2.5lb/ft³
COMFORT LAYER
High-density comfort foam
The comfort layer uses 2.5 lb/ft³ (40 kg/m³) high-density foam, continuous from head to foot — built for cushioning, pressure relief, and a comfort feel that holds up over time.
REINFORCED CENTER SUPPORT
Manchot Signature™
Hybrid Mattress
More cushion on top, the same center that holds — so a softer first night doesn't cost you year five.
New — try it at home for 100 nights.
QUICK OVERVIEW
Medium-Firm Feel
The same medium-firm support — with a deeper, more cushioned surface.
StasisLayer™ Core
The same reinforced center third in every Manchot mattress.
Where it steps up
Signature keeps Essential's core and adds a deeper, more cushioned comfort layer above it.
$749.00
Arriving September 2026
In production · Arriving September 2026
WHY WE BUILD THIS WAY
We started with the part that gives out first.
People don't replace a mattress because it failed overnight. They replace it because it slowly became something else. So we started there — with the part that gives out first.
INSIDE THE BUILD
One build. Two jobs.
The comfort layer handles what you feel. StasisLayer™ handles what lasts.
15%
STASISLAYER™ · CENTER THIRD
Thicker wire, where repeated load concentrates.
StasisLayer™ uses heavier-gauge tempered steel in the center third — adding structural reserve where repeated load concentrates, while the comfort surface above stays continuous.
It’s not built to push back harder. It’s built to hold support longer.
Learn More About StasisLayer™
THE STRUCTURE
What's inside.
Four layers, one job — hold the middle. The center third is the only zone that gets reinforcement, because it's the only zone that needs it.
MORE CUSHION ON TOP
Soft on Top. Stable Underneath.
A deeper comfort layer — softer to settle into, more give at the surface. Underneath, the same reinforced center holds firm.
Choosing between the two
Same Support. Different Feel.
Every Manchot mattress is built on the same reinforced center — StasisLayer™, placed where body weight concentrates. The choice is only about the surface you prefer.
Essential™
The grounded one
Feel
Firmer surface — you sleep on it, not in it
Firmness
Medium-firm · 6.5 / 10
Comfort layer
3.5–4″ foam
Cover
460g breathable knit
Center
StasisLayer™ reinforced center
$599
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Signature™
The cushioned one
Feel
Softer surface — you settle into it
Firmness
Medium-firm · 6 / 10
Comfort layer
5–6″ foam
Cover
460g knit + DuPont® cotton top
Center
StasisLayer™ reinforced center
$749
Both share the same reinforced center, the same 100-night trial, and the same 10-year warranty.
If you like to settle into the surface, choose Signature. If you prefer a firmer, more grounded feel, choose Essential. The center holds either way.
WHERE THE WEIGHT ACTUALLY GOES
Most mattresses are built evenly. People aren't.
Even Support — the loaded center fatigues first
Targeted Support — reinforced where weight concentrates
Who It's Built For
Built Around How You Sleep
StasisLayer™ is engineered for a specific range of bodies and sleep positions. Here's where it works best.
Side Sleepers
Best for 110–230 lb
Soft enough to cushion the shoulders and hips, while the reinforced center third keeps your waist from sinking in.
Back Sleepers
Best for 130–250 lb
The reinforced center third stays firm under your hips, so your lower back doesn't sink in over the night.
Combination Sleepers
Best for 130–230 lb
Responsive enough to turn easily, stable enough that the reinforced center third doesn't shift under repeated movement.
A note on fit. StasisLayer™ is designed for the mainstream adult range. Sleepers under 110 lb may find it firmer than expected. Sleepers over 250 lb may want a mattress built specifically for higher load.
From the Sleep Lab
We take mattresses apart —
on camera.
We open mattresses up — ours included — to show how they're built. The center carries the most weight, so that's the part we reinforced. You don't have to take our word for how it's made. You can watch.
Manchot Sleep Lab · Tucker, Georgia
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THE WARRANTY LINE
¾″
Where ours starts
vs
1½″
Where many warranties start
A lower threshold means the coverage starts closer to the point where you'd actually feel the difference.
