Nolah Original Hybrid Mattress Review

Product Description

Nolah is a brand whose mattresses have been previously reviewed by our research analysts – like Nolah Natural 11 or Nolah Comfort Plus mattresses.

This time I’m concentrating on Nolah Original Hybrid and I’m pretty excited to review this mattress considering it’s the brands most affordable hybrid bed. Further, I’ve gathered a round of questions that shoppers are genuinely interested in, and my review revolves in line with these questions.

Well, to introduce Nolah Original Hybrid Mattress, I would first state that it’s a blend of luxurious comfort and support designed as a premium mattress. It combines innovative technology with unique construction details to ensure you get a rejuvenated night’s sleep.

With a thickness of 11 inches it comes with a medium-firm (6/10) feel to balance out cushioning and spine-aligning support.

What about its special features? It has a Tencel™ cover, known for its cooling properties to create a sleep environment suiting any climate. Beneath its cover lies the zoned AirFoam™ layer to provide targeted pressure relief (especially suitable for side sleepers), while its EverAdapt transition foam adds responsiveness for you to move with ease and/or alter sleeping positions (combination sleepers in mind).

At its core lies the HDMax Tri-Zone Coils, to deliver reinforced support and spinal alignment (a decent option for back sleepers). It’s secured with CertiPUR-US certification assuring the use of high-quality materials free from harmful substances, contributing to a healthier sleep.

Now, let’s answer your questions.

Q1. What is unique about Nolah Original Hybrid Mattress? Does it provide superior cooling, comfort, back support, and pressure relief?

Cooling

Nolah Original Hybrid exhibits cooling capabilities, making it a favorable option if you are a hot sleeper.

How does it keep you cool?

Its Tencel™ cover wicks away moisture, keeping you cool and dry as you sleep. Additionally, it has a breathable construction with hole-punched AirFoam™ that increases air flow and prevents heat buildup. This creates a cool sleep environment and helps you wake up a refreshed and cool.

Comfort

One key factor, and I’ve mentioned this in the highlight section itself, is this hybrid mattress’s comfort profile. The mattress offers a plush yet supportive feel, thanks to its zoned AirFoam™ layer.

It gives you targeted pressure relief, which is especially beneficial for the sensitive pressure zones of your body – like your neck, shoulders, pelvis, hips and knee. Again the EverAdapt transition foam adds a touch of responsiveness to its surface, allowing your easy movement regardless of your sleeping position.

Back Support

Back support is an important feature that you need to pay close attention to, if you’re a back sleeper or if you have been experiencing back pain lately. Original Hybrid provides a decent amount of back support, if you are seeking proper spinal alignment. With its HDMax Tri-Zone Coils which are ergonomically designed to support the lumbar region and hips, you’ll experience a healthy posture while you sleep. With regular use, targeted support may help alleviate back pain and sore joints.

Pressure Relief

If your needs mandate you to prioritize on pressure relief in a mattress, then you must read exactly how Original Hybrid offers relief.

Its zoned AirFoam™ layer is strategically designed to focus mainly on pressure zones to relieve pressure points. This will especially be beneficial for side sleepers who often experience discomfort in the shoulders and hips while lying on their sides.

And one more thing, this mattress’s medium-firm (6/10) feel helps to strike a balance between cushioning comfort and adequate support. So, you will wake up revitalized and free from aches or pains.

Summing it up, Nolah Original Hybrid Mattress displays a combination of cooling properties blended with comfort, targeted back support, and effective pressure relief. Whether you’re a hot sleeper, suffer from back pain, or simply want a mattress that offers refreshing sleep, this mattress and its fair price deal can help meet your expectations.

Q2. How firm is Nolah Original Hybrid Mattress?

You may already know how firmness plays an important role in relieving your body aches to deliver rejuvenating sleep.  Nolah Original Hybrid Mattress is categorized as medium-firm, with a firmness rating of 6 out of 10 on the industrial firmness scale.

This rating places it in the range of mattresses that offer a balanced combination of support and cushioning. The medium-firm feel ensures adequate support to your spine, making it suitable for – back sleepers, side sleepers, and combination sleepers.

