Plank Mattress Review

Models 2 models
Feels Firm and Extra Firm
Trial 120 nights ($99 to return)
Warranty Limited lifetime
Owner Reviews 4.67 from 4,202 reviews (brand's site)
Ship Type Free shipping; ships in a box

The 30-Second Verdict: Quick Summary

Plank is the extra-firm specialty label of Arizona-based Brooklyn Bedding. It sells two flippable firm and extra-firm mattresses. They are the all-foam Plank Firm (10 inches) and the hybrid Plank Firm Luxe (13 inches). Both are ACA-endorsed for back support and made in the USA. They're aimed at back and stomach sleepers who find typical mattresses too soft. You get a 120-night trial, but you'll pay a $99 return fee.

Plank Firm Plank Firm, product photo
Plank Firm, product photo
Firmness Firm and extra-firm sides Firm 7.5-9, extra-firm 9.5-10.5 of 10
Mattress Type All-foam, flippable 10 inches tall
Queen $ $1,332 $1,332
Coil Count Not yet researched Not yet researched
Key Strengths
  • Back and stomach sleepers who want a truly extra-firm surface
  • Heavier sleepers who need flat support, up to 950 lbs per mattress
  • Floor sleepers looking for a mattress alternative
  • Hot sleepers willing to add the GlacioTex cooling cover
  • Shoppers who like flippable two-firmness designs
Good to Know
  • Side sleepers under about 130 lbs
  • Anyone who wants strong pressure relief
  • Strict-organic or latex shoppers
  • Buyers who need white-glove delivery or old-mattress removal
  • Shoppers who won't pay a $99 return fee
Chapter 01

Is Plank Mattress the best mattress for you?

Good fit: back and stomach sleepers who want a genuinely extra-firm surface; heavier sleepers needing flat, non-sagging support up to 950 lbs per mattress; floor-sleepers seeking a mattress alternative; hot sleepers willing to add the GlacioTex cooling cover; shoppers who like flippable two-firmness designs.

Poor fit: side sleepers under about 130 lbs and dedicated pressure-relief seekers; strict-organic or latex shoppers; buyers needing white-glove delivery or old-mattress removal; shoppers unwilling to pay a $99 return fee.

Outside review scores
Review sites checked: Not yet researched. Their scores: Sleep Foundation 8.5/10. Model they tested: Plank Firm, 10 in, flippable. Each site tests in its own way, so read each row on its own.

Plank, the extra-firm specialty label of Arizona-based Brooklyn Bedding, sells two flippable firm/extra-firm mattresses: the all-foam Plank Firm (10 inches) and the hybrid Plank Firm Luxe (13 inches). Both are ACA-endorsed for back support, made in the USA, and aimed squarely at back and stomach sleepers who find typical mattresses too soft.

USA, assembled in Arizona
Made in

ACA-endorsed
Endorsement

Up to 950 lbs
Weight support

When Plank Mattress makes sense
  • Back and stomach sleepers who want a truly extra-firm surface
  • Heavier sleepers who need flat support, up to 950 lbs per mattress
  • Floor sleepers looking for a mattress alternative
  • Hot sleepers willing to add the GlacioTex cooling cover
  • Shoppers who like flippable two-firmness designs
When Another Mattress May Suit You Better
  • Side sleepers under about 130 lbs
  • Anyone who wants strong pressure relief
  • Strict-organic or latex shoppers
  • Buyers who need white-glove delivery or old-mattress removal
  • Shoppers who won't pay a $99 return fee
Review site scores

How the big review sites score Plank Mattress

Each site's own score and the exact bed it tested, side by side.

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Publication Reported Score Configuration Tested
Sleep Foundation
8.5 of 10
Plank Firm

Main configuration: Plank Firm, 10 in, flippable. Read each row's testing scope before comparing scores. Each outlet uses its own method, so we don't combine these scores into one rating.

