Update 5/18/2023 8:30 pm EST - I think I've answered every question. If I missed your question or you have a new question please chat, message, or email me here https://naplab.com/contact/ I'm always happy to answer any questions and provide personalized recommendations at any point during the year.

Many of you sent email requests for help. Confirming I am receiving them and doing my best to reply to all of those by tomorrow. If you don't get a reply from me by Monday please send in a new request.

Thank you for all of the amazing questions, suggestions, feedback, and comments! This AMA was truly the highlight of 2023 for me. ❤️ Reddit!

Hi Reddit!

My name is Derek! I’ve been testing mattresses since 2014 and over the years I’ve tested 268 different mattresses.

I am the original owner & Founder of Sleepopolis.com, where I operated it from 2014 to 2017.

In 2021, I launched a new platform at NapLab.com to test mattresses. At NapLab I developed a battery of objective & data-driven tests to analyze and score mattresses. Our testing process includes:

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• Thermal imagery to assess cooling / heat retention
• Accelerometer to measure motion transfer
• 5 factor weighted equation to assess sex performance
• Video / photo analysis to take precise & objective measurements for sinkage, material responsiveness, edge support, and bounce
• In addition to other data-driven tests

NapLab’s aim is to create the most objective, transparent, and helpful mattress reviews so our readers can make the most informed decision about the mattress that's best for them.

Over the years I’ve convinced the best friends & family I know to come help me bring this vision to life.

Happy to answer any questions about mattresses, sleep, NapLab, the industry, or anything else on your mind 🙂

Proof - https://i.imgur.com/SgdmVKc.jpg

Update 9:15 pm EST - Thanks so much for the amazing AMA & questions, Reddit! I need to step away for few hours to get my kids fed / asleep. I'll be MIA for a while, but I will absolutely be back to answer a few questions late tonight and then again tomorrow. If I somehow missed your question feel free to shoot me a message here - https://naplab.com/contact/

Update 1:11 pm EST - I am back for day #2 of questions, so fire away!