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Helix
As someone who’s tested nearly every bed in Helix’s fleet (there are 25 spread across the Core, Luxe, and Elite Collections, for context), I’ve got a few favorites, including the Helix Midnight Luxe, our top pick for the past few years thanks to its pressure-pain relief and lumbar support, and the Helix Dusk, which has a great medium-firm feel for back and stomach sleepers. All Helix mattresses come with free shipping, a 100-night sleep trial, and a limited lifetime warranty. For the 4th, we’ve got something special to share: Use code WIRED27 for 27 percent off the entire site. Which by the way, is the biggest discount we ever see these available for.
Birch
We aren’t headed to a garden center for a birch tree for this one. The Birch mattress line by Helix takes the natural approach to constructing mattresses, with Global Organic Latex Standard latex, organic cotton, and pocketed coils. The Birch Luxe has a firmer feel that still shares the buoyant feel of latex (not to mention temperature regulating and pressure relieving as well), while the Birch Luxe Natural adds on a pillow top for increased softness. Now, for the sale: use code WIRED27 for 27 percent off site wide, and Birch will also throw in two free pillows to go along with your new bed. It’s likely you won’t see a deal this good for the rest of the year, because based on our records, 27 percent off is the lowest it’s gone.
Nolah
Nolah took memory foam and helped evolve it into its own version, called Airfoam. This happens to be the star of the show for its beds, particularly the Nolah Evolution. By using Airfoam over the usual memory foam offerings, this hybrid was made to promote better spine alignment, pressure relief, cooling, and durability. You can pick between three firmness options, but I’ve found in testing that luxury firm to be very accommodating for all sleeping positions. The lumbar support shines, and the pillow top stands on business with pressure relief. Nolah mattresses come with free shipping, a 120-night sleep trial, and a limited lifetime warranty. Right now you can get 30 percent off sitewide, plus use code WIRED50 for another $50 off mattresses.
Big Fig
Quippy brand names are the best, and Big Fig’s is derived from “bigger figure,” as this mattress is made for heavier sleepers. A common issue with standard mattresses is that they simply may not be supportive enough for sleepers with this body type. The Big Fig Classic can support up to 1,100 pounds of weight (just make sure your frame can too!) by way of foams and pocketed coils made to be extra durable. WIRED reviewer Martin Cizmar found that while the support was evident, there was a bit of sag happening in the middle. He likened it to a hammock sort of effect, which may work for some, but not for others. It’s a firmer feeling bed, but average weight sleepers may enjoy it just as much (based on my previous tests), particularly if you prefer resting on your stomach or back, or just like firmer beds. Big Fig mattresses are sent with free shipping, a 120-night sleep trial, and 20-year warranty. Use code FIREWORKS for 20 percent off your purchase.
Best Early Fourth of July Bedding Deals
Courtesy of The Citizenry
The Citizenry
The Citizenry makes some of our favorite sheets, from the best linen we’ve tried to fantastically soft (and organic!) cotton percale. The company’s sheets are already well priced for the great quality you’re getting, but they’re on sale for 20 percent off for Fourth of July, making it one of the best times to buy.
Ettitude
I love Ettitude’s super-soft bamboo sheets, especially as a hot sleeper who still wants soft bedding to sleep on. Usually, the best price is on Amazon rather than Ettitude’s site. But right now Ettitude is running a summer sale for 25 percent off, giving the best price to its own site instead. It’s the perfect time to score your own gorgeously soft and breathable bamboo sheets, or Ettitude’s take on linen with its Hemp+ sheets (currently on my bed as we speak!) at a discount. You’ll see the discount automatically applied once the sheets are in your cart.
