Once springs were the next thing, then we were assured that a hard mattress would save our backs and now the hybrid mattress is conquering the market • We checked on what the fuss is about
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Not every day innovations in the field of sleep emerge.
One of the latest and most significant innovations in this field is the hybrid mattress (or "hybrid"), which combines visco and springs.
Recently, the hybrid mattress has become the best-selling in the US. Huge American companies like Caspar or Tempor Pedic, which have built their reputation on marketing only sponge mattresses, have largely adopted the hybrid mattresses. Caspar now offers three mattress models, all three hybrid, with only the cheapest mattress Includes an option for a sponge base only, for those who are still interested.
We checked with Ananda Lev, the owner of the Soham company that manufactures the type of mattress popular in Israel, about what the fuss is about.
The hybrid mattress combines thick layers of high-quality visco sponge - the most recommended sponge to reduce pressure on the body during sleep - with insulated springs in the base layer. Which means that it actually contains the best of the two common types of mattresses - both high-quality and thick sponge layers at the top and springs Insulators are combined with a hard sponge at its base, "Lev explains.
"The result is a high (35 cm) and especially pleasing mattress. During sleep, the body is supported by layers of sponge, and the feeling is of sleeping on a high-quality visco mattress."
I mean, the springs there but not feeling them?
"The movement of the springs is only felt in larger movements, because the thick layers of sponge above the springs insulate the small movements. This spring, which can be less pleasant when lying in bed peacefully, becomes wonderful when getting up or in bed. Deeper. "
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Is this the patent that will save us from back pain?
"A quality mattress will not necessarily cure your back problems, but a bad mattress, not high quality or too hard, can certainly cause pain, which can heal on its own when you switch to a good mattress, and preferably a hybrid."
Until recently, it was actually claimed that a hard mattress helps with back problems.
"It is a common perception in Israel that a hard mattress is orthopedic, but that is not true. A mattress that is too hard can actually cause pain that you will not even know how to connect to the mattress."
More benefits of the hybrid mattress?
"It's also perfect for other nocturnal activities."
We'll settle for that.