Original Hybrid provides a supportive surface so that the surface doesn’t feel too firm or too soft. Overall, it contributes to a restful sleep experience for most individuals.

Q3. How Thick Is Nolah Original Hybrid Mattress?

This hybrid mattress measures 11 inches in thickness, making it a well-constructed mattress able to provide adequate support for sleepers of various preferences and body types. Its multi-layered construction, including the Tencel™ cover, zoned AirFoam™ layer, EverAdapt transition foam, HDMax Tri-Zone Coils, and the fiber pad, all work together to create a balanced and supportive feel. It has sufficient thickness to ensure durability and structural integrity over time.

Q4. Is Nolah Original Hybrid Mattress Safe?

Yes, like all of Nolah’s mattress creations, Hybrid Original is also crafted with safety in mind.

To explain it further, I’ll enlist all the safety standards and certifications below.

• CertiPUR-US Certification: With this certification Nolah ensures that the foam used in this mattress is made without harmful chemicals such as ozone depleters, PBDEs, TDCPP or TCEP flame retardants, mercury, lead, and other heavy metals.
  It also has low Volatile Organic Compound (VOC) emissions for meeting the indoor air quality standards of your bedroom.

• GREENGUARD Gold Certification: This means that your new Original Hybrid mattress has undergone rigorous testing and meets strict standards for low emissions of VOCs. It is important for all indoor environments, such as bedrooms, to promote a healthier air quality.
• Fiberglass-free Design: Nolah Original Hybrid Mattress does not contain fiberglass i.e. it is fiberglass free.  This ensures that the bed does not pose any risks associated with fiberglass exposure.

We have a guide on fiberglass free mattresses. If you’re interest you can give it a quick read.

So now you know all about how Nolah stays committed in providing a safe and healthy sleep environment for its users.

Q5. What sizes are available for Nolah Original Hybrid Mattress?

Nolah Original Hybrid is available in a range of sizes to accommodate different bed frames and sleeping preferences.

Here I’ve listed all the available sizes:

1. Twin: 38″ x 74″ x 11″
2. Twin XL: 38″ x 80″ x 11″
3. Full: 54″ x 74.5″ x 11″
4. Queen: 60″ x 80″ x 11″
5. King: 76″ x 80″ x 11″
6. California King: 72″ x 84″ x 11″
7. Split King: Two pieces of 38″ x 80″ x 11″

These bed size options are made keeping in mind that most individuals and couples have different space requirements and preferences for mattress dimensions.

Q6. Briefly discuss Nolah’s policy on shipping, delivery, risk-free trial, and warranty.

Shipping and Delivery

On your new mattress purchase Nolah offers free shipping within the contiguous United States for the Original Hybrid Mattress. This means that customers can enjoy the convenience of having their mattress delivered to their doorstep without incurring any additional shipping charges.

How is your Nolah Original Hybrid shipped?

The mattress is shipped in a compressed and rolled form, typically in a box, making it easier to move it and set up in the desired room. I would advise you to unpack the new mattress within a specified timeframe to ensure compliance with warranty and trial policies.

Risk-Free Trial

You get a 120-night risk-free trial for the Original Hybrid Mattress.

This means that you can experience the mattress in the comfort of your own home and decide if it meets your sleep preferences or your partner’s comfort needs. Sleep on it and if, within the 120 nights, you are not completely satisfied with this mattress, you do have the option to initiate a return.

Nolah will arrange for your mattress pickup soon after and issue a refund, with a nominal fee deducted for labor and transportation.

Warranty

With all of Nolah’s mattresses you get a limited lifetime warranty. This definitely shows the brand’s confidence in the quality and durability of all its mattresses.

Under warranty you get coverage for various aspects of the mattress’s defects and its performance issues over time. Initially, for the first 2 years, Nolah grants you the offer to replace defective mattresses.

From years 3 through 10, the mattress brand repairs and re-covers defective mattresses; all you have to do is provide the transportation charges. Starting the 11^th year since purchase, Nolah replaces defective mattresses at a prorated charge.

[Note: Eligible defects include visible indentations over 1 inch deep. This can ensure that you can rely on this mattress’s structural integrity for years to come.]

