Trial365 nights. $199 return shipping, waived for local Southern California customers. Adjustable bases are excluded. Custom sizes and variations are excluded except for manufacturer defect.
WarrantyEssentials: 20 years. Series 1, Series 2 and Series 3: 30 years.
Customer Rating4.5 out of 5 on Trustpilot, 5.0 on Google
Ship TypeFree nationwide mattress delivery
The 30-Second Verdict: Quick Summary
No, most buyers should choose the Siena 10-inch Signature Memory Foam Mattress by Siena. For a Queen, Siena Signature 10 costs $329, $2,170 less than Back Science® Series 2 at $2,499.00.
Sleep Foundation rates Back Science Series 2 Mattress, firm (7), 8.5 overall. Sleep Foundation calls pressure relief one of Series 2's defining strengths. Back Science's trial lasts 365 nights. Returns have a $199 shipping fee, waived for local Southern California customers.
Saatva markets the Saatva Rx Mattress by Saatva for people with chronic back and joint conditions. It is a 15-inch hybrid innerspring in Supportive Plush (3-4/10).
Back Science's clearest fit evidence is for side sleepers above 230 lbs. Sleep Foundation rates Series 2 9/10 for them.
Buy it only if your foundation keeps the mattress from bending and sinking between slats.
Back Science® Series 2 Hybrid Mattress
3-inch Adaptive Hypergel Surface
FirmnessLuxury FirmBrand says: made for all sleeping positions
Mattress TypeHybrid12 inches
Queen $$2,499.00MSRP $3,332.00
Key Strengths
For coil support, Series 2 has over 1,000 individually wrapped U.S. steel spring coils. Choose it if you want a coil mattress.
Back Science says its Series 3 has a 5-inch Adaptive Hypergel Surface for its highest pressure-point reduction. Consider it if pressure relief is your main concern.
Trustpilot gives Back Science a 4.5 out of 5 TrustScore from 113 reviews. Reviewers praise easy ordering and helpful customer support.
Good to Know
National white-glove setup costs $199. Most Southern California deliveries include it at no charge.
Plan for production and transit time. Most mattresses take 2 to 3 weeks to make. They leave within 1 to 2 business days after production, then usually arrive within 1 week.
Check the feel before choosing. Series 1 is Firm. Series 3 is Medium Firm. Compare those options with the Series 2 feel label.
Use outside scores as a starting point. Then check the tested model and firmness against your needs.
Outside review scores
Review sites checked: 1 publication. Their scores: 8.5 overall. Model they tested: Back Science Series 2 Mattress, firm (7). Each site tests in its own way, so read each row on its own.
No, most buyers should choose the Siena 10-inch Signature Memory Foam Mattress by Siena. The Siena model costs $329 for a Queen, versus Back Science® Series 2 at $2,499.00 for a Queen. Sleep Foundation rates Back Science Series 2 9/10 for side sleepers above 230 lbs. That is its clearest fit evidence.
8.5
Sleep Foundation overall score
Sleep Foundation calls pressure relief a defining strength of Series 2. Use that point to decide whether the model deserves a closer look.
When Back Science® makes sense
You sleep on your back and weigh above 230 lbs: Sleep Foundation rates Series 2 7/10. Weigh that score against other options.
You sleep on your stomach and weigh above 230 lbs: Sleep Foundation rates Series 2 6.5/10. Compare other beds before you choose.
You want guided in-store help: Birdeye shows a 5.0 Google rating from 50 reviews. One review praises a representative's patient walk-through of each bed.
When Another Mattress May Suit You Better
Want a plusher hybrid?Saatva Rx Mattress by Saatva is 15 inches, with inner springs. It is Supportive Plush (3-4/10), versus Back Science Series 2, firm (7). Choose the Rx if you prefer that level.
For a budget foam option: The Siena 10-inch Signature Memory Foam Mattress by Siena has medium firm support. It differs from Series 2's hybrid build.
Shop for chronic back or joint conditions? Saatva markets the Rx for those needs. The Rx Queen costs $3,639.00.
Review site scores
How the big review sites score Back Science®
Each site's own score, side by side.
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Publication
Reported Score
Configuration Tested
Date
Evaluation Focus
Sleep Foundationsleepfoundation.org
8.5
Back Science Series 2 Mattress, firm (7)
December 2, 2024
Pressure relief
Main configuration: Back Science Series 2 Mattress, firm (7). 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
Averaging would hide which setup earned a score. Match each rating to its tested model and firmness before using it to choose.
