The Brooklyn Bedding Signature hybrid is constructed with adaptive, pressure-relieving foam and sturdy pocketed coils.
The Purple Mattress features the Purple Grid comfort layer, which cradles and contours to the body and sleeps exceptionally cool.
Both models are reasonably priced and offer good long-term value.
Brooklyn Signature vs. Purple Mattress Overview
Brooklyn Signature vs. Purple Mattress Overview
Brooklyn Bedding is an online “bed-in-a-box” mattress brand established in 2009. For this comparison guide, we’ll look at the Brooklyn Bedding Signature, which is a hybrid mattress. The Signature features adaptive polyfoam in its comfort and transitional layers, followed by a support core of pocketed coils and high-density base foam. The Signature is available in three firmness levels, which correspond to different ratings on the 1-10 firmness scale: soft (3.5), medium (5.5), and firm (7.5).
Launched following a successful Kickstarter campaign, Purple has been in business since 2015. The flagship Purple Mattress was the first bed to feature the Purple Grid, a proprietary comfort layer made from hyperelastic polymer material. The layer contours to the body much like foam, but it has an open grid shape that promotes surface airflow for added cooling. The mattress also contains a support core of high-density polyfoam. In terms of firmness, the Purple Mattress is considered medium firm (6.5).
Keep scrolling to learn more about the Brooklyn Bedding Signature and Purple Mattress in terms of construction and materials, prices, and performance across different categories. We’ll also cover the shipping, return, and warranty policies of both brands.
Specifies how long the product maintains structure, providing comfort and support before it begins to deteriorate. For reference, the average mattress lifespan is 6-8 years.
The Signature is very well built using top notch materials, especially for the price point, and should last at least 8 years with regular use
Durability
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Specifies how long the product maintains structure, providing comfort and support before it begins to deteriorate. For reference, the average mattress lifespan is 6-8 years.
The Signature is very well built using top notch materials, especially for the price point, and should last at least 8 years with regular use
Motion Isolation
x
A measure of how effectively a mattress absorbs motion across its surface, preventing partner disturbance.
Due to its 4" all-foam comfort system, the Signature isolates and minimizes motion better than most hybrids.
Motion Isolation
x
A measure of how effectively a mattress absorbs motion across its surface, preventing partner disturbance.
Due to its 4" all-foam comfort system, the Signature isolates and minimizes motion better than most hybrids.
Off-gassing
x
Most new products emit chemical smells after being removed from packaging. Off-gassing odors are considered non-toxic, but can be quite unpleasant nonetheless.
Some off-gassing is to be expected from the Signature, but the smells ae neither stronger nor more persistent than those produced by other mattresses with thick foam layers.
Off-gassing
x
Most new products emit chemical smells after being removed from packaging. Off-gassing odors are considered non-toxic, but can be quite unpleasant nonetheless.
Some off-gassing is to be expected from the Signature, but the smells ae neither stronger nor more persistent than those produced by other mattresses with thick foam layers.
Pressure Relief
x
This refers to the degree to which a mattress molds to or cradles the contours of the body. This helps alleviate pressure point pain, especially on the hips and shoulders.
The Signature offers close conforming and good pressure relief; multiple firmness options allow buyers to select a conforming level that works best for them.
Pressure Relief
x
This refers to the degree to which a mattress molds to or cradles the contours of the body. This helps alleviate pressure point pain, especially on the hips and shoulders.
The Signature offers close conforming and good pressure relief; multiple firmness options allow buyers to select a conforming level that works best for them.
Temperature Neutrality
x
The temperature of a mattress throughout the night is affected by how much body heat is retained. Several factors affect temperature neutrality, including material composition, layer thickness, and dissipation of heat through airflow.
Good airflow throughout the coil layer allows the Signature to sleep cool and comfortable for most.
Temperature Neutrality
x
The temperature of a mattress throughout the night is affected by how much body heat is retained. Several factors affect temperature neutrality, including material composition, layer thickness, and dissipation of heat through airflow.
Good airflow throughout the coil layer allows the Signature to sleep cool and comfortable for most.
Edge Support
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The degree to which the perimeter of the mattress supports body weight. In some cases, mattresses may sink when weight is applied. This sinkage, often called “roll-off”, affects how closely you might sleep to the edge of the bed.
