Brooklyn Bedding Chill 12'' Mattress Review

The Chill 12'' is a highly contouring all foam-mattress especially designed for enhanced pressure relief and comfort. The mattress has high capacity for reducing heat retention keeping sleepers cool at night. It's sold at an affordable price which enables buyers to stay on budget.

The Chill 12''belongs to a brand of Chill mattresses consisting of firmer 6'', 8'' and 10'' models along with a softer 14'' model.

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Pros & Cons

Mattress Construction

The Chill 12'' is built from two layers of soft and malleable memory and Variflex foam. These two layers are supported by hardened poly foam providing the mattress with structural firmness and durability necessary for increasing its lifespan.

Cover: Delicate fabric made of polyester and breathable cotton facilitating moisture wicking. The fabric is coated with Nano-Stain Terminator — a blend of environmentally-friendly stain-repelling chemicals.

Comfort Layer: 2.5'' of soft gel swril memory foam making the mattress cushy and comfortable. The gel provides extra pressure relieving contouring and reduces heat retention.

Transition Layer: 2" of soft and aerated Variflex (polyurethane) foam adding extra contouring to the mattress and assisting in dissipating heat.

Support Later: 7.5'' of highly dense poly foam increasing sleepers' stability by curbing over-sinking and supporting the mattress as a whole. 

Feel

The soft and breathable cotton and polyester cover fabric makes the surface of the mattress smooth, dry and cool to the touch.

The contouring memory foam in the comfort layer and the extra soft Variiflex foam in the transition layer enable pleasant sinking, which wraps the body, gives a cozy feel and mitigates pressure points. At the same time, the hardened poly foam below makes sure this sinking isn't excessive giving sleepers the support they need and helping them feel stable while lying on the mattress.

Pressure Relief

Side Sleepers who weigh up to 250 pounds will appreciate the extra contouring provided by the soft foam in the comfort and transition layers of the Chill 12''. This foam will cradle their hips and shoulders reducing pressure and allowing comfortable sleep. The poly foam below will support their entire body keeping their spine properly aligned.

Heavyweight side sleepers, on the contrary, won't get the support they need from the Chill 12''. Over-sinking may lead to lower back pain and curvature disorders in the long run. They should opt for the firmer Chill 8''.

Light and, to a certain extent, average weight back sleepers will find the Chill 12'' to be fairly comfortable. It's enhanced contouring will target sensitive points in their body. The gel in the mattress' memory foam will distribute their body weight evenly throughout the mattress preventing the accumulation of pressure in their lumbar and thoracic spine.

The closer these back sleepers get to 250 pounds and beyond, the more supportive their mattress will have to be. The Chill 12'' won't be able to handle their weight. They'll need a firmer mattress, such as the Chill 6''.

Lightweight stomach sleepers will enjoy a sound balance of cushioning and support offered by the Chill 12''. The memory foam and Variflex foam will envelop their abdomen alleviating pressure in their lumbar back while the support layer will keep their body stable and their spine in the right position.

Heavier stomach sleepers will need a much firmer mattress. Those who weigh up to 250 pound will get along fine with the Chill 8''. Heavier sleepers should try the firmest Chill 6'' or other mattresses designed for heavyweight people.

Motion Isolation

The Chill 12'' isolates motion well. The memory foam in the comfort layer has high capacity for absorbing the kinetic energy generated by sleepers' movements. The malleable Variflex foam in the support layer further increases that capacity. What it means is that the Chill 12'' will allow you to sleep peacefully even if your partner moves a lot at night.

Repositioning

The Chill 12'' performs poorly when it comes to repositioning. The dense poly foam in the support layer is not enough to counter the sagging generated by the thick layers of soft foam. While lightweight sleepers won't have a problem moving on the surface of the mattress, heavier ones will find it difficult to change sleep positions and get out of bed. This problem becomes more severe with XL sleepers weighing close to and more than 250 pounds.

Edge Support

The soft foam in the comfort and transition layers make the mattress' perimeter not particularly firm. The heavier sleepers get, the more unstable they'll feel when sleeping close to the edge. They'll have no choice but to move to the center of the mattress, where they'll feel more secure. As a result, their potential sleep surface will be diminished. This is crucial with narrow Twin and Twin XL mattresses.

Heat Retention

All foam mattresses have a strong tendency to retain heat, especially those with medium and soft firmness, which leads to greater sagging. 

The Chill 12'', however, is made of the right materials for effective heat dissipation. The breathable cotton in the cover draws perspiration away from the body. Moreover, the gel in the memory foam disperses excessive heat throughout the mattress. Lastly, all types of foam in the Chill 12'' are manufactured using open cell technology, which makes them much more aerated and, therefore, with greater capacity for keeping the mattress cool.

