Saatva Latex Hybrid Mattress Review

Few online companies make mattresses that are as high-quality as Saatva does, and their Latex Hybrid is no exception. This firm hypoallergenic mattress if fit for almost all back and stomach sleepers, is great for people who suffer from joint or back pain, and is a purchase that, while pricey, will save you money in the long run. This is not your typical bed-in-a-box. In fact, it doesn't even come compressed – but hand delivered, as is, directly to your bedroom.

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Pros & Cons

Mattress Construction

The Saatva Latex Hybrid is a hybrid mattress that combines individually pocketed coils with responsive latex foam, creating a firm and bouncy surface that's amazingly suited for back and stomach sleepers of varying weights and body shapes.

Top Layer: The top layer of the Latex Hybrid is a soft and breathable cushioned euro top made of hypoallergenic organic cotton and treated with Saatva's trademarked Guardian antimicrobial treatment, which inhibits the growth of bacteria, mold and mildew.

Comfort Layer: This layer is made of GOTS (Global Organic Textile Standard) certified organic wool and is designed to both add an extra layer of comfort to the mattress and to wick away moisture and heat. It is made of a wool that is naturally antimicrobial and resistant to dust mites, further bolstering the Saatva Latex Hybrid's hypoallergenic qualities.

Support Layer: This 3" latex transition layer is designed to enhance lumbar support. It has ventilated pinholes throughout it to improve its breathability, and is naturally hypoallergenic, as well as mold, mildew, and dust mite resistant. Lastly, it doesn't off-gas like some materials do. The material is very pliable while being quite bouncy, giving the layer impressive pressure-point relief.

Coils Layer: This serves as the base layer of the mattress, providing it with stability and support with individually pocketed steel coils. They are fairly rigid, and while they do contour to your shape, the keep the mattress feeling firm and steady. This layer features ergonomic firmness zones with enhanced support for the lumbar region, and enhanced pressure relief for the parts of your body that most apply pressure to the mattress. Being made of hollow coils, this layer greatly enhances airflow throughout the mattress, and therefore its heat and moisture wicking capabilities.

Base Layer: This is basically a cover layer for the bottom of the mattress, giving it some necessary stability and prevents the layers from moving, as well as the mattress itself, keeping it steadily on top of the bed's foundation. It's made out of soft organic cotton.

Feel

The Saatva Latex Hybrid mattress has a medium-firm feel. It has a medium cushioning depth and fast responsiveness, making it quite bouncy. This combination of qualities means that you'll feel comfortable and supported by this mattress no matter if you weigh less than 150 lbs. or more than 250 lbs.

Pressure Relief

The Saatva Latex Hybrid has good pressure relief as long as you sleep mainly on your back or stomach. It also doesn't really matter how much you weigh; the Latex Hybrid does a great job of relieving pain and pressure from your joints. Though, if you strictly sleep on your side, it's another story. Strict side sleepers may want to look for a softer mattress that doesn't put as much pressure on their joints, like the soft version of the Saatva Classic.

Motion Isolation

The Saatva Latex Hybrid's motion isolation qualities aren't the best, mainly due to its make. It is bouncy and responsive, which is great for couples who like a bed that's most suited for intimacy, but not when one or both partners are restless sleepers. You'll definitely feel your partner move about with this mattress, so if you're a light sleeper, you should take this into account.

Repositioning

In terms of how well you can move on top of this mattress and how much it helps you get in and out of bed, the Saatva Latex Hybrid scores very high. It's both responsive and bouncy, and has a fairly shallow cushioning depth, so if you like to switch positions or use your bed for more things than sleep, this is a huge plus.

Edge Support

The mattress' layer of pocketed coils has a reinforces outer frame for better edge support, making for some strong edge support. You'll be able to use the whole surface area of the mattress without worrying about sliding off, making the bed feel much larger.

Heat Retention

While it's not the most cooling mattress on the market, the Saatva Latex Hybrid will nevertheless greatly help you in staying cool throughout the night. It's constructed out of materials that don't trap heat, with air pockets added to the foams, and has a layer of coils that naturally has pockets of air within it, helping air circulate within it and wick heat away from your body. It's also a somewhat firm mattress that doesn't fully hugs your contours, leaving you a lot of your body's surface area exposed to air and thus helps you better regulate your body temperature.

