The Sealy Blackwood Elevate Posturepedic Mattress is crafted especially for those who desire firm, orthopaedic support without compromising on comfort. This Posturepedic mattress brings a unique combination of AlignSupport® Coil Springs, a UniCased® design, and ProShield® allergen protection. It's well-crafted and carefully structured with clean, fresh feeling materials that have been approved by Allergy UK. This mattress signifies an investment in oneself. But is it worth the high-end price tag?
How we assessed it
On paper this is a firm coil-sprung mattress with reflex foam on top, 28cm deep and single-sided. A build like that should keep you lying on the surface instead of sinking into it, and the firm and extra firm foams are there to support your lower back. Owners describe the same thing, one calling it a "Firm mattress with soft comfortable top". If you share the bed, know that some movement carries across it. More than one owner noticed it, one reporting "some movement on one side when the other side moves around". The cover is knitted, and one owner said "we don't get too hot as it breathes".
Features you should know about
If we start with its luxurious cover, the SmarTex® cover equipped with ProShield® is designed to provide a cool, crispy night's sleep, while offering protection against allergens. This ensures you awaken refreshed each morning and provides peace of mind for those with allergies. The AlignSupport® Coil Springs form a patented spring technology that offers uncapped comfort and support, allowing your body's weight to be evenly distributed, while the UniCased® design enhances sturdiness around the mattress edge, increasing sleep surface and limiting that restricting 'rolling off' sensation.
Construction in the base and upper layers
The lower layer of the Sealy Blackwood Elevate Posturepedic is reinforced with "BasePlank" technology. This provides a strong foundation that breathes freely thanks to its air channels. The higher layers consist of a central ComfortCore™ which targets the hips and lower back for immense pressure relief, accompanied by firm and extra firm foams. Together, these components make up a mattress that offers support from the base up.
Who the product suits
Lauded for its orthopaedic support, this Sealy Blackwood mattress is best suited for those who relish a firmer mattress, specifically back sleepers and some stomach sleepers. The high degree of firmness, as confirmed by a component such as the ComfortCore™, makes it suitable for those who require or have been recommended firm, orthopaedic support. However, this mattress won't be the first choice for side sleepers, given its elevated firmness.
What customers thought
Comfort and support are what owners write about most. One called it "Firm and supportive but very comfortable!" and another said it was "extremely comfortable, supportive and great quality". Back pain comes up again and again, nearly always as relief: "My lower back pain has gone", wrote one owner, and another was "Not waking up with a bad back anymore". The firmness takes some settling in. One owner found it "A bit too firm at first but gradually softened over a period of two to three weeks", and several said it took them a while to get used to it. That softening is also the main complaint. A handful of owners found it less firm than the label suggested, with one writing "Softer than I thought. If you like firm or extra firm, don't choose this", and the unhappiest reviews describe it getting softer every night or one side dipping within a few months. A chemical smell on arrival is mentioned more than once. For one owner it "wore off very quickly", for another it lingered despite airing. The firm edges and the depth get steady praise, with one owner noting "The rigid edges of the mattress also mean a much better rise and exit from the bed".
The verdict
The Sealy Blackwood Elevate Posturepedic Mattress possesses features and a level of quality that cements its place among high-end offerings. It's evident why the mattress comes with a 7-year guarantee: It's carefully designed and cleverly equipped to serve your sleep needs and enhance your sleep experience. That said, it isn't cheap. Therefore, this mattress will appeal to customers willing to make a sizable investment in a mattress that offers exceptional firm, orthopaedic support, and a good night's sleep. If this matches your sleep preferences and are willing to pay a higher price, the Sealy Blackwood Elevate Posturepedic Mattress promises to make every penny worth your while.
