

Although I’m partially kidding, the unique name does give some hints to the different types of sales tactics and branding strategies that Purple going through to stand out. The Purple mattress is different from other mattress competitors in a couple of ways. Purple regular sitting How is the Original Purple Different? The Purple mattress is a simple combination of foam and the patented Purple hyper-elastic polymer grid.

The hybrid design and thicker hyper-elastic polymer grid will both lead to better performance for heavier persons. That said, if you are over 300 pounds I would strongly recommend one of the Purple Hybrid mattresses, ideally the Purple Hybrid Premier 3 or 4. That being said, exceeding this recommendation will not void the 10-year warranty.

Over 300 lbs? According to Purple, there is no weight limit that the Purple will support although they do recommend 300 pounds per person or 600 pounds total. As you can see, the Purple has widespread appeal across the sleeper spectrum. We have a table, shown below, that we use to help sleepers decide if a mattress is right for them. Being a 5 out of 10, the Purple mattress is still considered suitable for a wide range of sleepers, regardless of weight or sleeping position.
