Hybrid Mattresses 101

If you’re in the market for a new mattress, you’ve most likely heard the term “hybrid mattress” to describe several beds that you’ve seen or tried. A hybrid mattress is one that combines a coil support system with a comfort layer made of foam, latex, gels, or other materials. Generally, you’ll find them assembled with a foam comfort system on top of an innerspring support core.

According to Scott Gale, President and Owner of Sleep Architecture Mattress Store, hybrid mattresses combine the pressure-relieving capabilities of foam with the responsiveness of innerspring beds, which makes them a big draw for many consumers. “Hybrid mattresses offer your body the ultimate in contouring comfort and the best support for all sleeping positions, which allows for a more restful, supported sleep that can naturally reduce pain in the back, neck and shoulders.”

A wide range of materials and constructions allow these types of mattresses to meet the needs of many sleeper types.

Who Should Sleep on a Hybrid Mattress?

Hybrid mattresses are a good choice for many types of sleepers, including those who want a balance of support and contouring. You should choose a hybrid mattress if you prefer more bounce, Gale said. The coil support cores in hybrids tend to make them bouncier and easier to move on. Also, sleepers who value the responsiveness of an innerspring bed but want greater pressure relief will enjoy the feel of a hybrid mattress. They’re ideal for:

· Back or stomach sleepers: Hybrid mattresses can provide a firm sleep surface that some prefer.

· Side sleepers: Lighter sleepers may prefer a softer sleep surface that they can sink into.

· Combination sleepers: Hybrid mattresses can provide a responsive surface.

· Larger sleepers: Hybrid mattresses can provide more support for larger sleepers.

· Hot sleepers: Hybrid mattresses can be effective cooling mattresses, with their layers of coils allowing for more airflow than foam mattresses.

· People who use the edge of the bed: Hybrid mattresses can be easier to move on due to their coil support cores.

· Couples: The individually wrapped coils and layers of foam and gel in hybrids can help isolate motion, making them a great choice for couples.

· People who want enhanced lumbar support or a bolstered bed edge: Hybrids provide more support in these areas.

· People who prefer more bounce: The coil support core in hybrid mattresses can make them bouncier and easier to move on than other types of mattresses.

· Sweaty sleepers: The coil layer in a hybrid mattress allows for more airflow than foam, which can be beneficial for people who sleep hot or live in warm climates.

Features of Hybrid Mattresses

The different materials used in a hybrid mattress offer pressure relief, support, comfort, and bounce. Features include:

Support core: Hybrid mattresses have a base layer for stability and a support core of wrapped coils or springs. The springs are often individually wrapped in cloth cases, which can help the coils cradle your body better than traditional coil beds.

Comfort layer: The comfort layer can be made with memory foam, latex, polyfoam, microcoils, or a combination of these materials. The comfort layer can also help keep you cool, as breathable coils and cooling foams can create a comfortable temperature throughout the night.

Edge support: Hybrid mattresses often have stronger springs around the perimeter for edge support.

Breathable cover: Hybrid mattresses often have breathable covers.

Top Hybrid Mattresses

Gale recommends several top hybrid mattresses:

1. Puffy Royal Mattress: The Puffy Royal Mattress is luxuriously soft and offers full-body support while you sleep. It’s ideal for all types of sleepers.

2. Puffy LUX Mattress: The Puffy LUX Mattress is smartly designed and can decrease back pain by cradling muscles and joints. Features a cool-to-the-touch quilted cover to combat sleep-heat.

3. M Lily Onyx Hybrid Firm: The M Lily Onyx Hybrid is a firm option that employs graphene cooling technology and copper infusion for temperature regulation and has pocketed springs for flex support.

4. Kingsdown Caraleigh: The plush Eurotop Caraleigh mattress from Kingsdown offers the ultimate in comfort and support. Featuring tri-tech gel-infused memory foam, it also has soft, natural fibers that wick away moisture to keep you cool.

5. Balance ErgoMax 14: Eurotop Hybrid Mattress: The ErgoMax series provides the ultimate in memory foam zoning comfort and support and features a cool-to-the-touch fabric.

Don’t hesitate to reach out to Sleep Architecture Mattress Store with any questions; we’re happy to help you. Visit us online to see all the hybrid models we offer, or call us anytime at 330-954-8007 to inquire about specifics.