Hybrid vs Latex Mattress

September 22, 2020

If you're considering buying a new mattress, it can be too easy to be caught up on whether you should go with a hybrid mattress or a latex mattress. Both types of mattresses are popular choices, since they provide a combination of support and uplifting comfort. But, what's the difference between the two, and which one is the better choice for you? Here, you'll learn the difference between each, so you can make an informed decision about which one to purchase.

What's a Hybrid Mattress?

Hybrid mattresses are a cross between a couple of types of mattresses - usually some type of foam and innerspring, so you get the best of both worlds. With a high-quality hybrid mattress, if you keep it in good condition, it could last you for over 10 years.

A hybrid mattress features multiple layers for comfort and support. With hybrid mattresses, you'll generally find:

• A pillow top crafted of wool, foam, fiberfill, or cotton, which offers a final cushioning layer.
• A comfort layer crafted with body-hugging responsive latex, polyfoam, or memory foam.
• Certain hybrid mattresses often provide cooling materials as well, like graphite copper or gel that help keep your bed cool because they're slow to conduct heat.
• A steel coil base that provides a support system and generates that springy, classic mattress feel. A premier hybrid mattress contains individually-wrapped coils that reduce motion transfer because they move on their own.

A hybrid mattress is well-known for providing the best of many other types of mattresses since:

• When you sleep on a hybrid mattress it can feel like you're floating on the surface. They're comfortably, and that keeps you from sinking into them, thanks to the combination of springs and latex or memory foam.
• They keep you and your partner from waking each other up when getting out of bed or shifting positions at night.
• They provide you with comfort no matter what position you're sleeping in. With a variety of firmness options and comfort layers, a hybrid mattress can suit your personal needs and preferences easily.
• They're soft and gentle on your pressure points, thanks to the hybrid mattress's additional comfort layers that help distribute the weight of your body, and take the strain off your hips, back and shoulders.

What's a Latex Mattress?

Latex mattresses are very popular because of their organic appeal of being crafted from natural rubber plants. They're naturally comfortable and cooling just like memory foam mattresses. The latex foam will contour your body in a responsive way, and provide you with bounce.

Natural latex is crafted from the sap of the rubber tree. Manufacturers whip the sap into a froth, pour it into molds, cover it, and then bake it like you would a cake.

A latex mattress provides:

• Comfort and support. Latex, like memory foam, conforms to your body, but stays buoyant, allowing you to sleep on your mattress and not sink into it.
• The ideal selection if you suffer from allergies. Natural latex resists dust mites and mold, and it is also hypoallergenic.
• A cooler night's sleep. Latex mattresses stay cool. When you compare them with certain foam types, latex provides a more open cell structure and increased airflow.
• An eco-friendly choice. It's non-toxic, sustainable, and biodegradable. It's the greener mattress choice when you compare it with some mattresses created with foams that could potentially contain hazardous chemicals such as perfluorocarbons and formaldehyde.
• An ultra-durable solution. Since natural latex is a strong material, the mattress could potentially outlast other types of mattresses.

There are a couple of types of latex - Dunlop and Talalay.

• Dunlop: Of the two types, Dunlop latex is denser. It's good for people looking for a sturdy and firm support. But, softer Dunlop layers can provide cushioning.

• Talalay Talalay latex is very luxurious and plush. It's ideal for people who sleep on their sides, and are looking for pressure point relief because it cradles the shoulders and hips gently.

The type of mattress you choose will depend on your personal wants and needs as well as your budget. The different choices of mattresses have changed with new technology and materials. Today you have far more choices than just memory foam and innerspring. Many mattress companies are offering more innovative selections of comfortable pillow tops, gel-infused memory foam for cooling, latex and hybrids, along with toppers and organic bedding. No matter if you decide to go with a natural latex mattress or a hybrid mattress, know that you're in for a pleasant, relaxing night's sleep.

Try EcoTerra’s natural latex hybrid mattress, and see for yourself. You’ll find uncompromising, pure Talalay latex, responsive, fabric-encased support coils, and organic cotton and wool. Plus there’s no toxins or polyurethane, so you can feel confident you’re sleeping on an eco-friendly mattress.

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