John

Saatva Latex Hybrid wins on cooling + firmness flexibility. Avocado wins on GOLS+GOTS+MADE SAFE certifications. Pick by your priority axis.

Mild curve under 25 degrees -> Saatva Classic. Significant 25+ or post-fusion -> Saatva Rx. Sleep position rules + body pillow tactics included.

Spine arthritis -> Saatva Rx. Hip/shoulder -> Classic Plush Soft. Multi-joint RA -> Contour5. Plus when to add an adjustable base for joint relief.

Pressure distribution > firmness. Saatva Rx for lumbar tender points, Classic for shoulder/hip patterns, Latex Hybrid for heat-trigger flares.

Diagnosed sciatica needs targeted lumbar zoning. Why Saatva Rx beats Classic for L4-L5 compression, and when an adjustable base adds 12-18% relief.

Saatva All-Year ($175) hypoallergenic, machine-washable, mid-weight fill. Year-round in moderate climates. When real down beats the alternative.

Percale ($165 queen) sleeps cooler, sateen ($225) is silkier-warmer. Long-staple cotton outlasts cheap sheets by 2-3 years.

Saatva Pillow at $165 with adjustable shredded latex fill. Loft 5-5.5 inches, dial down for back/stomach sleepers. Beats Coop $75 + Tempur $129.

Saatva Classic at 9.1/10 is our universal pick for 2026. Lifetime warranty, free white-glove, 365-night trial. Right for 80% of US sleepers.

Zenhaven was retired 2023, Latex Hybrid replaced it. Hybrid adds coils for edge + motion control. All-latex purists may miss the original.