Pros & Cons

Pros:

• Back sleepers for spinal alignment and comfort.
• Couples for good motion isolation and responsiveness.
• Side sleepers seeking balanced comfort without sinking too deeply.
• Combination sleepers and sleepers with mobility issues due to its responsiveness and edge support.
• Hot sleepers because of its cooling properties.

Cons:

• Heavyweight Sleepers: Those over 250 pounds may not get adequate support, especially in side sleeping positions.
• Those Preferring Plush Feel: If you prefer a very soft, plush feel, this mattress may not be the best option for you out there.

Firmness

This hybrid bed is offers a medium-firm feel, rated around 6 out of 10 on the firmness scale. This level of firmness places it in the range that suits a wide variety of sleepers.

With its medium-firm feel it strikes a balance between comfort and adequate support. The layers contour to your body’s natural curves, particularly in pressure areas like shoulders and hips, while still offering sufficient support to maintain proper spinal alignment.

This firmness level is especially suitable for back sleepers, as it helps prevent excessive sinking and maintains a neutral spine position. It also caters well to average weight sleepers across all sleeping positions, offering a supportive yet comfortable surface for sleep.

However, it may feel too firm for some side sleepers, especially those who prefer a softer feel to alleviate pressure points. Similarly, individuals who prefer a very plush or soft mattress may find the Nolah Original Hybrid slightly firmer than their ideal comfort level.

In short, the medium-firm feel of Nolah Original Hybrid makes it suitable for a broad range of sleepers, making it a versatile and supportive mattress.

Material & Construction

Q1. What are the unique technology, design, and materials used in the construction of Nolah Original Hybrid Mattress?

Here I’ll be discussing several unique technologies, designs, and materials that goes into the making of Nolah Original Hybrid mattress.

For ease of understanding, I’ll be enlisting the layers in sequence, before detailing on each layer.

Nolah’s Original Hybrid mattress has 4 layers, each unique from the rest.

1. Tencel™ Cover
2. Layer 1: Zoned AirFoam™ Layer
3. Layer 2: EverAdapt Transition Foam
4. Layer 3: HDMax Tri-Zone Coils
5. Layer 4: Fiber Pad

Let’s detail on each layer.

• Tencel™ Cover

This mattress is wrapped in an ultra-soft Tencel™ cover that enhances breathability, wicks moisture, and provides a cool-to-the-touch surface for a comfortable sleep experience.

• Layer 1: Zoned AirFoam™ Layer

This is the 1^st layer. This top comfort layer consists of Nolah’s proprietary AirFoam™, which is hole-punched around the shoulders for added softness and flexibility, particularly beneficial for side sleepers. This layer contours to the body, relieves pressure points, and promotes airflow for a cooler sleep environment.

• Layer 2: EverAdapt Transition Foam

This 2^nd layer is placed beneath the AirFoam™ layer. It is a 1-inch transition foam layer called EverAdapt. This foam adds responsiveness and serves as a transition between the softer comfort layer and the support core.

• Layer 3: HDMax Tri-Zone Coils

This is the mattress’s support core featuring an 8-inch layer of HDMax Tri-Zone coils. These individually wrapped coils provide targeted support in three zones—firmer in the middle for lumbar and hip support, softer around the shoulders, and reinforced along the perimeter for edge support. The coil design also enhances motion isolation, reducing disturbances from partner movements.

• Layer 4: Fiber Pad

Underneath the coil system, is a 4^th layer. Its fiber pad stabilizes the mattress and enhances its overall durability by providing a supportive base for the coils.

This layering system, from the cooling Tencel™ cover to the zoned AirFoam™ and supportive HDMax Tri-Zone coils, creates a feel of cushioning comfort, targeted support, pressure relief, and breathability.

Rating

Repositioning

Q1. How would you rate Nolah Original Hybrid Mattress from a repositioning & responsiveness perspective? 

Repositioning

Nolah Original Hybrid offers a balanced level of repositioning support. Its combination of AirFoam™ comfort layer and the EverAdapt transition foam provides a responsive surface that allows for easy movement and repositioning during sleep.

This is particularly beneficial for combination sleepers who tend to change positions throughout the night. The mattress contours to your body without causing you to feel stuck, facilitating smooth transitions and ensuring you can adjust your sleeping posture comfortably.

