@@garagegadgethacker2246 I've read that without the topper, this may be a little stiff for a side sleeper? I sleep on my side probably 90% of the time. I'm also 120 lbs. I have some shoulder issues too, so pressure is a concern. Just wondering what your thoughts are with firmness without the topper is?
bathedinshadow I wouldn’t say it’s firm. I probably would’ve preferred it without the topper but my wife loves it with the topper. It would be a good idea to purchase it without the topper because then you can always add the topper if it is too firm.
@zoki kostadinov ....Am I not a King? I sleep on a king mattress? But thanks for the bedtime story. By the way, you may want to turn on spellcheck next time.
The “buttons” are not for looks. They go through the entire mattress. If you look on the bottom of the mattress you can see where they come through. They are there for stability holding everything together
Just received a King size Avocado Green (non-plush) last week and have been sleeping on it. I have had nothing but bad luck with mattresses - we've bought 4 or 5 over the past 15 years and all either went bad within 6 months due to sinking springs, or in one case a few years back we tried the Tuft & Needle original mattress and I learned we just don't like foam mattresses. So far, we like the Avocado a lot. I don't feel the buttons at all and my wife has not mentioned feeling them. We have a mattress protector on it so that may help. I figure with the 12 month warranty we can't lose. I will be quick to return it if it's not like new towards the end of the 12 month money-back warranty. Regarding the firmness.....I'm actually a bit shocked that they call this a firm mattress. It's nowhere near as firm as the foam mattresses we tried, that's for sure. My wife was very much against a firm mattress (if she could she would pick the most plush/soft mattress she could buy) but even she was surprised that it's nowhere near as firm as people and Avocado claim. I'd prefer it was slightly firmer. Some have asked about "off-gassing" (i.e., does it smell? lol). It has a very slight organic sweet smell. But only very slight and only for the first day or so. A week in I noticed it yesterday when I laid my face directly down on the mattress. It's nothing to be concerned about.
How are you still doing with the mattress ? We are thinking of getting one. I’m frugal and so this is a expensive purchase for me, and we are thinking of getting an adjustable frame
@@dmissme911 It's a good mattress. Unfortunately for me, my wife eventually did find it too firm and insisted on buying the mattress topper from Avocado. I do not like that the topper moves around on the mattress - if I were to do it all over again I would buy the plush with the topper built/sewn on. Otherwise, it's been a good mattress.
We've had this mattress for over a year and are very pleased. I purchased by calling the store in Hoboken. They were very helpful and accommodating. They advised me to get the topper based on what I shared about our sleeping patterns. My main reason for buying, other than the CR rating, was that the mattress is organic/natural. There's never been an odor--even when new. They gave me two pillows as well as a small discount. The mattress arrived when promised. I paid to have it set up and the old set removed, which I would recommend. This is one heavy mattress!! That's its strength, but a downside for two seniors who can't budge it to change a bed skirt.
Was looking at both this and a Vytex one and ended up buying one of each thinking the Avocado would be best and use it in the master room and put the vytex in the guest. We ended up liking the Vytex one and switching them out. We also didn't realize that my other probably has a latex allergy since she was getting headaches with the avacado and redness on her side and arms (took a few weeks to realize it wasn't the sheets/detergent/etc). We decided to replace the avacado with the Vytex in guest bedroom as well. Also did some more research on latex and seems the vytex (fairly new stuff) is much better latex...'purest latex' available. Ended up replacing all the pillows with vytex ones to. HUGE difference and both love it. I now know more about latex than I ever have. Lol
We felt the buttons on day one. My husband and i are not heavy people. A year into it and both our sides are slumped in. Very disappointed with the Avocado mattress. We called them and they said it was the metal frame we use that caused it. I guess it couldn't have been the mattress. They did try and sell us a frame that would abide by the warranty.
I've been using my Avocado mattress for a few weeks now and really like it. We bought two twin XLs and have them on a split king adjustable base by Leggett & Platt (we're middle-aged and have back problems). Bought the pillow top and mattress protector by Avocado. My son has their full size. I actually like the faint latex smell, but it's barely noticeable. I appreciate your review and used it to help make my decision between Avocado and a couple other mattress brands including Sleep Number and Happsy.