Reading the scores

Why we don't average the scores

Use the dates and sources shown with each result. Prices, models and policies can change.
Chapter 02

Comfort and firmness: which mattress fits you

Why this matters to you: Feel names are the brand's words, not measurements. Use them to shortlist two or three beds, then let your body decide.

Back sleepers: either model; the Luxe suits those wanting firm support with a touch more contouring. Stomach sleepers: either model, with the Plank Firm extra-firm side the flattest option. Side sleepers: generally not the audience; only heavier side sleepers (Sleep Foundation notes 230-plus-lb testers) may get enough cushion without sinking, and lighter side sleepers report hip and shoulder pain.

Hot sleepers: breathable open-cell foams, coil airflow on the Luxe, and the optional GlacioTex cooling cover. Heavier sleepers: both support up to 950 lbs; over-300-lb shoppers are pointed by the brand to sibling Titan Plus.

Firmness finder

Which Plank Mattress feel fits you?

Weight chart not yet researched

Weight and sleep position can change how a bed feels. We have not yet checked whether Plank Mattress publishes a fit chart by body weight, so use a trial, where one is offered, to test the bed the way you sleep at home.

Four alignment checkpoints against a neutral posture line Neck Shoulders Lower back Hips level with spine sink in, no pinch no gap below no sag Straight spine line
  1. Neck: on your side, your nose should line up with the middle of your chest, not tip up or down.
  2. Shoulders: your bottom shoulder should sink in. Tingling or a numb arm means the bed is too firm for you.
  3. Lower back: on your back, slide a flat hand under your waist. A big gap means too firm; no room at all can mean too soft.
  4. Hips: ask someone to look from the side. Hips lower than shoulders means the bed is too soft for you.
Figure 2.1: Four checks to run in a store, lying still in the position you sleep in most. The store test in chapter 11 says how long to lie on each bed.
Chapter 03

Compare the mattresses

Why this matters to you: Models from one brand can differ in feel, height and layers. Match the feel label and height to how you sleep before you compare prices.

Plank Mattress lists 2 models. Feel names are the brand's labels.

Plank Firm (the firmest all-foam mattress, 10 inches, flippable): firm side about 7.5-9 of 10, extra-firm side about 9.5-10.5 of 10; build is a 0.75-inch quilted top, 6-inch high-density base foam, 2-inch Supreme Response comfort foam and 0.75-inch quilted bottom, with optional GlacioTex cooling cover; before-discount prices Twin $749, Twin XL $849, Full $999, Queen $1,332, King and Cal King $1,532; RV and short sizes offered; on-site rating about 4.67 of 5 from 4,202 reviews; best for back and stomach sleepers wanting maximum firmness at the lowest Plank price.

Plank Firm Luxe (the firmest hybrid mattress, 13 inches, flippable): firm side about 7.5-8 of 10, extra-firm side about 9.5-10 of 10 with more contouring than the Plank Firm; build adds a 6-inch core of individually encased Ascension firm coils (up to 961) between high-density foams plus Supreme Response foam and quilted covers; before-discount prices Twin $1,065, Twin XL $1,198, Full $1,465, Queen $1,598, King and Cal King $1,865; on-site rating about 4.57 of 5 from 3,278 reviews; best for couples and sleepers wanting extra-firm support with coil responsiveness and airflow.

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Visual Model Build Profile Firmness (brand words) Queen $ Coil Count Fiberglass
Plank Firm, product photo Plank Firm Flippable all-foam 10 inches Firm and extra-firm sides $1,332 Not yet researched Not yet researched
Plank Firm Luxe, product photo Plank Firm Luxe Flippable hybrid 13 inches Firm and extra-firm sides $1,598 Up to 961 coils No

Where the maker doesn't publish a number, we say so. Each model's fire barrier, as the law tag or the brand lists it, is in the materials and safety chapter.

