Hybrid Mattress

A hybrid mattress is a great option if you’re searching for something in between a firm regular innerspring and a soft memory foam mattress. The hybrid structure combines the support of an innerspring with comfort layers made of foam and latex. This combination provides a well-balanced sleep experience for all sleeping positions and helps alleviate aches and pains.

Hybrid mattresses are available in a variety of firmness options, so you can find the perfect fit for your body weight and sleep position. The firmness level determines how much of a spinal alignment and pressure-relieving effect you get. Those with higher levels of firmness tend to offer more back support and are better for those who primarily sleep on their back or stomach, while softer hybrid mattresses offer less lumbar support and are better for side and plus-size sleepers.

The support core of a Hybrid Mattress, 3-Layer Foam with Pocket Springs consists of pocketed coil mattress springs. These individually-wrapped coils give a more robust feel around the edges and in other key support areas, making them better at isolating motion and providing enhanced spinal support. They also provide a more responsive feel than traditional Bonnell coils.

Hybrid Mattress, 3-Layer Foam with Pocket Springs

Some hybrid mattresses feature a layer of transition polyfoam on top of the support core. This material felt slightly firmer than other hybrid mattress layers we tested and worked as a transitional layer that helped keep us from sinking too far into the bed.

A hybrid mattress’s comfort layers can consist of various types of foam and latex. The type of foam used will determine the mattress’s overall feel and suitability for different sleepers. Memory foam, for example, contours closely and is best for those who suffer from back or neck pain. It is a very durable and breathable material that recovers quickly when pressure is removed.

Other popular types of comfort foam include gel and latex. Both are breathable and have good heat-retention properties. Gel is a cooling material that disperses body heat and regulates temperature while latex has natural bounce, is durable, and is a good fit for people who sweat in their sleep.

Many hybrid mattress models have a foam border to help prevent the innersprings from poking through the comfort layer. This is especially important for those with sensitive skin or who want to avoid the feeling of metal on their skin while they’re sleeping.