Each score comes from that outlet's own review. Prices, models and policies can change after a review.
Chapter 02
Comfort and firmness: which mattress fits you
Why this matters to you: One Series 2 rating does not fit every sleeping position. Check your own position's score before using the result to choose.
For sleepers above 230 lbs, Sleep Foundation's Series 2 fit score is highest for side sleepers. Back sleepers rank next, then stomach sleepers. Use your usual position's result before deciding.
Sleep fit
Which Series 2 score matches your position?
Sleep Foundation scores
Choose your sleep position and weight. Sleep Foundation's Series 2 fit score is for sleepers above 230 lbs.
Choose both options
Pick a sleep position and a weight
Your result shows here.
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Your Body Weight
Side Sleepers
Back Sleepers
Stomach Sleepers
Above 230 lbs
Series 2, 9/10
Series 2, 7/10
Series 2, 6.5/10
Neck: lie on your side with your usual pillow. Is your head level with your spine?
Shoulders: on your side, notice whether your bottom shoulder feels pressed.
Lower back: on your back, notice whether your lower back feels supported.
Hips: notice whether your hips feel comfortable and whether you can turn easily.
Figure 3.1: Four comfort checks when you lie on a mattress: neck, shoulders, lower back and hips.
Chapter 03
Compare the mattresses
Why this matters to you: Choose a build and firmness that fit your needs before checking the cost. That keeps comfort and budget in view.
Back Science® mattresses vary in build, height, firmness, and Queen price. Compare those choices together to find a model that fits your comfort needs and budget, rather than picking by one detail alone.
Start with your budget and comfort priorities. Then compare each model's firmness, construction, and height. The layer order shows how each bed is built, from its surface down to its support parts.
Choose a model whose listed features match your needs, then make sure its price works for you. One detail alone cannot tell you whether the whole bed is the right fit.
Back Science® Series 2 Hybrid Mattress: the hybrid with a 3-inch Adaptive Hypergel surface
Luxury Firm
Bamboo cover over ventilated Hypergel and transition layers
ConstructionU.S. steel spring coils and Hypergel comfort layers
Profile12 inches
FirmnessLuxury Firm
Queen $$2,499.00
Signature spec3-inch Adaptive Hypergel Surface
Choose Series 2 for a coil hybrid: comfort layers sit over steel spring coils. Sleep Foundation rated its firm (7) setup 8.5 overall. Back Science lists it as Luxury Firm. Compare those feel labels before buying.
At Queen prices, Back Science® Series 1 Hybrid Mattress is the step down at $1,989.00. Back Science® Series 2 Hybrid Mattress costs $510 more than Back Science® Series 1 Hybrid Mattress. At Queen prices, Back Science® Series 3 Hybrid Mattress is the step up at $3,489.00. Back Science® Series 2 Hybrid Mattress costs $990 less than Back Science® Series 3 Hybrid Mattress.
Back Science's warranty excludes damage from an improper foundation. It gives slats that let a mattress bend and sink as one example. Check your base before buying: slats must keep the mattress from bending and sinking.
Best For
Sleep on your side and weigh above 230 lbs? Sleep Foundation rates Series 2 9/10 for that fit.
Pressure relief is a priority? Sleep Foundation calls it a defining strength of Series 2.
Prefer coils to memory foam? Series 2 has over 1,000 individually wrapped U.S. steel spring coils with Hypergel comfort layers.
Consider Instead If
Choose Saatva Rx Mattress by Saatva if you want a mattress marketed for chronic back and joint conditions. Its 15-inch hybrid innerspring has a Supportive Plush feel of 3-4/10.
Consider the Siena 10-inch Signature Memory Foam Mattress by Siena if budget matters. Siena Signature 10 costs $329 for a Queen, $2,170 less than Back Science® Series 2 at $2,499.00.
Back Science® Essentials Mattress: an all-foam build with a buoyant Hypergel surface
10-inch profile
Back Science® Essentials Mattress, product photo
ConstructionAll foam with Hypergel, no coils
Profile10 inches
FirmnessLuxury Firm
Queen $$999.00
Signature layer2-inch Adaptive Hypergel Surface
Choose the Back Science® Essentials Mattress if you want a bed centered on a Hypergel surface. Back Science says the surface adds buoyancy for cooler sleep.
