When it comes to sleep, comfort and recovery are at the heart of what Essentia’s performance mattresses offer. Each mattress is carefully crafted using organic materials and cutting-edge technology to ensure you get the best night’s sleep possible. For those looking to optimize their sleep experience, Essentia's Classic REM5 Active and Dormeuse REM9 Active are two exceptional options, each designed to support different sleep needs.
Both models feature Essentia's new Active foam formula which creates a responsive sleep surface that perfectly adapts to your sleeping position providing optimal spinal alignment and pressure relief wether you sleep on your back, stomach, or side.
If you’re trying to decide between the REM5 and the REM9, this guide will help break down the differences and make the choice clearer. Spoiler: no matter which one you pick, you’re in for a seriously restful and restorative sleep.
The Classic REM5 Active: Balanced Comfort and Support
The Classic REM5 Active is designed for sleepers who want a blend of comfort, support, and value. It’s a mattress that ticks all the boxes: pressure relief, posture support, temperature control, and motion isolation.
Key Elements of the Classic REM5 Active:
- Pressure Relief: Essentia’s patented Beyond Latex Organic Foam contours to your body, offering great pressure relief that helps prevent soreness in key areas like the hips, back, and shoulders.
- Posture Support: This mattress offers balanced posture support, promoting proper spinal alignment, which helps reduce tossing and turning.
- Temperature Control: Breathable materials keep you cool and comfortable throughout the night. With the addition of quartz, the surface of the REM5 can sleep up to 5 degrees cooler over an 8 hour sleep cycle.
- Motion Isolation: The Classic REM5 does a great job isolating motion, so if you sleep with a partner, you’ll be less likely to feel their movements.
The Classic REM5 is a perfect choice for those looking for a reliable mattress that offers great value without sacrificing quality or performance. Its medium comfort feel suits a wide range of sleepers, making it a great all-around option.
The Dormeuse REM9 Active: Luxurious Recovery and Performance
The Dormeuse REM9 Active is the ultimate choice for those seeking luxurious comfort and accelerated recovery. Designed with additional layers and premium materials, it takes pressure relief, posture support, and recovery to the next level.
Key Elements of the Dormeuse REM9 Active:
- Enhanced Pressure Relief: With more Beyond Latex Organic Foam and an extra comfort layer, the Dormeuse REM9 offers exceptional cushioning for sensitive areas like the hips and shoulders, making it ideal for those with chronic pain.
- Advanced Posture Support: The Dormeuse REM9 is engineered to maintain perfect spinal alignment, which is key to reducing stress on muscles and joints. This advanced support system helps your body stay in a natural, relaxed position throughout the night.
- Temperature Control: With the addition of quartz, the surface of the REM9 can sleep up to 9 degrees cooler over an 8 hour sleep cycle.
- Motion Isolation: The REM9’s thicker base and foam layers absorb even the smallest movements, so you and your partner can sleep undisturbed.
- Accelerated Recovery: This is where the REM9 stands out. It’s specifically designed to help your body recover faster, thanks to its enhanced pressure relief and advanced support system. By reacting quickly to every little movement, the REM9 knows what your body will do and adjusts before your brain even realizes it. Whether you’re an athlete, live an active lifestyle, or deal with body aches, this mattress will give you the restorative sleep you need.
If you’re after the ultimate in luxury and performance, the Dormeuse REM9 is an unbeatable choice. It offers everything the REM5 does but with extra comfort layers, better spinal support, and the accelerated recovery feature, which promotes quicker healing and muscle recovery during sleep.
What Key Elements Are in Each Mattress?
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Dormeuse REM9 Active |
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Up to 5 Degrees | Up to 9 Degrees |
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10 Inches | 11 Inches |
Breaking Down the Layers: What Sets Them Apart?
Both mattresses share Essentia’s commitment to quality and performance, but they differ in their construction:
Classic REM5 Active
1. GOTS Certified Organic Cotton Cover. Protects the natural latex mattress & can be easily removed for simple and fast cleaning.
2. Nontoxic Flame Barrier. A Kevlar fabric liner covers the mattress & is the only nontoxic, allergy-free FR option.
3. GOLS Certified Organic Latex Support Core. Ensure proper back support and spinal alignment for many sleeping positions.
4. Beyond Latex™ Slow Response Organic Foam. Ensures the elimination of negative space for back support and pressure relief.
5. Beyond Latex™ Active Formula Organic Foam with Activated Quartz. This layer features enhanced cooling properties and the responsive, high-density active formula foam that automatically adapts to your sleeping position, providing optimal spinal alignment and pressure relief whether you sleep on your back, stomach, or side.
Dormeuse REM9 Active
1. GOTS Certified Organic Cotton Cover. Protects the latex foam mattress & can be removed for easy cleaning.
2. Nontoxic Flame Barrier. A kevlar fabric liner covers the latex mattress & is the only nontoxic, allergy-free FR option.
3. GOLS Certified Organic Latex Support Core. Ensure proper back support and spinal alignment.
4. Beyond Latex™ Slow Response Organic Foam. Ensures the elimination of negative space for back support and pressure relief.
5. Beyond Latex™ Active Organic Foam with Activated Quartz. High-density active foam formula automatically adapts to your sleeping position, providing optimal spinal alignment and pressure relief whether you sleep on your back, stomach, or side.
6. Beyond Latex™ Accelerated Recovery Organic Foam. Fast response foam that reacts quickly to every small body movement reducing sleep interruptions. EXCLUSIVE TO REM9 Active natural latex mattresses.
Conclusion: Which Mattress is Right for You?
No matter which Essentia performance mattress you choose, you’re investing in a mattress that delivers on comfort, support, and sleep innovation. The Classic REM5 Active is perfect if you’re looking for a balanced, medium-firm mattress that provides excellent pressure relief and posture support at a great value. On the other hand, the Dormeuse REM9 Active is the go-to choice for those who want the pinnacle of luxurious comfort and performance, with its accelerated recovery features and enhanced pressure relief.
Ultimately, the right mattress for you depends on what you prioritize in your sleep. If you need faster recovery and a softer, more luxurious feel, the Dormeuse REM9 will suit you best. If you’re after balanced comfort and support with great value, the Classic REM5 Active is your match.
Whichever you choose, you’ll be enjoying Essentia’s signature blend of organic materials and cutting-edge sleep technology—because at the end of the day, we believe that everyone deserves the best possible rest.
