Zoma Hybrid Review

In recent years, Zoma has become one of America's most popular online mattress brands. Their main aim is to manufacture luxury sleep products and sell them to sleepers with active lifestyles at a price they can afford.

The all-foam Zoma Mattress uses three foam layers to deliver a distinctive pressure-relieving hug with better responsiveness than most all-foam models. It also features zoning in the comfort layer to help distribute weight and alleviate painful pressure points. With a rating of 5 on the firmness scale, most sleepers are much more likely to sleep comfortably on the Zoma Mattress.

For this review, we'll focus exclusively on the Zoma Memory Foam Mattress, covering details about its construction, feel, and performance before breaking down company policies. Keep in mind that Zoma also offers a hybrid model, not to mention a mattress foundation and a pillow.

Zoma Hybrid Mattress Review Breakdown

To get a deeper understanding of the Zoma Sports Mattress, you need to take a closer look at its cover and interior construction, which includes three foam layers.

The mattress cover

The Zoma Sports Mattress starts with a stretchy polyester-spandex cover made of a breathable mesh-like material to help hot sleepers sleep cool at night. Zoma recommends spot-cleaning your cover to remove stains and keep it fresh and clean. 

Comfort layer

Underneath the cool and breathable cover lies a 2-inch zoned layer of Triangulex Foam. Since this layer is relatively low-density, it won't conform as closely to your body. However, unlike denser memory foam mattresses, the Triangulex foam sleeps much cooler and boasts a quicker response to pressure.

This foam features triangle-shaped cutouts that give some parts of your sleep surface a firmer feel, relieving painful pressure points in your shoulders and offering added support around your lumbar region. Its open-cell design, combined with the grooves in the surface, promote maximum air circulation throughout your mattress.

Transition layer

Up next lies a 2-inch layer of Reactiv foam. Like polyfoam, this layer responds quickly to pressure which should help hold back some of the sinkage caused by the soft foam layer above it. So, if you sleep with your spouse, you won't have to worry about nighttime disruptions from your partner.

Base layer

The last layer of your Zoma Mattress is made of a 7-inch high-density support core that's firmer than the top layers, bringing shape and stability to your bed's overall structure. It also helps keep your spine on an even plane.

Mattress Feel and Firmness

When you want to buy a new mattress, two of the vital factors to consider are firmness and feel. These elements say a lot about whether or not a mattress is a perfect fit for your unique needs and preferences.

So, let's look at the mattress firmness and feel to help you determine whether Zoma Mattress is the right pick for you.
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How Firm is the Zoma Mattress?

The Zoma Sports Mattress has a medium firmness level, about 5/10 on the firmness scale. Generally, the industry standard for a medium firm mattress is around 6.5/10, so your bed is notably softer than average. 

Note: Firmness is subjective by nature - it can change depending on your shape, size and weight. That said, light sleepers might find the mattress feels firmer as they press through the comfort layers, while heavier folks may feel like they're sleeping on a soft mattress.

What Does the Zoma Mattress Feel Like?

The Zoma Mattress features a balanced foam feel that's comfortable and responsive. While you'll slightly sink into the foam layers, you shouldn't feel stuck in them, thanks to the responsive design.

The zoned Triangulex foam layer makes the mattress feel firmer around the hip region and softer around the sleeper's shoulders and legs. Lightweight sleepers (under 130 pounds) should experience light contouring, while heavy sleepers (230+) may want to opt for a firmer mattress, such as the Zoma Hybrid, as they may sink deep into the surface.

Mattress Performance

Still unsure if this Zoma memory foam bed suits your needs? Let's look at how it performs with regard to motion transfer, cooling, edge support, and other features.

Pressure Relief

As long as they are not too firm for users, all-foam mattresses usually relieve painful pressure points. The same holds for the Zoma Memory Foam Mattress, which boasts high marks in this category.

Zoma's excellent pressure relief comes from its zoned memory foam comfort layer. Memory foam layers cushion your legs and shoulders, preventing pressure points from forming. Meanwhile, the slightly firmer foam around the midsection supports your lumbar area and keeps your spine aligned.

A sleeper's body weight and sleeping position can also influence where and how they experience pressure. The Zoma Mattress' medium feel gives it exceptional pressure relief for back and side sleepers under 230 pounds. On the other hand, stomach sleepers and heavier folks might find it too plush, allowing indentations in body parts that can compromise proper spinal alignment.

Off-Gassing

Like any all-foam bed, the Zoma Mattress will have a faint odor when it arrives. This is common during the first days, and the smell should disappear within a few days. Letting your mattress air out for a few hours in a well-ventilated room can speed up the process.

Generally, Zoma mattresses are made of CertiPUR -US certified foams, meaning they're low in VOCs (volatile organic compounds) and free of formaldehyde.

Zoma Memory Foam Mattress Performance for Couples

If you share your mattress with a partner, you'll want to consider a few more things before making a purchase decision. Features you'll want to keep in mind include cooling, motion transfer, edge support and performance during sex.

Cooling

When sleeping with your spouse, you'll want to opt for a mattress with cooling properties, as two sleepers overheat more quickly than one. The foam layers in the Zoma Mattress may absorb and trap heat, causing your sleep surface to feel warm and uncomfortable.

