This mattress pad offers a bit of cushion with a quilted surface, but not nearly as much as the mattress topper. It’s meant to be more of a deluxe mattress protector than anything. But for athletes competing who may find their mattress agreeable but want some extra padding, they could easily forgo the topper and use the pad instead. Otherwise, you can throw it on top of the mattress topper, but that is a bit too much cushion for me and can stretch the elastic sides, depending on your mattress’s height.
A Soft Pillow
Hotel pillows always seem to be either too soft or too firm. The Saatva latex pillows included with this bundle are meant to be a good middle ground. I found that the standard-loft option is very mushy, which isn’t a bad thing, but you have to know yourself as a sleeper to decide if it’s the best for you. If you prefer a higher loft because you sleep on your side, have broader shoulders, or want to preserve cervical alignment, a higher-loft option is available (about 6 to 7 inches). As for the standard loft (4 to 5 inches), I am a combination sleeper who adores a flatter, more malleable pillow that can adapt to me, whether I sleep on my side, stomach, or back.
The soft, “mushy” feel comes from the shredded latex core, surrounded by an organic cotton cover and microdenier fibers that mimic down feathers. Latex is a hypoallergenic, bouncy material that helps with pressure relief and is heat-resistant. All these qualities were present with these pillows, but if you are a truly firm pillow person, you’re not going to have a good time with these pillows.
Final Score
Altogether, the Winter Sleep Accessories bundle runs $940 for queen-size items, including two pillows, the mattress topper, the mattress pad, and the sheet set. You’ll have to purchase all the bundle items individually, but I actually prefer this approach. Sleep is so deeply personal and, frankly, an investment. The mattress topper works well if you need to get more support from your bed but aren’t ready to replace it altogether. Pillows wear out more quickly than you think, and I thought these latex ones in the bundle were good for stomach and combination sleepers if they don’t mind soft. I’m always a proponent of a mattress protector, but I think you could skip the mattress pad in this case—unless you are indeed a fan of them already. Lastly, the sheets are solid and are available with the alternative bestsellers bundle (pillow, sheets, mattress pad) if that’s more up your alley.
I’ll be tuning in to watch the Games here shortly and will report back with more on what Saatva’s up to in preparation for LA28. In the meantime, go Team USA, and here’s to all of us, near and far, sleeping better.
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