Sleeping on your side can be uncomfortable if you’re on the wrong mattress. Shoulders and hips take the brunt of your weight, and finding a mattress that gives support without feeling hard is a constant challenge.
Hybrid comfort for side sleepers combines responsive coils with pressure-relieving foam, so your body rests naturally and your spine stays aligned. Here’s our complete guide on hybrid mattresses, their benefits for side sleepers, and how to find one that’s just right.
What is a Hybrid Mattress?
A hybrid mattress combines the pressure-relieving comfort of foam with the support and airflow of coils, so you get a mattress that’s both soft and responsive. It adapts to your body while keeping you cool and supported throughout the night.
The cordaroys’ hybrid cooling mattress is built with five layers of engineered comfort that’s great for side sleepers:
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Graphite-infused gel foam actively draws heat away from your body and releases it as needed to keep an even and comfortable temperature.
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Copper-infused Energex foam is lightweight and breathable, while providing responsive support and antimicrobial protection.
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The high-density transition foam layer contours to your body without the sinking you get with traditional mattresses.
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Individually pocketed micro coils improve air flow and reduce motion transfer, so you stay cool and don’t wake up your partner when you change sleeping positions.
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The eco-friendly polyfoam base supports the entire mattress and adds that little bit of extra comfort you’ve been searching for.
Who Can Benefit From a Hybrid Mattress?
Arguably one of the best features of a hybrid mattress is that it can work for different types of side sleepers. Here’s who might benefit:
Heavy and Lightweight Sleepers
Hybrid mattresses are for bodies of all shapes and sizes. If your body carries more weight, the cordaroys’ hybrid keeps you supported, while protecting your shoulders, hips, and spine from uncomfortable pressure. The high-density transition foam spreads your weight evenly, while the pocketed micro coils push back just enough to keep you feeling lifted and secure.
For lighter weight sleepers, the same layers contour the body in a way that keeps every curve supported without feeling stiff. No matter your body type, this mattress feels adaptive and easy to rest into as if it was made just for you.
Different Weight Couples
Sleeping with a partner of a different size can be tricky. A common complaint with traditional or memory foam mattresses is the inevitable sinking. One person sinks into a crater, while the other sleeps close to the edge to avoid falling into the crater themselves.
Fortunately, a hybrid mattress fixes this problem. The individually pocketed coils react independently to each person’s movement, so a toss or turn on one side doesn’t ripple across the bed. With medium-firm support, cordaroys’ hybrid lifts heavier sleepers up and gives the other person more room to move around.
If you and your partner have different sleep schedules, you don’t need to worry about waking up in the middle of the night when they get out of bed thanks to motion isolation. As a result, both partners can wake up feeling refreshed and ready to take on their day, whether one is an early-rising blue-collar worker or the other is a night owl who needs to catch those extra zzz’s in the morning.
Combination Sleepers
Are you a side sleeper, back sleeper, and stomach sleeper? If you find yourself alternating between these positions throughout the night, you might actually be a combination sleeper!
The good news is a high-quality hybrid mattress is built to keep up with your every movement. The foam layers cushion pressure points in any position so you don’t feel stuck or unsupported no matter how many flips and rotations your body makes. From the minute you lay down to the moment you wake up, you get even support head to toe.
Why a Hybrid Mattress is Good for Side Sleepers
While hybrid mattresses are great for all types of sleepers, they’re especially beneficial for side sleepers. Here’s why:
Pressure Relief
Side sleepers put a lot of weight on their shoulders and hips, and this can create pressure points that leave you sore or numb by morning. A hybrid mattress cushions these high-pressure areas, letting your joints rest and your muscles recover. Here’s what you’ll notice as a side sleeper on a hybrid mattress:
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Shoulder and hip support without sharp pressure
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Even distribution of weight that prevents numbness in arm or legs (dead arm)
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Adaptable contouring along the body’s natural curves to reduce strain on joints
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Consistent support across the mattress that keeps pressure from building in certain spots
Spinal Support and Alignment
Side sleepers tend to contort their bodies in different positions: the fetal position, the log, the pillow hugger, the thinker, and the yearner. Naturally, these positions don’t result in proper spinal alignment, but the right mattress can help. cordaroys’ hybrid mattress uses pocketed micro coils to lift heavier areas, like the hips, to keep the spine straight and supported. Here’s what else side sleepers can expect:
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Supported hips for a straight spine from shoulders to lower back
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Less tension and tightness in the lower back
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Naturally aligned spine to help prevent chronic aches over time
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Support that allows your shoulders and neck to rest in a neutral position
Responsiveness with Motion Isolation
Side sleepers will often move from one side to the other throughout the night. The cordaroys’ hybrid responds instantly to movement, so you never feel stuck or trapped, and your partner doesn’t disturb you. Here’s what side sleepers notice:
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Immediate response to repositioning to keep the body supported in every sleep position
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Minimal transfer of movement across the bed, so both partners sleep undisturbed
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Combination of bounce and cushion that doesn’t disturb your body’s alignment
Edge Support
It’s not uncommon for side sleepers to drift towards the edge of the bed, which is why edge support is so important. Without it, a mattress can sag or collapse at the sides, leaving you in the trenches. For this reason, our hybrid mattress has excellent edge support that provides that much needed stability and support. Here’s what you’ll get:
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The reassurance of sleeping near the edge without feeling like you’ll roll off in the middle of the night
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A sturdy spot to sit when you’re getting dressed, stretching, or just sitting
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Firmer edges that make standing up easier, especially for side sleepers with limited mobility
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More space to spread out since you can comfortably use the full width of the mattress
What is the Best Mattress Firmness for Side Sleepers?
Your spine has a natural ‘S’ shape, and when your mattress is too firm or too soft, this alignment gets disrupted, leaving your muscles to compensate for the lack of support. Unfortunately, this places a lot of stress on your lower back throughout the night, which is why you wake up stiff and in pain.
With 1 being the softest and 10 being the firmest on the firmness scale, our hybrid mattress lands in that sweet spot with a score of 7. It’s firm enough to give your hips and shoulders the support they need, but it’s also cushiony enough to hug your body’s natural curves.
Finally a mattress that’s “just right.” Even Goldilocks would nod in approval!
How to Pick a Hybrid Mattress for Side Sleepers
Choosing the perfect hybrid mattress for you all comes down to personal preference. However, there are a few basics to consider when you’re shopping. Look for:
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Cooling tech like graphite gel, blue phase change foam, or copper-infused Energex
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Individually pocketed coils that provide support where your body needs it most
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Motion isolation so you don’t get woken up by a restless partner
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A sturdy foam base that doesn’t sag or dip
The best part is cordaroys’ hybrid mattress checks all these boxes. Mattress shopping just got a whole lot easier.
Get a Good Night’s Rest With cordaroys
Get hybrid comfort like never before with cordaroys! Side sleepers finally have a mattress that supports their body without compromising comfort. Cool, responsive, and built to last, our hybrid makes restless nights a thing of the past.
At the end of the day, we all need a place to crash. Why not make yours a cordaroys mattress?
Sources:
The Impact of Sleep Position on Health and Well-being | Journal of Sleep Disorders & Therapy
