Best Firm Mattresses Of 2022

Made in the U.S., the Sealy Essentials Pillow Top Mattress offers extra cushioning, support and airflow with SealyCool gel foam and SealyCool air gel foam technologies, both of which are certified for safety by the CertiPUR-US program. With an open coil design and reinforced SolidEdge foam border to increase durability, this firm mattress is available in heights ranging from 5.5 inches to 13 inches. When purchased from an authorized retailer, the mattress is backed by a 10-year limited warranty.

With a firmness level of 7.1 out of 10, Bear’s Original Mattress comes with a lifetime warranty and 365-day free return policy. Both CertiPUR-US certified and GREENGUARD Gold certified, it’s free of dangerous chemicals and pollutants. The mattress cover is woven with breathable Celliant fibers to keep you cool while you sleep, and the graphite gel memory foam interior uses open cell construction to help increase airflow and adapt to your body. Shipping is free within the continental U.S., and the mattress usually arrives in two to seven business days.

The Linenspa 10-inch memory foam hybrid mattress is a medium-firm option with a 1.5-inch layer of memory foam on top of 2.5 inches of comfort foam and a 6-inch base of steel springs and foam. The mattress is designed to be durable and supportive, and its CertiPUR-US certification confirms no harmful chemicals or fire retardants are used in the production of the mattress. It comes with a 10-year limited warranty, as well as a “no questions asked” 30-day return policy. Arriving in about two to seven business days, the mattress ships free in the continental U.S.

The high-density base foam of the Dreamfoam Chill Foam Mattress comes in a variety of thicknesses—from 6 inches to 14 inches— to accommodate all sleeping styles. The 6-inch and 8-inch models are the firmest (firm and firm-medium) and recommended for back and side sleepers, and the 10-inch, medium-firm model suits back, side and stomach sleepers. Each layer of foam utilizes open cell technology to increase airflow. Dreamfoam is hypoallergenic and CertiPUR-US certified, and all options come with a 10-year limited warranty. The brand also uses an environmentally-friendly Nano Stain Terminator Finish, which helps protect the mattress against stains and spills. Shipping is free.

Incorporating Helix Soft Touch Design to increase softness and airflow, the 12-inch Helix Twilight mattress is firm enough for side sleepers. Layers of Memory Foam Plus, Helix Dynamic Foam and high-grade polyfoam combined with 8 inches of individually wrapped coils offer comfort and lumbar support while contouring to your body. A perimeter of coils offer additional support. Purchase of this CertiPUR-US certified mattress includes a Soft Touch Design mattress cover to help maximize airflow and is backed by a 10-year limited warranty. Delivery times vary and shipping is free in the U.S.

Amerisleep’s firmest mattress option, the 10-inch AS1 model is designed for back and stomach sleepers and is compatible with any bed frame. Its eco-friendly, plant-based Bio-Pur memory foam uses an open cell design to promote airflow and keep you cool at night. The AS1’s Refresh Cover is made from scientifically-engineered fibers that draw body heat away from the skin, turning it into infrared energy, which helps improve sleep quality and increase blood circulation. Made in the U.S., this CertiPUR-US certified mattress is low in volatile organic compounds (VOCs), backed by a 20-year limited warranty and ships free in seven to 10 business days.

With Casper’s 4D Sleep Technology, the Original Foam mattress has four body-contouring layers consisting of polyurethane foam, zoned memory foam and durable base foam, all CertiPUR-US certified and tested for low VOC emissions. Features include Zoned Support to optimize spinal alignment, AirScape to increase airflow and a Signature Casper Feel mattress cover. The mattress is covered by a 10-year limited warranty. Shipping is free in the continental U.S. and delivery usually takes three to nine business days.

A flippable mattress, Layla’s Memory Foam Mattress has two sides, allowing you to choose between soft (a firmness level of four out of 10) and firm (a firmness level of seven out of 10). Made with layers of CertiPUR-US certified copper gel memory foam, airflow foam and base foam for breathability, airflow and support, the mattress is backed by a lifetime warranty. The copper in Layla’s gel memory foam is antimicrobial to keep your mattress fresher, and the copper’s increased conductivity helps carry heat away from your body to keep you cool. Shipping is free, and mattresses arrive within three to five days of order placement in 48 states; transit time varies by location.

The Puffy Mattress (a firmness level of six to eight out of 10) is designed to be versatile, accommodating back, side and stomach sleepers. Its five layers include a stain-resistant and hypoallergenic Cloud Cover, breathable Cooling Cloud foam, supportive Climate Comfort foam, 6 inches of high-density Core Support foam and a grip base cover for stability. Puffy’s memory foam is gel-infused to keep sleepers cool at night, and all materials are CertiPUR-US certified and low in VOCs. Made in the U.S., the mattress comes with a lifetime warranty, free shipping and arrival within two to five business days in 48 states.

A quilted cover tops a 2.5-inch layer of advanced Suretemp memory foam and 9.5 inches of Premium Base Foam in the CertiPUR-US certified Shiloh Mattress. Its dual layers are designed to support sleepers while keeping them cool. The product is available at retailers including Amazon, Walmart and Wayfair; shipping time varies. Made in the U.S., Sleep Innovations mattresses are backed by a 10-year warranty.