Is the DLX Essential good for side sleepers?

It is a firm mattress built for back sleepers. Most side sleepers want a softer surface to cushion the shoulder and hip, so this one may feel too hard.

What size is the Short Queen?

It measures 60 inches wide by 75 inches long, about 5 inches shorter than a standard Queen. That suits shorter sleepers, RVs and tight rooms.

Can the mattress be flipped?

Yes. It is a two-sided mattress, so you can turn it over to spread wear across both surfaces.

Does it contain fiberglass?

No. DLX lists the Essential as fiberglass-free, using foam, viscose fibers and pocketed coils.

How does it compare with an all-foam mattress?

The coil core gives it more bounce and edge structure than foam, and the breathable cover and fibers aim to keep it cooler. Foam beds generally absorb motion better.

Is it suitable for children?

DLX does not list it for kids. It is intended for adult, everyday use.

Where is the DLX Essential Mattress cheapest?

At DLX Mattress, for $899.99, as of our latest check.

What do buyers say about the DLX Essential Mattress?

Rated 4.5 out of 5 from 42 ratings.

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Lowest price today: $899.99 at DLX Mattress (checked Nov 12, 2026).

Our take on the DLX Essential Mattress

The DLX Essential is a firm, two-sided hybrid mattress in a Short Queen size (60 by 75 inches). It pairs pocketed coils with LoftAdapt and comfort-layer foams plus viscose fibers, and the stretch knit cover is breathable. It is made in the USA without fiberglass and is aimed at back sleepers who want pressure relief and a cooler sleep surface. Against softer hybrids and memory-foam beds, it trades plushness for firm support; the two-sided build lets you flip it, which most rivals don't allow.

Best forBack sleepers who want firm supportSleepers who overheat on foamBuyers who want a flippable, two-sided bedShorter beds for RVs or small rooms

Pros

Firm support well suited to back sleeping
Pocketed coil core with foam comfort layers
Two-sided construction can be flipped
Breathable stretch knit cover and viscose fibers
No fiberglass; made in the USA

Cons

Too firm for side sleepers and soft-bed fans
Short Queen size fits fewer standard sheets
No kids' sizing or use
Hybrid coil beds can transfer motion

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Lowest price we've seen: $899.99 on Nov 12 at DLX Mattress. Tracked across 1 store since Nov 12.

What reviewers say

4.5 / 542 ratings

Rated 4.5 out of 5 across 42 ratings, the Essential is generally well received. Owners tend to value the firm support and the two-sided build; the main reservations are about firmness for side sleeping and motion transfer.

What people mention

FirmnessMixedSome owners find the firm feel right for back sleeping, while others say it is harder than expected.
Two-sided buildPraisedOwners like that the mattress can be flipped to even out wear.
TemperaturePraisedThe breathable cover and fiber blend are said to sleep cooler than all-foam beds.
Motion transferCriticisedThe pocketed coil core lets some movement carry across the bed.
Pressure reliefPraisedBack sleepers report less pressure at the shoulders and hips.

About the DLX Essential Mattress

The DLX Essential Mattress is a firm hybrid mattress for adults. It has a core of pocketed coils (Advanced Hybrid Spring) and comfort layers of LoftAdapt Foam and comfort layer foam, with viscose fibers in the fill. A stretch knit fabric cover wraps the mattress.

It is two-sided and made without fiberglass. The design is breathable and regulates temperature, and it is meant to relieve pressure points. It is handcrafted in the USA and suits back sleepers for everyday use.

Mattress Type: Hybrid
Firmness: Firm
Size: Short Queen, 60 in wide x 75 in long
Core: Advanced Hybrid Spring with pocketed coils
Fill: LoftAdapt Foam, comfort layer foam, viscose fibers
Foam Density: 1.8 lbs. (LoftAdapt Foam)
Cover: Stretch knit fabric
Construction: Two-sided
Features: Breathable, pressure relief, temperature regulation, no fiberglass
Sleep Position: Back sleeper
Use: Everyday use
Intended For: Adults, unisex; not for kids
Origin: Handcrafted in the USA

Specifications

Firmness Level: firm
Mattress Type: Hybrid
Type: Mattress
Length: 75 in (Short Queen)
Width: 60 in (Short Queen)
Sleep Position: Back Sleeper
Core Material: Advanced Hybrid Spring

Questions and answers

Is the DLX Essential good for side sleepers?: It is a firm mattress built for back sleepers. Most side sleepers want a softer surface to cushion the shoulder and hip, so this one may feel too hard.
What size is the Short Queen?: It measures 60 inches wide by 75 inches long, about 5 inches shorter than a standard Queen. That suits shorter sleepers, RVs and tight rooms.
Can the mattress be flipped?: Yes. It is a two-sided mattress, so you can turn it over to spread wear across both surfaces.
Does it contain fiberglass?: No. DLX lists the Essential as fiberglass-free, using foam, viscose fibers and pocketed coils.
How does it compare with an all-foam mattress?: The coil core gives it more bounce and edge structure than foam, and the breathable cover and fibers aim to keep it cooler. Foam beds generally absorb motion better.
Is it suitable for children?: DLX does not list it for kids. It is intended for adult, everyday use.
Where is the DLX Essential Mattress cheapest?: At DLX Mattress, for $899.99, as of our latest check.
What do buyers say about the DLX Essential Mattress?: Rated 4.5 out of 5 from 42 ratings.

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Cover Material

Stretch Knit Fabric

Fill Material

Foam, Viscose Fibers

Fill Type

LoftAdapt Foam, Comfort Layer Foam

Fill Weight

1.8 lbs. (LoftAdapt Foam density)

Coil Type

Advanced Hybrid Spring, Pocketed Coils

Construction Highlights

Two-sided

Handcrafted

Made in the USA

For Kids

No

Typical Users

UNISEX

Age Range

ADULT

Solution For

Relieving pressure points