Quick Answer: The Purple mattress uses a hyper-elastic polymer grid that provides cooling and pressure relief, genuinely different from foam and hybrid alternatives. In Canada it is available through Sleep Country, starting around $1,599 CAD for a queen. Key limitations: poor motion isolation, weak edge support, and a premium price including Canadian import costs.
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Purple is not like other mattresses. That is not marketing language, it is literally true. Where every other mattress at this price point uses foam, coils, or a combination of the two, Purple uses a hyper-elastic polymer grid as the primary comfort layer. This makes it genuinely different to lie on. Whether that difference justifies the price premium in the Canadian market is what this review addresses.
What Is the Purple Grid?
The Purple Grid is a comfort layer made from hyper-elastic polymer (a food-grade, non-toxic material) molded into a grid of open squares. The grid has two important properties that distinguish it from foam:
Pressure relief without heat retention. Unlike foam, which closes around the body and traps heat, the grid's open squares allow air to flow through the mattress. This is why Purple consistently ranks as one of the best mattresses for hot sleepers, the cooling is structural, not just a gel coating on top of foam.
Responsive pressure adaptation. The grid columns collapse under sufficient pressure (at shoulders and hips) while remaining upright under less pressure (at the lumbar and legs). This creates zone-specific give without the slow response time of memory foam. You feel supported everywhere but with specific pressure relief where your body needs it most.
Purple Mattress Construction
The original Purple mattress (Purple Original) consists of:
- 2-inch Purple Hyper-Elastic Polymer Grid, the defining comfort layer
- 3.5-inch high-density comfort foam, transition and motion absorption
- 4-inch high-density support foam, base support and durability
The cover is a stretchy knit that accommodates the grid's movement rather than restricting it, a necessary design element that most mattress covers are not built for. The total mattress height is 9.5 inches. Higher-tier Purple models (Purple Plus, Purple Hybrid) add more grid thickness or replace the base foam with pocket coils for improved edge support and motion isolation.
Pros and Cons
| Pros | Cons |
|---|---|
| Structural cooling via open grid, best in category for hot sleepers | Poor motion isolation, not ideal for couples with a restless partner |
| Responsive pressure relief without slow-sink memory foam | Weak edge support, more edge compression than average |
| Genuinely unique feel that many sleepers prefer immediately | Premium Canadian price ($1,599+) with import costs factored in |
| Good spinal alignment for back and average-weight side sleepers | Grid feel is polarizing, some buyers dislike it immediately |
| Non-toxic, food-grade polymer materials | 10-year warranty, shorter than Canadian competitors' 15 to 20 years |
What Makes the Grid Different From Foam for Sleep Temperature
Research by Okamoto-Mizuno and Mizuno (2012) published in the Journal of Physiological Anthropology confirmed that bed temperature and humidity significantly affect sleep quality and stage distribution. Dense foam retains body heat and increases micro-climate temperature and humidity at the sleep surface. The Purple Grid's open-cell-equivalent airflow (through physical channels rather than foam porosity) creates a meaningfully different thermal environment. For hot sleepers who have tried gel-infused foam without success, this structural cooling difference is the reason Purple performs where others have not.
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Who Should Buy a Purple Mattress
Best match: hot sleepers. The grid's structural airflow makes it the most effective cooling solution in the mainstream mattress market. If you consistently sleep hot and have not found foam solutions adequate, the Purple is worth testing.
Good match: average-weight back sleepers (130-230 lbs). The grid provides excellent lumbar support with the pressure relief needed at the hips. Spinal alignment reviews are consistently strong for this category.
Good match: combination sleepers. The responsive grid makes position changes easy. No sinking-in sensation to escape from when rolling over.
Poor match: couples where motion isolation matters. The grid transfers motion more readily than foam. If one partner moves frequently at night, the other will feel it more than on a foam or hybrid alternative.
Poor match: sleepers over 230 lbs. The grid columns have a defined collapse threshold. For heavier sleepers, more grid thickness (Purple Plus or Hybrid models) may be needed, which increases the price further.
Poor match: anyone who needs strong edge support. The grid compresses at the edges more than foam or coil alternatives. Getting in and out of bed at the edge of a Purple is less stable than most other options at this price.
Purple Mattress Pricing in Canada
Purple's Canadian availability is through Sleep Country Canada's retail and online channels. Canadian pricing for the original Purple Queen starts at approximately $1,599 CAD. Higher-tier Purple Hybrid models reach $2,500 to $3,500+ for a queen.
At these price points, the Purple is among the more expensive mainstream mattresses available in Canada. The premium covers the unique polymer material cost, Sleep Country's retail margin, and any import-related costs. For buyers evaluating cooling-focused alternatives, the Purple Hybrid (with coils) is generally considered the better value at this tier because it addresses the motion isolation and edge support weaknesses of the foam-base original.
Talia on Testing the Grid
Talia, Mattress Miracle's showroom specialist, frequently talks to customers who have been curious about the Purple: "The grid feel is something you genuinely cannot predict from a description or a video. Some people lie down and immediately love it. Others find it unusual in a way that does not resolve with time. At $1,600 to $3,500, finding out you are in the second group through a 100-night trial and a return process is an expensive way to discover your preference. The better answer is to find somewhere you can test a grid mattress in person before committing. We have cooling options on our floor you can test side by side." The showroom is at 441 1/2 West Street in Brantford.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is the Purple mattress worth it in Canada?
For hot sleepers who have not found foam solutions adequate, the Purple's structural cooling is genuinely different and worth the premium. For buyers without significant heat retention issues, Canadian alternatives at lower prices offer comparable or better sleep performance with longer trials and warranties.
Can you buy Purple mattress in Canada?
Yes, through Sleep Country Canada's retail locations and online. Canadian pricing starts at approximately $1,599 for a queen on the original model.
Is Purple good for hot sleepers?
Yes, it is among the best available. The grid's physical airflow channels create structural cooling that significantly outperforms gel-infused foam. This is the primary use case where Purple justifies its price premium.
Is Purple good for couples?
Not ideal for couples where one partner moves frequently at night. The grid transfers motion more readily than foam. Purple Hybrid models (with pocket coils) improve motion isolation but at a higher price point.
Sources
- Purple. Product Specifications. purple.com/ca
- Sleep Doctor. Purple Mattress Review 2026. sleepdoctor.com
- NapLab. Purple Mattress Review, 10 Data-Driven Tests. naplab.com
- Okamoto-Mizuno K, Mizuno K. Effects of thermal environment on sleep and circadian rhythm. Journal of Physiological Anthropology. 2012;31(1):14.
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