Best Hybrid Mattresses in Canada

When searching for mattresses to make our list, we looked at hundreds of options across the Canadian market. We tested each of the mattresses here extensively, examining every detail critically to make sure we brought you the best options available. Years of experience and a team of dedicated, detail-oriented testers helped us choose these mattresses. Among other features, we evaluated based on the following performance areas:

• Temperature Control: A lot of Canadians sleep warm and often wake up sweating during the night. Temperature control measures help your mattress feel cooler and prevent heat build-up. We looked for the coolest mattresses in Canada to help you sleep comfortably.
• Motion Control: Motion from a restless partner can often wake you up. We took motion control into account, testing each mattress with a glass of water on one side while we tossed and turned on the other.
• Materials: What is the mattress made of? We looked at what materials were used in each layer, how they felt, and how they functioned together.
• Construction: How a mattress is constructed is important to figure out how comfortable it will be. We looked at a cross-section of each of these mattresses, evaluating them based on where certain materials were placed and how they all tied together.

What is a Hybrid Mattress?

A hybrid mattress features layers of memory foam and coils. It combines the support of a traditional innerspring mattress with the comforting pressure relief of an all-foam mattress. You’ll get better adaptive support without the firm pressure that might create pressure points.

Essentially, a hybrid mattress features the best of both worlds. If you don’t find memory foam mattresses supportive enough but don’t like the firmness of innerspring support, a hybrid mattress might just be the best option for you.

Choosing a Hybrid Mattress for Canadians

Type

Hybrid mattresses aren’t made the same. While they follow the same basic design principle, for the most part, there are a few different elements that make all the difference.

• Standard top hybrids move straight from the cover of the mattress into layers of foam, supportive transition foam, and coils. They don’t offer any other layers, so you’ll sink right into the mattress for that coveted memory foam ‘hug’.
• Pillow-top hybrids, however, aren’t so simple. They have a complex construction that features a layer of pillowy fill before getting into the memory foam and latex layers. These pillow tops are softer overall throughout the night, while still offering great support for most sleepers.

Choosing the type of hybrid you want has more to do with the immediate feel than just about any other category. Make sure you look into how each mattress is created before concluding, as some materials can make all the difference.

Firmness

Firmness refers to how supportive a mattress is. Though a firmness score doesn’t necessarily mean a mattress will be more comfortable (or less), how you sleep and your body type can determine the firmness of the mattress you need.

This is one of the most important factors to consider, and you must know which firmness you prefer before you order a mattress. Most mattresses are rated on a firmness scale, though the scale can vary between companies.

• 1-4: Soft. You’ll rarely find mattresses this soft.
• 5-6. Medium. Medium mattresses are good for most sleepers.
• 7-10. Firm. Firmer mattresses in Canada provide better support, but they might be too much for some lighter sleepers.

These three basic firmness options are a great place to start. There are also two in-between options. Medium-soft and medium-firm options use the best features of both firmness options to deliver a mattress that might be perfect for a wider range of Canadians.

Sleeping Position

How you sleep can help you determine what type of mattress you prefer, particularly when it comes to firmness. While these guidelines can help you determine where to start, everyone’s preferences are personal. You should always choose the mattress you prefer over guidelines like these.

• Stomach sleepers need more support throughout the middle of the mattress but tend to prefer softer mattresses.
• Side sleepers need better pressure relief and spinal alignment, so they like medium mattresses.
• Back sleepers need to feel aligned and supported all over, which means they prefer a firmer mattress.
• Combination sleepers move often during the night, so they prefer mattresses that allow them to move freely. Medium and firmer mattresses are great for combination sleepers.

Support

The coil and foam layers add levels of support, but some mattresses go above and beyond to provide the user with better support. Raised support foam layers, firmer options, zoned foams, and even the type of coils they use can determine how supportive a mattress is.

If you need more support in one area, make sure to look for a mattress that offers it. Many hybrid mattresses on the Canadian market offer zoned coils that are individually pocketed, helping with airflow and reducing motion control. At the same time, firmer foam or coils keeps your hips and back aligned for better comfort throughout the night.

Spring Configuration

While it might not seem like much, the spring configuration in your hybrid mattress is important. What type of springs does the mattress use? Are they zoned, pocketed, or both? Some mattresses, for example, use small micro-coils to create a supportive but less intensive effect. Zoned coils are firmer in the middle of the mattress, to better support your hips, lower back, and waist. Pocketed coils are confined to their own little fabric pockets, creating temperature control, motion isolation, and customized support.

Before you purchase a hybrid mattress, take a look at the coils it offers. This can make or break your mattress purchase, so choose wisely! Zoned and pocketed coils are the top of the line, while micro-coils could be great for those who want a little bit of extra support.

