A hybrid mattress has layers of foam or another material, as well as coils, called innersprings.
What is inside a hybrid mattress?
A hybrid mattress contains multiple layers of material, which can provide comfort, breathability, and back support. It may contain foam, for example, and coiled springs.
Some hybrid mattresses have natural materials, such as latex, cotton, and wool. Some also have springs made from recycled steel.
Benefits of hybrid mattresses
Memory foam mattresses can retain heat, making them too warm for some people to sleep on.
Innerspring mattresses contain coils, which may make them feel too bouncy. A person might also be able to feel the coils through the mattress covering.
A hybrid mattress aims to combine the best of both types and eliminate the downsides. This type of mattress has layers of cushioning to help counter the bouncy or uncomfortable feeling of coils, while the innerspring layer allows for airflow, making it a cooler option.
The following are benefits to having a hybrid mattress, according to companies that make them:
- The innerspring layer allows air to move freely, keeping people cooler when they sleep.
- Layers of foam or other materials can help relieve pressure.
- People can choose from a range of firmness levels.
- The layers of material around the spring coils reduce motion transfer when people climb into or out of bed.
Getting enough quality sleep is importantTrusted Source for overall health. ResearchersTrusted Source have found that sleep can aid metabolism, to name just one benefit.
Research on mattresses has also shown that newer mattresses lead to better sleep quality than mattresses that are 5 or moreTrusted Source years old.
