Strobel fits shoppers who can lie on a bed at a dealer first, and it sells at least 12 memory foam and latex beds. If you need the chance to send a bed back, look elsewhere, because Strobel's refund policy says all sales are final. A Queen in these 12 models costs $2,299.00 to $5,410.93.
Lever-Bed 750
4.5 in Polyfilax, 3 in latex
Mattress TypeFoam and latex13 in profile
Queen $$4,099
Key Strengths
If you want latex for less, the Supple-Latex 3000 costs $2,299.00 for a Queen, $1,400 less than Zenhaven at $3,699.
If you want to feel a bed before you pay, Strobel points you to a nearby dealer where you can try its beds.
Good to Know
Strobel's refund policy says all sales are final, and its dealers let you see and try its beds.
The 30-year warranty is listed for the Supple-Pedic 3000 ($2,299.00), 4500 ($3,174.59) and 6000 ($3,879.68), with the first 10 years non-prorated.
If you sleep hot, keep in mind that the claim that Polyfilax foam breathes is Strobel's own word.
GoodBed owners score pressure relief lowest of the 4 areas they rate for the Supple-Pedic line, which includes discontinued models.
Why this matters to you: Both GoodBed scores come from owners rating the brand or a whole line, not from a test of the bed you would buy.
Strobel works best for shoppers who can test a foam or latex bed at a dealer, because its refund policy says all sales are final, and Loom & Leaf costs $920 less than the $4,099.00 Lever-Bed 750.
Outside review scores
Review sites with a score: 1 outlet. Their scores: GoodBed owner ratings: 83/100 (Supple-Pedic line), 84/100 (all Strobel). Model they tested: No single model; owner ratings only. Each site tests in its own way, so read each row on its own.
For memory foam, Loom & Leaf costs less than the Lever-Bed 750 ($3,179 against $4,099.00), and Sleep Foundation scored it 9.1 out of 10. The reason to choose Strobel anyway is latex for less: the Supple-Latex 3000 costs $2,299.00 for a Queen, $1,400 under Zenhaven at $3,699, with 3 inches of natural latex. Saatva Classic at $2,229 and The Dream at $1,995 cost less than any of the 12 Strobel beds here.
83/100
GoodBed Supple-Pedic owners
From 21 ratings, GoodBed owners give the Supple-Pedic line, which includes discontinued models, 83 out of 100, with pressure relief lowest at 57.
84/100
GoodBed brand owners
Across all Strobel beds, GoodBed owners give 84 out of 100 from 76 ratings, and rate sleep quality and staying cool 76 each.
When Strobel makes sense
You want latex for less, since the $2,299.00 Supple-Latex 3000 holds 3 inches of natural latex and costs $1,400 under Zenhaven.
You want to lie on a bed before you pay, since Strobel points you to a nearby dealer where you can try its beds.
When Another Mattress May Suit You Better
You want memory foam for less than the $4,099.00 Lever-Bed 750: Loom & Leaf costs $3,179 for a Queen, and Sleep Foundation scored it 9.1 out of 10.
You want latex in a bed you can flip: Zenhaven costs $3,699 for a Queen, with a plush side and a firm side.
You want coils for less than any of the 12 Strobel beds here: Saatva Classic costs $2,229, and The Dream hybrid costs $1,995 for a Queen.
Review site scores
How the big review sites score Strobel
Each site's own score, side by side.
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Publication
Reported Score
Configuration Tested
Date
Evaluation Focus
GoodBedSupple-Pedic
83/100
Supple-Pedic line
Our research team couldn't find this online.
Owner ratings: support, pressure, sleep, cooling
GoodBedBrand-wide
84/100
All Strobel beds
No date printed
Owner ratings: support, pressure, sleep, cooling
Main configuration: No single model; owner ratings only. 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
GoodBed's two scores rate different groups of beds, the Supple-Pedic line and the whole brand, so each one stands on its own row.
Chapter 02
Comfort and firmness: which mattress fits you
Why this matters to you: Three Strobel beds cost $2,299.00 for a Queen: the Lever-Bed 300 and Supple-Pedic 3000 use Polyfilax foam, and the Supple-Latex 3000 uses 3 inches of natural latex, so compare the top layers, not just the price.
