Nolah Original Hybrid Mattress Review

Nolah mattresses are designed with cutting-edge materials to cater to diverse sleeping needs, particularly excelling in pressure relief and motion isolation. Known for their proprietary AirFoam™ technology, they provide superior comfort while avoiding the heat retention issues associated with traditional memory foam. Nolah also emphasizes eco-conscious manufacturing, offering CertiPUR-US® certified products that are free from harmful chemicals and fiberglass.

The Nolah Original Hybrid Mattress is a thoughtfully engineered hybrid model combining Zoned AirFoam™ ICE with HDMax™ Tri-Zone™ coils for targeted support and pressure relief. With medium firmness, it provides a balanced feel ideal for back and side sleepers. Its advanced temperature regulation and excellent edge support make it a practical choice for hot sleepers and couples alike.

In this article, we will go through the items:

• Pros and Cons
• Who we recommend this mattress for
• Unboxing Experience
• Firmness, Feel, and Comfort
• Materials and Design
• Warranty and Return Policies
• FAQs
• Final Verdict

Nolah Original Hybrid Overview

Pros

• Effective Pressure Relief: Zoned AirFoam™ ICE provides tailored cushioning, especially for side sleepers, relieving pressure on the shoulders and hips.
• Advanced Cooling Technology: The copper-infused AirFoam™ ICE layer and moisture-wicking Tencel™ cover actively dissipate heat, ensuring a cooler sleep environment.
• Exceptional Motion Isolation: Individually wrapped coils and foam layers significantly minimize motion transfer, making it a great choice for couples.
• Superior Edge Support: The HDMax™ Tri-Zone™ coils offer reinforced edges, ensuring the mattress remains sturdy for sitting or sleeping near the perimeter.
• Eco-Friendly Construction: With CertiPUR-US® and GREENGUARD Gold certifications, the mattress uses safe, low-emission materials and avoids harmful fiberglass components.

Cons

• Limited Firmness Options: With only a medium firmness level available, it may not suit those who prefer a very soft or very firm sleeping surface.
• Heavy Weight: The multiple layers and steel coil system make the mattress relatively heavy, which could complicate setup and adjustments.

Who do we Recommend the Nolah Original Hybrid for

• Side Sleepers: The Zoned AirFoam™ ICE provides optimal pressure relief and contouring for the shoulders and hips, ensuring proper spinal alignment.
• Couples: With excellent motion isolation and robust edge support, the mattress minimizes disruptions and maximizes usable sleeping space for two.
• Hot Sleepers: The copper-infused foam and breathable Tencel™ cover work together to regulate temperature and reduce heat retention.
• Eco-Conscious Buyers: The mattress uses environmentally friendly materials and certifications, ensuring a safe and sustainable choice for health-conscious users.
• Back Sleepers: The medium firmness and supportive coil system offer balanced lumbar support, making it ideal for back sleepers needing spinal alignment and comfort.

Unboxing the Nolah Original Hybrid

When we unboxed the Nolah Original Hybrid Mattress, the experience was straightforward yet detailed, showcasing its thoughtful design and premium build. The mattress arrived compressed in a sturdy box, with clear instructions printed on the exterior to guide us through the process. Though the box was compact, the hybrid construction made it quite heavy, and we found it helpful to have two people move it into the bedroom.

Upon opening the box, we tightly rolled and sealed the mattress in durable plastic to protect it during transit, and included a small safety cutter to assist with unwrapping without damaging the material. We positioned the still-sealed mattress on the bed frame to avoid lifting it later, then carefully removed the plastic wrap, allowing it to begin expanding immediately.

The unrolling was smooth, and the mattress quickly started to regain its shape, thanks to the sturdy coil support system.

Within 24 to 48 hours, the mattress fully expanded, with the edges becoming firm and the surface smooth. The top Tencel™ cover and internal layers aligned perfectly, showcasing the care put into its construction.

As the layers expanded, we noticed a mild “new mattress” odor, a common occurrence with foam products, but it was minimal and dissipated within a few hours in a well-ventilated room.

Firmness, Feel, and Comfort For Nolah Original Hybrid

Nolah Original Hybrid Firmness

The Nolah Original Hybrid Mattress offers a medium firmness rating of 6/10, providing a balance of comfort and support that caters to a wide range of sleepers. This firmness level is ideal for those who enjoy a plush yet supportive feel, making it especially suitable for back and side sleepers. The mattress combines soft, adaptive foam layers with a durable coil system, ensuring proper spinal alignment without feeling too firm or too soft.

Nolah Original Hybrid Feel

The Nolah Original Hybrid delivers a soft, cloud-like feel with a balanced level of responsiveness. Its Zoned AirFoam™ ICE contours to the body, providing pressure relief around the shoulders and hips while offering firmer support in the lumbar region to promote healthy posture.

The EverAdapt Transition Foam adds a gentle bounce to the surface, while the HDMax™ Tri-Zone™ coils provide stability and motion isolation. This hybrid design ensures a breathable and luxurious feel, suitable for sleepers who enjoy both cushioning and structural support.

