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But truth be told, there seem to be many Brits that can’t seem to get enough shut-eye at night. That’s where a …</p></div><div class="gb-container gb-container-b83a6043 inline-post-meta-area"><div class="gb-inside-container"> <noscript><img alt='Photo of author' src='https://secure.gravatar.com/avatar/2a78ae66b09b1a3d520d1207adfb5b06?s=35&d=monsterid&r=g' srcset='https://secure.gravatar.com/avatar/2a78ae66b09b1a3d520d1207adfb5b06?s=70&d=monsterid&r=g 2x' class='avatar avatar-35 photo dynamic-author-image dynamic-author-image-rounded' height='35' width='35' decoding='async'/></noscript><img alt='Photo of author' src='data:image/svg+xml,%3Csvg%20xmlns=%22http://www.w3.org/2000/svg%22%20viewBox=%220%200%2035%2035%22%3E%3C/svg%3E' data-src='https://secure.gravatar.com/avatar/2a78ae66b09b1a3d520d1207adfb5b06?s=35&d=monsterid&r=g' data-srcset='https://secure.gravatar.com/avatar/2a78ae66b09b1a3d520d1207adfb5b06?s=70&d=monsterid&r=g 2x' class='lazyload avatar avatar-35 photo dynamic-author-image dynamic-author-image-rounded' height='35' width='35' decoding='async'/><div class="gb-grid-wrapper gb-grid-wrapper-628b4c43"><div class="gb-grid-column gb-grid-column-5d04ba48"><div class="gb-container gb-container-5d04ba48"><div class="gb-inside-container"><p class="gb-headline gb-headline-104a6601 gb-headline-text">Written by: Martin Harris</p><p class="gb-headline gb-headline-f06c3383 gb-headline-text">Published on: <time class="entry-date published" datetime="2023-09-06T10:55:16+01:00">September 6, 2023</time></p></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div><div class="gb-grid-column gb-grid-column-efa2e9db"><div class="gb-container gb-container-efa2e9db hide-on-desktop hide-on-tablet"><div class="gb-inside-container"> <img width="768" height="428" src="https://lightsleeper.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2022/03/Brook-and-wilde-layers-768x428.jpg" class="dynamic-featured-image wp-post-image" alt="What is a Hybrid Mattress?" decoding="async" fetchpriority="high" srcset="https://lightsleeper.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2022/03/Brook-and-wilde-layers-768x428.jpg 768w, https://lightsleeper.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2022/03/Brook-and-wilde-layers-600x335.jpg 600w, https://lightsleeper.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2022/03/Brook-and-wilde-layers-300x167.jpg 300w, https://lightsleeper.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2022/03/Brook-and-wilde-layers.jpg 800w" sizes="(max-width: 768px) 100vw, 768px" /></div></div></div><div class="site grid-container container hfeed" id="page"><div class="site-content" id="content"><div class="content-area" id="primary"><main class="site-main" id="main"><article id="post-11047" class="post-11047 post type-post status-publish format-standard has-post-thumbnail hentry category-guides" itemtype="https://schema.org/CreativeWork" itemscope><div class="inside-article"><div class="entry-content" itemprop="text"><p>Getting a good night’s sleep is essential for your overall health and well-being. But truth be told, there seem to be many Brits that can’t seem to get enough shut-eye at night. That’s where a hybrid mattress might prove useful with its combination of comfortable and supportive materials. </p><h2 class="wp-block-heading">So What Exactly is a Hybrid Mattress?</h2><div class="wp-block-image"><figure class="aligncenter size-full"><noscript><img decoding="async" width="800" height="446" src="https://lightsleeper.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2022/03/Brook-and-wilde-layers.jpg" alt="What is a Hybrid Mattress?" class="wp-image-11050" srcset="https://lightsleeper.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2022/03/Brook-and-wilde-layers.jpg 800w, https://lightsleeper.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2022/03/Brook-and-wilde-layers-600x335.jpg 600w, https://lightsleeper.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2022/03/Brook-and-wilde-layers-300x167.jpg 300w, https://lightsleeper.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2022/03/Brook-and-wilde-layers-768x428.jpg 768w" sizes="(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px" /></noscript><img decoding="async" width="800" height="446" src='data:image/svg+xml,%3Csvg%20xmlns=%22http://www.w3.org/2000/svg%22%20viewBox=%220%200%20800%20446%22%3E%3C/svg%3E' data-src="https://lightsleeper.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2022/03/Brook-and-wilde-layers.jpg" alt="What is a Hybrid Mattress?" class="lazyload wp-image-11050" data-srcset="https://lightsleeper.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2022/03/Brook-and-wilde-layers.jpg 800w, https://lightsleeper.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2022/03/Brook-and-wilde-layers-600x335.jpg 600w, https://lightsleeper.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2022/03/Brook-and-wilde-layers-300x167.jpg 300w, https://lightsleeper.