Strobel's Supple-Pedic 3000, 4500 and 6000 hold 3, 4.5 and 6 inches of Polyfilax foam, and its Supple-Latex 3000 and 6000 hold 3 and 6 inches of natural latex.
The Supple-Pedic 3000 has 3 inches of Polyfilax foam.
The Supple-Pedic 6000 has 6 inches of Polyfilax foam.
The Supple-Latex 6000 has 6 inches of natural latex.
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 2.1: 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: Three models share the $2,299.00 Queen price but use foam, latex or a mix, so compare the layers, not just the cost.
These 12 Strobel models run $2,299.00 to $5,410.93 for a Queen, built from Polyfilax memory foam, natural latex, or both.
The Lever-Bed line pairs Polyfilax with latex in most models and stands 8.5 to 14.5 inches tall. The Supple-Pedic beds use Polyfilax alone, while the Supple-Latex beds put natural latex over a soy-based base foam.
Price climbs with foam depth: the Supple-Pedic 3000 has 3 inches of Polyfilax at $2,299.00, and the Supple-Pedic 6000 has 6 inches at $3,879.68.
Why this matters to you: A Twin Lever-Bed 750 costs $2,799.00, so size changes the price by up to $1,700.
A Lever-Bed 750 costs $2,799.00 for a Twin up to $4,499.00 for a King or California King.
The Lever-Bed 750 Queen costs $4,099.00, while a Full costs $3,799.00, so the step up to Queen adds $300.
Across the lineup, the Lever-Bed 300, Supple-Latex 3000 and Supple-Pedic 3000 share the lowest Queen price at $2,299.00, and the Supple-Pedic 9000 is the highest at $5,410.93. Shipping terms sit in the delivery section.
Why this matters to you: Strobel says one worn part can be swapped without a new bed, but one owner of an unnamed Strobel bed says sag came back after a repair.
Strobel says a Supple-Pedic build passed a roller test equal to over 30 years of use, while GoodBed shows 14.6 years as a brand-wide average.
Each Supple-Pedic is built from three or more separate layers, and Strobel says you can replace one worn part without buying a new bed. Two GoodBed owner accounts describe older beds: one kept a discontinued Supple-Pedic Memory Foam 4500 for 7 years and rated it very worn, and another says the lever system cracked on a discontinued Supple-Pedic Memory Foam 3000.
What to watch for, and when:
Mark Strobel opened his first waterbed store in Louisville, Kentucky, in 1974, according to Strobel's history.
He then set up a manufacturing plant and began making watermattresses under the Strobel name.
BBB lists Strobel Technologies as a sole proprietorship owned by Mark Strobel, with a business start date of 1/1/1974.
Who owns Strobel: Strobel's history says Mark Strobel set up a manufacturing plant and began making watermattresses.
Where sources disagree
Strobel's 30-year figure comes from its own roller test on a Supple-Pedic build, while GoodBed's 14.6 years is a brand-wide average, so the two measure different things.
Strobel says one new part can fix a worn bed, but one GoodBed owner says side sag came back after a replacement part, on a Strobel bed with no model named.
Strobel's home page gives a Jeffersonville, Indiana address, while the BBB profile lists Scottsburg, so its grade may not cover the same office.
Chapter 06
Sleep trials, returns, exchanges and fees
Why this matters to you: Strobel's refund policy says all sales are final, so try a bed at a dealer before you pay.
Strobel's refund policy says all sales are final, so the time to judge a bed is before you pay.
Strobel's main office, factory and showroom share one Jeffersonville, Indiana address.
The phone line, 1-800-457-6442, refers you to a nearby dealer.
NonToxicBeds is Strobel's authorized online dealer.
Strobel names dealers where you can see and try its products, so the feel of a bed gets judged before the sale is final.
Under Strobel's refund policy, all sales are final, so the price you pay is the full cost of a feel you misjudge.
Chapter 07
Delivery, setup and old-mattress removal
Why this matters to you: Free shipping shows on the NonToxicBeds listing for the Lever-Bed 750 Queen as a limited-time offer, so confirm it still applies to your model and size when you order.
NonToxicBeds lists free shipping for a limited time on the Lever-Bed 750 Queen.
Strobel says each Supple-Pedic layer rolls up and can be carried separately, so one person can move the bed.
Chapter 08
What do the warranties cover?