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ModelCoil gaugeCoil countFoam densityLatexILD
Model 1 of 2

Plank Firm: Maximum firmness at the lowest Plank price

Plank Firm, product photo
Plank Firm
Plank Firm, product photo
Construction Flippable all-foam
Profile 10 inches
Firmness Firm and extra-firm sides
Queen $ $1,332
Cooling option GlacioTex cooling cover

The firmest all-foam mattress, and it's flippable. It has a 0.75-inch quilted top, 6 inches of high-density base foam, 2 inches of Supreme Response comfort foam and a 0.75-inch quilted bottom. A GlacioTex cooling cover is optional. RV and short sizes are offered.

Best For

Consider Instead If

Model 2 of 2

Plank Firm Luxe: Extra-firm support with coil responsiveness and airflow

Plank Firm Luxe, product photo
Plank Firm Luxe
Plank Firm Luxe, product photo
Construction Flippable hybrid
Profile 13 inches
Firmness Firm and extra-firm sides
Queen $ $1,598
Coil count Up to 961 coils

The firmest hybrid, and it's flippable. It adds a 6-inch core of individually encased Ascension firm coils (up to 961) between high-density foams. It also has Supreme Response foam and quilted covers.

Best For

Consider Instead If

The full lineup

Every Plank Mattress model, past and present

Why this matters to you:
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ModelSoldStatus
Plank FirmNot foundSold now
Plank Firm LuxeNot foundSold now

Chapter 04

Prices checked Not yet researched · recheck before buying

Mattress prices and value

Why this matters to you: A starting price can rise with size, base and delivery. Get the full price for your size in writing before you choose.

Before-discount Queen prices are $1,332 (Plank Firm) and $1,598 (Plank Firm Luxe); Twin starts at $749 and $1,065 respectively, with Kings at $1,532 and $1,865. A 25%-off sitewide promotion (code ANNI25) was live in Sept 2026, cutting the Plank Firm Twin to $561.75 and the Luxe Twin to $798.75, so street prices run well below list.

Value read: mid-range bed-in-box pricing with frequent promotions, US assembly, GREENGUARD Gold plus CertiPUR-US foams, and a limited lifetime warranty; the premium over budget all-foam rivals buys verified extra-firm support rather than luxury materials. Financing at 0% APR is advertised; HSA/FSA eligibility is noted for qualified customers.

Plank Mattress prices by size

Twin
Not yet researched $561.75 $749
Twin XL
Not yet researched Not yet researched $849
Full
Not yet researched Not yet researched $999
Queen
Not yet researched Not yet researched $1,332
King and Cal King
Not yet researched Not yet researched $1,532

White-glove delivery, setup, and old-mattress removal are covered in Delivery & Setup.

Prices and sales discounts come from current brand catalogs. Prices may change during holiday promotions.

Are the expensive ones worth it?

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ModelBuy Plank Mattress IfSkip IfBuy Instead
Chapter 05

How well do the mattresses hold up?

Why this matters to you: A mattress is a long buy. Lean on the written warranty and real owner reports to judge how it will last.

Brand-reported durability: flippable design is claimed to improve longevity since both sides are sleepable; all Brooklyn Bedding mattresses are stated to support up to 950 lbs; warranty covers sag over 1.5 inches and foam or coil splits. Sleep Foundation scores Plank Firm durability 7 of 10.

Caveats from buyer reports: one 290-lb reviewer reported softening within two months on the used side, and several combo sleepers reported the surface staying painfully hard rather than breaking in. Independent long-term testing: not published as of Sept 2026.

What to watch for, and when:

Ownership, deals, lawsuits & launches

Company History & Model Evolution

Show the full company history
Each milestone comes from the brand's own pages, government and court records, or named news reports, each with the date we checked it. Factory suppliers may update minor parts over time.

What we could confirm, and what the brand doesn't say

The left column is what we checked. Rows marked THE BRAND SAYS only report what the brand says. The right column is what the brand doesn't publish. Use the right column as your list of questions for a store or the brand's chat.