Back Science® Essentials Mattress is the entry model, with no step down. Back Science® Series 1 Hybrid Mattress is the step up at $1,989.00 for a Queen. Back Science® Series 1 Hybrid Mattress costs $990 more than Back Science® Essentials Mattress for a Queen.
Back Science's warranty says slats spaced far apart can let a mattress bend and sink. Before buying, check that your foundation keeps the mattress from bending and sinking between slats.
Best For
You want an all-foam build without coils.
You want a Luxury Firm feel, which Back Science lists for all sleeping positions.
You want the 2-inch Adaptive Hypergel Surface; Back Science says it reduces pressure points.
Consider Instead If
Choose Back Science® Series 1 Hybrid Mattress if you want springs. It has over 1,000 individually wrapped U.S. steel spring coils.
Choose Siena 10-inch Signature Memory Foam Mattress by Siena for budget memory foam. The Queen price is $329.
Back Science® Series 1 Hybrid Mattress: the Firm hybrid made for back sleeping
Firm
Back Science® Series 1 Hybrid Mattress, product photo
Construction1,000+ individually wrapped U.S. steel spring coils with Hypergel comfort layers
Profile11 inches
FirmnessFirm
Queen $$1,989.00
Signature surface2-inch Adaptive Hypergel Surface
Back Science® Series 1 Hybrid Mattress pairs a Firm feel with steel spring coils and Hypergel comfort layers.
The step down is Back Science® Essentials Mattress at $999.00 for a Queen. Back Science® Series 1 Hybrid Mattress costs $990.00 more than Back Science® Essentials Mattress. The step up is Back Science® Series 2 Hybrid Mattress at $2,499.00 for a Queen. Back Science® Series 1 Hybrid Mattress costs $510.00 less than Back Science® Series 2 Hybrid Mattress.
Check your foundation before buying. Slats must not let the mattress bend or sink. Back Science's warranty says damage from an improper foundation is not covered.
Best For
Back Science describes this model as made for back sleeping.
You want the Firm option over a Luxury Firm or Medium Firm model.
You prefer steel coils and Hypergel layers over all-foam construction.
Consider Instead If
If outside review evidence on pressure relief matters, choose Back Science® Series 2 Hybrid Mattress. Sleep Foundation rates its firm (7) configuration 8.5 overall and calls pressure relief a defining strength.
You want an all-foam bed instead of coils: choose Back Science® Essentials Mattress. It has a 10-inch profile and no coils.
Back Science® Series 3 Hybrid Mattress: 5-inch Adaptive Hypergel Surface for pressure-point reduction
Made for side sleepers
Back Science® Series 3 Hybrid Mattress, product photo
ConstructionHybrid with U.S. steel spring coils and Hypergel comfort layers
Profile14 inches
FirmnessMedium Firm
Queen $$3,489.00
Signature surface5-inch Adaptive Hypergel Surface
Back Science® Series 3 Hybrid Mattress pairs Hypergel comfort layers with U.S. steel spring coils. It has a Medium Firm feel.
Back Science® Series 3 Hybrid Mattress has no step up because it is the lineup's highest-priced Queen. Its step down is Back Science® Series 2 Hybrid Mattress at $2,499.00 for a Queen. Back Science® Series 3 Hybrid Mattress costs $990.00 more than Back Science® Series 2 Hybrid Mattress.
Before buying, check the slats: they must not let the mattress bend or sink. The warranty excludes damage from an improper foundation, so a poor fit can put a claim at risk.
Best For
You want the 5-inch Adaptive Hypergel Surface, which Back Science says is for its highest pressure-point reduction.
You want a side-sleeper model; Back Science says Series 3 is made for side sleepers.
You prefer a coil hybrid. Back Science® Series 3 Hybrid Mattress has over 1,000 individually wrapped U.S. steel spring coils. Back Science® Essentials Mattress is all foam.
Consider Instead If
For a plush bed marketed for chronic back and joint conditions, consider Saatva Rx Mattress by Saatva. It is 15 inches and Supportive Plush (3-4/10).
If memory foam is your priority, consider Siena 10-inch Signature Memory Foam Mattress by Siena. It has medium firm support and costs $329 for a Queen.
Why this matters to you: The Siena 10-inch Signature Memory Foam Mattress by Siena costs $329 for a Queen. Start with it if upfront cost leads your choice.
