- Side sleepers
- Back sleepers
- Stomach sleepers
- Trial Period
120 Days
- Warranty Period
Lifetime
- Return Fee
Free
- Shipping Fee
Free
Nolah Evolution 15" Mattress Review
The Nolah Evolution 15'' is a top-notch and technologically advanced foam and coils hybrid mattress designed with features that promote spinal alignment and pressure relief. Its construction facilitates efficient heat dissipation cultivating a cool sleep environment.
The mattress is sold in three firmness models of medium-soft (Plush), medium-firm (Luxury Firm) and firm, which make it suitable for a wide range of sleeping positions and body types. Moreover, the Split King size is available in two different firmnesses enabling it to meet the individual comfort needs of both partners.
Pros & Cons
Pros
- Comes in three firmness levels
- Fits a wide range of sleeper types & weights
- Offers improved pressure relieving comfort
- Delivers advanced zoned support
- Enables easy repositioning
- Great mattress for side sleepers
- Effectively regulates temperature
- Backed by a lifetime warranty
Cons
- More expensive than the average
- Mediocrely isolates motion
- Isn't shipped outside the contiguous USA
Nolah Evolution 15" Mattress Video Review
Mattress Construction
As its name suggests, the Nolah Evolution has a high 15'' profile. It's crafted from multiple layers of foam, including a Euro-top, and a robust coil system. These layers work together to enhance comfort and deliver robust support.
Cover: Highly breathable soft organic cotton and ArcticTex fibers, which wick away moisture and protect the mattress from dirt and germs.
Euro-topper: 2" of low density poly foam cushioning the body mitigating pressure.
Heat Escape Gusset: 4" of breathable gusset, which envelopes the top perimeter of the bed allowing warm air to get out of the mattress and external fresh and cool air to get it.
Comfort layer: 2'' of elastic AirFoamICE poly foam capable of molding to the shapes and curves of the body delivering pressure relieving bounce. The foam is infused with graphite in order to dissipate excess heat.
Foam Support Layer:2'' high density poly foam supporting sleepers by reducing sinkage.
Transition Layer: 1'' of responsive poly foam designed to adapt to body weight and enable sleepers to move easily throughout the night.
Coil System: 8'' individually encased coils generating lift keeping sleepers stable on the mattress. The coils are divided into three firmness zones delivering targeted support. The coils are thicker around the perimeter intensifying edge support. They're are placed on a hardened recycled plant fiber foundation aimed at supporting them as they compress while increasing the mattress' overall structural integrity.
Encasement: Non-skid fabric to prevent the mattress from sliding on its bed frame. The encasement if fitted with carrying handles for easy repositioning of the mattress.
Feel
The Nolah Evolution's breathable cotton and fiber-based cover and gusset keep the surface of the mattress aerated, cool and dry even after prolonged sleep.
The soft and cushy poly foam in the Euro-topper and the elastic and conforming poly foam in the comfort layer combined with the responsive and more resilient poly foam in the layers below and the springy coils create a dual effect of contouring and supportive bounce. Sleepers enjoy the best of both worlds. On the one hand, the mattress envelops their body giving a cozy feel while, on the other hand, it prevents them from being stuck in bed. This sound balance of contouring and support significantly enhances sleep experience.
Pressure Relief
The availability of the Nolah Evolution in three distinct firmness models stands as a significant advantage ensuring that sleepers of various types and weights can find their ideal match for optimal comfort and support.
Lightweight side sleepers will prefer the medium-soft model. It'll give them the ample contouring they need while promising them sufficient support. The plush Euro-topper will pad their hips and shoulders averting pressure in these sensitive areas. The bounce offered by the elastic poly foam in the comfort layer will further reduce pressure without causing excess sinkage. The more resilient poly foam in the foam support layer and the transition layer together with the coils will lift their back preserving their spine's natural curvature.
Average and heavyweight side sleepers will incline toward a firmer mattress, which is still contouring enough. The Nolah Evolution's medium-firm model will be highly suitable for them. The conforming Euro-topper and comfort layer will provide the pressure relieving comfort they need, while the harder poly foam layers below and the coils will keep their heavier body from sagging too deeply into the mattress and enable them to maintain a healthy position.
Light and average weight back sleepers require a mattress that contours the body yet provides sufficient stability throughout the night. The Evolution's medium-firm model is ideal for them. Its plush Euro-topper and comfort layer will help in evenly distributing pressure along the spine, offering relief to muscles and joints from daily discomforts. The coils' zoned support gives a softer sensation at the bed's head and foot, while remaining firmer in the middle. This design elevates the lumbar area, making sure sleepers' back is kept properly aligned.
Back sleepers heavier than 250 pounds will get along well with the Evolution's firm model as it can sufficiently support their more massive body. Lying on the softer models, they will plunge too deeply into the mattress suffering from discomfort and pain.
Some lightweight stomach sleepers will like the Evolution's medium-soft model. They'll benefit from its cushy feel especially in the area under their rib cage. However most of these sleepers as well as the heavier ones weighing up to 250 pounds will choose the sturdier medium-firm model. This model will better support their abdomen averting over sagging. At the same time, they'll get sufficient cushioning to prevent pressure buildup.