Responsiveness

From a responsiveness perspective, it performs well for combination sleepers who change their sleeping styles while they sleep. The AirFoam™ layer, known for its quick recovery and bounce, provides a supportive yet responsive feel. This characteristic makes it easier to move around on the mattress and change sleeping positions without feeling restricted.

So, whether you’re shifting from your back to your side or vice versa, this mattress responds promptly to your movements while maintaining a level of firmness that promotes proper spinal alignment.

Comfort, Back Support, Pressure Relief

Q2. How would you rate Nolah Original Hybrid Mattress for providing comfort and pressure relief to sleepers? 

Comfort

The hybrid mattress is designed for giving you a comfortable sleep. Its medium-firm feel (6 on a scale of 1 to 10) strikes a balance between plush cushioning and support. It has top layers made of AirFoam™ and EverAdapt transition foam to offer a contoured feel, creating a cradle-like sensation. This comfort layer adapts to your movements, reducing the likelihood of feeling trapped in the mattress.

Pressure Relief

In terms of pressure relief, Nolah Original Hybrid is decent particularly for side sleepers and those with sensitive pressure points. The AirFoam™ layer, with its targeted hole-punched design around the shoulders and hips, provides enhanced softness and flexibility precisely where it’s needed most. This feature helps alleviate pressure buildup in these areas, promoting better blood circulation and reducing the risk of waking up with soreness or discomfort.

Additionally, the mattress’s HDMax Tri-Zone coils, contributes to proper spinal alignment and minimizes pressure on the lower back and other vulnerable areas.

Cooling & Temperature Control

Q3. How would you rate the cooling and overall temperature control characteristics of the Nolah Original Hybrid Mattress?

Nolah Original Hybrid Mattress is designed to arrest body heat and deliver a cool and comfortable sleeping environment.

Let’s read more about how you can sleep cool on it.

Cooling

One of the standout features of Nolah Original Hybrid is its cooling capabilities. Its Tencel™ cover, known for its breathability and moisture-wicking properties, promotes airflow and helps dissipate heat from the body. This helps you stay cool and dry throughout the night, so you don’t wake up feeling uncomfortable due to trapped heat.

Temperature Control

In terms of temperature control, the mattress features a combination of the Tencel™ cover and the AirFoam™ comfort layer with its hole-punched design for air circulation. This not only enhances cooling but also regulates temperature fluctuations.. Additionally, the HDMax Tri-Zone coils promote airflow and prevents heat buildup, contributing further to a balanced sleeping temperature.

So now you know why Nolah Original Hybrid Mattress receives high marks for its cooling properties. It’s pretty effective in temperature control, making it a suitable choice if who prioritize a cool and refreshing sleep experience.

Motion Isolation and Sharing a Bed

Q4. Does Nolah Original Hybrid Mattress provide reasonable motion isolation when sharing a bed with others?

Motion Isolation

This mattress employs advanced materials and construction techniques to minimize motion transfer, ensuring that movements on one side of the bed are not felt on the other. Its combination of the AirFoam™ comfort layer and the responsive yet stable coil system effectively absorbs and disperses motion, preventing disturbances from rippling across the mattress surface.

This feature is particularly beneficial for light sleepers or those who are easily disturbed by their partner’s movements during the night, allowing for uninterrupted rest.

Motion Transfer

Nolah Original Hybrid has innovative design elements to prevent transfer of motion. Let me explain.

While its AirFoam™ layer absorbs sudden movements and vibrations, a sturdy yet responsive coil system provides stability and support without transmitting excessive motion.

It is this combination that I’m talking about. It ensures that any sleep disruption caused by tossing, turning, or getting in and out of bed is minimized, to give you peaceful sleep. Whether you’re sharing your bed with a restless partner, a light sleeper, children or a pet, Nolah Original Hybrid’s ability to limit motion transfer contributes to a more restful night’s sleep.

Edge Support

Q5. How would you rate the edge support of Nolah Original Hybrid Mattress?

