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Nolah’s entire mattress lineup got a little bit of a revamp this past year but it’s the Nolah Evolution mattress that got the complete overhaul. But how well does this luxury hybrid mattress stack up against its older iteration (which we already quite liked btw)? Read our Nolah Evolution 15 mattress review to find out.
Nolah Evolution 15 Review and Performance Test Results
Pros
- Cooling
- Soft and luxurious
- Pressure relieving
- Suitable for all sleeper types
Cons
- Edge support could be better
- Can be a bit too pricey for some
Our experience with Nolah Evolution Hybrid Mattress
| Feature | Our Rating |
|---|---|
| Pressure relief | Excellent |
| Motion transfer | Minimal |
| Cooling | Excellent |
| Off-gassing | None |
| Edge support | Fair |
| Sinkage | Minimal |
| Firmness | Suits all sleeper types |
Nolah touts its new(ish) Evolution 15 mattress as their luxurious high-tech hybrid mattress and I have to say, I quite agree.
Designed and assembled in the USA, the Nolah Evolution 15 features a plush, Euro top mattress surface that can rival high-end mattresses found in 5-star hotels.
Although its edge support leaves much to be desired (mostly due to the aforementioned plush Euro top surface), we found its benefits far outweighs the cons.
Firmness test
The Nolah Evolution mattress’ firmness comes in 3 levels: Plush, Luxury Firm and Firm. You have the option to choose which level corresponds to your preferred sleeping position.
On the mattress firmness scale, the Plush sits on a 3, the Luxury Firm sits on a 5.5 (which makes it a medium to medium-firm while the Firm sits on a 7.
Strict side sleepers should choose the Plush firmness level since it offers the most pressure relief for their main pressure points (which are the hips and shoulders btw, in case you didn’t know).
The Luxury Firm model suits all sleeper types from side and combination sleepers to back and stomach sleepers. Not too firm and not too soft, this is Nolah Evolution’s most popular firmness option.
Strict stomach and back sleepers need something firmer and the Nolah Evolution’s Firm option gives just that.
A softer mattress would cause the lumbar area of back and stomach sleepers to sink in, thus throwing off their spinal alignment. If you’re a lightweight stomach sleeper however, you might find the Firm option to be a little too firm so your best bet is the Luxury Firm.
Being a hybrid mattress, the Nolah Evolution 15 mattress can support sleepers of all body weights, including those who weigh well over 250 lbs.
Construction
There are 7 layers to the Nolah Evolution 15 (yep, 7).
They all come encased in an organic cotton cover that’s blended with heat-dissipating ArcticTex fibers which helps you sleep cool and dry.
It isn’t cool to the touch like other active cooling mattresses but we found it to be moisture-wicking.
The primary comfort layer is the Euro topper that’s made up of breathable foam that features high-thermal conductivity which adds to the mattress’ cooling capabilities. It also gives the mattress its characteristic plushness which offers pressure relief.
Here’s something not a lot of mattresses have – the Nolah Evolution 15 features a 4-inch AirBreath border gusset that’s sole purpose is to allow heat to escape instead of accumulating within the mattress.
Ingenious, isn’t it?
This makes the Nolah Evolution hybrid mattress a great choice for hot sleepers.
The other comfort layer is made up of a proprietary memory foam alternative that’s a step up from the old Evolution mattress AirFoam.
The new Evolution 15 mattress contains the AirFoamICE. Infused with graphite, the AirFoamICE 3 times faster than the original AirFoam.
This layer also helps provide even more pressure relief as well body contouring that true memory foam is most known for.
Beneath that lies a layer of support foam that provides targeted support especially for the lumbar area.
The transition layer is made up of adaptable foam that counteracts the sinkage of the memory foam layers. This layer also absorbs the movement of the coils below.
The coil unit of the Nolah Evolution 15 mattress is made up of 8-inch HDMax Tri-zone coils that offers support and durability while also providing responsiveness.
Each and every one of the coils are individually wrapped which helps deaden any cross mattress movement. The coils are also grouped into three zones, each zone targeting parts of the body that need support the most.
Surrounding the coil unit is a thicker layer of reinforced edge coils that’s supposed to help with edge support but unfortunately, the Nolah Evolution 15 mattress’ edge support left us, well, hanging (literally).
The base layer is made up of high density, plant-based support foam that holds all the upper layers in place and helps stabilize the entire mattress.
All of the foam layers in the Nolah Evolution 15 mattress are CertiPUR-US certified. Nolah also uses a fiberglass-free fire barrier.
Like anything in life though, the Nolah comes with its fair share of complaints.
Cooling test
Almost all the components of the Nolah Evolution 15 mattress contain some form of cooling properties.
From the ArcticTex cover to the graphite-infused foam and the heat escape gusset which allows body heat to escape, the Nolah Evolution 15 is definitely one of the most cooling mattresses we’ve tried.
Most hybrid mattresses are already pretty cooling because coils allow air to flow freely throughout the mattress but the addition of all the proprietary cooling features in the Nolah Evolution 15 hybrid mattress takes the mattress’ cooling capabilities up a notch.
Motion transfer test
Of course there’ll always be a slight bounce to hybrids and innerspring mattresses and the Nolah Evolution is no exception.
But features such as individually pocketed coils and transition layers help deaden movement.
We found the Nolah Evolution 15 mattress to work very well when it comes to motion isolation with our test partner only feeling movement when we were actually jumping on the bed (which, we admit, is quite an unconventional form of testing for motion transfer but hey, it works).