The Signature's pocketed coil and high-density polyfoam base layers reinforce the mattress well and help reduce sinkage along the edges.
Edge Support
x
The degree to which the perimeter of the mattress supports body weight. In some cases, mattresses may sink when weight is applied. This sinkage, often called “roll-off”, affects how closely you might sleep to the edge of the bed.
The Signature's pocketed coil and high-density polyfoam base layers reinforce the mattress well and help reduce sinkage along the edges.
Noise
x
Certain mattresses – particularly those with coils – can be quite noisy when bearing weight. Others are nearly silent. Material composition is often the limiting factor for noise potential.
Some squeaks and creaks are to be expected, but the Signature is not particularly noisy.
Noise
x
Certain mattresses – particularly those with coils – can be quite noisy when bearing weight. Others are nearly silent. Material composition is often the limiting factor for noise potential.
Some squeaks and creaks are to be expected, but the Signature is not particularly noisy.
Sex
x
Mattresses that are bouncier and more responsive tend to be better for sex, as they’re easier to change positions on. In contrast, unresponsive mattresses can cause couples to have trouble switching positions.
The Signature is fairly responsive and should be sufficiently bouncy for most couples.
Sex
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Mattresses that are bouncier and more responsive tend to be better for sex, as they’re easier to change positions on. In contrast, unresponsive mattresses can cause couples to have trouble switching positions.
The Signature is fairly responsive and should be sufficiently bouncy for most couples.
Durability
x
Specifies how long the product maintains structure, providing comfort and support before it begins to deteriorate. For reference, the average mattress lifespan is 6-8 years.
Although the Purple mattress features a polymer-based buckling-column gel layer, the company has been in business for a limited amount of time and the overall lifespan of the Purple mattress has not yet been determined.
Durability
x
Specifies how long the product maintains structure, providing comfort and support before it begins to deteriorate. For reference, the average mattress lifespan is 6-8 years.
Although the Purple mattress features a polymer-based buckling-column gel layer, the company has been in business for a limited amount of time and the overall lifespan of the Purple mattress has not yet been determined.
Motion Isolation
x
A measure of how effectively a mattress absorbs motion across its surface, preventing partner disturbance.
According to many owners, the Purple mattress isolates motion to a fair extent and helps cut down on nighttime sleep disruptions.
Motion Isolation
x
A measure of how effectively a mattress absorbs motion across its surface, preventing partner disturbance.
According to many owners, the Purple mattress isolates motion to a fair extent and helps cut down on nighttime sleep disruptions.
Off-gassing
x
Most new products emit chemical smells after being removed from packaging. Off-gassing odors are considered non-toxic, but can be quite unpleasant nonetheless.
Very few Purple mattress owners report strong, persistent off-gassing odor.
Off-gassing
x
Most new products emit chemical smells after being removed from packaging. Off-gassing odors are considered non-toxic, but can be quite unpleasant nonetheless.
Very few Purple mattress owners report strong, persistent off-gassing odor.
Pressure Relief
x
This refers to the degree to which a mattress molds to or cradles the contours of the body. This helps alleviate pressure point pain, especially on the hips and shoulders.
The Purple mattress conforms somewhat closely, and a large number of owners report improved spinal alignment and targeted pressure relief.
Pressure Relief
x
This refers to the degree to which a mattress molds to or cradles the contours of the body. This helps alleviate pressure point pain, especially on the hips and shoulders.
The Purple mattress conforms somewhat closely, and a large number of owners report improved spinal alignment and targeted pressure relief.
Temperature Neutrality
x
The temperature of a mattress throughout the night is affected by how much body heat is retained. Several factors affect temperature neutrality, including material composition, layer thickness, and dissipation of heat through airflow.
The Purple mattress is fairly temperature neutral, and most sleepers remain fairly cool throughout the night.
Temperature Neutrality
x
The temperature of a mattress throughout the night is affected by how much body heat is retained. Several factors affect temperature neutrality, including material composition, layer thickness, and dissipation of heat through airflow.
The Purple mattress is fairly temperature neutral, and most sleepers remain fairly cool throughout the night.
