Novaform Mattress Review (2024)
Updated: September 6, 2024
Grace Struth
Sleep Content Lead
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Edge support and motion isolation are factored into our overall mattress ratings. These scores are shown in green (scores of 5.0+), yellow (3.0–4.9), or red (2.9 and below). Firmness, bounce, and cooling features are a matter of personal preference and aren’t part of our rating system, so these scores are shown in grey.
3.5 /10
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3.2 /10
3.2 /10
Product Details
The Novaform ComfortGrande Plus mattress is designed to provide the comfort of memory foam at an affordable price. It has a medium-firm feel and comes in queen and king sizes only.
This mattress uses eco-conscious construction, including memory foam layers and a cooling top layer to enhance comfort. However, some customers have reported that the mattress has a tendency to trap heat, despite its cooling features.
Novaform ComfortGrande Plus is available online from Costco at $699 for a queen size or $849 for a king size. You might have trouble finding the mattress in-store for this price, since brand availability and pricing can vary depending on which Costco you shop at. You also can’t buy the mattress without a paid Costco membership.
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Delivery, Sleep Trial & Returns
Novaform sells its ComfortGrande Plus Mattress through Costco. This means you’ll need a valid Costco membership to purchase it. This mattress can be purchased either in-person or via Costco’s website. If you purchase in-store, bring a truck or van so you can transport the mattress home.
Costco offers free shipping and delivery service to online customers via UPS or FedEx, including mattress placement, setup, and removal of packaging. However, Costco estimates your delivery will take 10–15 business days to arrive. A “quick ship” promotion reduces this timeline to 3–10 days, but the offer may not be available for all customers.
Novaform offers a 90-night sleep trial, but Costco doesn’t. If you decide to return the mattress, Costco will provide return shipping if you bought the mattress online, but the return process will take 3–4 weeks. If you purchased in-store, you will need to bring the mattress back to the store yourself and return it at customer service.
Costco is known for its open-ended return policy, but it’s not clear whether you can still return the mattress to Costco after the 90-day sleep trial ends.
Novaform comes with a 20-year limited warranty, covering defects in manufacturing and workmanship. If you choose to make a warranty claim and Novaform agrees to make a replacement, the company will only offer one replacement during the warranty period.
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Novaform Mattress Construction
Novaform ComfortGrande Plus is 14″ thick with 3 foam layers, which work together to help you sleep. Here’s a breakdown of the layers:
- Layer 1: The top (comfort) layer is 3″ of EVENcor GelPlus™ foam, which Novaform claims will keep you cool and conforms to the shape of your body as you sleep. However, the Costco website has a number of negative reviews from customers who experienced overheating.
- Layer 2: The middle (transition) layer is 3″ of premium support foam, designed with air channels to facilitate the dissipation of heat and odors.
- Layer 3: The bottom (support) layer is 8″ of support foam. This large, dense foam layer provides the mattress with the most stability and support.
All foam used in this Novaform mattress is CertiPUR-US® certified, meaning that it contains no formaldehyde or ozone-depleting chemicals. However, foam density is unknown.
This mattress includes a fire sock, which is a fairly common safety feature. However, Novaform ComfortGrande Plus is made in the United States, where fire socks often contain fiberglass. This material can be harmful to your skin and eyes if it ever leaks out of the mattress.
Novaform ComfortGrande Plus has a quilted, moisture-wicking top for added comfort. It doesn’t have a removable or machine-washable cover.
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3.5 /10
Edge Support
In third-party engineer testing (commissioned by us), Novaform ComfortGrande Plus scored 3.5/10 for edge support. This is below average for a memory foam mattress. If you often sit on the side of the bed, this mattress might not have as much support as you need.
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6.5 /10
Motion Isolation
Novaform ComfortGrande Plus has better-than-average motion isolation, scoring 6.5/10. This is good if you and your partner are sensitive to each other’s movements.
This level of motion isolation is not bad for most sleepers. But for a sleep that keeps you from feeling nearly all of your partner’s movements, consider competitor mattress Douglas Original with its much higher motion isolation score of 8.3/10.
3.2 /10
Bounce
Novaform ComfortGrande Plus scored 3.2/10 for bounce. A score this low is common for foam mattresses, and it’s good news if you’re a light sleeper who’s easily woken.