Those buttons are the main reason I won't get it... Thanks for the valuable information!! You've just confirmed my reservations :) In my opinion, if you have to get a topper for a mattress - it's not the right choice.
@zoki kostadinov I don't FILL them - I was worried about FEELING them :) I actually just ordered the Saatva Latex Hybrid which has Talalay Latex instead of Dunlop. So the Buttons will still be on the one I ordered too -- It was too good to pass up and I am sure it will be great... :)
Thank you for your review it was very helpful! I was also thankful you addressed the tufted buttons because I was wondering about that! As soon as I saw them I wondered if you could feel them ( and no other reviewer I’ve found even touched the subject!), which you confirmed. I’m also having shoulder issues and need a softer/supportive bed that is good for that issue and the only other bed I’ve seen (and actually been able to FEEL because it’s now in mattress stores) is Purple! The .4 hybrid one to be exact. So, could you give an update on how this mattress is doing on your shoulder issues that you’ve talked about in the posts? Thanks! 👍✌️
Hello Kimjay, You are very welcome. Shoulder issues were from an injury, not the mattress as I originally thought. I would try the mattress without the topper first as you may not feel the buttons. I also thought it was more supportive without the topper, but my wife loves it with the topper. Please let me know if you have any other questions.
Absolutely very helpful. Just purchased Avocado twin XLs with the pillow top. Great mattress but still a little firm for me. This topper may address the issue. Thanks again for a great review.
Update: We received our Avocado Green mattress a week ago and we absolutely Love it! It is firm but also supportive. We no longer have lower back pain when we wake up in the morning. This mattress is extremely comfortable & conforms to your body.
@@alinasanso9306 Do you and your husband weigh close to the same weight or is there a decent gap? Im asking because i weigh 130lbs and my husband weighs 220lbs and our current Cali King mattress kills my back. His weight pulls me towards him so i never get that good supportive feeling. I find myself hugging the edge of the bed ALL night to keep myself from rolling towards him.
Husband weighs about 215 200-20 £5 and I weigh about 150 and we have no problems with the mattress it actually supports both of us we used to suffer from backache pains waking up in the morning with our previous mattress and we love the avocado mattress I highly recommended that you guys give it a try cause it's working wonderful for us. Itwasagreat investment for us.
I bought it and regret not returning it when I had the chance. I did everything to make it comfortable wasting a lot of money on extra covers and pillow toppers. It is very firm; and the pillow topper is a misnomer. It is the firmest 'plush' topper I have ever felt. It does not help with pressure points. It's a fine mattress if you have no aches, pains or health problems or like a firm mattress. I don't like the feel of it - takes longer to fall asleep.
I'd be interested in knowing how the mattress is now in 2020. All the reviews on the websites are always five star which is unrealistic. No one ever uses a pillow either in their tests. It's all a crap shoot.
Thanks for your review, we just ordered ours. I have a suggestion for you. What if you return your king size topper and purchase two twin size toppers in you and your wife's desired plush or firm feel? Firm for you and plush for her?
I just opened my California King mattress tonight, so I guess in a couple of hours I will find out if I can feel the buttons. Opening the mattress is a job that should be done only by stronger people. My wife and her sister could not hold the mattress in place while I pulled on the box. I had to cut away the outer box and then the inner box. You can do that alone, but don't involve weaker people. They just get in the way. Also, don't totally unwrap the white plastic until you are ready for instant inflation. The inner plastic only works to contain the mattress if it is perfectly sealed. My inner clear plastic had a corner puncture, so my Cali King mattress began to inflate while trapped inside the clear plastic. It didn't cause much problem, because the mattress was already in the proper place. However, if it was in the wrong location, that would have been bad. In other words, use precautionary common sense.
You get what you pay for !! I would rather spend a bit more and get a higher quality mattress and not have problems down the road. A quality mattress should last 8-10 years. Having to supplement the bed with a topper would not be my desire.
I’ve had the standard Avocado mattress for about 2 weeks now. I like the firmness except for the middle support. I feel like it’s almost too firm to the point that it is causing my back to push up. Did you happen to experience this? I’m hoping the plush pillowtop helps. Thanks!
