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<\/p>\nAs one of the trailblazers for the e-commerce driven, mattress-in-a-box business model, Casper remains a solid front-runner. Founded in 2013 and based in New York, the company has physical showrooms in both New York City and Los Angeles. Like some of its online competitors, Casper initially adopted a \u201cone mattress fits all\u201d approach; at first doing away with the traditional mattress industry\u2019s tendency towards multiple mattress models to satisfy varying firmness and comfort preferences of potential buyers. Of note, though, is the fact that Casper has actually redesigned their flagship mattress\u00a0several times\u00a0since the company was launched; and recently even\u00a0added two\u00a0new mattresses to their product line: the budget pick Essential and the more luxurious Wave. Flagship mattress and namesake Casper is still the most popular, though, and is the subject of this review.<\/p>\n
The construction of the Casper mattress has changed over the years, and its current incarnation has it at its most innovative.\u00a0This product appears to be the result of obsessive research and a carefully thought out design meant to provide a great night\u2019s sleep to people of all shapes, sizes and preferred sleeping positions. The hybrid mattress is composed of four layers of different types of foam wrapped in a fire sock; and then encased in a hand-sewn, stretchy, and breathable cover that you can easily take off using a zipper.<\/p>\n
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The top layer of the Casper mattress is an\u00a0open-cell, high elasticity and high performance breathable polyfoam<\/strong>; meant to provide bounce, cooling and support. Before 2017, the top layer was instead the more familiar latex foam.<\/p>\n The second layer is\u00a0made of responsive, high density memory foam<\/strong>, which adds comfort, pressure relief and a slight semblance of that distinct memory foam mattress feeling of the bed conforming to your shape.<\/p>\n The third layer is another\u00a0kind of polyfoam<\/strong>—this time, transitional and of a proprietary nature. Casper designed this layer with what they call Zoned Support\u2122;\u00a0the function of which is to aid the mattress in providing deep comfort through maintaining good weight distribution. The transitional foam is softer around where your shoulders would be, and firmer around where your hips would be.<\/p>\n The thick bottom layer of support polyfoam<\/strong> acts as a foundation and base for the layers above it, and provides deep support; keeping your body on the mattress and propping it up so you don’t sink completely into the foam.<\/p>\n All in all, the Casper mattress cradles sleepers with\u00a010 inches\u00a0of CertiPUR-US approved foam that is further wrapped in two fabric covers. The first is a mechanical fire retardant sock made from silica threads. No chemicals here!\u00a0Then, there is the custom-made and hand-sewn cover than you can easily take over using a zipper—a great and convenient feature, especially for cleaning purposes. The top and bottom fabric is white and 100% polyester, while the dark gray side paneling is made of a polyester and polypropylene blend. Worth mentioning here is that the simple, streamlined look of the Casper mattress has become an unofficial standard visual design when it comes to mattresses you can buy online. Mattresses from brands like\u00a0GhostBed<\/a>, Nectar<\/a>, and Eight<\/a>\u00a0all emulate the monochromatic, minimalist feel.<\/p>\n As mentioned above, Casper also has the Essential mattress and the Wave mattress. The former is much more affordable than the Casper mattress, but is more compact at only eight and a half inches thick; while the latter is more expensive but also innovative—with Hyper-Targeted Support\u2122 and a more ergonomic design—and more plush at 11 and a half inches thick. If you are on a tight budget, or in need of exceptional comfort and support, it may be worth considering these two alternatives. The Casper mattress is the happy medium between the two, but it certainly is not meant to be a “one mattress fits all” type of deal—if it were, Casper would not have released the other two mattresses.<\/p>\n The Casper mattress is available in six standard US mattress sizes: twin, twin XL, full, queen, king and California king.<\/strong>\u00a0Its weight is comparable to the industry average; from the twin\u2019s\u00a044 pounds to the California king\u2019s 90 pounds. The box it comes in seems to be very solid, too, as it add nine pounds to the overall weight of the package delivered to your doorstep.<\/p>\n The best base for the Casper mattress is a firm and flat one, to maximize both lifespan and performance; so it\u2019s best to stay away from flexible slats and classic box springs. Though firm and flat, the floor isn\u2019t a great idea, either; apart from sanitary and health concerns, it can trap heat and moisture in the foam and possibly be a cause for a voided warranty down the line. Of course, since Casper also has a box foundation that has been designed to perfectly fit with its mattress, the company recommends that as the best support structure; virtually guaranteeing warranty coverage.