Walk into any mattress store (or browse online), and you'll find hybrids taking center stage. These "best of both worlds" mattresses are changing how people sleep. But not all hybrids are created equal! If you're wondering what a hybrid mattress really is (and how to find one that supports your health as well as your sleep), you’re in the right place.

A hybrid mattress is the sleep world's version of a perfect partnership. It combines the bounce and support of an innerspring (coil) system with the pressure-relieving comfort of foam or latex layers on top.

While regular innerspring mattresses rely on coils with minimal padding and all-foam mattresses use only foam layers, hybrids bring these two approaches together. You get a mattress that delivers responsive support without sacrificing that cloud-like comfort that most people associate with sleep.

Let's peek under the covers of a typical hybrid mattress.

At the heart of every hybrid mattress is an innerspring or coil system, usually made up of individually wrapped (aka pocketed) coils. They do the heavy lifting: providing strong support, helping with spinal alignment and reducing that annoying motion transfer when your partner tosses and turns.

This is where you get that "ahh" feeling when you lie down. The top layer, typically 2-3 inches thick, is usually made from memory foam, latex, gel-infused foam or a combination. If you're looking for an organic mattress, the comfort layer will likely be made out of GOLS-certified latex, as memory foam and other foams are made with synthetic chemicals. 

Sandwiched the comfort layer and the quilt is usually a layer of cotton, wool or PLA batting to add a buffer between your sleep surface and the working layers below.

This is where it all comes together. Your mattress encasement is the fabric that wraps around all the layers and has a comfy, quilted top. It's what gives the mattress its mattress-y look – you'd never know that so much was going on inside to keep you comfy!

Like we said, not all hybrid mattresses are created equal, especially when it comes to what's actually in those layers. At Happsy, we gave the hybrid concept an organic makeover.

Saying bye to memory foam and other polyfoams entirely, our organic design uses GOLS-certified latex that delivers the perfect balance of support and bounce. Plus, we use zero glues or adhesives. (Did you know that conventional mattresses can contain up to 10 lbs of carcinogenic glues and adhesives?)

When it comes to fire safety, we skip chemical flame retardants and barriers like fiberglass and use wool batting instead, as wool is the most flame-resistant natural fiber on Earth (and it's super comfy, too). And because comfort is personal, we carefully tune our coil system to create both medium-firm and plush options for different sleepers.

Here's what makes hybrid mattresses worth the hype:

• The best of both worlds: Hybrids deliver pressure relief and body contouring (thanks to the comfort layers) alongside strong, structured support from the coils. 

• Temperature regulation: Unlike all-foam mattresses that can sleep hot, the coil system allows air to flow freely through your mattress. Add natural materials like organic cotton and wool (like in our Happsy mattresses), and you have serious cooling power.

• Built to last: Those innerspring coils add structural integrity, preventing the dreaded mattress sag and extending your bed's lifespan well beyond typical all-foam options.

• Easy movement: The responsive coil layer adds just enough bounce, making it easier to change positions during sleep. No more feeling "stuck" in your mattress.

Hybrids work for just about everyone. No wonder they're so popular! 

For side sleepers, hybrids cradle shoulders and hips while keeping your spine happy. Back and stomach sleepers get that just-right support without the quicksand feeling of all-foam beds. Toss and turn? The responsive bounce lets you shift positions without a wrestling match with your mattress. And couples can finally stop the midnight elbow-nudges when their partner moves, thanks to the motion isolation of hybrid mattresses. 

The key is finding the right firmness level for your sleep style. (It's why we offer both medium-firm and plush options – because we know comfort is personal, just like sleep!)

We believe you shouldn't have to choose between comfort and conscience. An organic hybrid mattress gives you all the benefits of hybrid design – the support, cooling properties and durability – plus the peace of mind that comes from knowing you're not sleeping on harmful chemicals. You'll enjoy better air quality in your bedroom with less off-gassing while also supporting sustainable farming practices. An organic hybrid mattress is a mattress that's actually better for your health AND the planet.