Dream Builder Essentials Sample Kit *After purchase, use Code "twenty" and receive $20 off the purchase of any Comfort Layer. Dream Builder Essentials Sample Kit Build Your Mattress with Confidence, Sample First. Whether you’re a hands-on do-it-yourselfer or simply someone who wants to understand what you're sleeping on, the Dream Builder Essentials Sample Kit puts comfort and control directly in your hands. This kit lets you feel and compare real mattress materials so you can discover what works best for your body and sleep style. No guesswork. No gimmicks. Just a smarter way to build your own sleep system, layer by layer. How to Use the Essentials Kit Palm Test This helps identify low point elasticity, but you’re also feeling how the material handles broad pressure overall.Spread your fingers wide and press your palm firmly into the layer. Materials with low point elasticity will compress across a broader area, not just directly under your hand. This shows how the material responds to even, full-body pressure - a key factor in how firm or flat the mattress will feel when you lie down. Low point elasticity means pressure spreads out across the surface, resulting in less contouring and a flatter, more uniform feel. Pressure Point Test This helps identify high point elasticity, though you’re also observing how the material resists concentrated pressure.Use just your index finger to press into the same layer. Materials with high point elasticity will compress only where you apply pressure, without affecting surrounding areas. This test highlights how the layer will respond to pressure at your shoulders, hips or joints, which is critical for comfort and pressure relief. High point elasticity means the material responds exactly where pressure is applied - ideal for relieving stress at the hips, shoulders, and other joints. Why It Matters Both tests give you insight into a material’s point elasticity, just from different angles.Together, they help you decide: Does this layer feel too flat or too contoured? Will it cradle pressure points or spread the load evenly? Is it better suited as a comfort layer or a stable base? Understanding this makes it easier to choose the right materials for your build, and avoid guesswork when it comes to feel and support. The Essentials Sample Kit gives you real materials to test at home, at your pace, in your own environment. You’ll experience how each layer feels, how they interact and how your body responds long before you commit to a full mattress build. Even better?Every dollar you spend on this kit comes back to you as credit toward your next purchase of any comfort layer.That means this kit isn’t an extra cost, it’s a smart investment in better sleep, built on your terms. What’s in the Kit The kit contains one layer of each material listed below: 2" Serene® FoamCloud-like plush comfort with excellent airflow 2" Soft 1820 Poly FoamSmooth, contouring support that adapts gently to your shape 2" Soft LatexResponsive and breathable = adds buoyant, pressure-free comfort 2" Convoluted FoamAdds airflow and surface contouring - great as a transitional or top layer 1" Serene® FoamPlush with airflow - reduces pressure without trapping heat 1" HyPURGel™ FoamCool and responsive - adapts fast and stays fresh 1" Firm LatexBuoyant and breathable - adds firmness without harshness 1" Firm 1830 Poly FoamVersatile firmness - helps you fine-tune the base feel ½" Gel Memory FoamTargeted relief - great for shoulders, hips, and pressure points 3/4" Densified Fiber Pad Stable and supportive. Creates a consistent foundation, helps maintain the pocket coil's shape and promotes a gradual, individualized break in for long term comfort and performance. 1.65 oz Support/Insulator Pad (Precision Support Pad) Reinforces the build and adds durable base structure Ready to Start Building? Get your kit. Test the layers. Discover your perfect build. Our DIY products are sold separately, allowing you to build your mattress exactly as you envision it. The materials provided in the Dream Builder Essentials - Custom Kit are an exact representation of what we sell in standard mattress sizes, giving you the confidence to choose and assemble with precision. Important: Products are not returnable. Compensation will only be considered if materials fail to meet our stringent standard specifications.