Queen prices range from $999.00 for Back Science® Essentials Mattress to $3,489.00 for Back Science® Series 3 Hybrid Mattress.
Back Science® Series 1 Hybrid Mattress costs $1,989.00 for a Queen. Use that price as your Queen budget marker.
Choose Series 1 for coils; choose Back Science® Essentials Mattress for all-foam construction.
Back Science® Series 2 Hybrid Mattress prices by size
Check the current price and any discount before buying.
Chapter 05
How well do the mattresses hold up?
Why this matters to you: A repair claim can still cost money. Check the claim terms before choosing a model.
Back Science's foam certification and warranty terms give two durability clues: a foam standard and repair rules. Neither predicts how the finished mattress will wear at home. Use the terms to weigh claim risk.
Back Science lists Essentials as all foam. Series 1, Series 2, and Series 3 use U.S. steel coils and Hypergel comfort layers. It says BioGreen® foam is CertiPUR-US® certified. CertiPUR-US® standards cover foam content, emissions, and durability. That supports a foam check, not a wear forecast for the whole bed.
What to watch for, and when:
Sag threshold: Back Science says it will repair or replace a mattress that sags more than 3/4 of an inch. That is the claim cutoff.
First 10 years: Back Science says repairs for defective parts, labor, or materials cost nothing. You pay shipping and handling.
From year 11: Back Science says customers pay a prorated amount for defective mattress returns. The amount is years owned divided by 30, then multiplied by mattress cost. Shipping and handling also apply. Partial years round up.
Who owns Back Science®: A division of Reliefmart, Corp., founded in 1999 and incorporated as a standalone company in 2001.
Where sources disagree
Series 2 firmness: Back Science calls Series 2 Luxury Firm. Sleep Foundation rates its firm (7) version 8.5 overall.
Series 3 firmness: Back Science's product page calls Series 3 Medium Firm. Its FAQ calls it Medium.
Back Science lists a 20-year limited warranty for Essentials. It lists a 30-year limited warranty for Series 1, Series 2, and Series 3. Compare your model's term with its repair risk, not expected wear.
Chapter 06
Sleep trials, returns, exchanges and fees
Why this matters to you: Before you buy, budget for return shipping in case the mattress does not suit you.
Back Science gives you 365 nights to try the mattress. Returns cost $199 for shipping.
An adjustable base cannot be returned.
Custom sizes and variations are returnable only for a manufacturer defect.
Refunds go to the original card.
After delivery, step by step
365 nightsTry the mattress at home
After receipt and inspectionCredit may take at least 14 days
What each choice costs you
Keep it$0Nothing more to do
Return it$199Waived for local Southern California customers
Swap itNo restocking or shipping feesPay or receive the price difference
Not covered: Adjustable bases; custom sizes and variations are returnable only for a manufacturer defect
Figure 6.1: What happens after delivery, and what each choice costs.
The return fee covers return shipping.
A model exchange has no restocking or shipping fees. You pay or receive the price difference between models.
Check the terms for your seller and order date before buying from Back Science®.
Chapter 07
Delivery, setup and old-mattress removal
Why this matters to you: Plan around the wait and setup cost before scheduling a move. Your address affects both.
Plan for 2 to 3 weeks of manufacturing. Mattresses usually leave the facility within 1 to 2 business days after production. They usually arrive within 1 week of leaving.
Back Science offers free nationwide mattress delivery. Hybrid mattresses ship full size by freight in a mattress-size box. Back Science® Essentials Mattress ships compressed and rolled by standard carrier. White-glove setup is available on all mattress orders. Most Southern California deliveries include setup at no charge. For national delivery, white-glove setup adds $199. Check the arrival window and setup price for your address before ordering.
Typical wait: Usually 2 to 3 weeks for manufacturing, then 1 to 2 business days to leave the facility, and usually within 1 week in transit
Production: The factory makes most mattresses after you order.
Dispatch: The mattress leaves after production.
Transit: The mattress travels to your address.
White-glove setup: The service carries the mattress inside, up stairs if needed. It sets up the mattress and matching foundation or adjustable base.
Figure 9.1: What happens between your order and your first night.
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: The base and sag rules can affect a defect claim. Check them before buying so you know what could limit coverage.
Back Science's warranty covers repairs for defective parts, labor, and materials. A qualifying sag can lead to repair or replacement. Your claim cost depends on the ownership year, so check the payment terms before you buy.
