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Tempur-Pedic Memory Foam Mattress Topper

By Tempur-Pedic · Mattress Toppers · Health & Lifestyle · More from Tempur-Pedic

  • 3-inch TEMPUR-Material profile
  • Queen size: 59 x 79 in, 15-30 lbs
  • Removable, washable, dust-mite and allergen-resistant cover
  • Staytight corner straps fit mattresses up to 13 in deep
  • 10-year limited warranty

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$139.99
from $139.99 at Costco · Checked Oct 13, 2026

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Summary

A 3-inch TEMPUR-Material memory foam topper that softens a firm mattress and cushions side sleepers, backed by a 10-year warranty. Check the return policy first: Tempur-Pedic sells direct with no sleep trial and all sales final.

Strengths

  • Pressure relief for hips, shoulders and back, especially for side sleepers.
  • Motion isolation: the foam nearly eliminates transfer across the surface.
  • A 10-year warranty is long for a topper.
  • Removable, washable cover and corner straps that keep it in place.
  • A slow-recovery, high-density feel that cradles the body.
  • Multiple test panels rate it highly, including a best-overall award from Tom’s Guide.

Weaknesses

  • The deep, quicksand-like sink is polarizing; Wirecutter’s testers split.
  • The original is not a cooling topper, and memory foam retains heat.
  • The +Cooling cover’s effect is modest once bedding is on top.
  • No returns and no sleep trial from Tempur-Pedic direct; all sales final.
  • May be too soft for heavier sleepers and back or stomach sleepers.
  • Memory foam can develop body impressions over time, especially above 200 lb.

Verified specifications

Profile3 in of TEMPUR-Material foam.
Firmnessmedium (5) on Sleep Foundation’s 1–10 scale.
Best-suited weightup to 230 lb per Sleep Foundation’s panel.
Coverbreathable knit on the original, cool-to-the-touch fabric on the +Cooling; both removable and machine washable.
StrapsStaytight corner straps, fit mattresses up to 13 in deep.
SizesTwin 37x73, Twin Long 37x79, Full 52x72, Queen 59x79, King 75x79, CA King 71x83 in.
Weight15–30 lb depending on size.
Warranty10 years.
Sleep trialnone; all sales final.
Shippingfree within the contiguous US.
DimensionsQueen 59 × 79 in, 3 in thick.
Full research notes and sources

Pressure relief and the Tempur feel

The case for the TEMPUR-Adapt is pressure relief. Sleep Foundation tested it on mattresses from medium-soft to firm using pressure mapping and named it its Best Cooling pick, scoring it 8.6/10 in its lab and finding it best suited to sleepers up to 230 lb; the foam pads shoulders and hips for side sleepers while staying dense enough to limit deep sinkage for back sleepers. Motion isolation is the other strength, with the foam nearly eliminating transfer across the surface. The same foam is the risk: Wirecutter, which tested 17 toppers with 23 testers, describes a pronounced quicksand-like sink that testers either love or hate. TechRadar’s side-sleeping tester found it comfortable in all positions but warned that heavier sleepers and back or stomach sleepers may find it too soft.

Heat and the cooling cover

The original TEMPUR-Adapt is not a cooling product; Tempur-Pedic markets its breathable moisture-wicking knit as a comfort feature and reserves the cool-to-the-touch performance fabric for the +Cooling upgrade. The Strategist tested that cover and found it cool to the touch when the topper is bare but much less noticeable under bedding, concluding most people can skip the extra $80. If you sleep hot, the +Cooling variant is the one to weigh, but set expectations: it eases the heat, it does not remove it. As with any memory foam, expect some warmth to build up over the night.

Returns, care and warranty

The biggest purchase risk is the return policy. Tempur-Pedic states all sales are final and offers no sleep trial, which is the reason Wirecutter moved the model out of its picks. Buying through a retailer can help: Home Depot advertises a 90-day return window on its own listings, a retailer policy rather than the manufacturer’s. Care is simple. The cover is removable and machine washable in cold water; skip chlorine products and harsh stain removers and air dry or use a cool setting. The foam core must not be washed or dry cleaned, only spot cleaned. The topper ships vacuum-sealed and rolled and must be opened within 30 days of receipt. The 10-year warranty covers structural and workmanship defects, not the foam wearing out.

Is it worth it?

Below about $300, on a sale, it is strong value for a side sleeper who wants premium pressure relief and the 10-year warranty, and the +Cooling variant is easier to justify at a discount because it addresses the original’s heat. Between $301 and $379 it is fair for the original if heat is not an issue. Between $380 and $439 the original is weak-to-fair, while the +Cooling is more defensible because it solves the heat problem. Above $439 it is hard to justify against a full mattress replacement or a latex or hybrid topper. Prices vary by channel: Tempur-Pedic’s own page lists the original Queen at $359 with the +Cooling at $80 more, Sleep Foundation lists the original at $349, The Strategist shows a cooling queen at $309 with code TOPPERS against a $429 reference, Tom’s Guide lists the +Cooling queen at $429, Home Depot lists the original at $345.72 and the +Cooling at $439, and TechRadar’s 2022 review cites a $319 list price that sometimes dropped to about $200 in a sale. For scale, Tom’s Guide lists a Lucid gel topper at $69.99 queen and Wirecutter lists ViscoSoft at $180.

Which model this is

This page covers the original TEMPUR-Adapt Topper, a 3-inch TEMPUR-Material topper sold in six sizes.

The Amazon listing is ASIN B08XWTTQH3.

Don’t confuse it with the TEMPUR-Adapt + Cooling Topper, which shares the same foam core but adds a cool-to-the-touch cover, or with the older TEMPUR-Topper Supreme and the TEMPUR-Cloud topper, which are different products.

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