How Purple Mattresses Improved Sleep: Insights from SleepScore Labs

Does a Purple mattress improve sleep?

• Yes. Independent studies by SleepScore Labs found that switching to a Purple mattress improves sleep quality and efficiency, reduces pain, and promotes more sleep.
• Purple Restore Mattress users reported a 174% improvement in how well-rested they felt while Purple Essential Mattress users reported a 96% improvement in sleep quality. Both collections delivered higher comfort ratings and better overall sleep satisfaction.

What if a mattress could help you reduce pain, fall asleep faster, wake up less often, and feel more refreshed every morning? Based on the latest study from SleepScore Labs, this dream isn’t farfetched. 

As a trusted leader in sleep science, SleepScore Labs put our “less pain, better sleep” promise to the test. Using validated, non-invasive technology, their study uncovered a compelling insight: participants experienced meaningful improvements in overall sleep quality when sleeping on Purple’s GelFlex Grid®.

SleepScore Labs’ findings prove the power of our proprietary GelFlex Grid®—engineered to remove the barriers, disrupters, and degraders that stand between you and easier, better, transformative sleep

Purple’s Sleep Study Overview 

To find the truest impact of a Purple mattress, SleepScore Labs conducted two in-home studies; one on a Purple Essential Mattress and another on the Purple Restore Hybrid Mattress. Each study followed a pre-post design where participants first tracked their sleep on their original mattress for four weeks, then switched to a Purple mattress (either from the Essential collection or Restore collection) for six weeks.

All Purple mattresses feature the GelFlex Grid®—a patented, hyper-elastic material that draws heat away from the body, cradles pressure points, and supports spinal alignment in every position. This innovative technology is at the heart of the improvements seen in the SleepScore Labs study.

Sleep was measured using SleepScore Max, a validated non-contact monitor, along with daily surveys and the Chronic Pain Sleep Inventory, a self-administered sleep questionnaire that evaluates the role of pain in sleep interference. This comprehensive approach allowed researchers to capture both objective metrics like sleep efficiency and deep sleep, and subjective experiences like comfort, pain relief, and overall satisfaction—all without invasive procedures or medications.

The participants in this study reported difficulty with sleep but no sleep disorders such as insomnia. Therefore, this sample of healthy adults had less room for improvement than a clinical sample would, making the findings more impressive.

Key Findings: Purple Essential Mattress Collection

This study focused on The Purple Mattress® and PurplePlus® Mattress, which both contain 2” GelFlex Grid®. The study found the following: 

• Faster Sleep Onset: Participants reported a 60% increase in how easy they felt it was to fall asleep each night.
• Fewer Awakenings: Participants woke up 6% less often during the night.
• Pain Relief: Pre-post measurement showed a 68% reduction in pain-related sleep interference.
• Comfort & Refreshment: Participants reported feeling more comfortable at night and more refreshed in the morning.
• Non-Invasive Approach: Improvements occurred without medication or invasive interventions.

These findings show that even small improvements, like falling asleep faster and waking up less, can lead to more restorative sleep and better mornings. Combined with significant pain relief and enhanced comfort, Purple Essential mattresses deliver measurable benefits without medication or invasive interventions.

Key Findings: Purple Restore Collection

The Purple Restore Collection (Purple RestorePlus® Hybrid Mattress and the Purple RestorePremier® Hybrid Mattress) delivered even more dramatic results:

• Longer Sleep Duration: Participants reported a 93% increase in how easy they felt it was to fall asleep each night.
• More Deep Sleep: 7 extra minutes of deep sleep per night, totaling 3.5 hours more per month.
• Better Sleep Efficiency & Quality: Sleep efficiency improved by 2%, SleepScore by 3%.
• Pain Relief: Pre-post measurement showed a 63% reduction in pain-related sleep interference.
• Comfort & Refreshment: Participants reported feeling more comfortable and refreshed in the morning.

These improvements go beyond numbers—they mean better mornings and healthier days. 3.5 additional hours of deep sleep per month supports muscle recovery, memory, and stress reduction. Combined with pain relief and enhanced comfort, Purple Restore Hybrid mattresses help you wake up feeling refreshed and ready to take on whatever life throws your way.

