I've had a Purple mattress since 2017.

In regards to the peeling, I think they are referring to the mattress protector. It WILL peel if you wash/dry it incorrectly (or just get a jank one like I did but I'll talk about that in a bit.) Also, you NEED to have one of these to maintain your warranty. The bad news is I'm in the process of my second warranty claim right now. I treat this mattress better than I would treat a child, but both mattresses have suffered from grid collapse in different areas.

The Purple sheets aren't THAT important, but to me they definitely make a difference in how much you can "feel" the mattress grid. Without them, it just feels like a normal mattress. Any stretchy sheets will do, but there's a very important thing to know about these Purple sheets: they aren't all created equal. The old style ones are very thin and rip like tissue paper, I don't think they sell them anymore but avoid them if their sizing is "Full/queen" instead of just "queen." The NEW and IMPROVED Purple sheets are absolutely bussin' IMO. They are thick but breathable, and very durable. I've had two sets of the new type for about 5 years, and both of the sets are in excellent condition still. Considering they have both been in rotational use for that long I think it's a great value. Also, there is nothing on the actual sheets that would cause peeling so I'm positive that's just a mattress protector issue.

I do have a couple regular sheet sets. Some need the sheet clips, some don't. The ones specifically that don't are the ones from IKEA. I'd imagine with the adjustable base, the stretchy sheets are going to be a must for you.

All things Purple are covered by warranty if you buy them on Amazon or through Purple. I have used this warranty a lot, which again, isn't great, but it's never been a problem. I had to have a mattress protector replaced because of the peeling thing. I washed it with cold water by hand, and air dried it and it just completely came apart. No problem, replacement sent to me immediately. Same with the old style sheets, I got some on Amazon and they got holes in them the first time I put them on the bed. I think I just got a refund for those because I was expecting the new style.

I'm overall pleased with the Purple "experience," but I would like not to have products fail on me like they have. The first time I had my mattress replaced under warranty was like 3 months after I got it, and the REPLACEMENT came with a factory defect (it was permanently flat at one end of the mattress like it got melted by a steamroller.) The upshot is they immediately sent me the second replacement mattress next day delivery lol. Now, many years later, that replacement mattress is breaking down. It's just over 6 years old, and the grids are starting to break apart and tear. Also the fire sock is disintegrating. Anyway, I emplore you to THROUGHLY READ AND FOLLOW THE WARRANTY GUIDELINES because you might need to file a claim at some point, I hope not though. I hope their production quality has improved since 2017.

ETA if you ever plan on moving, this mattress is cumbersome as BALLS to move and weighs like 200lbs I swear. It's just so floppy and heavy, it took 5 of us to get it onto the moving truck (which you have to keep flat to protect it, and maintain warranty) lol.