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What we checked What the brand doesn't publish
THE BRAND SAYSFlippable two-sided build NOT PUBLISHEDNo independent long-term testing
THE BRAND SAYSLimited lifetime warranty NOT PUBLISHEDNot yet researched
THE BRAND SAYSSupports up to 950 lbs NOT PUBLISHEDNot yet researched
THE BRAND SAYSSag warranty at 1.5 inches NOT PUBLISHEDNot yet researched

Where sources disagree

Chapter 06

Sleep trials, returns, exchanges and fees

Why this matters to you: Feel is hard to judge in a store or in a week. Know your exit plan and its cost before you pay.

120-night comfort trial begins on delivery; a 30-day break-in from delivery is required before starting a return; the trial is usable on one occasion only (a second mattress is not eligible). Returns carry a $99 return fee to cover pickup; the brand states it will help dispose of the mattress and works to donate, recycle or repurpose returns.

Exchanges are handled by contacting support@brooklynbedding.com (return-then-reorder or return-plus-immediate-reorder paths described). No returns or exchanges on clearance items. Accessories have a 30-day exchange/refund window; adjustable-base sales are final.

Shipping charges to Alaska, Hawaii and Canada are non-refundable.

Your trial, night by night
  1. Delivery dayThe trial starts when the mattress arrives
  2. Day 30Earliest you can start a return
  3. 120 nightsLast day to start a return
What each choice costs you
Keep it$0Nothing more to do
Return it$99$99 pickup fee; brand helps dispose of the mattress
Swap itNot yet researchedExchange by contacting support

Not covered by the trial: Clearance items; second mattresses

Figure 6.1: The trial in three dates and three prices. Put the last date in your calendar the day the bed arrives.

Check the terms for your seller and order date before buying from Plank Mattress.
Chapter 07

Delivery, setup and old-mattress removal

Why this matters to you: Delivery terms decide your first week with the bed. Confirm the date, setup and old-bed removal before you pay.

Delivery: free FedEx Ground shipping to the contiguous 48 states; expect 5-7 business days of shipping plus 7-10 business days of production, per the shipping policy mattress production time, with tracking emailed and 24-48 hours for tracking activation. Alaska and Hawaii shipping starts at $125 per mattress; Canada shipping is quoted at $250 to $550 per mattress; confirm before ordering.

Bed-in-a-box to the door; setup is unbox, unroll and expand. White-glove setup: not offered. Old-mattress removal service: not published as of Sept 2026; for trial returns the brand states it will help dispose of the mattress.

Typical wait: 5 to 7 business days

Figure 7.1: What happens between your order and your first night. Clear a path to the bedroom before the team arrives.
Confirm the delivery date, setup and removal terms for your address before ordering.
Chapter 08

Terms checked on the brand's site · recheck before you buy

What do the warranties cover?

Why this matters to you: A warranty is only as good as its terms. Read the written terms and use a supported base, because the wrong frame can end coverage.

Limited lifetime warranty (for mattresses bought after 02/01/2025; earlier purchases use prior terms): years 1-10 non-prorated repair or replacement at no cost; years 11-15 prorated at 50% of then-current retail; years 16-20 at 60%; year 21 onward at 75%, same model and size (like-build substitute if discontinued).

Covers visible indentation over 1.5 inches not caused by an improper foundation, foam or coil splits under normal use, and cover assembly defects. Excludes normal softening, comfort preference after trial, abuse, stains, liquid damage and improper foundations (slats over 5 inches apart void coverage); removing the cover voids the warranty.

Original purchaser only, non-transferable, proof of purchase required; disputes go through binding arbitration.

Measuring a mattress dip with a straight edge and a ruler Straight edge across the bed Dip depth Mattress, nobody lying on it

Covered when the dip is deeper than 1.5 inches, measured with nobody on the bed.

  1. Strip the bed down to the mattress and wait a few hours so the top layers can recover.
  2. Lay a straight edge (a broom handle or long level) across the dip, resting on the flat parts.
  3. Measure from the edge down to the deepest point, then photograph the ruler for your claim.
Figure 8.1: How to measure a sag before you file a warranty claim. Drawing not to scale.
Before you set it up

Which bed bases keep your warranty

Warranty rules

Put the mattress on one of the bases marked OK. The wrong base can void the warranty, even on a new bed.