Regarding edge support Nolah Original Hybrid Mattress offers a stable and consistent feel across the entire surface. This mattress features reinforced edges that are designed to provide adequate support, even when sitting or lying near the perimeter. Its coil system, coupled with the supportive base layers, prevents excessive sinking or roll-off sensations to a considerable extent.

So, whether you’re sitting on the edge to put on shoes or lying near the edge while sleeping, you get a comfortable and secure feel throughout the mattress surface.

Recommendation based on sleeping style

Side Sleepers

Let me first focus on people who usually prefer lying on their sides (be it the right side or the left side) aka., the side sleepers.

For side sleepers, Original Hybrid offers a good balance of support and cushioning. Its medium-firm feel provides adequate support to keep the spine aligned while offering enough cushioning to relieve pressure points, especially around the shoulders and hips. Its zoned AirFoam™ layer and the pocketed coils work together to provide targeted support where side sleepers need it most, making it a good enough option for side sleepers looking for comfort.

• Below 130 pounds: The mattress provides excellent contouring and pressure relief for lighter side sleepers, ensuring proper spinal alignment.
• 130 to 230 pounds: Side sleepers in this weight range can also experience good support and pressure relief, especially for their hips and shoulders.
• Above 230 pounds: Heavier side sleepers may find the mattress slightly softer, which could lead to more sinkage but still offers adequate support and comfort.

Back Sleepers

For people who sleep on their backs, a medium-firm pressure relieving mattress is recommended by most chiropractors and doctors.

So, back sleepers will find Nolah Original Hybrid mattress quite comfortable and supportive. Its medium-firm feel provides decent support to maintain proper spinal alignment while sleeping. Further its zoned AirFoam™ layer and the HDMax™ Tri-Zone™ coil system work together to offer targeted support to the lumbar region, ensuring that back sleepers get the support they need where it’s most crucial.

• Below 130 pounds: Lighter back sleepers will find the mattress supportive enough to maintain proper spinal alignment and avoid sinking too much.

• 130 to 230 pounds: Back sleepers in this weight range will experience a balanced feel, with enough support for the lower back and good overall comfort.
• Above 230 pounds: Heavier back sleepers may find the mattress a bit softer, which could lead to some sinkage but still provides decent support and comfort.

Stomach Sleepers

Stomach sleepers may find Nolah Original Hybrid mattress to be a tad firmer than ideal.

While the medium-firm feel of the mattress can provide good overall support, some stomach sleepers (light weight range) may prefer a slightly softer surface to alleviate pressure on the chest and ensure proper spinal alignment. However, the zoned AirFoam™ layer and the supportive coil system still offer decent support to stomach sleepers, if you prefer a firmer surface for sleeping.

• Below 130 pounds: Lighter stomach sleepers can benefit from the mattress’s firmness, which helps prevent excessive sinking and keeps the spine aligned. However, for some it’s feel may come out as a bit too firm.
• 130 to 230 pounds: Stomach sleepers in this weight range will find good support for their midsection, although those closer to 230 pounds might prefer a slightly firmer feel.
• Above 230 pounds: Heavier stomach sleepers may experience some sinkage, especially around the midsection, but the mattress still offers adequate support for most individuals in this weight category.

I remain aware while writing mattress reviews, and always remember that everyone has their unique set of needs when it comes to mattress shopping taking in factors such as motion isolation, pressure relief, temperature control or firmness.

For example, I’m a combination sleeper and I have recurrences of lumbar back pain time and again. I like working out a lot, and often suffer from sore joints and muscles when I wake up. So, I would look for a mattress that’s medium firm, provides gentle contouring and pressure relief. It’ll help to relieve my back pain and rejuvenate my body so I wake up supple and energized every morning.

That explains everything.

So, if you’re looking to upgrade your sleep space, Nolah Original Hybrid Mattress can be a testament to meet your comfort and support needs, keeping affordability and durability on track.

Another point to consider – Your budget. You’ll know by now that mattress prices vary all through the year depending on discounts and brand offers on major days like – Memorial day, President’s day, Labor day, Black Friday and Christmas-New Year.

So, I’d advise you plan your budget and acquire these deals before time. You can also visit our Best Time to Buy a Mattress page where we have price-tracking graphs and dates specified to help you stay ahead of your shopping game.

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