The Details
Specifications & Guarantee
Specifications
- Layers
- 5-6" comfort foam, support base
- Cover
- 460g breathable knit
- Firmness
- Medium-firm (6/ 10)
- Foundation
- Platform, slatted (≤ 3" gap), box spring, or floor
Trust & Guarantee
- Trial Period
- 100 nights,risk-free
- Shipping
- Free, shipped compressed in-box
- Returns
- Free,full refund within trial period
- Warranty
- 10 years, covers structural integrity
- Foam Safety
- CertiPUR-US® certified
- Textile Safety
- OEKO-TEX® Standard 100
Warranty covers sagging greater than ¾" and material defects under normal use. Full warranty terms available at checkout.
Buy Once. Stop Wondering.
The comfort tonight. The hold that lasts.
100
Night trial at home
$0
Return shipping
10 yr
Structural warranty
One mattress. Ten years. Free to change your mind for 100 nights.
Common Questions
Questions, Answered.
What's the difference between Signature™ and Essential™?
Both are built around the same StasisLayer™ core — the reinforced center third that defines every Manchot mattress. The structural commitment is identical.
Signature extends that commitment to the layers above the core. The cover adds a DuPont® cotton top that holds its shape through years of nightly use, and the comfort layers are higher density, designed to age at the same pace as the structure beneath them.
Essential keeps the same StasisLayer™ core, with our base cover and comfort layers — the foundational Manchot experience at a lower entry point.
If you prefer a firmer, more grounded surface, Essential is where it starts. If you prefer to settle into a softer surface that ages at the same pace as the structure beneath it, Signature is built for that.
Why does Manchot focus so much on the center third?
Because that's where most mattresses fail first. The hips and lower back carry a large share of body weight, concentrated in the center third of the mattress. Reinforcing that section is the most direct way to keep a bed feeling consistent over time.
It isn't a feature added on top. It's the reason the product exists.
How is Signature™ different from other mattresses in this price range?
Most mattresses in this range are built the same edge to edge — one density throughout. They're engineered to feel right the moment you lie down.
Signature™ is built for what happens after that. The StasisLayer™ reinforced center third keeps support steady where it usually gives out first — the middle, where body weight concentrates. The comfort layers sit on that structure, so the bed holds its shape instead of sinking where you sleep most.
The goal isn't a softer surface or a firmer one. It's a more consistent one — on night one, and on night fifteen hundred.
What does the 10-year warranty actually cover?
The 10-year structural warranty covers sagging greater than ¾ inch and other structural defects under normal use — measured, not argued. That includes the center third, the area we engineer the mattress around.
Full warranty terms are available at checkout.
How does the 100-night trial work?
Sleep on the mattress for at least 30 nights — bodies need time to adjust to any new bed. If it isn't right for you within 100 nights, contact us. We'll arrange free pickup and issue a full refund. Returned mattresses are donated to local charities when possible.
What's the difference between the 12 Inch and 14 Inch?
Nothing structural. Both use the same layers, the same materials, and the same StasisLayer™ reinforced center — the 14 Inch is simply built taller, with the foam and coils each a little higher. Choose the one that suits the height you want your bed to sit at.
One practical note: the 14 Inch usually needs deep-pocket fitted sheets.
What kind of bed frame do I need?
Signature™ works on platform beds, slatted frames (with gaps no wider than 3 inches), box springs, or directly on the floor. We don't recommend frames with wider slats — the center third needs continuous support underneath.
How is the mattress shipped?
Signature™ is compressed, rolled, and shipped in a single box. It arrives at your door via standard ground shipping, free of charge anywhere in the contiguous US.
How long does it take to fully expand?
Most of the expansion happens within the first hour, and the mattress is ready to sleep on the same night. Full structural settling takes 24–48 hours.
Will there be a smell when I unbox it?
A mild new-product scent is normal for any compressed foam mattress and usually clears within a few days. Our foams are CertiPUR-US® certified, meaning they meet strict standards for low VOC emissions.