Hybrid Mattress Performance Areas

Temperature Control

A lot of Canadians generate heat as they sleep. If you sleep hot, you understand why a mattress might need temperature control features. Since most hybrid mattresses use layers of memory foam over the coil layer, those who sleep warm are at risk for an even hotter sleep. Memory foam allows heat to build up under you as you sleep due to the way it hugs your body.

For this reason, you should go for mattresses with temperature control features. Layers of cooling gel foam, perforated foams, and open coils can all contribute to a cooler sleep.

Motion Control

Sometimes, traditional spring mattresses allow you to feel every move your partner makes. If you sleep light, there’s a chance this has gotten you up in the middle of the night. Innerspring mattresses are the worst at this. The connected spring layer transfers motion across the bed fairly easily, so you feel everything. Thankfully, hybrid mattresses are better. The combination of memory foam layers and pocketed coils help isolate motion better. Still, choose a mattress that boasts motion isolation. It’s one of the only ways to ensure you’ll be able to sleep soundly.

Edge Support

Sometimes, couples will sleep near the edge of a narrow mattress. Other times, you might want to sit on the edge of the bed and put on your slippers or shoes. Edge support helps your mattress support you even on the edges. A lack of support in this area can lead to a sinking or sliding feeling but edges with more support help you stay secure no matter where you sit.

Pressure Relief

We all want to sleep more comfortably. Choosing a mattress with great pressure relief is one of the best ways to get a good night of sleep. Pressure relief reduces pressure points, so you don’t wake up uncomfortable in the morning. It can also help cradle your body and reduce places that are usually still when you wake up. Memory foam has the best pressure relief, but other foams are great as well!

Buying a Hybrid Mattress Online in Canada

There are a lot of benefits to purchasing a mattress in a box in Canada online. There are differences when compared to purchasing a mattress in a store, and the following features are among these differences.

Sleep Trials

When you purchase a mattress in a physical store, you can try it for a few moments. Purchasing a mattress online in Canada means you can’t test it before you buy it, but online retailers make up for it with a sleep trial. These trials give you between 60 and 120 days to try the mattress. This is ideal because it takes about 30 days for your body to get used to a new mattress.

If you find that the mattress isn’t for you, you can return it during the sleep trial. Online retailers will fully refund your purchase during this time. Plus, returns are free so you don’t have to worry about a restocking (unless it’s an organic mattress) or recycling fee. Regardless, returned mattresses are donated to local shelters or those in need.

Different companies might have different requirements for their sleep trials. Make sure that you read into what each sleep trial entails before you make a purchase. Sleep trials usually start when the mattress is delivered to your home.

Warranties

A warranty gives you a good idea of how long a company wants its product to last. Most mattresses available in Canada have 10-year warranties, though some will be guaranteed for up to 25 years past your purchase date. Occasionally, a company will offer a lifetime warranty. This means that you’re covered for as long as you use the mattress.

Warranties mostly protect against manufacturing defects. These include sagging, tears, sinking, deeper indents, and uncoiled springs. If these happen during normal use, you might be able to get a new mattress or a discount on a replacement.

The warranty for each mattress is different, so you should look into each mattress warranty before you make a purchase. You’ll want a longer warranty that covers most defects, as well as one that offers full replacement instead of a discount.

Unboxing and Off-Gassing

Unboxing the mattress you purchase online isn’t as difficult as it might seem. It’s a simple process that doesn’t require much muscle or skill. Once your mattress arrives at your door, move the box to the room where you want to set the mattress up.

You must have your foundation/bed frame set up and ready to go at this point. Online mattresses shouldn’t spend too long in their shipping box, as it can damage the materials. Have everything prepared before the mattress arrives for the best results.

Next, you should lift the box and place it on the foundation. Then, open the box and roll the mattress out of it. Once you have the mattress completely out of the box, remove it so it doesn’t get in your way. From here, you should see that your mattress is contained in an airtight bag. Using scissors, carefully cut the plastic wrap surrounding the mattress.

At this point, the mattress will begin filling out. It will slowly rise back to the shape and size it’s meant to be. This process will take at least 48 hours for most mattresses. Situate the mattress on the foundation and make sure it has plenty of room to expand. Remember to make sure the foundation is suitable for your mattress, most slatted, platform and adjustable beds in Canada should be fine. You shouldn’t sleep on the mattress until the first 48 hours have passed. 

While the mattress is expanding, it might release some chemical odour. Because of the way mattress foam is created, this odour is normal. If it bothers you, make sure to install a fan and ventilate the room until it passes. The odour is harmless.