

These mattresses are known for being very supportive, durable, and highly breathable thanks to the airflow that can pass through the innerspring core. Hybrid mattresses combine pocketed coils with the comfort of foam or latex.

Originally developed by NASA in the 1960s for use in space travel, Tempur-Pedic began selling memory foam mattress toppers in the 1990s. Memory foam mattresses are made of a popular type of viscoelastic foam (a combination of polyfoam and different chemicals) and they’re known for their elasticity and viscosity, meaning they contour to the body’s shape but return to their original shape when no weight is placed on them. Heat, however, is more easily retained, so hot sleepers be aware that some foam mattresses are made with layers of gel or gel-infused foam which is intended to reduce warmth. They’re known for being soft and supportive, with excellent motion isolation. True to their name, the coil-free mattresses are made of layers of foam, fabric, or latex. Foam mattresses have risen in popularity, especially in the age of mattress-in-a-box brands, as they’re easier to roll up and ship.