The Evolution's firm model is the most suitable for plus-size stomach sleepers. Such sleepers will need a mattress robust enough to keep their waistline elevated so as to avoid sinking excessively into the bed.
Motion Isolation
The designers of the Nolah Evolution have put a lot of effort into increasing the mattress' capacity for isolating motion. The coils are individually encased so they move independently from one another without causing too much vibrations. The poly foam-based transition layer above them further reduces the kinetic energy generated the moment these coils compress.
Having said that, the poly foam in the Euro-topper, despite being soft and cushy, is more responsive than memory foam and can absorb sleepers' movement less effectively. The elastic poly foam in the comfort layer generates bounce, which comes at the expanse of motion isolation. All in all, the Evolutions' performs mediocrely when it comes to motion isolation. To be more precise, most sleepers will enjoy quiet nights lying on the mattress. However, those who tend to wake up every time their partner tosses and turn may have a problem.
Repositioning
The Evolution's firmer model allows for greater ease of movement compared to the medium-firm model, which, in turn, enables easier repositioning than the medium-soft model. Yet generally speaking, sleepers won't have to exert too much effort maneuvering on the surface of the mattress regardless of its firmness level. The poly foam in the Euro-topper and comfort layer is more responsive than contouring and despite providing improved pressure relief, it doesn't cause excess sinkage. In addition, the hardened poly foam layers below and the 8'' coils help to enable a sleeper's mobility on the mattress. This helps position the Evolution as a perfect mattress for couples engaging in intimate activity as they'll be able to change their positions while conserving energy.
Edge Support
The Nolah Evolution's exterior is highly stable on account of the bouncy and resilient poly foam in both the foam support layer and the transition layer and the robust 8'' coils. As mentioned above, the coils around the edges have lower gauge and are, therefore, strengthened allowing sleepers to lie away from the center and still feel secure. These sleepers will benefit from a larger sleep surface.
Heat Retention
Temperature regulation is one of the Nolah Evolution's strong points, making it one of the ideal mattresses with effective cooling features. The breathable cotton and ArcticTex fibers in its cover and the gusset placed around its upper perimeter provides excellent sweat-wicking, especially in humid areas. The graphite infused in the comfort layer's poly foam acts as a thermal conductor, efficiently drawing heat away from the body and dissipating it. The coils, on their part, facilitate air circulation aiding in the cooling process.
Frame and Foundation
The Nolah Evolution is compatible with most of the foundations, bed frames and adjustable bases sold on the market on condition that they're adequately supportive. Going into specifics, any platform must have no less than 5 to 6 legs for Queen or larger size mattresses. If a slat bad is used, the gap between the slats mustn't exceed 5''.
Nolah manufactures its own bed platforms. These include the Nolah Platform Base, the Serenity Upholstered Bed Frame, the Adjustable Base, the Adjustable Base with Headboard and the Smart Adjustable Base.
The Smart Adjustable Base is the most advanced of all the platforms. It's characterized by a robust steel structure and it's easy to assemble. It features a head and foot tilt including different adjustments for the left and right side for the Split King mattress, voice control and wireless remote, preset positions like a zero-gravity and anti-snoring, wall-glide technology, under-bed lighting and USB charging ports. The base is shipped for free and is backed by a 10-year warranty.
Additional Details
Nola is a major player in the online mattress market in the United States. Its main offices are located in San Antonio, Texas. The company manufactures and sells a variety of foam, latex and hybrid mattresses as well as bedroom furniture and accessories. All these products are 100% American made. The Evolution, specifically, is crafted in Arizona.
Similar to other Nolah's foam mattresses, the Evolution is CertiPUR-US certified, which indicates it doesn't contain ozone depleters, PBDEs, TDCPP or TCEP (“Tris”) flame retardants, formaldehyde, phthalates, heavy metals and any other materials which may endanger sleepers' health or harm the environment. The mattress is also GREENGUARD certified guaranteeing the manufacturing process follows stringent guidelines aimed at reducing chemical emissions, volatile organic compounds in particular, to ensure clean indoor air. Lastly, the Evolution has been thoroughly tested for fire safety. It complies with the Federal Mattress 16 CFR 1633 and 1632 U.S. federal government safety regulations.
Shipping & Delivery
The Nola Evolution is shipped with FedEx. It'll arrive at your front door wrapped in plastic, rolled and compressed in a box in 3-10 business days. The Split Kin size is delivered as two separate shipments with their own tracking numbers.
You're expected to set up the mattress by yourself. It's an easy and straightforward process, which requires no technical expertise. Alternatively, you can opt for white glove delivery. Nolah provides setup and removal services carried out by local third-party logistics partners. You can arrange a convenient date and time for installing your new mattress and/or disposing of your old one. Mattress set up costs $125. For mattress removal, you’ll be charged $125 as well. If you opt for both setup and removal, you’ll have to pay $225. These charges are non-refundable.