Now that you are another year in do you still like? Are you getting any permanent dips where sleep? Are you side sleepers? What firmness level did you get? Thanks.
@@garagegadgethacker2246 Thank you that is great news. We purchased one with the separate topper (it was $50 extra to not be attached as a pillow top but they gave us a $50 military discount) We thought it would be more useful to have it as a separate piece- maybe can add to another bed if this mattress goes to pot.) It is not as "pillow toppy" as my previous bed started out to be (before the canoe dips where we slept) but I am getting used to it and so far have had very good sleep. We are both side sleepers. I don't feel the tuft buttons through the topper at all. There was no off gassing either so I am right now very pleased and hope I will still be in a year.
do you still love this mattress now? I'm considering buying it. How would you say the feel is without the topper vs. with it? I have back pain and need a firm mattress but I'm a side sleeper and the company recommends the topper for that, so not sure which one is best for me
I am much heavier than you in weight, so my main concern with this mattress is that it only has 5 inches of foam (counting the topper). How much do you sink into the foam when you lay on it? Also, would it be possible to stack two toppers on top of each other or do you feel it would cause to much slide and slip off of the bed?
The inner springs should provide you ample support. Adding an extra topper wouldn’t be necessary. I would go with one topper and you could always add one later. Because of the weight of the topper, you don’t have to worry about it shifting.
@@garagegadgethacker2246 Yeah, that's how these mattress companies like Avocado get you. They make a mattress with only one firmness but offer a topper of course for another $400 or $500. They can make the mattress and offer it in different firmness by just changing the Desity and ILD of the latex layer if they wanted to and the price would be no different across all firmness versions. But of course, why would they do that ..... MONEY!
Do you still like it a year in? Is it good for stomach sleeping? Does it have bounce to it? Is it squeaky or noisy when you move on it? Can you feel your partner moving around in it; how's the movement isolation?
Yes, I still like it a year in and yes it is good for stomach sleeping. It doesn’t have much bounce the I’ve noticed and I haven’t noticed any noises when moving. We both move a lot when we sleep, so it’s not so much the beds fault as it is ours. 😀
I just bought avacado green pillow top, its the firmest bed I've ever slept on. Like sleeping on the floor carpet, going to return it. I weigh about 190lbs, my wife ways 105lbs, both of us think its really really firm. The emphasis on it being "organic" is weird, I'm not going to eat it. We contacted Avacado about returning, they said we have to keep it 30 days before returning. Hopefully return will be easy, not sure how to get a box for it, very heavy
@@garagegadgethacker2246 yes, green mattress with topper and it was stiff, I thought it would be soft with the pillow top, can't image what it would be like without pillow top, probably like a concrete floor. Apparently your weight makes a big difference, if you weigh over 200 lbs maybe you will think its softer. slept on it 3 weeks, now have replacement. have to wait 30 days before I can return it.
Just finished watching your review. Great review by the way. .... I'm petite woman. Side and back sleeper. Would this work for me? Still undecided which mattress I should buy. I returned quite a few mattresses and its quite frustrating where the floor is starting to look better and better.
@@amiesmith2945 Thank you for responding, did you notice the latex rubbery smell to be overwhelming or give you headaches and dizziness? How long did it last? I dont believe I am allergic to latex, but I have had some bad experiences with several mattresses giving off powerful chemical smells that made it impossible for me to sleep on them. They where not all latex mattresses. Some had memory foam and claimed no chemicals which was a lie. I have ordered this mattress and I am looking to rectify those experiences.
any updates? how has it held up? considering pulling the trigger today on the regular mattress with no topper. i sleep best on my stomach and my current bed just annihilates my lower back unless i position myself oddly..
Don't waste your money on their overpriced mattress or adjustable bed frame, you can barely feel the vibrations even on the high setting. An affordable rubber bed brand without the fancy packaging and logo will add savings. If the massage function is your thing, then a better investment would be one of those digitally firmness-controlled mattresses with built-in massagers into the actual bed.
@@garagegadgethacker2246 Its an old fairytale story about a prince that placed a pea underneath a pile of mattresses to see which princess would feel the pea. According to the story, only true nobility aka a princess would be delicate and sensitive enough to feel a pea underneath 45 mattresses
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