Durability
Made with premium quality and high-grade materials that are meant to last a long time, the Nolah Evolution 15’s seven-layered construction is built to withstand long term use, no matter your body weight or sleeping positions.
Sizes
The Nolah Evolution 15 mattress comes in 7 standard mattress sizes, including a split King.
It measures 15 inches in thickness and is compatible with most bed frames, bases and foundations including an adjustable base.
- Twin
- Twin XL
- Full
- Queen
- King
- California King
- Split King
Financing
Nolah Mattress offers financing for all of their mattresses through Affirm.
Shipping
Nolah offers free shipping for all of their mattresses within the continental United States.
For a small fee, you can also opt for white glove delivery which includes in-room setup.
Trial period
Nolah offers a 120 night risk-free sleep trial for all of their mattresses.
Return policy
While Nolah’s return policy states that you can return your mattress at any time within the 120 night trial period, Nolah requires a 30 night break-in period to allow your body to adjust to the mattress (LPT: this not only applies to the Nolah mattress but to every mattress brand as well).
Should you decide that the mattress is not for you, you can initiate a return by contacting Nolah via email, call or through their customer service chat option on their website.
You will receive a full refund once the mattress has been returned minus a $99 fee for shipping and handling.
Warranty
Nolah offers a lifetime warranty for all of their mattresses.
Buy: Nolah Evolution 15
Why did Nolah create the Evolution 15 mattress?
Nolah created the Evolution 15 mattress round out their (already impressive) mattress lineup.
They wanted to create a luxury mattress that could stand up to all the other luxury mattress offerings in the online mattress world.
To add to that, Nolah recently upgraded the Evolution 15 mattress to be more cooling and pressure-relieving.
Only fitting that it’s named Evolution, no?
About Nolah
Sleep technology is the main tenet of Nolah mattresses.
Based in Colorado, Nolah is an online mattress brand that offers mattresses, bed frames and bedding.
Contact Nolah Customer Service
You can contact Nolah through phone, email or the contact form on their website.
- Phone – 866-403-6615
- Email – support@nolahmattress.com
FAQs
The Nolah Evolution is certainly a mattress worth buying. It features a blend of proprietary foam layers and a trig-zone coil unit that offers both pressure relief and support while also helping you sleep cool.
Nolah mattresses are CertiPUR-US certified and fiberglass-free making them safe to sleep on.
Similar mattresses to consider
If you’ve read our Nolah Evolution 15 review and you’re still not quite sold on it, you might want to take a look at our chosen alternatives.
Nolah Original Hybrid
The Nolah Original Hybrid is a cheaper alternative to the Nolah Evolution 15 mattress. Although you don’t get to choose between 3 firmness levels, it comes in a medium to medium-firm feel which suitable for all sleeper types.
Being a hybrid mattress, it is also suitable for heavier-set individuals. Though not as actively cooling as the Evolution 15 mattress, it still sleeps pretty cool.
Bear Elite Hybrid
If you want something a bit more heavyweight and/or you’re into the science of sleep recovery, check out the Bear Elite Hybrid.
The mattress cover is made with a blend of phase change material and Celliant, which is touted to be a miracle worker when it comes to recovery (and you know that recovery is what we do when we fall asleep).
Also a hybrid mattress, the Bear Elite Hybrid is good choice for those who share a bed. You also get to choose between 3 firmness options, just like the Nolah Evolution 15.
Emma Hybrid Comfort
Similar to the Nolah Evolution 15 mattress in its cooling capabilities, the Emma Hybrid Comfort mattress is a solid choice if you’re the type of sleeper who tends to sleep hot.
Just like the Evolution 15 mattress, the Emma Hybrid Comfort features tri-zoned support that offers targeted support on areas where you need it the most.
Where to Buy Nolah Evolution 15
The best place to buy Nolah Evolution 15 is directly from NolahMattress.com.
Buying directly from the company ensures that you get the full warranty and return policy. They also have the best customer service since it’s their own product (stating the obvious here). Other retailers aren’t going to care nearly as much.
Other options for buying Nolah Evolution 15 include:
External Resources: Learn More about the Evolution 15 Hybrid
We covered just about everything in our Nolah Evolution Hybrid review, but if you want more data from other who’ve tried the mattress before making your decision we recommend the following resources:
Conclusion
The Nolah Evolution 15 mattress is a luxury hybrid mattress that provides not just comfort and pressure relief but value for money as well.
Featuring a blend of proprietary foam comfort layers, high resilience foam and tri-zone support coils, the Nolah Evolution 15 mattress is suitable for all types of sleepers, young and old alike.
Next step: Try out the Nolah Evolution 15 hybrid mattress. We like it because it’s cooling, soft and luxurious, and because it helps relieve pressure and back pain. It comes with a 120-night risk-free trial so if you decide that you don’t like it, you can always return it. There’s no downside.
How we rate mattresses
We personally test and rate mattresses using the following strict quantitative criteria:
- Comfort
- Structural integrity and durability
- Firmness and support
- Cooling capabilities
- Pressure relief
- Edge support
- Motion isolation
Learn more about our mattress rating process and methodology here
Michelline loves nothing more than a cozy bed, with a stack of books at her side. She loves getting lost when she travels, can bake an entire British afternoon tea from scratch, is obsessed with all things analogue and does calligraphy on the side. She currently suffers from mild insomnia and is more than happy to be your guinea pig, so you won’t have to go through all the trouble of finding out what works best for you.
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