Why this matters to you: The 30-year term is listed for the Supple-Pedic 3000, 4500 and 6000, so check which model you are buying.
Strobel gives a 30-year limited warranty, listed for the Supple-Pedic 3000, 4500 and 6000.
The first 10 years are non-prorated.
After year 10 the cover is prorated, which means you pay part of a claim.
Strobel says Supple-Pedic flexes enough for any adjustable base.
Warranty length30 years on Supple-Pedic 3000, 4500, 6000
Coverage over timeFirst 10 years non-prorated, prorated to year 30
Before you set it up
Which bed bases work
Base rules
Check the table before you pick a base.
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Drawing
Base
What the rule says
Adjustable base
Strobel says Supple-Pedic flexes enough for any adjustable base
Chapter 09
Customer reviews and complaints
Why this matters to you: Google's 2.0 rests on 5 reviews, so one or two unhappy owners move it a lot.
GoodBed owners rate Strobel 84 out of 100 across 76 ratings, and a Google profile for Strobel Technology at another address, which may be a different business, shows a 2.0 rating from 5 reviews. BBB gives the Strobel Technologies profile a B- letter grade with 0 customer reviews.
What to weigh in these ratings
We read GoodBed's owner rating pages for the brand and the Supple-Pedic line.
We read the BBB profile, complaints and customer reviews for Strobel Technologies.
We read Google reviews shown on Birdeye, an Amazon seller summary, and Strobel's testimonials.
Small pools swing fast: Google's 2.0 rests on 5 reviews from a profile that may be a different business, and the BBB B- grade comes from no reply to 1 complaint. GoodBed's 76 ratings make it the largest pool, but its newest owner review shown is from March 15, 2024.
Reported praise and concerns:
Strobel's testimonials praise support and sleep, and one Google review says a bed was still comfortable after 10 years.
One BBB complaint and one Google review each describe a waterbed leak and hard-to-reach service, not a current mattress.
Review sites side by side
What each review site says
Owner ratings on 5 review sites
Each review site keeps its own score, because they rate different things: GoodBed scores owners' sleep, BBB grades complaint handling, and Amazon's 4.4 out of 5 from 28 ratings covers the CherryPicks seller profile, which may not be Strobel, not one mattress.
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Review site
Rating
Sample
Positives
Concerns
Amazon seller profile (CherryPicks, may not be Strobel)
4.4 /5
28 ratings
Our research team couldn't find this online.
Our research team couldn't find this online.
BBB complaints
Our research team couldn't find this online.
1 complaint
Our research team couldn't find this online.
One customer service complaint, unanswered
BBB customer reviews
Our research team couldn't find this online.
0 reviews
Our research team couldn't find this online.
Our research team couldn't find this online.
BBB letter grade
B- letter grade
Our research team couldn't find this online.
Our research team couldn't find this online.
No reply to 1 complaint
BBB
B- letter grade
0 reviews
Our research team couldn't find this online.
One complaint: waterbed leak, unanswered emails
GoodBed
84 /100
76 ratings
Our research team couldn't find this online.
Our research team couldn't find this online.
Google, via Birdeye's Strobel Technology profile (may be another business)
2.0
5 reviews
One owner: still comfortable after 10 years
One review: waterbed leak, phone hang-ups
Chapter 10
What are the mattresses made of?
Why this matters to you: If you want a bed with no chemical fire barrier, note that the NonToxicBeds listings call the flame barrier on these beds chemical-based.
Strobel beds use Polyfilax memory foam, natural latex, or both, over Strobel's lever system, and the covers range from what Strobel calls organic cotton on the Lever-Beds to Damask or stretch fabric on the others.
The Supple-Pedic 3000 to 6000 carry 3 to 6 inches of Polyfilax, while the Supple-Latex beds use 3 or 6 inches of natural latex. Seller listings describe a chemical-based flame barrier that zips off to reach the layers. Strobel says Polyfilax has an open-cell structure that breathes, so heat doesn't build up, which is the maker's claim about the foam.
