Layla Hybrid Mattress Review

Layla Sleep is a company that specializes in dual-firmness mattresses that offer the perfect balance of comfort and support for all sleeping styles. Layla offers three mattresses: the Essential, the Hybrid, and the Memory Foam. The hybrid mattress is more responsive, while the memory foam mattress is more contouring. The Essential is the most recent addition to the lineup and has a very attractive price tag.

The Layla Hybrid shares many characteristics with Layla’s all-foam model, including memory foam infused with copper gel to provide cooling and responsive support.

In this review, we will test the Layla Hybrid mattress, specifically regarding:

• Pros and cons.
• Unboxing experience.
• Feel and comfort.
• Construction and design.
• Performance test results.
• Warranty policies, company policies, and all the FAQs you might want to know.

Layla Hybrid Overview

Pros

• Dual-firmness: This is one of the most unique features of the Layla Hybrid mattress. It allows you to choose the firmness that is right for you, with a soft side and a firm side.
• Pressure relief: The memory foam layers in the Layla Hybrid mattress provide pressure relief, which can help reduce pain and improve sleep quality. This is especially beneficial for people who suffer from back pain, hip pain, or shoulder pain.
• Temperature regulation: The copper-infused memory foam in the Layla Hybrid mattress helps to regulate temperature, so you can sleep cool all night long. This is important for people who sleep hot, as it can help prevent overheating and sweating.
• Removable cover: The removable cover on the Layla Hybrid mattress makes it easy to keep the mattress clean. This is important for people who have allergies or sensitivities.
• Lifetime warranty: The Layla Hybrid mattress comes with a lifetime warranty. This means that the manufacturer will repair or replace the mattress if it has defects within the warranty period. This is a great way to protect your investment.

Cons

• Has a memory feel: This means that the mattress conforms to your body shape, which can be a good thing for pressure relief. However, some people may find the memory to be too soft, especially if they are heavier sleepers.

Who do we Recommend the Layla Hybrid for

• People who move around a lot in their sleep: The pocketed coil core in the Layla Hybrid mattress provides edge support to prevent you from rolling off the mattress when you're sleeping near the edge.
• People who aren't sure what firmness they want: The Layla Hybrid's flippable design allows you to try out both sides to see which one you prefer.
• Couples: The Layla Hybrid isolates motion well, so you and your partner won't be disturbed by each other's movements.
• Hot sleepers: The Layla Hybrid's copper-infused memory foam and breathable cover provide a cooling feel, so hot sleepers can stay cool and comfortable all night.
• Children: The Layla Hybrid's supportive and comfortable design is a good option for children. The soft side is particularly good for young children, as it helps relieve pressure points. They can switch to the firm side when they grow up if they prefer.

Unboxing the Layla Hybrid

The Layla Hybrid mattress arrives in a compact and easy-to-transport box. The mattress itself weighs between 67 and 127 pounds, but it is compressed into a roll during shipping. This makes it possible for you to unbox it alone, but getting some help will make the process easier.

To set up your mattress, carry it to your bedroom and open the box. You will find a welcome package that includes a tote bag, t-shirt, and pamphlet. Then, gently unroll the mattress onto your bed and carefully cut the plastic wrapping. The mattress will expand to its full height almost instantly.

As you start to cut through the plastic wrapping, you will notice that the corners of the mattress also expand to the very ends. This provides support throughout the entire surface area of the bed, especially the edges. The mattress's seamless look is a testament to its excellent corner expansion. You will also see that the mattress has handles on the sides that make it easier to move it around.

Some people may notice a slight odor when they first unbox the mattress. This is because the mattress is made with CertiPUR-US-certified foams, which release a smell of newness that is not harmful. The odor is similar to the smell of new rubber, and it dissipates within a few hours.

Firmness, Feel, and Comfort For Layla Hybrid

Layla Hybrid Firmness

Firmness is a key factor to consider when choosing a mattress, as it can greatly affect how comfortably you sleep. Layla addresses this issue by offering flippable mattresses, which allow you to choose the firmness level that best suits your needs.

The Layla Hybrid mattress offers two firmness levels: a soft side and a firm side. The soft side is rated as a 4 out of 10 on the firmness scale, while the firm side is rated as a 7 out of 10.