Edge Support
x
The degree to which the perimeter of the mattress supports body weight. In some cases, mattresses may sink when weight is applied. This sinkage, often called “roll-off”, affects how closely you might sleep to the edge of the bed.
The Purple mattress offers minimal edge support, and sinkage where people sit is fairly common.
Edge Support
x
The degree to which the perimeter of the mattress supports body weight. In some cases, mattresses may sink when weight is applied. This sinkage, often called “roll-off”, affects how closely you might sleep to the edge of the bed.
The Purple mattress offers minimal edge support, and sinkage where people sit is fairly common.
Noise
x
Certain mattresses – particularly those with coils – can be quite noisy when bearing weight. Others are nearly silent. Material composition is often the limiting factor for noise potential.
The Purple mattress is virtually silent when bearing weight.
Noise
x
Certain mattresses – particularly those with coils – can be quite noisy when bearing weight. Others are nearly silent. Material composition is often the limiting factor for noise potential.
The Purple mattress is virtually silent when bearing weight.
Sex
x
Mattresses that are bouncier and more responsive tend to be better for sex, as they’re easier to change positions on. In contrast, unresponsive mattresses can cause couples to have trouble switching positions.
The Purple mattress is fairly responsive thanks to its unique comfort layer, and provides better springiness for sex than most competing all-foam beds.
Sex
x
Mattresses that are bouncier and more responsive tend to be better for sex, as they’re easier to change positions on. In contrast, unresponsive mattresses can cause couples to have trouble switching positions.
The Purple mattress is fairly responsive thanks to its unique comfort layer, and provides better springiness for sex than most competing all-foam beds.
Brooklyn Bedding Signature Highlights…
Adaptive polyfoam layers provide close and even body contouring. As a result, the Signature provides above-average pressure relief for a hybrid.
The pocketed coils provide sturdy support for the mattress and reinforce the edges against sinkage when owners get in and out of bed.
The coils promote steady airflow to keep the mattress at a cool temperature.
Customers can choose from three different firmness levels for their mattress based on their sleep position, body type, and comfort preferences.
Purple Mattress Highlights…
The signature Purple Grid comfort layer offers a balanced feel for sleepers that combines the conforming of memory foam and the responsiveness of latex.
Even conforming and weight distribution across the surface makes this mattress well suited to people with pressure points and back pain.
Thanks to its open-grid shape, the comfort layer does not trap body heat. This allows the mattress to sleep exceptionally cool for a foam-based model.
The mattress absorbs movement from sleepers to isolate motion transfer for couples. It is completely silent, too.
Sleep Position Ratings
Brooklyn Bedding Signature
Since the Signature is available in three different firmness levels, the most comfortable feel for this mattress will depend on the sleeper’s body type and sleep position. Beds with the soft or medium feel contour closely to the body and provide ample padding for the body. Side sleepers under 130 pounds will probably prefer these feels. Side sleepers typically require more cushioning for the shoulders and hips in order to align the spine and reduce pressure in sensitive areas. The firm feel may not conform closely enough to alleviate pressure for side sleepers.
Back and stomach sleepers are more likely to prefer the medium or firm Signature models. These positions don’t need as much cushioning because their shoulders and hips are already aligned with the spine, but more support is needed to keep the body on an even plane. The soft feel is more likely to sink for back and stomach sleepers, and this can lead to added aches and pains around the neck, shoulders, and lower back.
Purple Mattress
Since the Purple Mattress is an all-foam mattress available in just a medium firm feel, it will suit some sleeper weights and positions better than others. Side sleepers weighing up to 230 pounds should receive adequate cushioning for their shoulders and hips, ensuring even alignment and less pressure throughout the body. Heavier side sleepers are more likely to sink due to the bed’s foam support core, which does not provide as much reinforcement as the coils found in hybrids like the Brooklyn Bedding Signature.
Back sleepers across all weight groups should find the Purple Mattress supportive. Those weighing more than 230 pounds will sag a bit more than their lighter counterparts, but the responsive Purple Grid offers good overall reinforcement for the body and excessive sinkage probably won’t be an issue. Stomach sleepers, on the other hand, will probably sink more deeply into the mattress. This is partly due to the stomach position, since many people carry a disproportionate amount of weight in their midsection and sleeping face-down can pull the entire body toward the mattress. That said, stomach sleepers who weigh less than 130 pounds appear to find the Purple Mattress quite supportive.
