Layla Mattress Reviews

Layla Mattress Review

Mattresses with flippable designs seem to be making a comeback in the online mattress industry, as more and more brands are adding flippable beds to their product lineup. The Layla Mattress happens to be one of the most popular flippable beds on the market, and we were able to get our hands on one to test it out and see what all the hubbub is about. But first, let’s give you a little background on the mattress and the brand.

The founders of Layla started out fixing a problem that needed addressed; sleepers needed a memory foam mattress from a trustworthy brand that wasn’t going to make them heat up at night. While this bed isn’t necessarily cooling (we’ll dive into this topic later), it does help promote temperature regulation and help people sleep more comfortably throughout the night. Below, we’ll provide you all the details on the versatile Layla Mattress and discuss who we think it works best for.

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Honest Layla Mattress Review Video

Before we get into the juicy details, here is a quick video that explains the basics of what you need to know about the updated Layla mattress.

However, we can only fit so much detail into one video. Keep reading to learn more about the Layla bed-in-a-box.

Layla Mattress Design And Construction

Layla is a 10” all-foam mattress, but what really sets it apart is the fact that it’s flippable and double-sided. As such, it is in a very small class of beds that allow you to try out two firmness levels in a matter of seconds. The flippable feature is a major advantage, in our eyes. Below, is a description of the layers from top to bottom

• Soft side comfort layer – On top of this is a 3” layer of copper-infused memory foam, and this is the softer side of the mattress.
• Transition layer – 2” of convoluted poly foam (it kinda looks like egg crate foam) which doubles as a transition layer to soften up the mattress.
• Support layer – The main support structure for the bed is a 4.5″ slab of dense poly foam.
• Firm side comfort layer – Under this layer is 1” of copper-infused memory foam, and it’s the firmer side of the mattress because there is less memory foam between you and the support core.

Getting back to the copper-infused memory foam for a second, though. In addition to its cooling benefits, copper was used in the mattress because of some old folklore. Apparently, the Ancient Egyptians thought copper released positive ions, and they would wear it in their garments to promote health and wellness. This isn’t really an actual, scientific fact, but more of a fun fact for anyone that’s into positive ions.

Additionally, all foams in the Layla are safe and certified by CertiPUR-US, which means the mattress is made without ozone depleters, PBDEs, TDCPP or TCEP (“Tris”) flame retardants, mercury, lead, other heavy metals, formaldehyde, or phthalates. Any mattress that you buy should have this certification.

Caring For The Mattress Cover

Layla has a thick, soft cover made of polyester, viscose, and poly/lycra, much like the cover on the Leesa mattress. It also has a thermoGEL cooling agent woven in to help reduce heat buildup. We really like the look of the Layla cover, with its geometric grey pattern. In fact, we sort of hate putting sheets on the mattress because the cover is just so cool and unique. You probably should, though, if you’re sleeping on it every night.

While the Layla cover is removable, it’s dry clean only. To make things much simpler, we recommend not even removing the cover if you have a spill. Just mix some warm water and mild soap and spot clean the area.

If you want to make absolutely certain that your mattress doesn’t get stained, however, you can purchase the Layla mattress protector. You can find it on their website, or even on Amazon. Layla offers three different mattress protectors: the Layla Essential Mattress Protector, the Layla Cooling Mattress Protector, and the Layla Full Encasement Mattress Protector. All three are breathable and protect the mattress from liquids. 

Feel And Firmness For Layla Beds

In prior models of the Layla mattress, both sides of the bed were pretty soft. Now, however, we’ve found the Firm side to be, well, more firm. We put it at about a medium to medium-firm on our firmness scale, and the softer side to be about a medium-soft. Basically, you have a choice between a soft side and a slightly firm side.

Given that Layla uses quite a bit of memory foam, naturally, it has a memory foam feel, on both sides, but more so on the soft side. We actually think it finds a nice balance between feeling like memory foam, but also appealing to people that don’t tend to love the material. Based on our own independent research about 90% of people are completely fine with (or really like) memory foam.