What is inside each model
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Model
Comfort layers
Support
Coils
Cooling
Cover
Fire barrier
Lever-Bed 750
Polyfilax memory foam and natural latex
Lever-Spring unit and base
Lever-Spring system
Strobel says Polyfilax breathes
Cotton stretch, suede sides
Chemical-based flame barrier
Lever-Bed 300
Soy-based Polyfilax memory foam
Lever-Spring unit and base
Lever-Spring system
Strobel says Polyfilax breathes
Cotton stretch, suede sides
Chemical-based flame barrier
Lever-Bed 400
3 in Polyfilax and 1 in natural latex
Lever Support System and soy base foam
Lever Support System
Strobel says Polyfilax breathes
Cotton stretch, suede sides
Chemical-based flame barrier
Lever-Bed 450
Soy-based Polyfilax memory foam
Lever-Spring unit and base
Lever-Spring system
Strobel says Polyfilax breathes
Cotton stretch, suede sides
Chemical-based flame barrier
Lever-Bed 600
Natural latex and Polyfilax memory foam
Lever-Spring unit and base
Lever-Spring system
Strobel says Polyfilax breathes
Cotton stretch, suede sides
Chemical-based flame barrier
Lever-Bed 900
6 in Polyfilax and 3 in natural latex
Lever Support System and soy base foam
Lever Support System
Strobel says Polyfilax breathes
Cotton stretch, suede sides
Chemical-based flame barrier
Supple-Latex 3000
3 in natural latex
Lever Support System and soy base foam
Lever Support System
Our research team couldn't find this online.
Belgian Damask, quilted
Chemical-based flame barrier
Supple-Latex 6000
6 in natural latex
Lever Support System and soy base foam
Lever Support System
Our research team couldn't find this online.
Belgian Damask, zip-off
Chemical-based flame barrier
Supple-Pedic 3000
3 in Polyfilax
Lever-Spring unit and base
Lever-Spring system
Strobel says Polyfilax breathes
Quilted Damask, removable
Chemical-based flame barrier
Supple-Pedic 4500
4.5 in Polyfilax
Lever-Spring unit and base
Lever-Spring system
Strobel says Polyfilax breathes
European stretch, removable
Chemical-based flame barrier
Supple-Pedic 6000
6 in Polyfilax
Lever-Spring unit and base
Lever-Spring system
Strobel says Polyfilax breathes
Prima Beige Rose stretch, removable
Chemical-based flame barrier
Supple-Pedic 9000
Soy-based Polyfilax visco foam
Lever Support System and soy base foam
Lever Support System
Strobel says Polyfilax breathes
Belgian Damask, zip-off
Chemical-based flame barrier
Safety labels, and what each one covers
Why these labels matter to you: A label tells you what an outside body or the maker promises about a bed. It proves only what it covers. The labels run from most to least important. Gray means we did not find that label for Strobel, which is not proof the bed lacks it.
2008 Certificate of Compliance
Strobel's 2008 statement covers mattresses and foundations made by Strobel Technologies. It does not show that today's models comply.
16 CFR Part 1633 is the federal open-flame rule for mattress sets. It aims to cut deaths and injuries by limiting fire size in a 30-minute test. It ranks first because it is a federal fire safety rule, not a marketing claim.
What these labels do and don't prove
Strobel's 2008 compliance statement names Strobel Technologies as certifying compliance with the federal open-flame rule. Each label covers only what its certifier says it covers, so read what it covers.
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: Strobel's own site has no checkout, so you buy by phone through a dealer or online from NonToxicBeds, its named online dealer.
You can buy Strobel beds online from NonToxicBeds, through a local dealer, or at its Jeffersonville, Indiana showroom.
Where it sells: NonToxicBeds online, local dealers, and the Jeffersonville, Indiana showroom
Chapter 12
Strobel vs. other mattress brands
Why this matters to you: Seeing close rivals side by side shows whether this brand is your best value.
Rivals win on price: every bed here costs $400 to $2,900 less than the $4,099.00 Lever-Bed 750 for a Queen.
Strobel's $2,299.00 beds beat two rivals: the Supple-Latex 3000 costs $1,400 less than Zenhaven at $3,699, and the Supple-Pedic 3000 costs $880 less than Loom & Leaf at $3,179. Saatva Classic at $2,229, The Dream at $1,995 and the T&N Mint Hybrid at $1,199 each cost less than any of the 12 Strobel beds here.
Each card compares a Queen with the $4,099.00 Lever-Bed 750 from Strobel's online dealer, against the price on each rival's own page.