Brooklyn Signature
Purple Mattress
Weight
Light
Average
Heavy
Sleep Position
Less than 130 LBS
130 LBS - 230 LBS
Greater than 230 LBS
Side
Back
Stomach
Weight
Light
Average
Heavy
Sleep Position
Less than 130 LBS
130 LBS - 230 LBS
Greater than 230 LBS
Side
Back
Stomach
Our Recommendations
Choose the Brooklyn Bedding Signature if...
You prefer your mattress with a soft feel, a firm feel, or a mid-level feel that balances firmness and softness in equal measure
You experience frequent back pain and/or pressure points
You tend to sleep hot
You share your mattress with someone else and tend to wake up when they change positions or get in and out of bed
Choose the Purple Mattress if…
You prefer a mid-level feel for your mattress that gravitates toward firm
You normally feel too warm sleeping on mattresses with foam layers
You sleep on your side or back
You and/or your sleep partner often wake up due to movement or noise
Technical Details Comparison
Sizing and Pricing
Prices for the Brooklyn Bedding Signature and Purple Mattress in each available size are listed below; selected firmness does not affect the Signature’s price. Both beds are sold in the six standard mattress sizes. In addition, the Purple Mattress comes in a split king size meant for people who share an adjustable bed base. This model costs $1,598.
Twin$599 (Signature)$649 (Purple)
Twin XL$699 (Signature)$799 (Purple)
Full$849 (Signature)$999 (Purple)
Queen$999 (Signature)$1,149 (Purple)
King$1,249 (Signature)$1,449 (Purple)
Cal King$1,249 (Signature)$1,449 (Purple)
Mattress Construction
Next, we’ll take a closer look at how the Brooklyn Bedding Signature and Purple Mattress are constructed. Materials and specs for these models are outlined below.
2″ ‘Purple Grid’ Hyperelastic Polymer Comfort Material
3.5″ 1.8 PCF HD Polyfoam
Cover Composition
Cotton with Quilted Polyfoam
Polyester, Viscose, and Lycra Spandex Blend
How Is the Brooklyn Bedding Signature Mattress Built?
The Signature’s comfort layer is composed of TitanFlex polyfoam, an adaptive material that contours to the body much like memory foam while remaining somewhat responsive. Sleepers feel the foam molding to their figure but there is a light bounce on the surface. The bed’s 2-inch transitional layer is made of Energex polyfoam, which is slightly denser and firmer than the comfort layer. The Energex prevents sleepers from sinking too deeply into the mattress and coming into contact with the coil layer. Both of these foam layers are infused with cooling gel intended to minimize the buildup of body heat.
The support core contains 6-inch pocketed coils, which are meant to stabilize the entire mattress and prevent deep sinkage when people sit or lie along the perimeter. The coils also circulate air currents in order to maintain a cool core temperature, which in turn helps sleepers remain comfortable on the surface. A base layer of high-density polyfoam reinforces the coils for added support. Altogether, the Signature measures 11.5 inches, making it a medium-profile mattress.
How Is the Purple Mattress Built?
The Purple Mattress begins with the Purple Grid, which measures 2 inches thick. This comfort layer is made from a hyperelastic polymer material molded into an open grid shape. Many sleepers liken it to firm memory foam or latex due to its gentle yet even conforming and responsive surface feel. The mattress also includes a 3.5-inch transitional layer of high-density polyfoam for extra reinforcement.
The support core of this mattress is composed of high-density polyfoam and measures 4 inches thick. Since the Purple Mattress primarily contains high-density polyfoam, its overall feel is on the firmer side, but the foam provides minimal edge support and heavier individuals still tend to sink excessively. The cover is a blend of polyester and viscose that has a soft, stretchy feel and is also quite durable. The Purple Mattress measures 9.5 inches thick, making it a low-profile mattress.
Brooklyn Bedding Sleep Trial, Warranty, and Delivery
Sleep Trial 120 nights
Shipping Free shipping in the contiguous U.S.
Warranty 10 years, non-prorated
Made In USA
Trial Period Details
Brooklyn Bedding offers a 120-night sleep trial for all mattresses:
The sleep trial begins on the date that the mattress is delivered.
