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Mattress Test Bench 1.0.1 adds scoring to the 'Foam Layer Mass Density' results and a new 'Longevity' performance usage. These changes allow you to see a mattress's durability based on the quality of the materials used in its construction, which is important if you're concerned about your mattress sagging or forming body impressions.

A screenshot of the Nectar Classic's Foam Layer Mass Density results on the previous test bench.
The Foam Layer Mass Density results for the Nectar Classic with Test Bench 1.0.
A screenshot of the Nectar Classic's Foam Layer Mass Density results, as seen on Test Bench 1.0.1.
The Foam Layer Mass Density results for the Nectar Classic under Test Bench 1.0.1; this Test Bench adds scoring for foam density.

We already test the density of each foam layer in each mattress as part of our components testing. The score is now calculated by comparing the layer's foam density to a reference for good-quality polyfoam, memory foam, or latex:

Material Good Quality High Quality
Polyfoam 26 kg/m³ (1.6 lbs/ft³) 40 kg/m³ (2.2 lbs/ft³)
Memory Foam 48 kg/m³ (3 lbs/ft³) 80 kg/m³ (5 lbs/ft³)
Latex 48 kg/m³ (3 lbs/ft³) 64 kg/m³ (4 lbs/ft³)

We've also added a new 'Longevity' performance usage, which tells you how durable we expect a mattress to be based on what type of foam it uses and its quality. The score is based on the quality of each foam layer. Less durable upper comfort layers may start to form permanent indentations sooner, but lower-quality transition and support layers are responsible for more serious sagging, so more weight is given to the lower layers in the scoring.

A screenshot of the Linus Original Green Tea's Longevity performance usage.
The 'Longevity' performance usage for the Zinus Original Green Tea.
A screenshot of the Sleep On Latex Pure Green Organic's Longevity performance usage box.
The 'Longevity' performance usage for the Sleep On Latex Pure Green Organic.

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We have retested popular models. The test results for the following models have been converted to the new testing methodology. However, the text might be inconsistent with the new results.

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