Mattress Teardowns

I get mattresses from recycling customers and directly from manufacturers, test them, and cut them open to see what's really inside. No marketing fluff — just honest findings from someone who's torn apart over a million mattresses.

Tim Sumerfield
Tim Sumerfield • Mattress Recycler Since 2011
Sedona Elite dual-coil system exposed Luxury

Brooklyn Bedding Sedona Elite

~$1,299 - $1,799 (Queen)

I own this mattress AND cut one open. The dual-coil system is something you rarely see at this price point. 6 years of real ownership experience inside.

Expected lifespan: 10+ years No fiberglass
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Brooklyn Signature Hybrid layers exposed Hybrid

Brooklyn Signature Hybrid

~$999 - $1,399 (Queen)

I tore open this popular hybrid to see if the coils and foam live up to the hype. Spoiler: the coil unit impressed me.

Expected lifespan: 8-10 years No fiberglass
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Dreamfoam Essential layers exposed Budget Friendly

Dreamfoam Essential

~$200 - $450 (Queen)

How does a $200-400 mattress not cut corners? I cut one open to find out. The foam density surprised me.

Expected lifespan: 5-7 years No fiberglass
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Puffy Cloud mattress layers exposed All-Foam

Puffy Cloud

~$849 - $1,249 (Queen)

A 3-year-old Puffy Cloud from a customer who upgraded to a split adjustable — but chose Puffy again. I tested it and cut it open.

Expected lifespan: 6-8 years No fiberglass
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Plank mattress layers exposed Extra Firm

Plank Mattress

~$849 - $1,099 (Queen)

The firmest mattress I've ever torn open. Two-sided with a firm and extra firm option. Customer got rid of it because it was TOO firm — not because it broke down.

Expected lifespan: 10+ years No fiberglass
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