Its copper-infused foam draws heat away from the body, and the breathable coil system enhances airflow, maintaining a cool sleep surface throughout the night. The combination of foam and coils prevents excessive sinking, keeping the body supported in any sleeping position.

Nolah Original Hybrid Comfort

We conducted multiple tests to test how the mattress performs in terms of comfort according to each sleeping position and different body weights. The Nolah Original Hybrid Mattress prioritizes comfort through its targeted pressure relief and cooling technologies. The Zoned AirFoam™ ICE layer redistributes body weight evenly, alleviating pressure on sensitive areas like the shoulders and hips.

The mattress performs exceptionally well across most weight ranges, with side sleepers benefiting from its zoned pressure relief and back sleepers enjoying its strong lumbar support.

Stomach sleepers may find the medium firmness slightly softer than ideal if they prefer a firmer surface, but the durable coil support system helps maintain proper alignment. The cooling features, combined with the motion-isolating coils, ensure a comfortable and undisturbed sleep experience for individuals and couples alike.

Here are the comfort test results based on different body weights and sleeping positions:

Constructions, Materials, and Design

Materials and Design

Six premium layers, combining innovative foam technology and durable coils, craft the Nolah Original Hybrid Mattress for exceptional comfort and support. We thoughtfully select its materials for breathability, cooling, and long-lasting durability, making it an ideal choice for all types of sleepers. Copper-infused foam, responsive coils, and stabilizing layers are used in the design to provide a balance of pressure relief, motion isolation, and structural integrity.

Layers

1. Botanic Origin Tencel™ Cover: This eco-friendly, moisture-wicking cover is crafted from botanic-origin Tencel™ fibers, providing a highly breathable and soft sleep surface. Its snow-white hue and diamond pattern enhance its aesthetic while promoting airflow to keep the mattress cool and fresh.
2. 1-Inch Zoned AirFoam™ ICE: This layer of copper-infused foam is zoned for targeted support and cooling. Perforations around the shoulders add flexibility and softness for side sleepers, while the firmer lumbar region ensures proper spinal alignment. The copper infusion actively dissipates heat, and its antimicrobial properties help maintain a clean sleep environment.
3. 1-Inch EverAdapt Transition Foam: This flexible foam layer bridges the gap between the comfort layers above and the supportive coils below. It adds a healthy bounce to the mattress, absorbs motion transfer, and ensures seamless transitions between layers for enhanced comfort and motion isolation.
4. 8-Inch HDMax™ Tri-Zone™ Coils: The individually wrapped, recycled steel coils provide targeted support across three distinct zones. Softer coils under the shoulders cushion pressure points, while firmer coils in the lumbar area enhance support and maintain alignment. This layer also strengthens edge support, allowing sleepers to comfortably utilize the entire surface of the mattress.
5. 0.75-Inch Stabilizing Base Foam: This durable foam base layer provides foundational stability for the entire mattress. It supports the coil system above, reduces wear and tear, and ensures the longevity of the mattress by maintaining its structural integrity over time.
6. Protective Border: A thick, durable border fabric encases the mattress, protecting the internal layers and adding a cohesive, polished look. This border improves edge support and durability, ensuring the mattress maintains its shape and structure throughout years of use.

Performance of Nolah Original Hybrid

Cooling

The Nolah Original Hybrid mattress performs well in temperature regulation thanks to its breathable Tencel™ cover and copper-infused AirFoam™ ICE layer. These materials actively dissipate heat, preventing it from building up on the mattress surface, while the coil system promotes airflow for enhanced breathability.

To test the cooling performance, we lay on the mattress for 20 minutes, allowing it to absorb body heat, and then measured the surface temperature. During the test, the mattress demonstrated effective cooling with minimal heat retention or buildup.

The Nolah Original Hybrid scored 4.5/5 in our cooling test, offering great cooling for the majority of sleepers.

Responsiveness

The Nolah Original Hybrid exhibits excellent responsiveness due to its EverAdapt Transition Foam and individually wrapped coils, which work together to quickly adapt to body movements. This design allows for smooth position changes without feeling stuck, making it ideal for combination sleepers.

For our responsiveness test, we put a 20-pound ball onto the mattress and measured the time it took to regain its original shape. The Nolah Original Hybrid demonstrated a response time of approximately 0.3 seconds, faster than average.

We gave the mattress a score of 5/5 for responsiveness, highlighting its ability to recover quickly and provide an adaptive sleeping experience.

Motion Isolation

The Nolah Original Hybrid offers good motion isolation thanks to its combination of foam layers and pocketed coils. These materials help absorb movement across the mattress, making it suitable for couples who are light sleepers.

In our tests, we placed a glass of water on one side of the mattress and dropped a 20-pound ball on the other. The glass showed minimal movement, indicating that motion was well-contained.

In a secondary test, one reviewer rolled around on the bed while another remained at rest on the opposite side, the still reviewer said that they didn't feel enough movement to wake them up indicating good motion isolation.

The mattress scored 4/5 in motion isolation, performing well overall but with slightly more transfer than an all-foam mattress.

