Return policy comparison · 2026
2Modern vs Cocoon by Sealy
Policy data verified July 21, 2026 (2Modern) and July 24, 2026 (Cocoon by Sealy)
2Modern
C-
1.4 / 5.0 · Below Average
Winner
Cocoon by Sealy
A-
4.0 / 5.0 · Very Good
The verdict
Cocoon by Sealy has the more generous return policy in 2026, grading A- (4.0/5.0) against 2Modern's C- (1.4/5.0). It wins 3 of 5 scoring axes; the biggest gap is the restocking fee: no restocking fee versus restocking fee charged.
Score breakdown
Five axes, 5.0 points total — the same deterministic grader behind every Thrifle policy page.
2ModernCocoon by Sealy
Return window · worth 2.0
Restocking fee · worth 1.0
Return shipping · worth 1.0
Holiday window · worth 0.5
Transparency · worth 0.5
Key terms side-by-side
| 2Modern | Cocoon by Sealy | |
|---|---|---|
| Return window | 30 days (unused, original packaging, restocking fee may apply) | ✓ 100 nights (minimum 30-night trial required) |
| Free returns | No - fee deducted | ✓ Yes |
| Restocking fee | 15% for orders under $10,000 with fewer than 10 items or fewer than 5 of same base product; larger orders are store-credit only, no restocking fee | ✓ None |
| Return shipping | Customer pays; outbound free-shipping fees also deducted from refund | Free - Cocoon arranges pickup of the mattress and donates it to a local charity, at no cost to the customer. |
| Holiday extension | — | None published |
| Non-returnable | Made-to-order products, products identified as non-returnable, installed or assembled products, products not in original condition/packaging, products delivered with Delivery Service Upgrades (signed for), open box items, gift cards | Sealy Ease Power Bases (only eligible for return if delivered damaged or defective), repeat comfort-exchange purchases, mattresses bought through a retail store (subject to that retailer's own policy) |
| Watch-out items | — | — |
2Modern tip
Returning for store credit (2Modern gift card) waives the 15% restocking fee entirely, and large orders (10+ items or $10,000+) are store-credit-only with no cash refund option at all.
Cocoon by Sealy tip
You have to sleep on the mattress for at least 30 nights before you're allowed to return it — your body needs time to adjust, so don't bother requesting a return in week one even if it feels off.
Frequently asked questions
Who has the better return policy, 2Modern or Cocoon by Sealy?
Cocoon by Sealy has the more generous return policy in 2026, grading A- (4.0/5.0) against 2Modern's C- (1.4/5.0). It wins 3 of 5 scoring axes; the biggest gap is the restocking fee: no restocking fee versus restocking fee charged.
What is 2Modern's return window?
2Modern's return window is 30 days (unused, original packaging, restocking fee may apply).
What is Cocoon by Sealy's return window?
Cocoon by Sealy's return window is 100 nights (minimum 30-night trial required).
Does 2Modern or Cocoon by Sealy offer free returns?
2Modern: No - fee deducted. Cocoon by Sealy: Yes.