3.2 /10
Cooling Features
Novaform ComfortGrande Plus is designed to be a comfortable, affordable mattress. It has a few cooling features that are meant to help keep you comfortable while you sleep, including:
- Moisture-wicking top cover that pulls sweat away from your body
- Top layer of cooling gel foam to allow for enhanced cooling
- Air channels in the middle layer to permit airflow
Despite these features, Novaform has received multiple negative reviews about overheating. This is likely because the mattress’s cooling features don’t balance out the heat-trapping properties of its memory foam layers.
If you’re looking for an affordable mattress with tried-and-true cooling features, consider Douglas Original instead. Douglas has a layer of cooling gel foam and a moisture-wicking cover that’s also machine washable, and it has 16,300+ five-star reviews from verified customers.
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Company Background
Novaform is a subsidiary of Innocor Inc., a New Jersey-based foam manufacturer that started in 1997 as Sleep Innovations. Novaform partnered with Costco in 2016, and has helped Costco to expand its influence in North American mattress retail.
In September 2023, Costco recalled approximately 48,000 Novaform mattresses—specifically its ComfortGrande and DreamAway models—from stores in the San Francisco Bay Area. Regulators were concerned that the mattresses had been exposed to water during their manufacture, which could cause mould to develop. Customers who received affected mattresses could contact the manufacturing company, FXI, to receive either a full refund or a replacement.
Only Innocor Inc. is listed with the Better Business Bureau, with 1 complaint, but no reviews. Novaform does have an unclaimed Trustpilot page, but it also has no customer ratings or feedback. There are also less than 50 customer reviews for Costco’s Novaform mattresses online. The lack of reviews makes it difficult to say whether you would enjoy a Novaform mattress.
The handful of Novaform mattress reviews on Costco’s Canadian website mention a bad smell, even after the mattress has been unrolled and aired out for a while. There are also complaints of back and hip pain, and mentions of overheating while trying to sleep.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Are Novaform mattresses good?
A Novaform mattress from Costco is reasonably good and affordably priced. However, Costco recalled 48,000 Novaform mattresses (specifically the ComfortGrande and DreamAway brands) in September 2023 due to concerns about potential mould growth.
The limited number of customer reviews on the Costco website also complain of overheating and back pain when sleeping on a Novaform. With no reviews on BBB or Trustpilot, it’s difficult to confirm whether you would enjoy sleeping on a Novaform mattress.
READ MORE: Should you buy your next mattress at Costco?
What sizes does the Novaform ComfortGrande Plus come in?
At the time of writing, Novaform ComfortGrande Plus is only available in queen and king sizes.
How much does a Novaform mattress cost?
Novaform ComfortGrande Plus costs $699 for a queen size and $849 for a king size. It’s only available if you have a Costco membership.
Do Novaform mattresses have fiberglass?
The Novaform ComfortGrande Plus comes in a fire sock, a safety feature that often contains fiberglass when made in the United States. The manufacturer doesn’t specify whether fiberglass is used when making this mattress. However, as an American-made mattress, this possibility is one to be aware of.
READ MORE: Is fiberglass in a mattress dangerous?
Is the Novaform mattress cover machine washable?
No. Novaform states that this mattress’s cover is not machine washable. It should be spot-cleaned only.
How long does the Novaform mattress take to expand?
Novaform states that it may take up to 48 hours for the mattress to expand completely. The company explicitly states that you should not try to assist the mattress by pressing it or weighing it down in any way to help it expand.
What does the Novaform warranty cover?
The 20-year Novaform warranty covers manufacturing and workmanship defects only. If you choose to make a warranty claim and Novaform agrees to make a replacement, the company will only offer one replacement during the warranty period.
How do I return a Novaform mattress to Costco?
Costco only provides return shipping for mattresses purchased online. You can start your return through the Costco website and arrange for pickup. Keep in mind that the return will take 3–4 weeks to complete. If you bought your Novaform foam mattress in-store, you will need to bring it back to the store yourself.
What Novaform mattress alternatives should I consider?
Douglas Original comes with innovative cooling features such as ecoLight® cooling gel foam and the CoolSense® mattress cover. Experience superior motion isolation and edge support while keeping cool during warm nights.
When you upgrade to Douglas Alpine or Douglas Summit, advanced cooling features like phase-change material and cooling nanofibres help you get an even better sleep.
With Douglas’s 365-night sleep trial, you’ll have plenty of time to test out your mattress at home in year-round weather. You’re also protected by a 20-year warranty to help you love your mattress longer.
Your mattress purchase comes with a free bedding bundle, including a mattress protector, pillow(s), sheets, and pillow protector(s) With Douglas Original priced at just $799 for a queen size, this mattress is the ideal alternative to Novaform.
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