Design and features
Like all Simba mattresses, the hybrid luxe arrived rolled up inside a box. While it was heavy to manoeuvre, I managed to hoist the mattress onto my bed and leave it in place for a few hours, to increase to full size.
My first impression after unwrapping the mattress was its impressive height, which is 31cm. I sampled the double size and found a standard sheet felt a bit snug, but on the other hand, the mattress’s depth immediately made the hybrid luxe look substantial when placed on the bed base. I liked the grandeur it added to my sleeping space, and thought this reflected the premium price point, too.
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Make no mistake, the Simba hybrid luxe has the appearance of a robust, hard-wearing mattress. The reason for that? It has a whopping nine layers, including a foam base element made using recycled fibres, which is a new addition compared with its previous incarnation. This updated layer sits just above the supportive grey base and has been created with minimising foam waste in mind.
Meanwhile, its other components include a bamboo and wool layer, and these materials are renowned for offering temperature regulation. Therefore, they help support cosiness in winter and coolness during the warmer months. This sits above an open-cell foam section, and both of these layers are there to offer breathability, which can often be something that is lacking in standard memory foam mattresses.
Below this, there are three luxurious layers of springs for support (two layers of titanium alloy springs, plus another of micro springs) and an additional foam layer. The clever way these springs have been positioned means they don’t dig in as you roll over in bed, but they do help contribute to an overall level of firmness and support.
The mattress is finished with an anti-allergy cover layer, which is quilted, feels super soft to touch and offers supreme comfort without squishiness. It’s worth knowing that the top cover can be removed for washing, so you can keep this nice and clean, too. However, it’s not suitable for tumble drying or ironing.
Comfort
The hybrid luxe mattress hits that sweet spot between medium comfort and firm support – while it’s firmer than other mattresses I’ve tried before, it doesn’t feel overly hard, and the foam layers mean it has a responsive surface. However, there is a little motion transfer. It’s not the end of the world, but something to consider if you have a particularly restless partner.
As well as appreciating its luxurious depth, I found the mattress felt fresh to sleep on, thanks to its combination of breathable and temperature-regulating materials. I’ve never had an issue with overheating while sleeping on the Simba hybrid luxe, and although the surface doesn’t stay completely cool, it doesn’t retain your body heat, which is a marked improvement to some other foam mattresses I’ve tried.
Plus, it made a noticeable difference to my back and hips, which were well supported while lying in bed. Because of this, I think it’s a particularly great mattress for back and side sleepers.
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While I noticed a slight sink when resting on the mattress at first, this is a welcome and subtle element, rather than an annoying sag, because the combination of layers simultaneously holds up a level of firmness underneath. After a full year of sleeping, it continues to feel firmly supportive all over.
Throughout testing, I’ve found the mattress to be supremely comfy and sumptuously supportive. In fact, I would go as far as to say the Simba hybrid luxe mattress has transformed my sleep, leading to an increased feeling of restfulness at bedtime.
