Mattress Types
Understanding mattress types helps you narrow down the right choice for your sleep needs.
Memory Foam
Memory foam mattresses contour to your body shape, providing excellent pressure relief. They are known for motion isolation, making them popular with couples. Modern memory foam includes cooling technologies to address heat retention.
Hybrid
Hybrid mattresses combine foam comfort layers with an innerspring coil support system. This gives you the pressure relief of foam with the responsiveness and airflow of coils. They tend to offer good edge support and cooling.
Latex
Latex mattresses use natural or synthetic latex foam for a responsive, bouncy feel. Natural latex is durable and hypoallergenic. These mattresses are popular with eco-conscious buyers and those who prefer a more responsive surface.
Innerspring
Innerspring mattresses use a coil support system as their primary comfort and support layer. They offer excellent airflow, strong edge support, and a traditional bouncy feel. Modern versions may include pillow-top or Euro-top comfort layers.
Gel Grid
Gel grid mattresses, popularized by Purple, use a hyperelastic polymer grid that flexes under pressure points while supporting flatter areas. They are known for temperature neutrality and unique pressure relief.
Smart Beds
Smart beds incorporate technology like sleep tracking, automatic firmness adjustment, temperature control, and app connectivity. Brands like Sleep Number and Eight Sleep lead this category.
Adjustable Air
Adjustable air mattresses use air chambers that can be inflated or deflated to change firmness. Sleep Number is the most well-known brand. These mattresses allow each side of the bed to have different firmness levels.