle their shoulders and hips without sacrificing the support necessary for an aligned spine.

Memory foam has a reputation for retaining body heat, but Nectar’s memory foam mattress is designed to combat that issue. The breathable, cool-to-the-touch cover is woven with heat-absorbent polyethylene fibers that help wick away heat, while the top memory foam layer is infused with gel for improved breathability.

The layers of the Nectar mattress strike a precise balance of softness and support. It provides the “hugging” sensation typical of memory foam, but there’s a noticeable level of support, too.

There’s a specific order to the layers of the Nectar mattress, which means it should never be flipped. However, rotating the mattress can help improve its longevity by giving the materials time to recover from body impressions.

While Nectar’s memory foam mattress can work with a box spring, the brand says it’s not required. Its five-layer construction is designed for support and comfort on any foundation, base or adjustable frame. As long as you have some type of support for the mattress (like a platform bed, foundation or frame), you should be fine.

A bed frame isn’t necessarily required for a Nectar mattress. The Nectar Memory Foam Mattress works with any supportive foundation or base, including adjustable frames.

All Nectar mattresses have a distinct top and bottom. Comfort and transition layers are stacked on top of the supportive base layers, which is why these mattresses aren’t designed to be flipped.

The Nectar mattress is made with five layers of high-quality memory foam. That means you can reasonably expect it to last somewhere between seven and nine years. Keep in mind that Nectar offers a lifetime warranty, which will cover mattress replacement or repair for as long as you own it.

Once you’ve ordered your Nectar Memory Foam Mattress, you can sit back and relax. Your new mattress will be compressed, rolled and tucked into a box for delivery straight to your doorstep. If you opt for Nectar’s Premium In-Home Setup, you’ll be contacted to schedule a delivery date and time. A local service provider will set up your new Nectar and remove your old mattress, too.

The big box on your doorstep will contain your new Nectar Memory Foam Mattress, which arrives compressed and vacuum-sealed for fast, easy delivery. You’ll also find mattress and warranty information inside the box.

While your mattress is still in its plastic packaging, place it on your foundation. Unroll from top to bottom and unfold to open. Then carefully cut and remove the plastic. Your mattress will begin expanding right away.

Since Nectar mattresses are vacuum-sealed at over 1,000 pounds per square inch, they need a little time to fully expand. Decompression will begin immediately upon unpacking your mattress, but factors like humidity and the ventilation in your room will affect how long it takes, which can be anywhere from 24 to 72 hours. The mattress is ready to sleep on when it has expanded to at least 11 inches high.