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Base OK? What the rule says
Slatted foundation Wider gaps void warranty Slats no more than 5 inches apart
Chapter 09

Review counts checked on each site · they change daily

Customer reviews and complaints

Why this matters to you: Star ratings depend on who posts and where. Read the low-star reviews for patterns, not just the average.

On-site ratings: Plank Firm about 4.67 of 5 from 4,202 reviews; Plank Firm Luxe about 4.57 of 5 from 3,278 reviews, with AI-summarized praise for firmness, support, quality and fast delivery. Third-party recognition: Sleep Foundation rates Plank Firm 8.5 of 10 and names it a best extra-firm pick; NCOA names it Best Firm Mattress Overall (2026); NapLab names it a best firm mattress; Wired names the Luxe best firm mattress for back pain.

Complaint themes: too firm (hip/shoulder pain, returns considered); delivery and carrier delays; isolated softening report; $99 return fee; some partner sleepers finding even the softer side too hard.

How we read the reviews

Read each platform on its own: who runs it, its rating scale, how many reviews it has, and the date we checked it.

Reported praise and concerns:

Review sites side by side

What each review site says

Not yet researched

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Platform Rating Sample
Platform mark:Plank Firm on-site About 4.67 of 5 4,202
Platform mark:Plank Firm Luxe on-site About 4.57 of 5 3,278
Chapter 10

What are the mattresses made of?

Why this matters to you: Layer names say little without numbers. Ask what is inside your exact model, layer by layer.

Flippable two-sided builds made in America with foreign and domestic components and assembled in the brand Arizona facility. Plank Firm layers: quilted top weave with track-and-jump stitching, high-density base foam, Supreme Response comfort foam and quilted bottom; Sleep Foundation lists 0.75-inch quilt foam, 2-inch TitanFlex transition foam and a 7-inch 1.8-PCF polyfoam core.

Luxe layers add a 6-inch core of individually encased Ascension firm coils (up to 961) with high-density support foams. Covers are four-way stretch knit with an optional sewn-in GlacioTex phase-change cooling panel. Certifications stated: GREENGUARD Gold and CertiPUR-US foams.

Latex, organic and wool content: none published.

What is inside each model

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ModelTop layerSupportCoolingCover
Plank Firm2 in Supreme Response foam6 in high-density base foamOptional GlacioTex cover0.75 in quilted top

The materials, in plain words

GlacioTex

Phase-change cooling panel

Used in: Not yet researched
Supreme Response

Comfort foam

Used in: Plank Firm

Safety labels, and what each one covers

GREENGUARD Gold
Mattress
Our research sheet lists this certification for Plank Mattress. We have not yet checked it with the certifier.
CertiPUR-US
Foams
Our research sheet lists this certification for Plank Mattress. We have not yet checked it with the certifier.
What these labels do and don't prove

Read your law tag

How to read the law tag in three steps

Why this matters to you:
Law tag guide

How to read a mattress law tag

The three steps

1
Supreme Response comfort foam

2
Ascension firm coils

3
GlacioTex cooling cover

Full law tag guide, factory code decoding, and the certificate glossary live on our shared safety page.

How to read this: the law tag, the brand's own statements, and certificates each cover different things. A spec the brand doesn't publish isn't proof it's missing; it just isn't shared.
Chapter 11

Where can you try and buy the mattresses?

Why this matters to you: Where you buy sets the price, the trial and who handles problems. Check the seller's terms, not just the brand's.

Buy direct at https://plankmattress.com/ with phone support at 623-624-1222 and sister sites including BrooklynBedding.com. The returns policy references physical store locations (contact the store manager), and support runs through support@brooklynbedding.com, consistent with Brooklyn Bedding Arizona retail presence. Amazon, big-box or department-store availability: not confirmed/found as of Sept 2026.

