Casper Element Mattress Review

Construction: What’s Inside Casper Element?

The Element contains 2 distinct layers of foam and stands 11 inches high. The zip-off cover consists of upholstery-grade polyester knit that is designed to be extremely durable and removable, making for easy spot cleaning.

• The first layer is a 2-inch layer of breathable AirScape™ comfort foam that promotes airflow for temperature regulation, as well as quick-response and bounce that helps with ease of repositioning.
• The second layer is 8.5 inches of conventional durable base foam that forms the bed’s foundation and stability, providing support for the sleeper.

First Impression: How Does It Feel?

The Casper Element is compressed and shipped to your doorstep in a box. Like most all-foam designs, it requires a foundation with direct support, so look for slatted frames with slats no more than 4 inches apart, metal frames, platforms, or adjustable bases. Foundations designed specifically for the Element can be found on Casper’s website.

Unlike its ghostly counterpart, this Casper has an attractive charcoal color that stands out in a sea of white beds. This dark cover is great for accidental spills if you like enjoying coffee or the occasional breakfast in bed. The cover is durable, soft to the touch, and thin enough to allow you to sink into the foams at the top.

Lying down, you should feel your weight pass through the soft, quick-responding comfort foam first and meet the visco-elastic memory foam that is designed to contour to your body’s curves. The heavier parts of your body should be supported by the denser base layer.

Firmness Scale: 6/10

Pressure Relief

In certain sleeping positions, pressure can build up in areas that absorb the bulk of your body weight such as the shoulders and hips when lying on your side. Many people love how foam materials conform to their body shape, absorbing some of the excess weight.

The Casper is made up of three foam layers, so it was designed to excel in this category. While the top layer provides comfort and softness, it also is a more responsive type of foam, so you should never feel stuck when you want to move around or change positions. This is especially important for individuals with limited mobility and couples who are looking for a little more bounce for bedroom activities.

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The transition layer is made from memory foam, which is built for relieving pressure that can cause pain in your joints. As you sink through the initial plush surface, you should feel this middle layer cradling your curves in a gentle hug.

Support

While some all-foam beds lack the support that certain frames need for spinal alignment, Casper engineered the Element with a supportive and durable base layer. This model was designed to be versatile enough to accommodate a wide range of body frames and sleeping positions without compromising on support.

While this bed should work well for most individuals, those with considerable weight considerations may find that they are better served by Casper’s newest addition, the Wave.

Preference-based Features

Optional White Glove Delivery

The company can arrange for your mattress to be professionally delivered for an additional fee.

Bed-in-a-box

By shipping this mattress directly to your door, the company can keep costs low, which allows them to pass along the savings to you.

Great Motion Isolation

This all-foam construction really excels in the motion transfer category because of its ability to absorb and isolate movement and keep it from traveling to other parts of the bed.

Adjustable Base Compatible

Casper recommends a foundation with direct support, such as a slatted foundation (with slats less than 4 inches apart), a metal frame, a platform bed, or an adjustable bed frame.

Designed in the USA

Certifications

CertiPUR-US® Certified

The foams are CertiPUR-US® certified, which means meet or exceed certain environmental standards for chemicals and emissions. CertiPur Logo