The gel memory foam of the Nectar makes it a versatile mattress that conforms to the contours of your body to relieve pressure.
Some of the best things in life have layers, and the Nectar mattress is among them. Nectar's mattresses boast an impressive five layers, topped with a Tencel Cooling cover, the same material that is often used in workout apparel and heralded for its sweat-wicking capabilities.
But heat dissipation aside, the Nectar is a fantastic mattress for folks who have sensitive pressure points in their hips and shoulders. That's thanks to the mattress' layers of memory foam and contouring gel layers. Together, these two materials create a soft yet supportive mattress.
So what exactly are these various layers comprised of? Once you get past the Tencel cover, you'll find a quilted pad of gel memory foam. The next layer is Nectar's patented LushFoam, which promises to distribute weight and heat evenly across your body. Then, there's the Hi Core adaptive foam, which seems to be the key to Nectar's ability to support your weight, and finally, there's a base layer of high-density foam, which contributes to the mattress' overall stability.
When I first lay down on the Nectar, I felt as though I were sinking into my bed in quite a luxurious manner. That's thanks largely to the one-inch quilted top layer, which is the first stage of the mattress' pressure relief. There's actually another inch of gel memory foam that is key to the contouring aspect of the mattress. I found that the Nectar conformed well to the shape of my body, rather than fighting against it (and my sleeping habits).
Underneath these layers is a three-inch layer of memory foam, which Sleepopolis notes is "slow to respond to pressure," which means that you won't meet with a whole lot of resistance when you sink into the mattress for a long night's rest. Underneath these three inches is yet another layer of memory foam, which again adds some pressure relief.
In essence, you're getting a bed whose whole purpose is to ensure that you don't wake up with pain points, which is all I've ever asked for in a bed. As SleepAdvisor says, Nectar "contours to curves and reduces pressure, which works wonders for people who tend to sleep on their sides."
Pros: Provides great pressure relief (particularly to the hips and shoulders), bed bug resistant, great value
Cons: Some customers have noted that the mattress sleeps too hot