Molecule Mattress Reviews

Molecule Specifics

Molecule offers a variety of mattresses for athletes and active folks that are looking for better recovery at night. With 8 mattresses to choose from, they have a variety of price points and subtle differences in firmness. Overall, customers mostly have very good things to say about Molecule mattresses. Those with issues mostly mention firmness disagreements and middle-spine support in the foam versions.

Quality of Materials
The Molecule mattresses offer all-foam and hybrid mattresses that focus on serving athletes with high grade materials and craftsmanship. They have a variety of proprietary foams that are high-end and work together to diffuse heat and cushion the body while supporting the spine.

We'll go through Molecule's line-up and discuss the ins and outs of their mattresses:

First, we'll discuss their Molecule Core:Cover Layer: The cover layer comes with MOLECULEshield™ technology, which is cooling to the touch and prevents the growth of bacteria in the cover layer.

Layer 2: The first comfort layer is a thick layer of HexFLO™ patent pending foam that lets air flow throughout the mattress and does a superior job diffusing heat while also relieving pressure around the hips and shoulders.

Layer 3: The second comfort layer is a hyper-targeted zoned RecoveryFLO™ foam that delivers targeted support and adjustability to different parts of the body.

Layer 4: The foundational layer is the ContourFLO™ support foam that offers an open-cell design for greater airflow and less heat retention, while supporting the body.

Next, we'll discuss their Molecule 1:Cover Layer: Similar to the Molecule Core, the cover layer comes with MOLECULEshield™ that cools and prevents bacteria growth. It is also moisture wicking.

Layer 2: The first comfort layer is a thick layer of RestoreFLO™ foam that offers superior pressure relief for the hips and shoulders, while also offering airflow to release heat away from the cover.

Layer 3: The second comfort layer is another RecoveryFLO™ layer that is firmer and delivers targeted support, while acting as a transition to the layer above.

Layer 4: The foundational layer is an ample 7" of ContourFLO™ support foam designed to keep the body well aligned above.

Next, we'll go through their Molecule 2 Airtec:Cover Layer: It all starts with the plush quilted cover layer that comes with MOLECULEshield™ treatment to stop the growth of bacteria.

Layer 2: The first comfort layer is a thick layer of Biocharge™ foam that is infused with crystal and natural elements for enhanced cooling and muscle rejuvenation while also providing enhanced pressure relief.

Layer 3: The second comfort layer is Airtec™ proprietary foam that is a matrix of extremely open cells for enhanced airflow and more cooling abilities. This layer also offers more compression for enhanced pressure relief.

Layer 4: The RecoveryFLO™ layer offers transitional zoned support with its targeted zones for enhanced loft in key parts of the body.

Layer 5: The ContourFLO™ foundation offers a foam core that is supportive, but also offers more airflow.

Next, we'll go through their pocketed coil Molecule Hybrid:Cover Layer: Similar to Molecule's other mattresses, it starts with a soft quilted cover layer with the MOLECULEshield™ treatment to mitigate bacteria growth.

Layer 2: The first comfort layer is a layer of MolecularFLO™+ foam that offers five times the airflow as traditional memory foam while delivering an enhanced responsive feel.

Layer 3: The Airtec™ layer also facilitates airflow with its open-cell design, while facilitating extra pressure point relief in the body.

Layer 4: A RecoveryFLO™ layer offers a zoned supportive feel with targeted support zones for the body.

Layer 5: Individually wrapped coils make up the MoleculEDGE™ layer, which adapt to the body and also offer extra edge support along the sides.

Layer 6: The last layer is a slim ContourFLO™ foundation that keep the layers above in place.

Lastly, we'll go through their new Molecule Reflex™:Cover Layer: Each Reflex™ mattress starts with the instant cool cover with a soft feel and moisture wicking capabilities.

Layer 2: In each mattress, the CoolVENT™ layer offers 4.5x greater airflow than traditional memory foam. It provides enhanced pressure point relief.

Layer 3: In the 12"-14" varieties, there is an Airtec™ layer for extra airflow (6x than traditional memory foam). It offers further pressure relief subtle compression to the body's curves. The 10" mattress offers a LiftCOR™ targeted support layer with gel bands for added loft for the middle back.

Layer 4: The 12" and 13" offerings offer the LiftCOR™ targeted support layer with gel bands for added support for targeted zones in the back. The 14" mattress has an added zoned support foam with 3 zones for extra back lift. The 10" mattress has a layer of ContourFLO™ base foam for added deep support.

Layer 5: The 12" mattress offers a thick layer of ContourFLO™ foundational foam for the final support layer. The 13" mattress features the MoleculEdge™ individually wrapped coil system for dynamic back support with enhanced edge durability. The 14" mattress provides the LiftCOR™ zoned layer with added cooling gel bands in targeted locations.

Layer 6: The 13" hybrid finishes things off with the ContourFLO™ foundational foam to keep everything in place. The 14" hybrid adds the MoleculEdge™ pocketed coil system for enhanced back alignment with added edge support.

Layer 7: The 14" hybrid has one last layer of base support ContourFLO™ foam so the mattress keeps stable.

Overall Comfort
Customers report mostly satisfaction with a good blend of cooling and pressure relieving comfort. There were some complaints about the all-foam mattresses, including some disagreements about lack of support. The hybrids had rare disagreements about being too soft.

FirmnessSee the above firmness chart. These mattresses are ideal for those that are average or smaller in body size due to reports of softness in the comfort layers. Those that are very large or stomach sleepers may feel that it doesn't support them enough based on the firmness rating.

Back Pain Relief
There are some that describe these mattresses relieving discomfort and leading to deeper sleep. However, there are some that describe sinking in too much and experiencing some discomfort due to that. So, if you are heavier in body size, this may be a concern.

Cooling
One of the biggest wins of these mattresses are their ability to keep cool. These mattresses do a great job keeping things cool for active sleepers. Some in very warm environments may find that they still have some heat.

Who Are Molecule Mattresses Best For?
This mattress is best for runners, swimmers, and other endurance athletes that are looking for a cooling mattress but something a bit softer than the competition.