What Are the Benefits of a Hybrid Mattress?
In the seemingly endless search for better sleep, hybrid mattresses have emerged as a worthy contender for the title of most comfortable bed. But what exactly is a hybrid mattress, and what benefits does one offer over more traditional designs? Explore our Hybrid Mattress Guide to learn more.
What Is a Hybrid Mattress?
A hybrid mattress features a dual-layer design that offers the optimal balance of softness and support. While specifics vary from brand to brand, the same general construction is consistent across all hybrid mattresses: bouncy, springy, supportive coils beneath comfortable gel, latex, or memory foam. Like traditional mattresses, hybrid mattresses are available in standard bed sizes, from Twin to King.
Benefits of a Hybrid Mattress
There are many advantages of a hybrid mattress. This type combines the best parts of coil and foam designs to offer an ideal balance of comfort and support, especially when compared to traditional mattresses. High-quality materials and expert craftsmanship create the best hybrid mattresses, which offer a range of sleep-boosting benefits. Explore these top reasons to choose a hybrid mattress:
Support
Made up of a series of springs or coils, the bottom layer of a hybrid mattress provides the majority of its support. This layer also enables a hybrid mattress to handle more weight than those made entirely from foam. It’s not only supportive while you sleep: A hybrid mattress also offers ample edge support, which prevents sagging edges and provides firmness for sitting or getting out of bed—an important factor for many with limited mobility.
Comfort
If you’ve ever slept on a foam mattress, you’ll recognize the singular sensation of slowly sinking into—or softly resting atop—its surface. Whether made from gel, memory, or latex foam, the top layer of a hybrid mattress contours and conforms to the shape of your body, providing pressure relief for your joints.
Versatility
A hybrid mattress is suitable for a wide range of sleep positions thanks to its dual-layer design: It provides ample support for back and stomach sleepers and plenty of pressure relief for those who sleep on their sides. Choose a hybrid mattress if you change position throughout the night, or if you and your partner have different comfort preferences.
Durability
Hybrid mattresses are durable options that are worth the often-higher initial investment. Most will last 7 to 10 years, depending on the intensity and frequency of use. The coil foundation provides optimal durability, and the thicker your chosen mattress’ foam layers, the longer it will last.
Breathable
The main drawback of memory or latex foam mattresses is often attributed to its tendency to overheat, but a hybrid foam’s half-coil construction allows for more air flow in and around the mattress for better breathability. This contributes to greater temperature regulation, so you stay cool and comfortable all night long, in any season.
Balanced Bounce and Motion Transfer
The spring-filled supportive layer of a hybrid mattress preserves the bounce that some love in a traditional coiled design, tempered by a foam top layer that minimizes motion transfer—a priority for those who sleep with a partner.
What Is The Company Store's Hybrid Mattress Made Of?
Our hybrid mattresses are made with premium components for superior quality and design throughout. The top layer features a flexible knit fabric that seamlessly and quietly adapts to the weight and shape of your body. Take a peek inside The Company Store hybrid mattress, layer by layer, and learn what makes it exceptional:
Section 1: Comfort and Plushness
The topmost section of the hybrid mattress features two layers of pressure-relieving gel quilting foam and one layer of an antimicrobial copper, silver, and gel comfort fiber foam. At the very top, a high-quality cotton, cashmere, and wool blend fabric is tufted and quilted in a traditional rosette pattern—a mark of quality and durability found in high-end mattress models that keeps materials from shifting and provides a uniform sleep surface.
Section 2: Weight Distribution and Pressure Relief
This transitional layer grouping is like a micro version of the mattress as a whole: A natural latex foam—one that’s hypoallergenic and resistant to dust mites, mold, and mildew—rests atop 1,872 micro coils that instantly conform to your body.
Section 3: Support and Stability
The bottom layer of our hybrid mattress is designed to offer deep-down support and stability, with 896 recycled steel innerspring coils sandwiched between a recycled densified fiber pad and natural cotton layer.
Hybrid Mattresses FAQ
We've rounded up the most frequently asked questions about hybrid mattresses to help you choose the best option for you.
No, you should not use a box spring with a hybrid mattress. Choose a slatted or platform-style foundation to provide ample support for the foam and coil design. The Company Store Mattress is also compatible with adjustable bed bases.
The difference between a hybrid mattress and a regular mattress is construction: Hybrid mattresses feature two distinct layers made up of coils, or innersprings, and gel, memory, or latex foam. Regular mattresses, in contrast, are constructed with either coils or foam, but not both.
High-quality hybrid mattresses made with ultra-thick foam and supportive, strong coils will last 7 to 10 years.
A mattress pad or topper is an easy way to extend the life of an existing bed or make it more comfortable in between major purchases. But when it’s time to invest in a new mattress, consider a hybrid mattress for its many benefits that reflect the best of traditional spring and foam designs. Then, top your hybrid mattress with the perfect layers to create a space well-suited for your best night’s rest. Explore our other Guides for more bedding tips and ideas.