How Do Hybrid Mattresses Compare to Traditional Innerspring Mattresses?

There are many mattresses that combine both a thick foam top layer and a supportive innerspring coil core. The feel, elasticity and firmness of a hybrid mattress will depend largely on the material types used in the layers and their thickness.

A typical hybrid mattress might have:

• A latex foam comfort layer on top
• A transition layer of high-density latex or polyfoam
• The supportive pocket coil or innerspring core
• A high-density polyfoam base layer for the core to rest upon

 For comparison, the layers of a more traditional pocket coil or innerspring mattress may include:

• A comfort layer or quilted cover
• An additional thinner comfort layer of polyfoam or latex foam
• Individually wrapped pocket coils, reinforced innerspring coils and/or a high density foam encasement around the edge for perimeter support and prevention of sagging
• A thin base layer of foam or felt between the coils and the mattress foundation for enhanced stability and durability

Why Do Some Sleepers Prefer a Hybrid Mattress?

Hybrid mattresses aren’t necessarily for everyone, but they do offer a combination of foam and coil mattress attributes that appeal to many sleepers. A hybrid mattress may balance the contouring comfort of top foam layers with a firmness and bounce many traditional foam mattresses lack.

These mattresses may be an ideal option for couples who need to find a middle ground between soft and firm mattresses. The enhanced motion transfer mitigation offered by pocket coils combined with foam layers can also help prevent one sleeper from disturbing the other when getting into or out of the bed.

Additionally, hybrid mattresses provide more edge support than many traditional foam mattresses. The stable perimeter makes them easier to sit on, prevents sagging and can enhance the comfort of sleepers who tend to gravitate toward the edge of the bed.

What Type of Sleeper Might Prefer an Innerspring or Pocket Coil Mattress?

Although hybrid mattresses may provide firmer support than a foam mattress, they can be softer and more contouring than a traditional innerspring mattress. Back sleepers, stomach sleepers and sleepers who often roll in their sleep or sleep in different positions throughout the night may enjoy more consistent benefits from a more responsive coil mattress.

Soft mattresses can cause the hips to sink and lead to uncomfortable back arching for people with certain body types. A firmer mattress typically offers better pressure relief for heavier individuals.

Innerspring mattresses also offer a cooler sleep surface. Although some foam mattresses and hybrid mattresses have cooling layers, the material consistency is inherently more stifling than coils. The open coil structure will also provide better heat dissipation.

Some people also just like having firm edges on their beds. Although hybrid mattresses often have better edge support than a traditional foam mattress, coil mattresses often provide the best edge support.

How Do Hybrid and Coil Mattresses Compare to Foam Mattresses?

Foam mattresses have more simplified layers with an emphasis on the comfort layer and support core, both of which are foam. For example, Twilight Bedding’s double-sided Mirage Mattress features two firm latex toppers sandwiched between a superior support foam. It provides a soft foam top feel despite being an ultra-firm mattress.

Other Twilight Bedding mattresses, like the Doctor’s Special, have ultra soft latex foam enclosed in a pillow top for maximum softness, but also an individually wrapped pocket coil encased in foam and topped with convoluted foam.

Although foam mattresses are often softer and more contouring due to their latex cores, there are firmer options for sleepers who enjoy the feel of latex but need a sturdier sleeping surface.

Find the Perfect Mattress for Your Needs in Spokane

Whether you prefer our Superior Rest hybrid mattress, our all-natural Da Vinci latex foam mattress or one of our Twilight Signature InnerSpring mattresses, you’re sure to find your perfect sleep surface at Twilight Bedding. Visit or call our North Spokane Showroom at (509) 413-2431 or our Spokane Valley showroom at (509) 926-2333 to find the mattress that fits your sleep needs.