Hybrid mattresses

[phoenix]

Hi Mattresshell,

I switched your post to your original topic so your questions and my replies wouldn’t get mixed in with another members topic.

One was a dunlop latex from the Clean Bedroom. and when that proved to be unbearably firm even with a dunlop topper, after two years of sleeplessness I bought a hybrid from Comfort Sleep Systems in Conneticut with an extra inch of latex to make it softer. I was told by the salesperson any additional latex would have compromised the integrity of the mattress.

Both of the mattresses you purchased were certainly high quality and durable choices but of course the quality and durability of a mattress has very little to do with whether a mattress will be a good “match” for you in terms of comfort, firmness, and PPP (Posture and alignment, Pressure relief, and your own personal preferences).

I have had the hybrid for a few weeks now and it also is too firm causing lots of tossing and turning and aches. While the hybrid is made of tallay !atex and is a bit softer, it is still too firm. I’m not certain of the sleeping advantages of the hybrid based on my experience.

I’m not sure which mattress you purchased (there are different types of latex hybrid mattresses) or the specifics of your mattress but assuming that the materials in a mattress you are considering are durable enough for your body type and meet the quality/durability guidelines here relative to your weight range … the choice between different types and combinations of materials and components or different types of mattresses are more of a preference and a budget choice than a “better/worse” choice (see this article).

There is more about the pros and cons of a latex/polyfoam hybrid vs an all latex mattress in post #2 here and there is also more information about latex/pocket coil hybrids vs all latex mattresses in post #13 here and the posts it links to.

I would keep in mind that here will be a break in and adjustment period for any new mattress or sleeping system as the mattress loses any of it’s “false firmness” and the cover stretches and loosens a little and the materials settle and your body gets used to a sleeping surface that is different from what it is used to (see post #3 here). This would typically be a few weeks but it can be shorter or longer depending on the specifics of the person and the mattress (higher density materials can take longer) and it can be surprising to many people how much their sleeping experience can change over the course of the first month or so and I would tend to sleep on a new mattress for a minimum of 30 days or so if possible before deciding on whether the mattress will be suitable for your needs and preferences in terms of PPP over the longer term.

Once it become clear to you that your mattress would be too firm for you over the longer term then a good quality topper can certainly be an effective way to add some additional softness, “comfort” and pressure relief to your sleeping system.

There is more information about choosing a topper in post #2 here and the topper guidelines it links to which along with a conversation with a reliable and knowledgeable supplier (that can provide you with good information about how their toppers compare to each other or to other toppers they are familiar with that are available on the market) can help you use your sleeping experience as a reference point and guideline to help you choose the type, thickness, and firmness for a topper that has the least possible risk and the best chance for success.

I would also make sure that you talk with Comfort Sleep Systems first so that you can take advantage of their knowledge and experience and so they can provide you with some guidance and suggestions based on their experience with others that are in a similar situation to your own.

Phoenix