The Nolah Evolution is shipped to any destination within the lower 48 states for free. Currently, Nolah doesn't ship it mattresses to Alaska, Hawaii and Canada. If you live in one of these place and you wish to purchase the Evolution, you'll need to use the services of a freight forwarder and pay for these services.
Trial & Warranty
The Nolah Evolution comes with a 120-night trial and a break-in period of 30 nights. That is, if you you don't like the mattress, you can return it and get a full refund 30 nights after you got it and no later than 120 nights. In case you choose to return the mattress, you'll be charged $99 to cover labor and one-way transportation. You have the option to give up the trial option and save $100.
The Evolution is backed by a lifetime pro-rated warranty. The warranty applies to the original buyer only. It covers manufacturing defects in the following manner:
- First 2 years — The company will replace a defective mattress at no cost
- Years 3-10 — A defective mattresses will be repaired and re-covered with a transportation fee of $99 each way
- Years 11-25 — The buyer pays 50% of the original purchase price for a replacement
- After 25 Years — The original owner pays a 60% of the original purchase price for a replacement
Up to three years after purchase, buyers can opt for a special Don't Lose Sleep option, according to which within 3-5 years of purchase, they can keep the original defective mattress instead of sending it for repair and the company will send them a new mattress of the same or a comparable model for 50% of the original price they paid. Within 6 to 10 years of purchase, buyers will have to pay 60% of the original price. After 10 years, the rate rises to 80%. This option can only be used once per buyer.
The warranty doesn't cover any one of these cases:
- Normal increase in foam softness that doesn't impact the mattress's pressure-relieving qualities
- Indentations on the surface which are less than 1”
- Changes in comfort preferences over time
- Individual allergies and sensitivities
- Physical damage caused by tears, stains, odors, unsanitary conditions, folding, footprints, burns, cuts, rodent or insect, fluids, weather/sun exposure, improper storage and cleaning and environmental factors like humid climates
- Cosmetic flaws on the cover, like wrinkles, loose threads, normal wear and tear and natural defects
The warranty may be annulled if the mattress is used in commercial settings (e.g. rental properties, hotels, schools and AirBnb), isn’t removed from the box within 30 days of receipt, used improperly, neglected or abused and placed on an inadequately supportive platform.
Buyers may choose to pay additional $29 and add accident protection which covers rips, burns and punctures, defects caused by children or pets, food and make-up stains and bodily fluids. This warranty extension also enables online claims filing and provides 24/7 customer support.
Our Mattress Reviewer's Comment
This Plank Firm mattress was gifted to a real family, in return for photos, videos, and a personal account. You have seen the media, and now here is how they experienced the mattress, in their own words:
We wanted the Nolah Evolution mattress for our guest room, which mostly gets used by family members that come stay with us during the summer months. Thus far, those that have stayed in our guest room are jealous that our guest bed sleeps cooler and is more contouring than the mattress they have at home.
So, if you never want your guests to leave, then get yourself the Nolah Evolution mattress.
~ Rebecca from Ohio
The Bottom Line
The Nolah Evolution 15'' is highly popular among buyers and for a good reason. Thanks to its smart design and high-quality materials, it's equipped with everything needed to provide a restful and healthy night's sleep. Moreover, its three firmness levels make it easy for buyers to find the most suitable mattress based on their personal needs.
The Evolution isn't the cheapest option on the market, but if you're looking for an exceptionally comfortable and supportive mattress, it should definitely be at the top of your list.
Where is the Nolah Evolution 15'' manufactured?
Like all of Nolah's mattresses, the Evolution is manufactured in the United States promising you the best quality.
How do I set up the Nolah Evolution 15''?
The Evolution will arrive at your doorstep sealed in plastic, rolled and compressed in a box. Carry the box to your bedroom (if you ordered a big size mattress, you may need another person to help you), unpack the mattress and position it on its foundation. Unroll it and carefully remove the plastic seal to let it expand. After a couple of hours, the mattress will reach its full size and will be ready for you.
Does the Nolah Evolution 15'' have to be off-gassed?
The moment you unpack and unroll the mattress, its foam will emit gas containing volatile organic compounds. The concentration of these compounds in the gas is very low as the mattress is CertiPUR-US certified. In addition, the gas is non-toxic. You may notice a faint odor, which will disperse in a day or two. It's highly recommended keeping your room window open to expedite off-gassing.
Does the Nolah Evolution 15'' require a special foundation?
The mattress works well with most sleeping platforms available on the market provided that they're solid enough to support its weight. The manufacturer demands that every platform you'll use for the bigger Queen, King and California King sizes will have at least 5 supporting legs. If you plan to use a slat bad, make sure the slats are no more than 5'' apart.
Can the Nolah Evolution 15'' be flipped?
No, the bottom layers of the mattress consist of steel coils and hardened recycled plant fiber. These layers aren't suitable for sleep.
Are there any financing options for buying the Nolah Evolution 15''?
Nolah is affiliated with Affirm. The latter is a financer which offers a program based on fixed 3, 6 or 12 monthly payments with 0-30% APR. For more details, go to to Nolah's website.