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2022/03/Brook-and-wilde-layers-768x428.jpg 768w" data-sizes="(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px" /></figure></div><p>A <a href="https://lightsleeper.co.uk/best-hybrid-mattress/" data-type="post" data-id="1811">hybrid mattress</a> is a modern mattress that integrates different materials, such as memory foam, latex, or gel, with an innerspring system. This combination of materials relieves the sleeper pressure from foam layers and the sturdy feel of pocket springs. At LightSleeper, we consider hybrid mattresses the best of both worlds, as they offer both the pressure-relieving benefits of foam and the familiar feel of a <a href="https://lightsleeper.co.uk/best-pocket-sprung-mattress/" data-type="post" data-id="1652">pocket-sprung mattress</a>. Typically, the coils in hybrid mattresses are wrapped in materials like <a href="https://lightsleeper.co.uk/best-wool-mattress/" data-type="post" data-id="1847">wool</a> to maintain their tension and create a balanced support system.</p><p>Hybrid mattresses are a popular choice for a good night’s sleep, as they are suitable for all sleeping positions. They combine the softness of all-foam products with the resilience of traditional springs, making them the perfect fit for different sleepers. For example, <a href="https://lightsleeper.co.uk/best-pillow-for-side-sleepers/">side sleepers</a> can experience the right balance of softness and support in their <a href="https://lightsleeper.co.uk/does-mattress-thickness-matter/">preferred sleeping position</a>. The same applies to back and stomach sleepers.</p><p>One of the significant advantages of hybrids is their firmer border, which provides extra support for people who find it difficult to get in and out of bed. Additionally, they offer a built-in <a href="https://lightsleeper.co.uk/best-cooling-mattress-topper/" data-type="post" data-id="3658">cooling technology</a> that can help regulate the temperature for hot sleepers with night sweats. The innerspring layer provides excellent airflow, promoting ventilation and keeping the sleeper cool.</p><p>In conclusion, a hybrid mattress is an excellent option for people looking for comfort and support in one product. The combination of materials enhances sleep quality and perfectly balances pressure relief and firm support.</p><p>.</p><h2 class="wp-block-heading">What are the components of a hybrid mattress?</h2><p>If you want to learn more about what’s under your covers, let’s take a look at the components of a hybrid bed and what makes it such a desirable and unique product:</p><ul class="wp-block-list"><li><strong>A Comfort layer</strong> – is the layer that your body rests on. It’s usually made of cushioned components such as memory foam, latex, or cool-inducing gel. Typically it takes between 7 to 10cm of body-hugging material. </li><li><strong>Support core</strong> – the support core is what pretty much forms the bulk of the mattress, with a height of 15 to 20cm. That’s where you’ll normally find the pocket-wrapped coils and springs that provide spinal support.</li><li><strong>Base layer – </strong>the base layer holds the mattress and is usually made of foam (2 to 3 cm), and it provides the padding, sturdiness, and stability of your bed.</li></ul><p>Hybrid mattresses provide superior longevity, breathability, and responsiveness compared to <a href="https://lightsleeper.co.uk/best-memory-foam-mattress/" data-type="post" data-id="1692">memory foam mattresses</a> counterparts or other beds.</p><h2 class="wp-block-heading">How does it feel sleeping?</h2><p>Just like any other mattress, this one can vary based on the details of how its interior layers are constructed. That said, we will try and explain what sleeping on one is like.</p><p>First, know that a hybrid is often a combination of memory foam and innerspring, which means it combines many of their features. You will most likely receive a blend of features, including motion isolation, conforming, and bounce.</p><p>This type has a moderately bouncy feel without the stuck-in-bed feeling. Typically it’s relatively stable and durable, especially when it comes down to edge support. The best part is that you get the innerspring support and the memory foam’s steady and reliable feel.</p><h2 class="wp-block-heading">Bottom line</h2><p>As the name implies, a hybrid combines multiple things; when it comes down to a mattress, that usually means a mixture of memory foam layers or latex and pocket springs.</p><p>We can safely say that you get the best of both worlds since you receive advantages from both. With memory foam, you get pressure relief, proper spinal alignment and minimal motion transfer, while springs give you that bounce, great temperature control and airflow.</p><p>We hope we were able to answer the how and why when it comes down to ‘What is a hybrid mattress?’ and now it’s our turn to hear from you if any questions were left unanswered. 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