Why Participants Preferred Purple Mattresses

Not only did the participants see a statistically significant change in their objective sleep, after the study concluded, participants noted their experiences and opinions about the Purple mattress they slept on. Those who slept on a mattress from the Purple Restore Hybrid Mattress collection shared the following:

• 98% enjoyed using the mattress.
• 95% felt the mattress helped improve their sleep.
• 95% felt the mattress was better than other mattresses used in the past.
• 95% would recommend the mattress to friends, family, and/or coworkers.
• 95% planned to continue using the mattress after the study ended.

Who is SleepScore Labs?

SleepScore Labs uses advanced, non-contact monitoring to measure sleep objectively, alongside validated questionnaires for pain and comfort. Their research is trusted because it’s conducted in-home, under real-life conditions—not in artificial lab settings which could potentially skew results. 

What These Results Mean for Real Sleepers

Falling asleep faster and waking up less often means more uninterrupted rest, which is critical for anyone juggling a busy schedule. For healthcare professionals, that extra sleep can help improve alertness during long shifts. For athletes and fitness enthusiasts, the additional 3.5 hours of deep sleep per month can aid in muscle recovery and performance. And for parents, fewer nighttime awakenings and less pain-related sleep interference mean waking up ready to handle the demands of family life.

Experience Superior Pain Relief With Purple

Our instantly adaptive GelFlex Grid® offers 63% average pain reduction, allowing you to sleep more soundly night after night.

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The Importance of Comfort and Pressure Relief When Sleeping

Comfort isn’t just a luxury, it’s essential for healthy sleep. When your mattress fails to relieve pressure points, areas like your hips, shoulders, and lower back can experience strain, leading to tossing and turning throughout the night. This disrupts sleep cycles and reduces time spent in deep, transformative stages. 

According to the Purple Restore Hybrid study, Participants reported a 339% increase in how pressure relieving their bed felt, going from an average rating of 19 on a 0-100 scale when on their original mattress to an average rating of 83 on a 0-100 scale when using Purple Restore mattress. 

Pressure relief helps maintain proper spinal alignment, reduces pain, and prevents morning stiffness, so you wake up feeling refreshed instead of sore. Purple’s GelFlex Grid® is designed to flex under pressure points while supporting the rest of your body, delivering the comfort and alignment your body needs for truly transformative sleep.

Why is Deep Sleep Important? 

Deep sleep is the most restorative stage of the sleep cycle, and it plays a critical role in overall health. During deep sleep, your body repairs muscles and tissues, strengthens the immune system, and consolidates memories. It’s also when growth hormone is released, aiding recovery and physical performance. 

Without enough deep sleep, you may feel fatigued, struggle with focus, and experience slower recovery from daily stress or exercise. 

The SleepScore Labs study found that Purple Restore Mattress users gained 3.5 extra hours of deep sleep per month, which can translate into better energy, improved cognitive function, and enhanced physical well-being—helping you wake up ready to take on the day.

Which Mattress Is Right for You?

Purple has engineered three mattress collections made for every sleep preference and position: the Essential Collection, the Restore Hybrid Collection, and the Rejuvenate Luxe Collection. Every mattress contains our proprietary GelFlex Grid, proven to make sleep easier, better, and transformative. 

While traditional mattress materials force you to choose between softness, support or cooling, the GelFlex Grid supplies all three without any trade-offs. Each mattress features a unique level of firmness and support, but never requires you to sacrifice on sleep thanks to the GelFlex Grid. 

Purple Essential Mattress Collection

• Best for: Budget-conscious sleepers
• Key Benefits:
  • Pain Reduction: 68% average reduction in the impact of pain on sleep
  • Comfort Upgrade: GelFlex Grid® adapts to your body for pressure relief and spinal alignment.
  • Sleep Quality: Fall asleep faster and wake up less often for more restorative rest.

Cradling Comfort for Better Sleep

Explore our Essential Mattresses for supportive, motion-isolating mattresses that help you wake up refreshed.

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Purple Restore Hybrid Collection

• Best for: Sleepers looking for premium features, deeper sleep, and enhanced recovery.
• Key Benefits:
  • Pain Reduction: 63% average reduction in the impact of pain on sleep.
  • Deep Sleep Boost: 3.5 additional hours of deep sleep monthly for better recovery and energy.
  • Advanced Pressure Relief: Perfect for those with chronic pain or high activity levels.

Wake Up Refreshed

The Restore Hybrid Collection’s zoned coils and GelFlex Grid® encourage uninterrupted, high-quality sleep.

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