Do you spend your nights tossing and turning, trying to find the perfect position? As an active sleeper, my search for the perfect mattress has been a frustrating journey. Recently, I caught wind of Purple's new mattress launch. The brand released two premier mattress lines with every type of sleeper in mind. Not wanting to get my hopes up, I put the Purple RestorePremier mattress to the test. 

Quality sleep is important not only for your body's recovery but for your overall health and well-being. The National Sleep Foundation says "good" sleep quality means falling asleep within about 30 minutes, staying in a deep sleep throughout the night, and only waking up once (at the most) throughout the night. You should also be able to fall back asleep within 20 minutes of that awakening. 

Known primarily for its patented "GelFlex Grid," Purple designs and manufactures mattresses in the United States. The company uses American-made high-density polyurethane foam and hypoallergenic recyclable, food-grade and food contact-grade materials. The GelFlex Grid materials are 100% nontoxic, CleanAir GOLD- and CertiPUR-US-certified. 

In the 20+ years since developing the GelFlex Grid, Purple has created various versions, each with its own unique thickness, geometric pattern, and design. The grid has proven to be so effective, it's even used in hospitals across the country.

The GelFlex Grid is made from a stretchy hyper-elastic polymer that adapts to your body as you move and is designed to support you in any sleeping position. The material is responsive, with seemingly no lag time. When you lie on it, you truly feel like you're floating. 

Like all Purple mattresses, the RestorePremier mattress is made in the United States using nontoxic materials. The hybrid design features five unique components. On top is an antimicrobial, moisture-wicking cover that keeps the mattress fresh. The GelFlex grid sits under the cover, offering pressure relief and temperature regulation. A layer of edge support foam comes next, which adds more support and contributes to the mattress's durability. This foam makes it easier to get in and out of bed. 

OK, so this isn't exactly a feature of the mattress itself—but if you ask me, the Sleep Genius Smart Base is a must. When setting up my bed, I was sad to find that it needed to be plugged in (I'm limited on outlets, and we have two phones that need to be plugged in). Turns out, there is a phone-charging port in the base itself! The base was designed by a team of neuroscientists using NASA research. 

With the corresponding app, you can play synchronized, low-amplitude sounds and songs meant to create natural vibrations that activate the brain's sleep center. The best part? It's completely adjustable, with four preprogrammed and two custom feature settings and an Intelligent Adjustability feature. I love how quiet it is when adjusting the position, too.

Adjustments can be made from your phone (if you download the app), or the included remote control, which has an anti-snore setting, a zero-gravity setting, and buttons to adjust the under-bed lighting and massage your feet, back, or head. 

Side sleepers: Yes

This mattress is best for side sleepers because of the way it conforms to your body and relieves pressure. The grid design helps offer a combination of comfort and support. I am a combination sleeper but spend most of my time on my side. I feel more supported and comfortable on this mattress than any other soft mattress I've slept on.

Stomach sleepers: No 

Stomach sleepers need something a bit firmer. I spend a small fraction of the night on my stomach and feel it offers enough support, but I can tell it wouldn't be the most comfortable or good for your body if I were to spend extended periods of time in that position. I'd be curious to see if the firm model offers enough support for stomach sleepers.

Back sleepers: Maybe

Motion Isolation: 5/5

I can't say enough about the motion isolation on this mattress. When I first felt the Purple RestorePremier mattress, I thought it might be too soft, but every sleep I've had has been amazing! I usually toss and turn a lot at night, and in the past week of having the mattress I've been shocked to find myself waking up in the exact position I fell asleep in. Instead of moving around all night trying to get comfortable, it feels like the mattress is actually adjusting to me. 

Even when my partner and I go to sleep and wake up at different times, my sleep is uninterrupted. I use an Oura Ring to track my sleep and notice significantly less movement throughout the night.

Responsiveness: 4/5

Similar to the way we test mattresses in our studio, I used a weight to see how responsive this mattress was. This test helps determine how easy it is to switch positions throughout the night and to get in and out of bed. There was a bit of a spring to the mattress when I dropped the weight. It did sink in a little, but the mattress bounced back pretty quickly. 

While I haven't been moving as much throughout the night (praise be!), in testing the mattress I felt it was fairly easy to move positions. The firm model offers more bounce-back than the soft, which is something to keep in mind depending on what you're looking for.

Pressure Relief: 5/5

I have the grid design to thank for this mattress's excellent pressure relief. As soon as I lay down on the bed, I could feel my back, neck, and shoulders breathing a sigh of relief. I notice this the most when sleeping on my side but feel it on my back as well. The hybrid design is also responsible for this, with individually wrapped coils to keep your body supported. 

Edge Support: 4/5