What is a Hybrid Mattress?

A hybrid in it’s general term is a combination of different components producing improved results. In the automotive industry for example, hybrid cars are fueled by both an electric and gas engine providing multiple benefits.
In the same sense, a hybrid mattress typically features a core innerspring system with varying comfort materials on top. Most commonly, hybrid mattresses use individually pocketed coils paired with varying combinations of memory foam, latex, and/or gel. On their own, these materials each play a significant role within the mattress. Combined, they are more effective and said to be more durable. Some mattress experts feel that a hybrid mattress will be less prone to taking body impressions because the construction materials work in unison to support each other unlike any other mattress construction type. The resilient comfort layers offer the same benefits of cradling comfort and support at the surface, but when paired with underlying coils, the mattress retains it’s traditional feel & style. Hybrid mattresses are rated to sleep cooler than most other mattresses. The innerspring core to a hybrid mattress is hallow for the most part, unlike a memory foam or latex mattress, therefore allowing for better ventilated airflow and breathability. You can say it’s like having the best of both worlds!

Why a Hybrid Mattress?

All innerspring mattresses require some sort of comfort material overlaying the springs, so that you’re not lying directly on the spring system itself. Traditionally, an innerspring mattress would use standard polyurethane support foams. More & more, mattresses seem to be evolving into a hybrid technology, almost as a norm. The standard support foams are being replaced with materials that are proven to last longer and do more for the body. Memory foam and/or latex at the surface of the mattress contours better to your body’s curves, keeping your spinal alignment straight. They eliminate pressure points, and have an all around better feel, ensuring a great nights rest. The standard support foams wear down easier as they are less dense and compress easily, whereas memory foam and/or latex will retain it’s shape much better. So if you are interested in the benefits of a memory foam or latex mattress, but prefer the comfort and support of a traditional or advanced innerspring, a hybrid mattress would be the way to go.

Mattress Central & Hybrid Mattresses

At Mattress Central, we’re all about providing a great selection to cover all budgets. A large portion of our selection definitely does include our hybrid mattresses. A hybrid mattress is perfect grounds for misleading marketing, industry tactics, and sales gimmicks, but that’s where we come in. We’ve done the narrowing down for you so that you’re not paying for unnecessary components in your mattress that serve zero purpose to your sleeping needs. Hybrid mattresses often differ from one-another by offering different focal points and advanced specialty features, appealing to different individual needs. Here are just some of our featured & favorite hybrid mattresses.