If liquid may collect on the cover, use a fully waterproof protector.
Warranty length: Essentials: 20 years; Series 1, Series 2, and Series 3: 30 years
Coverage over time: First 10 years: repairs for defective parts, labor, or materials cost nothing. From year 11: you pay a prorated amount for a defective mattress return. It equals years owned divided by 30, multiplied by mattress cost. Partial years round up to the next full year.
Dip depth rule: More than 3/4 inch of sag
What voids it or is not covered: Liquid seepage into the mattress voids the warranty. Back Science's warranty excludes post-delivery damage from food, drink, urine, punctures, pet damage, or cigarette burns. Cosmetic foam changes are not defects. Damage from an improper foundation is not covered.
Who pays shipping on a claim: You pay shipping and handling for every warranty claim.
Before you set it up
Which bed bases work
Base rules
Check the table before you pick a base.
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Base
What the rule says
Slatted base
Slats must not be spaced far enough apart to let the mattress bend and sink between them.
Box spring
Back Science's warranty gives no box-spring-specific rule.
Platform base
Back Science's warranty gives no platform-specific rule.
Adjustable base
Back Science's warranty gives no adjustable-base-specific rule.
Hard floor
For a suspected defect, place the mattress on a hard floor and retest it to check that the foundation is not the cause.
Metal frame
Back Science's warranty gives no metal-frame-specific rule.
Chapter 09
Review counts checked on each site · counts can change
Customer reviews and complaints
Why this matters to you: A score alone cannot tell you whether a complaint matches your needs. Check the delivery and comfort concerns before using review ratings to choose.
Trustpilot and Google reviews shown by Birdeye are separate customer pools, each read on 2026-10-15. Use each pool's comments with its own rating when judging feedback.
How we read the reviews
Check delivery timing if a set arrival date matters to you.
Consider initial feel if mattress comfort is a key choice.
The audit covers the Back Science Trustpilot review page and Google reviews shown by Birdeye on 2026-10-15. It records each pool's displayed rating and review count, plus one positive and one concern.
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:
A Trustpilot review praises easy ordering and helpful customer support.
A Trustpilot review cites a long wait from order to shipping and delivery coordination.
A Google review praises helpful, knowledgeable in-store guidance.
One Google review says the bed felt too soft at first, then was customized before delivery.
Review sites side by side
What each review site says
Two review pools
Before buying, decide whether delivery timing or first feel is your bigger risk. Use the matching comments, not the score alone.
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Platform
Rating
Sample
Positives
Concerns
Platform mark:Trustpilot
4.5 out of 5
113 reviews
One review praised easy ordering and helpful support
One review cited a long delivery wait and coordination
Platform mark:Google
5.0 rating
50 reviews
One review praised helpful, knowledgeable in-store guidance
One review cited a too-soft first feel
Chapter 10
What are the mattresses made of?
Why this matters to you: Layer order shows what sits near you and what supports the mattress. Compare the materials and label scopes before choosing.
Back Science® uses Hypergel and foam, with steel coils in its three hybrid models. Essentials has no coils. Compare comfort layers, support, cooling claims, covers and certification scope before choosing.
Surface layers sit closest to your body; support parts sit below them. Cooling terms name features, not a promise about sleep temperature.
What is inside each model
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Model
Comfort layers
Support
Coils
Cooling
Cover
Back Science® Series 2 Hybrid Mattress
3-inch Adaptive Hypergel surface layers.
6-inch spring coil layer.
Over 1,000-count, individually wrapped U.S. steel spring coils.
Back Science lists its patented Airflow Transfer System® cooling technology.
Kool-Flow™ cover, 100% viscose of bamboo.
Essentials Mattress
2-inch Hypergel and 1-inch Essence surface layers.
ResiliFlex™ foam support core.
No coils; all-foam construction.
Back Science says the Hypergel surface adds buoyancy for cooler sleep.
Kool-Flow™ cover, 100% viscose of bamboo.
Series 1 Hybrid Mattress
2-inch Adaptive Hypergel surface layers.
6-inch spring coil layer.
Over 1,000-count, individually wrapped U.S. steel spring coils.
Back Science lists its patented Airflow Transfer System® cooling technology.
Kool-Flow™ cover, 100% viscose of bamboo.
Series 3 Hybrid Mattress
5-inch Adaptive Hypergel surface layers.
6-inch spring coil layer.