No brand-published dealer or try-before-you-buy showroom list for Plank itself was found; the 120-night home trial is the stated try-out path.

Showroom Network
Online at plankmattress.com
Not yet researched
Store Access
No showroom list
Not yet researched
Sales Culture
Not found at big-box or Amazon
Not yet researched
Inventory & Delivery
Bed-in-a-box to the door
Not yet researched

How to test a bed in the store

Where Plank Mattress sells

A sample to show the mix of store types. Use the brand's store finder for the ones near you.

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# Channel
1 Online

Not yet researched. Checked Not yet researched.

Chapter 12

Plank Mattress vs. other mattress brands

Why this matters to you: A fair comparison needs the same facts for both beds. Line up price, trial and warranty for each one.

Versus Brooklyn Bedding Signature Hybrid (sibling): Plank wins for maximum firmness and back-pain positioning; Signature wins for comfort choice and side sleepers. Versus Titan Plus (sibling): Plank wins for extra-firm feel at lower prices; Titan Plus wins for plus-size-specific support engineering.

Versus Saatva Classic Firm: Plank wins on price, bed-in-box convenience and flippable firmness; Saatva wins on white-glove delivery, in-home setup and luxury positioning. Versus generic budget firm memory foam (e.g. Zinus): Plank wins on US assembly, GREENGUARD Gold plus CertiPUR-US certification and verified trial/warranty terms; budget rivals win on lower everyday prices.

More brand reviews to compare: Personal Comfort, Pikes Mattress, Pillow Cube, Plush Sleep, PlushBeds, Polysleep.

Competitor details reflect published prices and specs on the date shown. Mattress brands may update prices and trial terms over time.
Chapter 13

How we research and report

This page is an early draft built from our research sheet for Plank Mattress. We read the brand's own pages and public listings, and we do not test mattresses ourselves. Fields marked "Not yet researched" are still being checked.

Researched Sept 16, 2026 from official plankmattress.com pages first (Plank Firm and Plank Firm Luxe product pages with FAQs, shipping policy, return policy and limited-lifetime-warranty pages) plus Sleep Foundation third-party review data for cross-check; brand claims are labeled as brand-reported and gaps recorded rather than filled. the live official storefront is https://plankmattress.com/, operated by Brooklyn Bedding LLC of Phoenix, Arizona.

Key sources: https://plankmattress.com/products/plank and https://plankmattress.com/products/plank-hybrid, https://plankmattress.com/pages/shipping-policy, https://plankmattress.com/pages/return-policy and https://plankmattress.com/pages/limited-lifetime-warranty.

How we check this page
Stage 01 Factory

Who built the bed

Stage 02 Test results

Outside test results

Stage 03 Safety

Fire safety papers and the law tag

Stage 04 Pressure and motion

Outside pressure and motion tests

Stage 05 Reviews

Review scores, side by side

Quick Answers

Quick Answers Before You Buy

Safety and materials
Buying and policies

Is Plank part of Brooklyn Bedding?

Yes; Plank is the extra-firm specialty label of Brooklyn Bedding LLC, assembled in Arizona with support at support@brooklynbedding.com.

Which is firmer, Plank Firm or Plank Firm Luxe?

The all-foam Plank Firm is the firmest overall (extra-firm side about 9.5-10.5 of 10); the Luxe hybrid is slightly more contouring on each side.

Are they flippable?

Yes; both flip between a firm side and an extra-firm side.

How long is the trial and what does a return cost?

120 nights from delivery with a 30-day break-in and a $99 return fee.

What does the warranty cover?

Limited lifetime coverage; full repair/replace in years 1-10, prorated after, covering sag over 1.5 inches and qualifying splits or defects.

Is there white-glove delivery or old-mattress removal?

No white-glove service is offered and no removal service is published; delivery is bed-in-a-box via FedEx.

Prices and promos checked Not yet researched. Recheck before buying.

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