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Mattress
Build
Queen price
Price difference
Loom & Leaf
Memory foam alternative
$3,179
$920 less
Saatva Classic
Innerspring, 3 feels
$2,229
$1,870 less
The Dream (Casper)
Medium hybrid
$1,995
$2,104 less
T&N Mint Hybrid
Coil hybrid
$1,199
$2,900 less
Zenhaven
Flippable natural latex
$3,699
$400 less
Loom & Leaf
Memory foam alternative
Loom & Leaf$3,179
Memory foam, 12 in, Relaxed Firm (5-7/10) or Firm (8/10)
Why choose over Strobel: Loom & Leaf is the closest match if you want memory foam, and Sleep Foundation scored it 9.1 out of 10. It comes in Relaxed Firm or Firm, each with a firmness number, so you know the feel before it arrives.
Saatva Classic
Innerspring, 3 feels
Saatva Classic$2,229
Innerspring, 11.5 or 14.5 in, Plush Soft, Luxury Firm or Firm
Why choose over Strobel: Saatva Classic is the pick for sleepers who want coils and bounce instead of foam, with 3 feels from Plush Soft to Firm. It also comes in 11.5 or 14.5 inches, so you can choose a lower or taller profile.
The Dream (Casper)
Medium hybrid
The Dream (Casper)$1,995
Hybrid, 12 in, Medium
Why choose over Strobel: The Dream is a 12-inch medium hybrid that pairs foam with springs, and it costs $1,995 for a Queen. It comes in one Medium feel.
T&N Mint Hybrid
Coil hybrid
T&N Mint Hybrid$1,199
Why choose over Strobel: The T&N Mint Hybrid is a coil hybrid. NapLab scored an earlier 12-inch Mint Hybrid 8.75 out of 10 and praised its cooling, but the $1,199 bed the store sells now is the newer Mint Hybrid II.
Zenhaven
Flippable natural latex
Zenhaven$3,699
Natural latex, Luxury Plush or Gentle Firm sides
Why choose over Strobel: Zenhaven is the latex choice, with natural latex in a bed you can flip. One side is Luxury Plush and the other is Gentle Firm, so you can turn it over if your first feel turns out wrong.
Quick Answers
Quick Answers Before You Buy
Why this matters to you: Strobel's care claims, such as no flipping and no dust mites, are the maker's own word.
Strobel says to clean a mattress cover every 6 months to 1 year.
These answers cover materials, care, moving and couples.
Safety and materials
How often should I clean the mattress cover?
Strobel says to clean any mattress cover every 6 months to 1 year. The Supple-Pedic has a zippered cover, so you can take it off, and Strobel lists the Supple-Pedic 3000, 4500 and 6000 covers as removable and cleanable.
Do dust mites live in a Supple-Pedic mattress?
Strobel says dust mites can't live in Polyfilax or any other part of a Supple-Pedic, and that its materials are non-allergenic. These are the maker's claims about its materials, not a medical promise about allergies.
What is inside the Lever-Bed 750?
Strobel lists a Pure Organic Cotton stretch cover, suede quilted sides, soy-based foams, its Lever Support System, Polyfilax Visco and latex for the Lever-Bed 750. The Queen holds 4.5 inches of Polyfilax and 3 inches of natural latex.
How does Strobel's Lever Support System work?
Strobel says it works like a teeter-totter. Heavier parts of your body press down one end of the levers, and the other ends push up to support hollow spots such as the small of your back.
Can you remove the cover from the Supple-Pedic 6000?
Yes. Strobel describes the Supple-Pedic 6000's Prima Beige Rose stretch cover as removable and cleanable, so you can take it off for washing.
Buying and policies
Can two people choose different feels in one Supple-Pedic?
Strobel says its dual system can pair a softer Supple-Pedic 6000 with a firmer Supple-Pedic 3000 in one mattress, so each sleeper gets their own feel. The 6000 has 6 inches of Polyfilax on top, and the 3000 has 3 inches.
Do I need to flip a Supple-Pedic mattress?
No. Strobel built the Supple-Pedic as a one-sided mattress and says you will never need to flip it, because of how it is made and the materials it uses.
Can one person move a Supple-Pedic mattress?
Strobel says each Supple-Pedic layer rolls up and carries separately, so one person can move the mattress, even in a car.
How we research: we read each brand's own pages and look for outside testers and owner reviews. We do not test beds ourselves. Read our method.
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