According to our review of the mattress, the Layla Hybrid mattress provides a good balance of pressure relief and support. The soft side provides comfortable sinkage for pressure relief at the shoulders and hips, while the firm side provides the lift you need to move around and change positions with ease. This makes the Layla Hybrid a good choice for sleepers who want a mattress that is both comfortable and supportive.

Layla Hybrid Feel

When we first laid down on the Layla Hybrid mattress, we were immediately enveloped in a cloud of soft, cool comfort. The luxurious cover felt like a gentle caress against our skin, and the memory foam conformed to our bodies just right, relieving pressure points. We felt supported thanks to the coils.

The feel of the mattress will differ depending on which side you are sleeping on. The soft side provides comfortable sinkage for pressure relief at the shoulders and hips, while the firm side gives you the lift you need to move around and change positions with ease. Regardless of the side you choose, you will feel well-supported.

The mattress also felt cool on both sides, thanks to the breathable fabric of the cover, the copper-infused gel foam, and the coils. These features allowed our body heat to escape, so we didn't get too hot or sweaty.

Layla Hybrid Comfort

We wanted to see if the Layla Hybrid mattress would live up to its premium comfort standards, so we tested it in a variety of positions with reviewers of different body weights and sleeping styles.

Lightweight back sleepers found the soft side to be comfortable and conforming, while average-weight and heavyweight back sleepers preferred the firm side for more support. Lightweight stomach sleepers found the soft side to be comfortable, while average-weight and heavyweight stomach sleepers found the firm side to be more comfortable.

The Soft Side:

The Firm Side:

We will discuss the mattress's pressure relief performance in more detail later in the review.

Constructions, Materials, and Design

Materials and Design

The Layla Hybrid mattress is made with five layers of CertiPUR-US certified foams and strong pocketed coils to provide pressure relief and support. The coils are a 16-gauge edge coil and a 14-gauge center coil, which provide edge-to-edge support. The mattress also has a breathable fabric cover that helps regulate temperature.

The Layla Hybrid mattress also has a unique honeycomb-like design on the cover. This design helps distinguish between the soft and firm sides of the mattress.

Layers

1. Cover (Soft Side): The cover is a soft, cooling, comfortable, and moisture-wicking blend of breathable polyester, rayon, viscose, and poly-Lycra in a lighter shade of gray. It also has a zipper for easy removal and cleaning.
2. Copper-Gel Memory Foam (Soft Side): The soft side's 2.5-inch comfort layer is made of copper-infused memory foam that regulates temperature, promotes airflow, and provides pressure relief and a conforming feel. Copper's natural antimicrobial properties form an odor-resistant barrier that keeps you sleeping fresh.
3. Max Airflow Support Foam (Soft Side): This layer helps to keep the mattress cool and comfortable by circulating air through the mattress, using surface modification technology, and zoned SMT for customized support. It has a quick response to pressure, buffering some of the sinkage of the memory foam.
4. Individually Wrapped Coils System: The Layla Hybrid mattress has a dual-gauge pocketed coil system that reduces motion transfer and improves airflow, with firmer coils around the perimeter for better edge support.

1. Max Airflow Support Foam (Firm Side): The firm side of the Layla Hybrid mattress has the same Max Airflow Support Foam as the soft side but is slightly thinner. This results in a firmer feel while maintaining the same benefits of pressure relief and airflow. The zoned poly foam still curbs sinkage and supports the sleeper.
2. Copper-Gel Memory Foam (Firm Side): The Layla Hybrid's firm side has a thinner Copper-Gel Memory Foam layer than the soft side, resulting in a firmer feel that still provides pressure relief and conforms to the body.
3. Cover (Firm Side): The firm side cover has the same soft, cool, breathable feel as the soft side cover, but it has handles and is a darker shade of gray.

Performance of the Layla Hybrid mattress

Cooling

The Layla Hybrid mattress is designed to sleep cool, thanks to its combination of copper-infused memory foam, coils, and a breathable cover. The copper-infused memory foam helps to draw heat away from the body, while the coils provide airflow and dissipate heat. The cover is also breathable, which helps keep the sleeper cool and comfortable.

To test the mattress's cooling performance, we measured the temperature on both sides of the mattress after lying on it for 20 minutes.

In our test, we found that the Layla Hybrid mattress maintained a cool temperature throughout the night. We did not experience any heat buildup or discomfort, even when we were sleeping on the soft side of the mattress.