Laying down on this bed feels like a soft and airy hug because you’ll sink into the material and it’ll cradle your body. Because it is a soft memory foam, you’re going to see slower response times than with, say, a latex mattress. Despite the fact that you can tell this is a memory foam bed, there’s no deep, quicksand-like feel—it’s actually really comfortable and reminds us of the older Puffy mattress (before they updated it).

It offers great pressure relief, but still responds back relatively quickly, at least on the firm side. It’s not your typical memory foam mattress and for some people that might be a really good or bad thing.

Is Layla A Good Mattress For Couples?

Since this mattress is flippable, we think it mostly depends on the side you choose and how you and your partner sleep.

Edge Support

With the Layla mattress, the edge support is good on the “Firm” side and ok on the “Soft” side. This is to be expected since, in general, softer beds don’t have the world’s best edge support. It’s usually the firm beds and coil beds that have above-average support along the perimeter.

To be fair to Layla, in a lot of our mattress reviews—particularly for foam beds—we complain about edge support. It tends to be just average on a lot of all-foam beds with, perhaps, the exception of Nest Alexander Signature Series and a few others.

Motion Isolation

On a more positive note, you might like Layla if you’re a sensitive sleeper. Layla does a very good job of isolating any movement, so if your partner has one of those nights where they get up to pee five different times, their movement probably won’t wake you up.

There’s little to no movement transferring through the bed. This is to be expected since we’re dealing with such a soft memory foam bed. Layla is so good at motion isolation, however, we put it on our list of the best mattresses for light sleepers.

Temperature Regulation

It’s fairly good at regulating heat, especially for such a soft memory foam bed. This is because it uses copper-infused memory foam, which helps to pull heat away from the body. Though, with that said, it’s not cool-to-the-touch or noticeably cold. This is not the best cooling mattress for hot sleepers, but it’s certainly not bad at regulating body temp.

Layla Mattress Sleeper Style Analysis

Back And Stomach Sleepers

Since the Layla mattress was updated in January 2019, we’ve changed our stance with regard to back sleepers and stomach sleepers. We now hold that Layla is a suitable mattress for back and stomach sleepers, so long as you weigh under 230 lb and you don’t want a truly firm mattress. Remember, the firm side is between a medium and medium-firm on the soft/firm scale.

Having said all of that, if you’re really petite (i.e. under 150 lb), the bed will feel even firmer to you since softness/firmness is a relative measure that depends on your height-to-weight ratio.

Side Sleepers

Both sides of the Layla are good for side sleepers, although, if you want maximum pressure relief, you’ll prefer the Soft side. Side sleepers need a soft mattress that will be pressure relieving enough for their hips and shoulders. Layla does a good job of being accepting of curves, instead of fighting against them.

Combo Sleepers

As for combo sleepers, we’d say yes, if you’re medium or petite. The more you weigh, the more you’ll sink into the bed and the softer it’ll feel, versus the lighter you are, the less you’ll sink down and the firmer the bed will feel. More petite combo sleepers might like this bed more than heavier combo sleepers, because they’ll be less “stuck,” making it easier to switch positions.

Body Type Analysis For Layla Beds

Heavier Individuals

No. This is a soft, 10”, all-foam bed that has a layer of convoluted foam. For heavy people, it’s just not going to be supportive or durable enough over the long run for. We usually recommend heavier individuals go for beds with coils, or that are at the least much firmer and/or thicker. If you’re over 250 lb, make sure to check out our list of the best mattresses for heavy people.

Layla will work in a pinch for heavy people, but it’s not technically a heavy person’s mattress—nor is it marketed as such.

Petite Individuals

The bed is made for individuals weighing under 230-250 lb. For the record, we have the same stance for just about every all-foam 10″ mattress. It’s just the nature of that type of mattress construction.

