Ever since I made this video on how to select a mattress, many of you were still unclear about which one's better - just memory foam or latex+memory foam. So today, I’m going to address that with a demo of the Sleepycat Hybrid Latex Orthopaedic mattress. Let’s go!
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Can you believe that this is an 8” queen size mattress? It comes nicely compressed in a sleeve cover that protects it from handling during shipment. Once the packaging is removed, the mattress decompresses in about 5 minutes to its original size. It takes about 24-48 hours to fully decompress to its original size.
So when is this mattress useful: 1. If you struggle from or want to avoid pain in your back and neck
2. If you want soft, breathable fabric over fully synthetic fabric touching your skin
3. If you or your partner roll a lot and want a mattress that does not transfer this motion.
Let’s test out the mattress.
1. The Comfort Test
The Sleepycat hybrid latex mattress comes with a breathable fabric cover and a latex comfort layer. Why is this important? Since the skin is the largest organ in your body and we spend one third of our lives sleeping, we should prioritize comfort and quality by using breathable materials. Latex also has better air circulation capabilities - so especially useful if you stay in a hot area or have a tendency to get hot fast.
2. The Orthopaedic Test
I prefer a firm mattress as it gives better support to the back and neck. I have been trying the Sleepycat hybrid latex mattress for the last couple of days to check for comfort and firmness. It gives good support to my neck, shoulders, and hips as these can be key pressure points, especially after a long day at work and intensive workout. This is because this mattress comes with a high density foam support layer with 5 ergonomic zones that provides enough firmness and cushioning. I think it certainly lives up to its promise of an orthopaedic mattress.
3. The Transfer Test
The jump test is my favorite to see how localized any form of movement is. When 2 people sleep on the same bed and one of the sleepers moves a lot - the quality of sleep of the other is impacted. This time I’m comparing a pocket spring mattress, a memory foam mattress, and the Sleepycat hybrid latex mattress. If the tube falls easily, the movement transfers really fast and is not ideal. As you can see, in the Sleepycat hybrid latex mattress that has a 6 inch super high density foam layer with 5 zone support - movement does not transfer easily. The mattress also has an anti-skid base which ensures that the mattress doesn't slide easily and stays put on the bed.
Maintenance
When was the last time you actually vacuumed or deep cleaned your mattress? Over time, dust, sweat marks, hair collect on the mattress - which is very unhygienic and can be a source of allergies and infections. Yes, vacuuming on a regular basis helps to clear out the surface dust and hair but sweat and other stains cannot be removed using a vacuum. The Sleepycat hybrid latex mattress has a removable and washable cover which can be washed on a monthly basis to keep your mattress clean. The cover is made of soft touch bamboo fabric - which along with the latex comfort layer helps to make the mattress more breathable and comfortable on the skin compared to a synthetic top. If you think it is a lot of hassle to remove the cover from the full mattress, you can alternatively get a mattress protector from Sleepycat which is convenient to remove and wash too.
Height selection
How to select the right mattress height? The higher the weight of the sleepers, the thicker mattress you will require.
If even one of you weighs over 80kgs, you should consider a mattress with atleast 8 inches thickness.
If both of you weigh between 60-80kgs, then a 6 inch mattress is sufficient.
The same weight brackets hold for single or queen or king sized mattresses as well.
With terms like a 100 day free trial and a 10 year warranty, the SleepyCat makes it super convenient to order your mattress online sitting in the comfort of your home!