However, it is important to note that the soft side of the mattress may feel a little warmer than the firm side for some people. This is because the soft side conforms more closely to the body, which can restrict airflow. If you are a hot sleeper, you may prefer the firm side of the mattress.

Overall, we give the Layla Hybrid mattress a 5/5 for cooling performance.

Responsiveness

The responsiveness of a mattress is how quickly it returns to its original shape after pressure is applied. This is important for people who want to be able to move around easily in bed. The Layla Hybrid has excellent responsiveness, thanks to its hybrid construction. The coil layer provides bounce and support, while the foam layers provide comfort and pressure relief.

We measured the responsiveness of the mattress by placing a 20-pound ball on it and then recording the amount of time it took for the mattress to return to its original shape after the ball was removed.

The Layla Hybrid fully recovered in about 1.2 seconds on the soft side and 0.8 seconds on the firm side. This means that the mattress can quickly return to its original shape after pressure is applied, which allows sleepers to move around easily.

The soft side of the mattress has thicker memory foam and softer polyfoam, so it returns to its original shape more slowly when pressure is removed. This can inhibit movement to a certain extent, but it also provides traction. The firm side of the mattress has more bounce, so sleepers will find it easier to change positions. This side is less conforming, so it does not restrict movement.

The responsiveness of the Layla Hybrid mattress strikes a good balance between comfort and support. It is not too soft and slow to move around on, nor is it too firm and bouncy. That’s why we gave the Layla Hybrid a 5/5 for responsiveness.

Motion Isolation

Motion isolation is the ability of a mattress to prevent movement from one side of the bed from being felt on the other side. This is an important factor for people who share a bed with a partner, child, or pet.

The Layla Hybrid mattress has good motion isolation, especially on the soft side. This is due to the use of memory foam in the comfort system. Memory foam is known for its ability to absorb and distribute movement, which helps prevent it from transferring across the bed. The coils in the support core also help to minimize motion transfer by responding individually to pressure.

To test the motion isolation properties of the Layla Hybrid mattress, we placed a glass full of water on one side of the mattress and dropped a 20-pound ball on the other side. The water did not move, indicating that very little motion was transferred from one side of the mattress to the other.

We also rolled on one side of the mattress while our partner lay on the other side. Our partner reported that they did not feel any movement, even though we were rolling around quite a bit.

These tests confirm that the Layla Hybrid mattress does an amazing job of isolating motion.

The firm side still isolates motion well since it incorporates memory foam in its comfort system. However, larger movements, like getting in and out of bed, may be felt to a certain extent. This is to be expected with most hybrid mattresses, as the coils add bounce and ease of movement.

Overall, the Layla Hybrid mattress is an ideal choice for people who are looking for a mattress with good motion isolation. So we gave it a 5/5.

Edge Support

Edge support is the ability of a mattress to maintain its shape and provide support even when pressure is applied to the edges. This is important for people who sleep near the edge of the bed, sit on the edge of the bed, or need to get in and out of bed easily.

The Layla Hybrid has 16-gauge coils around the perimeter of the mattress. These coils are more tightly wound than other coils, which makes them stronger and more supportive.

To test the edge support of the Layla Hybrid mattress, we pushed down on the edges with our hands. We instantly felt counterpressure from the coils and foams, especially on the firmer side. We were also impressed by how well the mattress held our weight when we sat on the edges.

These tests confirm that the Layla Hybrid mattress has excellent edge support. This makes it a good choice for people who sleep near the edge of the bed, sit on the edge of the bed, or need to get in and out of bed easily.

Overall, the Layla Hybrid has performed well. So, we gave it a 5/5.

Noise

Noise isolation is the ability of a mattress to prevent noise from being transmitted from one side of the bed to the other.

The Layla Hybrid mattress has good noise isolation despite having coils. This is due to its construction, especially the use of memory foam in the comfort system. Memory foam is known for its ability to absorb sound, which helps prevent it from traveling through the mattress.

We conducted a simple test to assess the noise isolation of the Layla Hybrid mattress. We dropped a 20-pound ball onto the mattress and listened for any squeaking or noises. We did not hear any squeaking or noises.

The mattress is silent, according to our test, so we gave it a 5/5 rating.

Sex

Ideal mattresses for sex should be bouncy, cool, supportive, and quiet. Hybrid mattresses are generally suitable for sex because the bounce of the coils facilitates movement, which is ideal for changing positions.