Frame & Foundation

The Chill 12'' matches almost all types of foundations and frames provided that they're solid enough to support its weight. The mattress can be put on a slat bed whose slats are no more than 3'' apart. Brooklyn Bedding offers its own foundations characterized by improved center support.

The Super Duty High Rise Platform is a sturdy tubular steel construct. Its prices range from $139 for a Twin XL mattress (it's not designed for a Twin mattress) to $219 for a California King mattress.

The Ascension Bi-Fold Foundation has the distinct look and feel of a box spring. It's easy to assemble and carry from one room to another. It comes with a removable and washable zip-off cover. A a foundation for a Twin size mattress costs $229. For a California King mattress, you'll be charged $329.

The Ready to Assemble Box Foundation also resembles a box spring. Like the Ascension Bi-Fold Foundation, it can easily be assembled, and it's highly portable. A foundation for a Twin mattress is sold at $249. Buying a foundation for a California King mattress, you'll have to pay $369.

All foundations can support up to 1,500 pounds. They're backed by a 3-year limited parts replacement warranty.

The Chill 12'' also fits most adjustable bases you'll find on the market. Brooklyn Bedding has 3 models recommended for its mattresses.

The Electric Adjustable Base comes with two silent motors enabling you to adjust the head and foot of the bed. It can carry a maximum weight of 650 pounds. It's designed only for a Queen size mattress. It's priced at $599.

The Ascension Luxe Adjustable Power Base can carry up to 850 pounds. It's operated by a wireless remote control. A remote sync option enables you to simultaneously control split sizes. The base has preset and dual programmable memory positions, a remote lock and two USB charging ports for bedtime charging. The Ascension Luxe is designed for Twin XL, Queen and Split King mattresses. Its prices are $699, $799 and $1,398 respectively.

The Ascension Ultra Adjustable Power Base is Brooklyn's Bedding's most advanced model. It comprises all the benefits of the Ascension Luxe plus Android and Apple App support and under the bed LED lighting. A base for a Twin XL size is priced at $1,099. Bases for Queen and Split King mattresses are offered at $1,349 and $2,198 respectively.

The Electric Adjustable base is sold with a 3-year full replacement and repair warranty. The Ascension Luxe and the Ascension Ultra are backed by a 2-year limited parts replacement warranty.

Additional Details

Brooklyn Bedding was established in 1995 and started selling mattresses online in 2010. Its main offices and production facilities are located in Arizona, USA. This is where the Chill 12'' is manufactured. Like all other Brooklyn Bedding's mattresses, it's sold with lucrative 20-25 percent year-long discounts.

All the Chill models are CertiPUR-US certified indicating they don't contain health hazardous and environmentally harmful materials, such as ozone depleters, PBDEs, TDCPP, TCEP, formaldehyde, phthalates and heavy metals. Furthermore, emissions levels of volatile organic compounds are low.

Shipping & Delivery

The Chill 12'' will be delivered to your doorstep packed and compressed in a box in 12-20 days. You'll have to carry the box to the room where you plan to put the mattress, unpack the box and set up the mattress.

Brooklyn Bedding doesn't offer white glove delivery. However, if you're interested in this service, you can hire a third company to set up your Chill 12'' for you and remove your old mattress. The price you'll have to pay for this delivery depends on where you live.

Brooklyn Bedding will ship the Chill 12'' anywhere within the contiguous United States free of charge. Shipping to Alaska and Hawaii comes with an extra payment of $150. This sum rises to $250 for shipping to Canada. These shipping rates are non-refundable.

Returns & Warranty

The Chill 12'' comes with a 120-night trial and a 30-night break in period. Practically speaking, if you're not satisfied with the mattress, you can return it and receive a full refund not before you slept on it for 30 nights and no later than 120 nights. You won't need to actually return the mattress. You'll be asked to donate it to charity and present the company with the donation slip.

The Chill 12'' is also backed by a 10-year limited warranty. It covers premature deterioration of the foam and manufacturing defects, including impressions on the surface of the mattress deeper than 1''.

The warranty doesn't cover natural wear-and-tear and accidental damage, like spills, cuts, and burning marks. It becomes annulled if the mattress is maltreated or placed on a foundation which is inadequately supportive.

The Bottom Line

The Chill 12'' is designed for people seeking extra contouring and medium support side by side with good motion isolation and effective heat dissipation. It'll perform well for all types of lightweight and some types of average weight sleepers. Heavier sleepers should opt for the Chill's firmer 8'' and 6'' models.

Making one final point, one of the biggest pluses of the Chill 12'' is its affordable price enabling you to buy a high-quality mattress without stretching your budget to the limit.

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