We think this bed is a great option for children and teens, especially if they love the feel of soft memory foam. If they’re super petite, they’ll probably even get away with sleeping on their back or stomach. Just make sure they’re on the firmer side of the mattress and that their hips and shoulders aren’t dipping into the bed enough to make their back arch.

Pregnant Women

We also think this bed is a nice option for pregnant women, who need to sleep on their sides once they start showing. They can sleep on their back/do some combo sleeping on the firmer side, then flip the mattress to the softer side for more pressure relief while pregnant. Following the pregnancy, they are able to return back to the firmer side.

We also think this bed is a nice option for pregnant women, who need to sleep on their sides once they start showing. They can sleep on their back/do some combo sleeping on the firmer side, then flip the mattress to the softer side while pregnant, then flip it back post pregnancy.

Layla Mattress Pricing

Layla is priced affordably, but we would not consider it a cheap, budget mattress. It doesn’t look like the type of bed that belongs in a luxury hotel, but there are plenty of people that will really like this mattress. The MSRP for a queen size bed is under $1,000, which puts it in the same tier as Nectar, Casper, and plenty of other brands. In other words, it’s competitively priced for what it is: a foam mattress.

Is There A Layla Mattress Coupon Or Discount Code?

It’s important to note that since the bed-in-a-box industry is highly competitive, most companies offer mattress deals, especially during holidays. Layla typically offers discounts in the $100-$150 range, but it does change from time to time. You can check LaylaSleep.com for current promotions or the green discount box on your screen. Sometimes they will bundle in accessories like pillows or sheets in order to entice consumers. If you see them run these sorts of promotions, that’s typically a sign that they’re going above what they normally do.

Layla Mattress Review Verdict

Layla is a great all types of sleepers who want a softer memory foam mattress. Plus, it has the added benefit of being double-sided and flippable, so you have two chances to get things right with Layla. All-in-all, we really like the Layla mattress, especially the updated 2019 version.

Layla Mattress Ratings

• Amazon Reviews: The Layla Mattress has 65 ratings on Amazon with an average score of 4.4 out of 5 stars. Customers are satisfied with the comfort, softness, and pain relief this mattress provides.

Other Layla Reviews

• Layla Hybrid Mattress
• Layla Adjustable Bed Base
• Layla Pillow
• Layla Weighted Blanket
• Layla Mattress Topper
• Layla Sheets

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Layla Company Policies

Given that Layla is a bed-in-a-box mattress, it follows (and in some cases exceeds) standards set forth by the online mattress industry.

• Free shipping and returns
• 24-48 hours to fully decompress
• 120-night trial
• Lifetime warranty

Other Two Sided Mattresses

Layla might not be the only flippable mattress sold online, but it very well could be the most popular. Here’s the short list:

Plank

This is a firm mattress. There’s no other way to put it. Plank is designed for people that want a minimalist mattress that has a truly firm feel to it. On one side is a firm surface and the other, a slightly less firm surface.

IDLE Sleep Mattresses

IDLE has built its entire brand around the concept of a flippable mattress. They make several that are double-sided, including a coil, all-foam, air bed, and latex model. They’re a good deal more expensive than the Layla mattress, however—especially the IDLE Air mattress.

Nolah Signature 1

This mattress flips the way that the old Layla mattress used to: you take the cover off entirely, flip the bed, and put the cover back on. Not a huge deal, but clearly not something that you’d want to do everyday. Other than that, it’s a very nice mattress with an organic cotton cover. This can be a soft mattress or a somewhat firm mattress depending on which side you have facing up.

Zenhaven

From an affordable latex bed to a luxury latex bed, Zenhaven is one of the more sought after natural/organic beds online. It has a truly firm side and medium-firm side.

Nest Bedding Latex

Just like Spindle, this mattress is not presented to the public as being “flippable,” but the layers inside can be rearranged to create a similar affect. As an example, you can swap the medium and soft layers to make a bed that’s firmer or softer. Keep in mind, latex mattresses are on the pricier end. They also make an innerspring mattress version, but that’s not flippable.