Edge Support

Edge support in the Nolah Original Hybrid is reinforced by its HDMax™ Tri-Zone™ coils, which feature thicker coils along the perimeter for enhanced pushback. This ensures the mattress remains stable and supportive even near the edges, making it ideal for those who sit or sleep on the edge of the bed.

We tested edge support by applying pressure using our hands to see how much counterpressure we would face; the mattress did push back, which is a sign of great edge support.

In our second test, we had one of our reviewers sit along the edge, observing how much sinkage we felt. We felt minimal sinkage on the edges of the mattress, which is a good indicator for those who like to use the full space of their mattress.

The mattress scored 4.6/5 in edge support, providing excellent performance and preventing roll-off sensations.

Noise

Thanks to its pocketed coil system and foam layers, the Nolah Original Hybrid is silent. The design of the individually wrapped coils minimizes friction and squeaking, while the foam layers further dampen any potential noise.

In our noise test, we dropped a 20-pound ball onto the mattress and used sensitive microphones to detect any sounds. The mattress produced no audible noise, even under significant pressure.

The Nolah Original Hybrid scored 5/5 for noise, making it an excellent choice for couples or light sleepers sensitive to sound disturbances.

Sex

The Nolah Original Hybrid excels in the factors that contribute to good performance during sex, including bounce, edge support, noise control, and cooling. Its responsive foam and coil system offer just the right level of bounce, making movement easy, while its edge support ensures stability even near the sides of the mattress. The mattress's silent operation further enhances the experience by avoiding any distracting noises.

Overall, the mattress scored 4/5 for sex, performing well in all key areas.

Pressure Relief

The Nolah Original Hybrid provides excellent pressure relief, thanks to its combination of Zoned AirFoam™ ICE and HDMax™ Tri-Zone™ coils. These layers work together to redistribute body weight evenly, alleviate tension on key pressure points, and ensure proper spinal alignment.

We conduct our pressure relief test by using a pressure mapping system to measure the pressure levels throughout the body while lying on the bed for 20 minutes.

The pressure map below demonstrates the results we collected.

For side sleepers, the map showed mostly blue and some light green around the shoulders and hips, meaning good pressure relief in these key areas. Lightweight side sleepers may see a little more green, indicating the need for a softer mattress, but average and heavier sleepers experience even more support.

Back sleepers had a mostly blue and green map, showing excellent weight distribution and no pressure buildup. The mattress does a great job supporting the lumbar area, making it very comfortable for back sleeping.

Stomach sleepers saw yellow and green across the chest and hips, indicating balanced support and minimal pressure. No red or high-pressure spots appeared, making it suitable for this position too; however, it may not be the most comfortable as stomach sleepers usually need a firmer mattress.

Overall, the Nolah Original Hybrid scored 4.8/5 in pressure relief, providing consistent comfort for all sleeping styles.

Nolah Warranty and Company Policies

Warranty

Nolah provides a lifetime warranty, covering any possible defects in your mattress. If you have a complaint about the mattress developing issues, you can get it repaired by Nolah.

Trial

Nolah offers a 120-night trial for its mattresses. This lets you try the mattress to see if it suits you. We recommend giving the mattress a range of 2 weeks to allow your body to adjust to it before making any decision.

Returns

If, within the first 120 nights of your purchase, you decide the mattress doesn’t perfectly fit you, you can get a completely free return.

Shipping

Nolah provides free shipping and real-time estimated delivery date updates, and for an extra fee, they offer mattress removal as well as setup services.

Pricing

The prices and variety of sizes are shown in the table below. Prices are before discounts, so make sure to check their website.

The Nolah Original Hybrid Mattress offers exceptional value with its combination of advanced Zoned AirFoam™ ICE and HDMax™ Tri-Zone™ coils, providing targeted support, superior pressure relief, and enhanced cooling.

Its durable construction ensures long-lasting comfort, while features like reinforced edge support and motion isolation make it ideal for couples and various sleep styles. With eco-friendly materials and a lifetime warranty, the mattress delivers premium quality at a competitive price point, justifying its cost for those seeking a versatile and luxurious sleep experience.

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FAQs about Nolah Original Hybrid

Is the Nolah Original Hybrid suitable for adjustable bed frames?

Yes, the mattress is compatible with adjustable bed frames, as well as box springs, platform beds, and slatted bases with slats no more than 5 inches apart.

How does the mattress handle humidity or damp environments?

The moisture-wicking Tencel™ cover and breathable coil system help to reduce moisture buildup, making it suitable for humid environments when used with proper bedding.

Is the mattress resistant to dust mites and allergens?

Yes, the materials used in the Nolah Original Hybrid, including the Tencel™ cover and CertiPUR-US® certified foam, are naturally resistant to dust mites and allergens.

Can the Nolah Original Hybrid support heavier individuals?

Yes, the reinforced HDMax™ Tri-Zone™ coils and stabilizing foam base provide excellent durability and support, making the mattress suitable for individuals weighing over 250 lbs.

Can I use a heating pad or electric blanket with this mattress?

Yes, the mattress is compatible with heating pads and electric blankets. However, prolonged use of high heat may reduce the lifespan of the foam layers.