Frame & Foundation

The Saatva Latex Hybrid can be used with most standard bed foundations. If you lack one, you can purchase a foundation from the Saatva online store for $200-$418 (depending on mattress size). The foundation is a wood slat designed to look seamless with your Saatva mattress. It comes in two height options (either 4.75″ or 8.75″) so you can better adjust it to your needs. You can add to that a metal frame for $119 that will lift your bed setup 7.5" off the ground, giving you ample storage room beneath the bed.

You can also purchase a designer foundation, and a frame from the Saatva store. This is mainly for decorative purposes, but the Saatva designer foundations are incredibly well made and luxurious, and can add a lot to the aesthetic of your room. There are around a dozen to choose from, so check the site if you're interested in one.

Lastly, you can also purchase an adjustable base from the Saatva website for $1,119. This Lineal Adjustable Bed Base will allow you to elevate the bed's head and feet sections, and includes full-body massage capabilities and even underbed illumination.

Additional Details

Saatva has exemplary customer service, including a 24 helpline and no-questions-asked returns. You'd be surprised at how much this can improve your experience of purchasing and ownership of the mattress.

Saatva also offers up to $450 in discounts when purchasing on their official website, with up to $300 off the mattress alone (discount amount depends on the size of the mattress).

Shipping & Delivery

Every Saatva mattress is made to order, which means they don't sit in storage. The Saatva mattress is tailored to your specifications before being hand delivered past your doorstep and into the bedroom of your choice, where the delivery professionals will also set it up for you.

Saatva offers to also remove your old mattress and foundation from your house for free if you request it. If the new mattress can’t fit up your staircase, Saatva will exchange it for one of a different size or height, or take it back at no charge to you and issue a refund with only a $99 charge that covers the cost of labor and gas for the delivery.

You will get a call from the delivery company the day before your chosen delivery date. If you need to cancel, you won’t be charged a fee. Due to the custom nature of each order, the mattress takes about 3 weeks to arrive from the date of purchase.

All in all, purchasing a mattress from Saatva is one of the most convenient and stress-free big purchases you'll ever make.

The Saatva mattress can be shipped anywhere within the US for free, though the company currently does not ship directly to Hawaii or Alaska. If you live in one of these areas, You can contact Saatva's help center at 877-672-2882 for help scheduling a special delivery through a freight forwarder in Seattle or California. Saatva has unfortunately stopped all deliveries across the border to Canada due to the damage the Covid-19 pandemic has done to its supply chain.

Returns & Warranty

The Saatva Latex Hybrid has a 180 night trial. If you don't find it to your liking, you can return it at any point during this period. There is a $99 labor and transport fee, as the Saatva delivery professionals will come and pick up the mattress from your house for you. The $99 fee will also apply if you just want to trade for a different mattress, so make sure to measure the space for your bed and compare it to the measurements of the bed before ordering.

The Saatva Latex Hybrid has a 15 year warranty, assuring that the mattress will free from defects in workmanship and materials.

• Years 1-2 - Defective mattresses replaced at no cost
• Years 3-15 - Defective mattress is taken, repaired and returned for $198

There is an additional warranty option, known as the "Fairness Replacement Option". You get to keep your mattress and are sent another one at a fraction of the cost plus $99 for shipping. You can keep the original, so if it's state isn't too bad, it is a great option for using in your guest room.

• Years 3-5 - New mattress for 40% of what you paid
• Years 6-10 - New mattress for 60% of what you paid
• Years 11-15 - New mattress for 80% of what you paid

The Bottom Line

The Saatva Latex Hybrid is easy to purchase, set up and maintain, and is the kind of bed you should invest in if you're planning ahead and have the capital. It may have poor motion isolation but every other aspect of the bed is simply phenomenal and a dream for most back and stomach sleepers. Combine these with the Latex Hybrid's excellent hypoallergenic qualities and the quality of its materials, and you're looking at a bed fit for kings.

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