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Buying Guides

Elevate your sleep experience with confidence! Explore our buying guide, your go-to resource for choosing products that suit your unique needs.

A man lying on a Purple Restore Hybrid mattress reading a book.

How To Choose a Mattress: Comprehensive Buyer's Guide [2024]

Key Takeaways The best way to choose a mattress is by starting with your sleep position...

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Mattress Firmness Scale Explained: The Ultimate Guide

Key Takeaways The mattress firmness scale ranges from 1-10 , where 1 is the softest and...

An exuberant child jumping on a twin size mattress in a bedroom.

Twin Mattress Size: Chart + Dimensions Guide [2024]

Key Takeaways: The standard twin mattress size is 38 inches wide and 75 inches long. A...

Purple’s RestorePlusTM Mattress in a modern bedroom.

Top Nectar Mattress Alternatives in 2024 (+ Why Choose Purple vs. Nectar)

Top Pick: With innovative temperature balancing and soothing pressure relief, Purple mattresses are the best Nectar...

The Purple RestorePlus™ mattress on a cream upholstered bed frame between two wood nightstands in a bright bedroom.

What Is a Hybrid Mattress? Pros + Cons (2024 Guide)

A hybrid mattress has both a foam or latex base layer and a bottom layer with...

Purple RestorePremier Hybrid mattress on the Purple Premium Smart Base in a bright bedroom.

What Is an Adjustable Base for a Mattress? + Benefits [Guide]

Key Takeaways An adjustable bed consists of a mattress and adjustable base that can be operated...

A Purple RestorePremier Hybrid mattress sits on a four poster canopy bed frame in a bedroom with ivory accents.

Best Leesa Alternative for 2024 (+ Why Purple Is #1)

Our Picks: Purple mattresses are the best Leesa alternatives. With the cooling, instantly adaptive GelFlex® Grid...

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Bamboo vs. Cotton Sheets: Differences + How To Choose

Key Takeaways Bamboo sheets offer cooling benefits, hypoallergenic properties, and a luxuriously buttery feel, making them...

A woman experiencing hip pain from a bad mattress.

Can a Bad Mattress Cause Hip Pain? Best Mattresses for Hip Pain + Tips for Finding Relief

Key Takeaways Bad mattresses , poor sleeping positions , and health conditions can cause or worsen...

A queen Purple mattress on a cream bed frame in a bright airy bedroom.

Twin vs. Queen Mattress: Key Differences + Size Guide

Key Takeaways Twin mattresses measure 38-by-75 inches and serve as a great option for kids or...

Bedroom with a made bed with grey and white sheets.

The 9 Different King Size Beds: Comparison Guide [+ Chart]

Key Takeaways There are nine different types of king size beds , from short king to...

A Purple RejuvenatePlus mattress in an open, airy bedroom.

Sleep Number Alternatives in 2024 (+ Why Purple Is the Best)

The Verdict: Purple is the number one Sleep Number alternative. The GelFlex® Grid outperforms Sleep Number’s...