Another mattress came to my attention over the comments in one of my prior reviews. The Layla. This commentator decided to go with Layla over the Ghostbed, and I can sort of see why they went for it. The Layla is an interesting bed. Their design is unlike any I have seen on the market, but the claims they make regarding it are questionable to say the least. At its core though it is a comfortable mattress. I prefer a softer mattress, and the Layla really caters to my sensibilities, but for those who prefer a firmer experience I have good news. This bed is reversible. So how does this mattress stack up? Read on for the full breakdown.
About Layla
As a company there a a fair few things to admire about Layla. They are one of the few companies that put their philanthropy front and center, providing regular updates on what they have been doing to help the communities they belong to. They donate mattresses, and money, to community shelters all over the place, making sure that homeless people have food and a comfortable place to sleep. Every sale of a mattress leads to a donation. They also make sure to donate returned mattresses too, further compounding the positive influence they are having. Many companies are giving back these days, and it is great to see the impact Layla are having.
Layla Mattress Build Quality & Materials
When looking at the build of the mattress I like to start with the topper material. Most companies have that information out there in the open, whether they are using a poly-blend, a rayon-blend or a cotton. Each of those materials have slightly different properties, pros and cons. It makes it easier in the head to heads, but with Layla I have very little info on the make-up of the topper. I do know that it is infused with a Thermogel finish, and that alone is enough to impress me. I cannot tell you if they went for durability over breathability, but I can tell you that this mattress topper provides some of the best cooling on the market. With gel-infused foam you have a wait time before it kicks in, meaning you might be too hot for too long, though that isn’t very likely. With this materials you cool off almost instantly, and maintain the temperature for as long as you lay in it. Aesthetically the mattress looks pretty cool. They have a nice pseudo 3d effect on it, making it at least interesting to look at.
On the insides we have much more information. This mattress is very different on the inside. For a start it’s reversible. Meaning that if you flip it over you have a completely different sleeping experience. One side is soft and the other firm. So there is no real base… Well if you sleep on the soft side you have 1″ of firm memory foam, infused with copper. Above that is 6″ of shaped base foam, they call it convoluted, and at the top is 3″ of copper infused memory foam. The copper is their second stage heat conduction, the copper works with the thermogel cover to further dissipate excess heat, and it does a wonderful job. They also claim that it reduces inflammation and helps with arthritic pain. Now I looked this up, and found that the same amounts of copper absorbed through the skin can reduce inflammation slightly, leading to a very slight lessening in arthritic pain, but you are not in contact with the copper foam layer. It is under a sheet and a thermogel infused topper. They don’t seem to directly claim that this bed will help, they are careful not to, merely they mention what copper has been proven to do. I will add that the effects of copper pale in comparison to even a single 200mg dose of ibuprofen.
Layla Overall Review
Overall while the bed is excellent, and the copper does a wonderful job maintaining temperature, I do not believe the copper will help with anything else. Even if we discount that, we still have some of the best cooling on the market, and two firmness levels for the price of one.
Layla Mattress – Pricing & Returns Policy
What about that price, huh? The last few mattresses I have reviewed have been on the higher end of the spectrum, so it is refreshing to see a more affordable build. $899 for a queen is excellent value, and I am certain there are discounts available. I have found codes that drop that price to a wonderful $799. Add in free shipping and we have excellent value for money.
Size | Mattress Price | Dimensions |
Twin | $499 | 39″ x 75″ x 10″ |
Twin XL | $599 | 39″ x 80″ x 10″ |
Full | $799 | 54″ x 75″ x 10″ |
Queen | $899 | 60″ x 80″ x 10″ |
King | $999 | 76″ x 80″ x 10″ |
Cal King | $999 | 72″ x 84″ x 10″ |
Onto the customer service, and Layla have everything you need and more. They offer both a 120 day trial period and a great warranty. how great you ask? Why it lasts a lifetime. That’s right folks, you have a bed that is guaranteed for eternity, and considering the average lifespan of a mattress is 10 years, that warranty is well worth it. if you come to the end of you trial period and find you do not like the mattress you can return it free of charge. I will point out that their real time chat features on their site are less than ideal, and twice when I tried to use them they were overloaded. Could be due to the demand growing at a fast rate than the company can handle, I’m not sure.
Layla Mattress Conclusion
I was pleasantly surprised by this mattress. It is technically a two tier foam design, similar to the Tuft and Needle, but the inclusion of some interesting tech, and the versatility of the reversible design, has elevated above lesser mattresses. The major issue I have with it is the lack of a third foam layer on each side, and the supposed medicinal benefits of buying one. I am certain that this bed provides an excellent sleeping experience, and in this price range you will not find a bed better for cooling.
Layla Mattress Discount & Coupon Code 2016
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Thanks for this wonderful review! I just got my Layla mattress and I absolutely love it! Best sleep my wife and I have ever had.