<\/p>\n Because it\u2019s marketed as an easy, online mattress-in-a-box purchase, there\u2019s really no expectation that delivery will be anything but front-door service. That is, delivery men will bring the package to your door, and from there it\u2019s your responsibility to bring it in and set it up.<\/p>\n There is a white glove delivery option for buyers in New York, Los Angeles, and San Francisco—meaning you can request for same day delivery, unboxing and setup, removal of packaging material and even removal and recycling of your previous mattress and old foundation or box spring—though additional fees will apply. If you stick to the free shipping service, be warned that the box is heavy, though there are handles to help you carry or drag it.<\/p>\n Worth noting: You don\u2019t have to open the box right away.\u00a0You can wait for up to three months before you actually set up the mattress. Later than that and compression will start to affect the product. Remember that the trial period starts at the date of delivery, too.<\/p>\n Once you\u2019re ready and the mattress is unwrapped, it will start to expand very quickly; you can actually lie on the mattress within minutes of opening the box. However, they may be a mild scent left over—as with many new things that come in a box—so it\u2019s a good idea to wait anywhere between a few hours to a whole day for this odor to dissipate.<\/p>\n Casper claims that its mattress design has no weight limit, though it does recommend that the mattress be rotated every four to six months especially for sleepers that are heavier and larger; likely for even weight and wear distribution. The hybrid multi-foam composition makes for not much heat transfer or motion transfer, but edge support could be better.<\/p>\n It\u2019s apparent from customer-written mattress reviews on the product website that there is an overwhelming amount of sleepers that have found the Casper mattress to be, in Goldilocks\u2019 words, \u201cjust right\u201d. However, it is worth noting that negative reviews—though few and far between—do exist. One thing that makes gauging this tricky is the company’s constant revamping of the flagship mattress design. How many of the reviews online are working with the current incarnation of the Casper mattress? It is impossible to tell at a glance.<\/p>\n Even though it\u2019s one of the earliest to initiate a shift in the mattress industry from showrooms to online stores with free shipping, Casper isn\u2019t that much more established than their competitors. What it does have, though, is name recall and acclaim—built by a fantastic marketing and advertising campaign that operates out of the box, if you\u2019ll excuse the pun. It may or may not have something to do with the fact that Casper has had some well known celebrity investors; including Ashton Kutcher, Tobey Maguire, and Adam Levine. It\u2019s also worth noting that Casper\u2019s customer service is easily accessible; unlike some competitors, they offer live chat, and the responses are fast and helpful.<\/p>\n The quirky and tone and identity that Casper cultivates catches people\u2019s attention and adds to its positive reputation. For example, the Casper mattress is somewhat famous for being the first thing influencer and reality TV star Kylie Jenner unboxed when she moved to her new home. The Casper mattress was also highly visible and much talked about during South by Southwest (SXSW) 2017, beating out typical standouts like musical acts and mobile apps. Currently, the company is enjoying a lot of buzz due to its newest, off-the-wall product: the Casper dog mattress.<\/p>\n Buzz and fame, however, cannot replace the kind of reliability and durability that can only be proven and tested by time. The Casper mattress, while quite popular, does not have an estimated usable life span that is backed by anecdotal evidence—simply because it hasn\u2019t been around for long enough. Thankfully, a 10-year limited warranty ensures that the Casper mattress will be around for you for at least a decade.<\/strong><\/p>\n Before you worry about the 10-year limited warranty, though, there\u2019s the 100-night trial.<\/strong> It is Casper\u2019s version of a simple, post-purchase, and risk-free return policy for its customers. While you can\u2019t try the mattress before you purchase it, this policy makes sure that you will never get stuck with a mattress that you don\u2019t like.<\/p>\n The return\u00a0process is\u00a0painless and guilt-free. If you find that the Casper mattress is not for you, all you need to do is to contact Casper. The company will arrange a pickup and have the mattress donated to a local church or charity, or sent to a recycling facility; after which Casper will process a full refund.<\/p>\n![\"image](\"https:\/\/goodnights.rest\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/06\/mattress-casper-05.png\")
<\/p>\nPREFERENCES & OTHER POINTS TO CONSIDER<\/h2>\n
What Can Be Used with It?<\/h3>\n
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<\/p>\nHow Easy Is It to Set Up?<\/h3>\n
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<\/p>\nWhat’s the Weight Capacity?<\/h3>\n
How Does It Feel?<\/h3>\n
PROMISE & POTENTIAL<\/h2>\n
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<\/p>\nHow Easy Are Returns? How Good Is the Warranty?<\/h3>\n
PRICE<\/h2>\n