The foam layers of the Layla Hybrid provide traction and prevent slipping. The Layla Hybrid also produces little noise when bearing weight. Top-notch edge support ensures couples can utilize the full surface area of the bed.

The firm side of the Layla mattress is better for sex than the soft side. The firm side has less memory foam in its comfort layers and feels more responsive. This means that it is less likely to inhibit movement and has stronger edges, which makes it less likely to slip off the bed.

We gave it a 5/5 for its performance.

Pressure Relief

The Layla Hybrid mattress has a memory foam layer that hugs the body, which is supposed to relieve excess pressure in problem areas like the hips and shoulders.

We took 20-minute naps on each side of the mattress and measured the pressure on different body zones. The pressure map below shows how the mattress responds to each sleeping position. Areas of low pressure are shown in blue and green, while areas of high pressure are shown in yellow and red.

The test results were as follows:

Back Pain - Both sides of the Layla Hybrid mattress felt pressure-relieving for back sleepers with back pain. The memory foam top layer filled in the space at the lumbar region, while the sturdy coils worked to keep the sleeper positioned on top of the bed.

Shoulder Pain - The soft side of the Layla Hybrid mattress is ideal for shoulder pain, providing deep sinkage and pressure relief. This makes it a good fit for strict side sleepers with shoulder pain. Both sides are comfortable for back sleepers with shoulder pain.

Hip Pain - Stomach sleepers with hip pain will likely prefer the firm side of the Layla Hybrid mattress for its perfect amount of sinkage. Back sleepers with hip pain may enjoy either side, while side sleepers with hip pain should find the soft side provides the same relief and sinkage to their hips as it does to their shoulders.

Overall, the mattress provides excellent pressure relief and earns a well-deserved 5/5.

Layla Hybrid Warranty and Company Policies

Warranty

Layla's Hybrid mattress has the industry's best lifetime warranty against defects in materials and workmanship. This includes coverage for seams coming apart, sagging more than 1 inch, loss of shape more than 1 inch, splitting or cracking of the foam, and loss of mattress height more than 1 inch.

Trial

Layla offers a 120-night sleep trial for their Hybrid mattress, which is longer than most other mattress companies. This gives you plenty of time to try out the mattress and ensure it's right for you.

Returns

If you are not satisfied with the mattress during the trial period, you can return it for a full refund. However, it is recommended to give your body at least 30 days to adjust to the new mattress before making a decision. This is because it can take some time for your body to get used to the new support and feel of the mattress.

Shipping

Layla offers free shipping for their Hybrid mattress in the contiguous United States. However, there is a shipping charge for deliveries to Hawaii and Alaska.

Pricing

The prices listed below are pre-discounted. To see the current discounts and offers on this mattress, please visit Layla’s website.

The Layla Hybrid is a competitively priced mattress that offers exceptional performance for its price. The mattress is priced below $2,000 and still provides great value for money. We believe that the Layla Hybrid is a great choice for sleepers who are looking for a comfortable and supportive mattress without breaking the bank.

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FAQs about the Layla Hybrid mattress

What does a hybrid mattress mean?

Hybrid mattresses combine the support of innerspring with the comfort of foam, resulting in durable and comfortable mattresses that appeal to a wide range of sleepers.

How long is the Layla Hybrid going to last?

The Layla Hybrid mattress is expected to last 15–30 years, depending on how you use it. This is based on the materials used in the mattress and the construction of the mattress,

Is the Layla Hybrid Good for Kids?

Yes, the Layla Hybrid Mattress is a great option for kids who are at least 10 years old and weigh at least 50 pounds. It is supportive and comfortable, and it can help prevent back pain. The dual-firmness design means that kids can choose the side that's right for them, whether they prefer a soft or firm feel.

Will the Layla Hybrid work with an adjustable base?

Yes, the Layla Hybrid mattress can be used with an adjustable base. The mattress is designed to conform to the body, so it will not be affected by the movement of the base. However, it is important to make sure that the base is compatible with the mattress size.

How can I care for my Layla Hybrid mattress?

• Rotate the mattress every 6 months to evenly distribute wear and tear.
• Vacuum the mattress regularly to remove dust and dirt.
• Avoid spills and stains. If a spill does occur, blot it up immediately with a clean cloth.
• Do not use harsh chemicals or cleaners on the mattress.

By following these simple care instructions, you can help extend the life of your Layla Hybrid mattress.