Bamboo Infused vs. Hybrid

Bamboo Infused

A bamboo infused mattress has one of two of the following properties: its cover is made of bamboo or it has a layer of foam that is infused with bamboo (generally bamboo charcoal) which provides added cooling similar to gel.

As there is a lot of hype around bamboo as a natural ingredient, there have been multiple brands that have included this ingredient for added product awareness.

However, it is important to know that bamboo infused memory foam and bamboo covered foam mattresses are still made of polyurethane, a synthetic blend of organic compounds that has a tendency to off-gas. If you are susceptible to lung issues, please do additional research on the quality of foams before purchasing.

Pros: Bamboo covers provide a cooler sleeping surface and bamboo infused memory foam similarly breathes better.

Cons: Off-gassing and durability problems with lower quality foams still exist despite being infused with bamboo.

Hybrid

A hybrid mattress blends foam and pocket springs in one mattress. Usually this involves a more substantial foam layer than other mattresses that are marketed as innerspring.

A hybrid mattress offers a 'best of both worlds' type feel, where there is added support from the pocket coils and a comfortable, pressure point relieving surface.

Though there are latex and memory foam hybrids, the feel of them can be quite different because of the response of the latex vs the memory foam's slow response.

Pros: Best of both worlds with memory foam / latex and pocket coils provide ultimate comfort and support.

Cons: Beware of the foams being used as some hybrids still off-gas or sag because of lower quality materials.

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Material Scores

Overall Score:
Bamboo Infused: 8.9/10
Hybrid: 9.8/10

Comfort:
Bamboo Infused: 9/10
Hybrid: 9.8/10

Softness:
Bamboo Infused: 9/10
Hybrid: 9.8/10

Cooling:
Bamboo Infused: 9.1/10
Hybrid: 9.2/10

Hypoallergenic:
Bamboo Infused: 8.8/10
Hybrid: 9/10

No Odor:
Bamboo Infused: 8.7/10
Hybrid: 9.1/10

General Support:
Bamboo Infused: 8.7/10
Hybrid: 9.8/10

Eco-Conscious:
Bamboo Infused: 8.9/10
Hybrid: 8.9/10

Price Value:
Bamboo Infused: 9.2/10
Hybrid: 8.4/10