We’ve all experienced the four seasons on the Australian continent – we know how unbearably hot it gets during the summer and how cold it can be during the winter nights. So, when selecting the type of mattress you want in your bedroom, it’s always best to factor in how hot and cool it gets in your room throughout the year. Knowing this information really does let you better choose the best type of mattress for you and your home.
As well as comfort and pressure relief, it’s also important to factor in a mattress’s temperature regulation abilities and how well it disperses body heat.
Not sure where to start on your search for the perfect mattress? In this article, we explain how hybrid mattresses address airflow and temperature regulation – and explore if they’re the best option for the Australian climate. Read on.
What is a Hybrid Mattress?
Hybrid mattresses are the best of both worlds for fans of either traditional innerspring mattresses or memory foam mattresses. They’re literally a combination of both, hence the term hybrid mattress.
Typically, this type of mattress has a layer of pocketed coils or innerspring coils sandwiched by cushions of memory foam layers. Every manufacturer has its own way of building its own hybrid model, but hybrid mattresses are usually composed of the following:
- Comfort Layer – the top layer of a hybrid mattress, often made with different types of foam to address different functions such as cooling, pressure relief, and motion transfer absorption.
- Support Layer: This layer provides extra support to the mattress using pocketed coils and an innerspring and edge support. Pure memory foam mattresses commonly lack this support.
- Transition Layer – a thin layer beneath the pocket coils that serve as additional support and sometimes as a protective layer and is often made with polyfoam.
- Base Layer – often made with high-density foam with a higher firmness level that serves as a support core for the whole mattress.
Are hybrid mattresses good for hot sleepers?
Let’s move on to the hot topic (pun intended): Are hybrid mattresses the right choice for hot sleepers? The quick answer is yes. Hybrid mattresses often provide better airflow and temperature regulation than memory foam or latex mattresses.
Since the inner core of a hybrid or even a spring mattress is made of zonal pocket springs, it is less dense, which allows air to flow better through the mattress’s internals. Even without specific cooling technologies, it is simply cooler by design.
When a hybrid mattress is incorporated with the right combination of breathable memory foam, it becomes more effective as a cooling mattress – providing the best of both worlds when it comes to comfort and preventing overheating.
The Ecosa Essence Mattress does this well by incorporating pincore holes in the top layer for enhanced breathability. The seven-zone pocket springs of the Ecosa Essence Mattress also promote good spinal alignment and help relieve pressure points, especially for side sleepers.
Hybrid Mattress FAQs
Are hybrid mattresses firmer than memory foam?
Well, it all depends. Hybrid mattresses can come in different firmness levels.
You can have a plush, medium, medium firm and firm setting in your hybrid mattress.
Are hybrid mattresses good for heavier people?
Yes. People with heavier body weights can benefit from the added support of a hybrid mattress. The reinforced foam base layer combined with the innerspring coils ensures that the mattress does not easily compress without compromising firmness. Likewise, a heavier body type would also appreciate the edge support of hybrid mattresses, which they may find lacking in an all-foam mattress.
What’s the best sleeping position on a hybrid mattress?
Side and back sleepers would most appreciate a hybrid mattress. Thanks to its medium firmness, a hybrid allows for more comfortable shoulder and back support. On the other hand, stomach sleepers sleep best on a firmer mattress.
Check out the all-time favourite Ecosa Align Mattress for a firm mattress.
Are hybrid mattresses good at motion isolation?
While memory foam mattresses are the best option for motion isolation, a high-quality hybrid mattress can also reduce sleep disturbance from tossing and turning due to its memory foam top layers. Hybrid mattresses are often more responsive, but this does not necessarily mean they will cause movement in the same way as an all-spring mattress.
Will a hybrid mattress contour to my body?
Yes. Due to the foam sleep surface of a hybrid mattress, it contours better than a standard innerspring mattress – making it a good choice for almost all sleeping styles.
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What should I look for in a hybrid mattress?
When shopping for a new mattress, it’s always best to try to sleep on it for a few nights. Lying down inside a showroom can only do so much, so it’s best to try out your purchase for a few nights. Luckily, Ecosa offers a 100-night trial for all its mattresses. Meaning? If you don’t fall in love with your mattress during that time, you’ll be refunded.
Another thing to note when shopping. Any good memory foam mattress should also come with a hypoallergenic and waterproof/resistant machine washable cover to ensure a clean and comfortable sleep.
Do Ecosa Mattresses offer warranties?
The Ecosa Memory Foam Mattress and the Hybrid Vital Mattress both come with a 15-year warranty to give you peace of mind for years and years to come.
What mattress sizes are available for Ecosa’s Hybrid Mattresses?
The Ecosa Vital Mattress is available in single, king single, double, queen, and king sizes. All of the sizes are in mattress-in-a-box packaging for easier shipping. Ecosa mattresses also come with free same-day shipping in Melbourne, Sydney, Perth, and Adelaide.
So, if you want to sleep cool even in the height of Australian summer? You can rest easy on a breathable hybrid mattress. Check out Ecosa now.
