Zenhaven is a brand supported by Saatva, one of the giants of the online mattress industry. With a natural latex design and a completely organic structure, this surface targets people who want durability and comfort at the highest standards.
The product is USA-manufactured to avoid any foreign materials landing in the foam, which is why you can trust it will be completely healthy. It’s also extremely comfortable and breathable, and comes with a surprise feature: two levels of firmness in one surface!
As we reviewed the Zenhaven, we enjoyed all its features, but if you’re curious to learn if we also liked the dual-firmness aspect, you’ll have to read the entire review below. Of course, you can always skip it and read the summary here.
You Should Seek Out Zenhaven Mattress If
- You want variable support – The latex inside the Zenhaven is specially created to support different areas of your body just as needed. Furthermore, the comfort layer on the soft side is separated into five different support zones to create the perfect surface.
- You enjoy the natural buoyancy of latex – Organic latex is supple and provides a fine level of flexibility that cannot be replicated in manmade foams.
- You need a 100% natural, hypoallergenic surface – Given that all the materials in Zenhaven are natural, the bed is protected against bacteria, fungi, and bedbugs. As a result, even someone suffering from allergies can use it safely.
- Luxurious designs are your cup of tea – Zenhaven is a luxurious design, with an amazing inner-structure, and an elegant cover that provides plenty of comfort to the sleeper. It may not have all the bells and whistles of the designs found in brick-and-mortar stores, but it is impressive nonetheless.
- Need to be able to change the firmness of your surface – Customization is an important factor when you’re choosing the bed you’ll use for years to come, which is why the manufacturer created a 2-in-1 product that has the possibility to satisfy anyone.
You Should NOT Seek Out Zenhaven Bed If
- You want the viscoelastic sensation – Keep in mind that this is a flexible, buoyant surface that doesn’t feel slow even though it allows for sinkage and creates contouring. So, if your heart is set on the traditional memory foam sensation, you may want to consider a different brand.
- You expect the surface to feel like an innerspring – Natural latex is indeed a lot more buoyant than standard foam, but it is not as springy as a design with coils. Furthermore, depending on each side you favor, the buoyancy may be limited.
- Your budget is quite small – Because they are processing the latex in the USA, the cost of production is a bit higher, which means the price may seem a bit steep. However, considering the features it brings, this design is definitely worthy of your financial effort.
Opinion on the Construction and Layers
Layers reviewed: The Zenhaven mattress is 10 inches tall and contains only natural materials inside. The entire structure is supported by two Talalay latex cores that are aerated in order to maintain a good airflow. Right above the two cores, there is another layer of latex, thinner and more conforming under pressure that provides contouring and pressure support.
This layer is divided into five separated zones, each featuring a different level of firmness. The result is translated to variable support for each part of your body. Now, just like the layers underneath, this sheet of Talalay latex foam is also aerated.
Finally, right beneath the quilted organic cotton cover, there is a layer of organic New Zealand wool that serves as a flame retardant barrier and adds plushness and breathability to the entire surface.
Overall, the Zenhaven is a completely natural design, without any petroleum-based products involved in the manufacturing process.
Firmness (How it Felt)
Zenhaven features a characteristic that’s rarely found in other products: a customizable feel. Now, this doesn’t mean that you have to open the mattress up and start mixing the layers! It simply means that you can flip it over and you have a different firmness level.
Let’s talk a bit about this two-in-one feature:
On the side with two cores of latex, you’ll feel it is medium-firm with an inclination towards firm. This means you’ll be more on top of all the layers rather than deepening in them.
We started our review by testing this side of the surface and we were quite happy with the feel. There is little contouring but no sinkage and the bed responds fast to your every move. It’s also a very nice level of firmness for back and stomach sleepers since these positions feel great when the sleeping surface is firmer.
This is the side favored by 80% of customers because it is softer and has a lot more sinkage to offer. It’s also more contouring and supports side sleepers a lot better than the firm side.
Our team enjoyed this side the most during the review but mostly because it allows you to share the surface with a partner without having to compromise too much.
As a side note, we should mention that both sides are great at isolating motion, and even if the design is bouncy, you can share with a partner who has different sleeping habits than yours. This way, if your partner moves a lot during the night, or they tend to wake up often, you will not be bothered.
The Decision on Airflow & Sleeping Hot
During the Talalay processing of latex, the foam forms pinholes that can be large or narrow, according to the technique used. Now, these pinholes can be used to create varying levels of firmness (such as it happened with the 5-zone layer) and to keep the surface breathable and dry while you are in slumber.
The team behind Zenhaven decided to go with the Talalay latex processing because the result is supple and naturally buoyant. This is actually the way they created the luxurious feel provided by the surface. But another reason behind choosing this process is the level of breathability, which is higher than with Dunlop.
Edge Support
Natural latex is very flexible and provides plenty of support where needed. So, even though one of the sides is a medium-soft, the material won’t lose shape when you sit on the edge or sleep on it. In conclusion, edge support is quite fine and offers the entire surface for sleeping and sitting, according to your needs.
Other
- 20 years warranty – Zenhaven will cover you and your mattress for 20 years from the moment of purchase. If this seems a bit farfetched, you should know that natural latex is a very durable material that, when processed correctly, keeps its features for years to come.
- 120 days home trial – The cool thing about Zenhaven is that it is a luxurious design that can be tested in the comfort of your home.
- Powerful brand representation – Zenhaven is a Saatva brand, which is a resonating name in the niche of mattresses.
- Mattresses are processed in the USA – Many companies use what they think it is organic latex, but because the processing happens in another country, they can’t tell for sure if their foam is 100% natural. Zenhaven can, because they produce the entire surface in the country.
- Free white glove delivery and old mattress removal – With this type of delivery, you’ll have the team install the surface in your home, collect the debris, and get rid of your old sleeping surface.
Overview of Zenhaven Mattress Review & Rating
Summary
Our Zenhaven review time was spent mostly on deciding which side of the mattress we like most. With other designs it’s easier to choose, but with this product, both levels of firmness are extremely comfortable.
However, the level of firmness is a subjective topic, which is why we should also mention the organic inner-structure of the mattress, made with Talalay latex and wool, encased in a quilted cotton cover. The result is a match made in heaven as the level of comfort is supreme.
In our opinion, after reviewing, Zenhaven is a wonderful product, with antibacterial properties, plenty of comfort, and customization possibilities that have no equal on the market. The company is also friendly and transparent, ready to offer support when and where needed. This is definitely a product that should be on your shopping list!