What is a Mattress in a Box?
Best mattress in a box Bed-in-a-box companies compress mattresses to save on space in delivery vehicles. When laid flat, a mattress can take up a lot of room. Larger beds such as a king size mattress might not even fit inside a standard delivery vehicle. When that same mattress is compressed, it can be rolled up and placed inside a relatively small box. Once it’s boxed up, the mattress can easily fit inside any delivery vehicle. Even better? This allows brands to ship out more mattresses at once, which is not only cost-effective, but it’s eco-friendly, as well. Choosing a bed in a box mattress can broaden your shopping options beyond your local mattress stores. Many mattress-in-a-box companies sell their wares online, so you can pick a mattress and receive it without needing to leave your home.
Making the Most of Online Shopping
Many bed-in-box mattress companies are online exclusive, which is why the Internet is a good starting point for a new hybrid mattress. Even if you can try out a mattress-in-a-box at your local mattress showroom, there are benefits to online mattress shopping. Online mattress companies tend to offer lower prices than what you would find at a brick-and-mortar store. An online company saves money by selling directly to the customer rather than through a middleman mattress store. It’s also easier to see what other people think of a mattress when you browse online. A trustworthy company should have a review section where people can leave a comment about their purchase. It’s a good idea to read the lower-rated reviews to spot any common complaints or potential problems.
What is a Hybrid Mattress?
In biology, the term “hybrid” refers to the offspring of two different species or subspecies. Therefore, a hybrid mattress is the metaphorical “child” of two different types of mattresses. A hybrid mattress blends an innerspring mattress’s support with a foam bed’s comfort layers. Combining elements of both can reduce or eliminate the drawbacks of each bed. Hybrid mattresses tend to keep cooler than a foam mattress. Plus, the added foam layers in a hybrid can provide more pressure relief than the traditional innerspring bed. We must note that the use of the word “hybrid” isn’t regulated. Mattresses companies can call any bed a hybrid as a marketing tactic. For example, a company might label a foam mattress as a “hybrid” because it uses a mix of different foams. A true hybrid mattress has at least 2 to 3 inches of foam on top of a coil support core.
Parts of a Hybrid Mattress
The exact construction of a hybrid mattress in a box varies from company to company. However, most roughly follow the same design.
Comfort Foam Layers
A hybrid mattress must have a top foam layer that’s at least two to three inches thick. Many hybrids have a memory foam comfort layer. There are also hybrids with a top layer of latex foam or polyurethane foam. A basic hybrid model should have at least one layer of comfort foam. Manufacturers may add a second foam layer for more support, comfort, and responsiveness. While this creates a more comfortable bed, it also raises the mattress’s cost.
Coil Support Layer
Instead of traditional spring coils, most hybrid mattresses contain a layer of pocketed coils. To create pocketed coils, manufacturers wrap each coil in foam or fabric packets. Producers wrap the coils to limit motion transfer, enhancing the bed’s comfort.
Base Foam Layer
The base foam’s durable construction helps it withstand pressure, promoting its stability through years of use. A hybrid without base foam would not give the pocketed coils a sturdy surface to push off from, which would eventually compromise the coil layer’s support.
Best Mattresses-in-a-Box
Allswell The Brick
Allswell’s The Brick is a medium-firm mattress designed to provide cooling support while promoting motion isolation. Inside, you’ll find individually wrapped coils, copper-infused memory foam, two inches of high-density foam, and a firmer top layer. It’s made of wool, cotton, certified latex, and pocketed springs. Free shipping and returns, 20-year warranty, 100-night sleep trial.
DreamCloud Luxury Hybrid Mattress
Made of eight layers: five various types of memory foam for contouring cushion, one of natural latex for bounce, one of foam-encased pocketed micro coils for support, and a hand-tufted cashmere blend cover. 365-night sleep trial, lifetime warranty, and free shipping and returns.
The Propel Hybrid by Brooklyn Bedding
Made from Upcycle™, a revolutionary textile technology that utilizes a proprietary surface treatment of encapsulated minerals to absorb body heat. Far Infrared Rays stimulate local blood flow without increasing blood pressure, penetrating deeper into the skin and helping to promote a more restorative night’s sleep. As an elite hybrid mattress, the Propel also delivers responsive contouring with the exceptional temperature moderation of TitanCool™ and copper-infused foam for added airflow and superior antimicrobial benefits. 20-night risk-free sleep trial and 10-year warranty. Free ground shipping nationwide.
Purple Hybrid Premier 3
This Purple mattress is another one of our top picks. The nontoxic, hypoallergenic mattress is made of a 3-inch top layer called the GelFlex Grid. The GelFlex Grid is designed to be simultaneously soft and firm. It’s supportive, but is designed to flex around your pressure points. In other words, it’s soft where you want it and firm where you need it. It conforms to your body shape faster than memory foam. Beneath the GelFlex Grid, there is a responsive coil core offering additional support. 100-night sleep trial, 10-year warranty, and free shipping and returns.
Purple Hybrid Premier 4
This Purple Hybrid Premier 4 is called the “4” because it features a premium 4-inch version of the GelFlex Grid. 100-night sleep trial, 10-year warranty, and free shipping and returns.
Nest Bedding Sparrow Signature Hybrid Memory Foam Mattress
This American-made pillow-top mattress contains coils and a quilted gel memory foam layer. You can choose the firmness level of your foam layer, and you can switch it out for a different layer down the road should your sleep preferences change. Additionally, if you order a king or California king mattress, you can customize the firmness on each side of the bed. Nest offers free shipping and returns, lifetime warranty, and a 365-night sleep trial.
Layla Hybrid Mattress
This hybrid pick features infused memory foam and an individually wrapped coil system that provides ample support. The flippable mattress has a soft side and a firm side, so you can tailor the sleeping experience to your needs. Layla offers free shipping and returns, 10-year warranty, 120-night sleep trial.
Nolah Evolution Hybrid Mattress
This hybrid mattress offers the best of both worlds: You get the support and stabilization of an innerspring mattress and the comfort of seven layers of pressure-relieving foam. Nolah offers a 120-night sleep trial, a lifetime warranty, and free shipping and returns.
Casper Nova Hybrid
The Casper Nova Hybrid is constructed with four layers of foam: two breathable Airscape™ layers meant to cool and regulate temperature, one of Zoned Support™ Pro for ergonomic relief, and a polyurethane foam layer that houses the encased springs. Free shipping and returns, 10-year warranty, 100-night sleep trial.
Happsy Organic Mattress
This eco-friendly mattress is completely free of chemicals, glues, and adhesives, and is 100% organic and nontoxic. It’s made of wool, cotton, certified latex, and pocketed springs. Free shipping and returns, 20-year warranty, 120-night sleep trial.
