The distinct style of the Idle Sleep mattress will appeal to a lot of people.Idle Sleep Adjustable Base
Unlike other dual-sided bed-in-the-box mattresses which have a different firmness on each side, Idle developed their mattresses with the SAME firmness on both sides.
This was a concept that used to be common for many conventional innerspring mattresses till the costs got too high to produce them. Then mattress companies stopped offering the ones you could turn and chose the cheaper to manufacture one-sided models.
Thanks to Idle Sleep, the dual sided flippable mattress is back.
This unique design allows you to flip the Idle over occasionally to extend the life of the mattress and avoid any drooping or imprints from happening. This is especially beneficial when it comes to couples where one partner is bigger than the other.
Continue reading for our comprehensive evaluation.
Idle Hybrid Mattress SummaryIdle Sleep Adjustable Base
Handmade in the U.S.A., Idle Sleep has been making mattresses since 2017.
You can try an Idle mattress risk free in your home for a complete 18 months to decide if Idle is comfortable for you. If at anytime within that trial duration you choose Idle is not the right mattress for you, they will coordinate a return with you or donation and refund 100% of your purchase cost. Idle’s trial is the longest in the industry– about 540 nights!
How is the Idle Hybrid Mattress Constructed?
Idle has two designs that are made with Certipur certified foams which guarantees that they contain no PBDE’s, ozone depleters or TDCPP.
Idle mattresses are 14″ high and created with handgrips attached to the sides which make it simple to flip them.
They are likewise ideal for all sleepers: side, stomach, back and combo sleepers (individuals that turn between positions throughout the night.)
The hybrid mattresses are also recommended for people with back pain because the coils will give your back support while the latex or foam will cushion your pressure points.
Both are constructed of fabrics that are created to help you sleep cool and get a good nights rest.
THE IDLE HYBRID
1 ″ Quilted Foam Cover— Contouring foam is woven into the upper layer which provides it softness.
1 ″ Response Foam— This layer is created with aerated foam which supplies cooling and bounce.
2 ″ Cooling Buoyancy Foam— Made without visco elastic chemicals to remain cooler than memory foam and provides much better pressure relief for places like hips and back.
6 ″ Pocketed Coils— This layer acts as the core support of the mattress with high quality steel pocketed innerspring coils that go all the way to the edge of the mattress.
2 ″ Cooling Buoyancy Foam— explained above.
1 ″ Response Foam— explained above.
1 ″ Quilted Foam Cover— explained above.
The cover of the Idle Hybrid is made with Thermocool which is a fabric that helps keep you cool when you’re hot and warm when you are cool.
IDLE LATEX HYBRID
Available with Talalay or Dunlop latex.
Cover— This 100% cotton cover actually has a 1 inch layer of natural wool woven into it to provide more comfort and added softness.
3 ″ Gel Buoyancy Foam— Talalay or 100% Natural Dunlop Latex layers supplies cooling and bounce to the mattress in addition to giving it more support than ordinary memory foam. The latex is naturally hypoallergenic and has anti-microbial properties, too.
6 ″ Pocketed Coils— This layer has high quality steel pocketed innerspring coils that act as the core support of the mattress.
They go all the way to the edge of the mattress for optimal firmness from edge to edge.
3 ″ Gel Buoyancy Foam— explained above.
1 ″ Top— explained above.
The cover of the Idle latex hybrid is made of organic cotton and wool which are both breathable fabrics and help with air flow and cooling.Idle Sleep Adjustable Base
Latex tends to sleep really cool because it is aerated and will not trap heat the way a standard memory foam mattress does.
Instead of using glue to keep the layers together, Idle Sleep uses button tufting which is an eco-friendly method.
What is the firmness of the Idle?
The Idle Sleep mattresses are available in 2 firmness selections: Medium and Luxury Firm.
You have the option of selecting a mattress with 2 Luxury Firm sides, 2 Medium sides or Medium on one side and Luxury Firm on the other side.
The Medium is around a 6.5 out of 10, where 10 is the firmest. The Luxury Firm is around a 9 out of 10.
Larger individuals will discover the Luxury Firm more supportive.
EDGE SUPPORT
This is a measure of how supportive the bed is around its border.
The coils on the Idle Sleep mattresses go right to the edge of the mattresses to offer the best edge support whether you are resting on the edge or sleeping near it.
MOTION TRANSFER
Even though there is some bounce with the Idle, there is a very small quantity of motion transfer. The individually wrapped coils isolate motion much better than standard inner springs. Compared to other hybrids in the mattress-in-a-box category this one might be a good choice if you sleep with a spouse or a family pet so your sleep will not be impacted by their movement.
Pros
- Ideal for all sleeping styles
- Mattresses sleep cool
- 2-sided design extends the life of the mattress
- Great for individuals who like the feel of conventional innerspring mattresses but would likewise want the body contouring feel of memory foam
Cons
- More bounce which in turn causes some motion transfer
The Idle mattresses are designed to be utilized on a variety of bases including box springs/foundations, adjustable bases, slats, platform beds or perhaps the floor surface.
QUICK FACTS:
Sleep Trial: 18 months (540 nights)
Shipping: Free in the contiguous U.S.
Warranty: Life time
Queen: Idle Hybrid $1136 (reg. $1420)– Idle Dunlop Latex Hybrid $1713 (reg. $2141) Idle Talalay Latex Hybrid $2142 (reg. $2677)
Firmness: Medium on both sides; Luxury Firm on both sides; OR one side Medium and one side Luxury Firm
Edge Support: Excellent
Motion Isolation: Good
Made in: USA
Final Thoughts
If you like the body contouring feel of memory foam but also like the bounce and springiness of a traditional innerspring mattress, the Idle hybrids may be perfect for you.
The 2-sided characteristic of this mattress will keep it feeling supportive and new two times longer than a 1-sided mattress.
Other Idle Sleep Products:
Adjustable Base
Foundation/Base
Luxury Soft Sheets
Mattress Protector
Gel Memory Foam Pillow