This trial includes a mandatory break-in period of 30 nights. Customers must test out the mattress for at least 30 nights before they will be eligible to exchange the mattress or return it for a full refund.
If a customer is dissatisfied with their mattress, Brooklyn Bedding may issue a mattress topper to the customer that changes the feel of the bed. Customers can also exchange their mattress for a Signature model with a different firmness at no extra charge.
Customers may only participate in the sleep trial once per calendar year.
Shipping fees, including expedited shipping charges, are non-refundable.
Warranty
Brooklyn Bedding offers a 10-year non-prorated warranty:
This warranty is entirely non-prorated. Warranty coverage begins on the date of purchase. Brooklyn Bedding will, at their sole option, repair or replace mattresses with defects for as long as the warranty is valid.
Brooklyn Bedding mattresses are designed for use with bed frames with “solid support with little to no give.” These include ‘slatted wood or metal foundations with slats no more than 4 inches apart, wood or metal box foundations, and solid wood or metal platforms’. The warranty will be voidedif an improper foundation is used to support the mattress. Improper foundations include box springs that are more than five years old and/or lack solid support, and slatted wood or metal foundations with slats that span more than 4 inches apart.
This warranty considers certain issues to be defects that warrant repairs or replacements. These issues include sagging or body impressions in the surface that measure 1 inch or deeper, and physical flaws with the mattress that cause materials to split or deteriorate despite proper use and handling. Other issues, such as normal wear and tear and damage from misuse, are not covered under the warranty.
Brooklyn Bedding may refuse to repair or replace a mattress or mattress component if the mattress is deemed “unsanitary.”
This warranty is non-transferable and is exclusively available to original owners who buy their mattress from Brooklyn Bedding or an authorized retailer. Those who buy or acquire their mattress from the original owner or a non-authorized retailer do not receive warranty coverage.
Delivery Details
The delivery policy for Brooklyn Bedding mattresses is as follows:
Shipping is free for all orders in the contiguous U.S. Delivery to Alaska and Hawaii starts at $125. For customers in Canada, shipping starts at $250.
Brooklyn Bedding ships mattresses in the U.S. and Canada using FedEx Ground. Processing requires two to three business days, and estimated delivery times are three to five business days after processing is complete.
Brooklyn Bedding does not offer White Glove delivery at this time.
Tracking numbers are created at the time of purchase, but will not be fully activated until FedEx processes the package at one of their warehouses. This means that the tracking number may not be available for at least one to two days after purchase.
Brooklyn Bedding Coupons and Discounts
Get 20% off the Brooklyn Signature mattress for being a Tuck Sleep reader.
Purple offers a 100-night sleep trial for the flagship mattress.
The company does not require a break-in period of any kind, allowing customers to return or exchange their Purple Mattress at any point of the trial.
Full refunds are issued for all returns and Purple will cover all return shipping expenses.
If customers opt for a mattress exchange, they will pay the difference if upgrading or receive a partial refund for less expensive models. The replacement model will not be eligible for a second sleep trial.
Warranty
Purple offers a 10-year warranty for its flagship mattress.
This warranty is completely non-prorated. If a defect develops in the mattress, Purple will cover all costs related to repairing or replacing the bed; owners must pay associated shipping and transportation fees.
The warranty covers surface-level sagging and indentations as defects if they measure at least 1 inch deep. Physical flaws in the mattress that cause materials to split or crack prematurely are also covered under warranty. The warranty does not cover normal wear and tear, owner dissatisfaction, or physical damage that occurs due to misuse, abuse, or improper foundational support.
This warranty is non-transferable. Only original owners who buy their mattress from Purple or an authorized retailer will receive warranty coverage.
Delivery Details
The delivery policy for Purple mattresses is as follows:
Purple offers free shipping throughout the contiguous U.S., but customers in other locations must cover all added delivery costs.
The mattress is compressed, vacuum-sealed, and shipped in a box. Most customers receive their doorstep delivery within five business days of placing their order. For an additional fee, they can select expedited shipping and receive their mattress in as little as two business days.
Purple offers White Glove delivery for other models, but not the flagship Purple Mattress.