Over 1,000-count, individually wrapped U.S. steel spring coils.
Back Science lists its patented Airflow Transfer System® cooling technology.
Kool-Flow™ cover, 100% viscose of bamboo.
Safety labels, and what each one covers
The two labels cover different targets. Check each scope before using a seal to judge the whole mattress.
UL GREENGUARD Gold Certification
Back Science mattresses.
Limits emissions of more than 360 VOCs and total chemical emissions. It covers emissions, not every part of the mattress.
CertiPUR-US®
BioGreen® foam in Back Science mattresses.
Checks flexible polyurethane foam content, emissions and durability, not the whole mattress.
What these labels do and don't prove
Use each seal only for the scope it names.
Our safety page explains law tags, foam and fabric labels, and what each one means.
Chapter 11
Where can you try and buy the mattresses?
Why this matters to you: If you prefer to shop face to face, plan an in-person visit.
Back Science sells mattresses direct online and in person at its Factory & Showroom in Agoura Hills, California.
Where it sells: Online direct and in person at its Factory & Showroom in Agoura Hills, California.
Chapter 12
Back Science® vs. other mattress brands
Why this matters to you: A low price may still be the wrong fit. Compare each Queen price with build and stated feel before you switch from Back Science®.
Siena 10-inch Signature Memory Foam Mattress by Siena is cheaper for a Queen than Back Science® Essentials Mattress. Saatva Rx Mattress by Saatva has a softer stated feel than Back Science® Series 3 Hybrid Mattress.
Choose by price or feel after checking each model's details.
Use each card to compare one rival with its Back Science match. Check the Queen price, build, and feel as a group. A low price matters when the mattress type also suits you. Let your budget and preferred feel decide.
Saatva Rx Mattress by Saatva, Queen
Chronic back and joint focus
Saatva Rx Mattress by Saatva$3,639.00 (Saatva Rx Mattress by Saatva costs $150 more than Back Science® Series 3 Hybrid Mattress.)
Why choose over Back Science®: Compared with Back Science® Series 3 Hybrid Mattress, Saatva Rx Mattress by Saatva has a softer stated feel. Choose Rx if you want that feel in a bed Saatva markets for chronic back and joint conditions.
S
Siena 10-inch Signature Memory Foam Mattress by Siena, Queen
Budget memory foam
Siena 10-inch Signature Memory Foam Mattress by Siena$329 (Siena 10-inch Signature Memory Foam Mattress by Siena costs $670 less than Back Science® Essentials Mattress.)
Memory foam, 10 inches, medium firm support
Why choose over Back Science®: Back Science® Essentials Mattress uses Hypergel and foam. Siena 10-inch Signature Memory Foam Mattress by Siena costs $329 for a Queen. Choose it if that feel suits you and the price fits your budget.
Mattress brands change prices and trial terms often, so recheck before you buy.
Quick Answers
Quick Answers Before You Buy
Quick answers cover materials, fit without back pain, shipping, firmness, and trial terms.
Check the return fee and shipping method before choosing a model.
Safety and materials
Are Back Science Mattresses Hypoallergenic and Safe for Allergies and Chemical Sensitivities?
Back Science says its mattresses are hypoallergenic and UL GREENGUARD Gold certified. The certification limits emissions of more than 360 VOCs and total chemical emissions. BioGreen® foam meets CertiPUR-US® standards for content, emissions, and durability.
Buying and policies
Will Back Science Work for Sleepers Without Back Pain?
Yes. Back Science says its mattresses are designed for people with or without back pain.
What Does the Back Science 365-Night Trial Cover?
The trial lasts 365 nights. Returns have a $199 return shipping fee, waived for local Southern California customers. Model exchanges have no shipping or restocking fees, but you pay or receive the price difference.
Is Back Science a Bed-in-a-Box Compressed, Flattened Mattress?
Back Science® Series 1, Series 2, and Series 3 hybrid mattresses ship full size by freight. They are not compressed. The Back Science® Essentials Mattress ships compressed and rolled by standard carrier.
Is the Back Science™ Bed Firm?
Firmness varies by model. Essentials and Series 2 are Luxury Firm. Series 1 is Firm. Series 3 is Medium Firm.
Back Science® prices checked Oct 15, 2026. Recheck before buying.
How we research: we read each brand's own pages, look for outside testers and owner reviews, and date every fact. We do not test beds ourselves. Read our method.
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