This is especially true for sleepers who run hot in bed, not to mention stomach and back sleepers weighing over 230 pounds, as they'll likely sink deeper into the surface more than others. If you fall in this category, you may want a latex or hybrid mattress to help you sleep cool.

That said, lightweight sleepers who prefer all-foam mattresses may find this model more comfortable, thanks to its breathable cover, which allows heat to escape from the body. Plus, the ridged channels on the foam are designed to allow body heat to dissipate, keeping your sleep surface cool.

Motion Isolation

Since memory foam layers are engineered to absorb motion and reduce its transfer across the sleep surface, the Zoma bed performs well on motion isolation, like most all-foam models.

You're likely not to feel motion transfer from your partner moving around or getting in and out of the mattress. However, Zoma features a slightly more resilient polyfoam layer, and its foam layer is relatively thin, so some users could feel slight motion. If you wake up easily at night, you may notice your spouse's movements, but the amount of transferred motion isn't enough to be truly disruptive.

Edge Support

Because of the way most foam beds are designed, they lack the perimeter firmness coil support layers to offer edge support. So, sleepers are likely to experience sinkage when they sit on the edge of their mattresses or a sensation that they're rolling off if they sleep too close to the edges of the bed.

Unlike other memory foam mattresses, the Zoma Mattress stands up pretty well to individuals sleeping near the edge of their mattresses. This enables couples to move freely in bed and spread to the edges, giving each person more space.

Although Zoma mattresses don't offer the stability of innerspring or hybrid mattresses, they feature a thin memory foam layer followed by firmer and more resistant polyfoam that allows them to hold up well under pressure.

That said, most individuals, especially lightweight sleepers, should be able to sit or sleep near the edge of their beds without any feelings of roll-off.

Sex

The general consensus is that the bouncier the mattress, the better the sex. While the Zoma Mattress is not bouncy, it has several advantages for couples.

It's not an innerspring mattress, but it allows for stronger edge support and relatively easy movement, thanks to the polyfoam transitional layer that gives the mattress a slightly responsive feel. And as an all-foam bed, it's completely silent when bearing body weight, allowing couples to keep their activities discreet. Plus, it lends some traction making it much easier to use some sex positions.

Ease of Movement

Despite having slow-conforming memory foam layers, the Zoma Mattress doesn't restrict movement as much as other all-foam beds. This is partly thanks to its thin memory foam and polyfoam transitional layers.

While most sleep experts recommend hybrid or latex mattresses to those who often switch sleep positions at night, the Zoma Memory Foam Mattress may be a solid choice for combination sleepers who prefer an all-foam mattress.

Sleeping Styles and Body Weight

Sleepers of different weights and sleep positions will experience the Zoma Mattress differently. Here's how this foam mattress will feel for side, back, and stomach sleepers.

Side Sleepers

Side sleepers can easily sink out of alignment if they sleep on a mattress that doesn't properly accommodate their shoulders and hips. These parts (where your body is widest) usually place more pressure on the sleep surface. If you're a side sleeper, the right mattress should cushion your shoulders and hips without allowing you to sink deep into the mattress layers and out of line with your neck and lower back.

With above-average contouring and a medium feel, the Zoma Sports Mattress is well-suited to this task. Its zoned comfort layer is uniquely designed to relieve pressure points around your shoulders, while the firmer foam in the midsection helps keep your spine in perfect alignment with the rest of your body.

Some heavyweight side sleepers (230+ pounds) may find this bed sinks too deep into the surface, making it a better option for lightweight side sleepers (under 230 pounds).

Back Sleepers

The midsection of back sleepers can sink into the Zoma Mattress' 2-inch comfort layer deeply enough to offer exceptional pressure relief and spinal alignment. While some all-foam mattresses allow back sleepers' hips to drag their midsection too deep into the surface, Zoma's supportive polyfoam layer helps curb excessive sagging, preventing spinal strain. What's more, firmer foam in your mattress helps fill in this section delivering a stable surface that can keep your spine aligned.

As a medium mattress, Zoma may be suitable for back sleepers weighing under 130 pounds. If you're a back sleeper weighing over 230 pounds, you won't enjoy the perfect mix of contouring and spinal support. You're likely to sink deep into the mattress, which could put some pressure on your lumbar region.

Stomach Sleepers

Stomach sleepers often have difficulty finding a mattress that suits their needs, as their preferred sleeping position typically leads to aches and pains. This painful sleep experience can be amplified by sleep surfaces that let the weight of your hips and stomach pull your midsection deep into the mattress.

At 2 inches, Zoma's Triangulex layer isn't as thick as the comfort layers of other all-foam mattresses, so most stomach sleepers should sleep comfortably. The polyfoam transitional layer should also minimize the likelihood of sagging as it offers stable support.

That being said, Zoma's medium feel and general construction make it a solid choice for stomach sleepers weighing under 130 pounds. While it may adequately support stomach sleepers who weigh more than 130 pounds, most heavy stomach sleepers will find their midsections sink too deeply into the surface to be comfortable.

Zoma Mattress Company Policies

Before you pull out your credit card, it's wise to read and understand the fine print. We've outlined Zoma's company policies below.

Availability

Zoma mattresses are available through the Zoma website and third-party retailers like Amazon and Wal-Mart.

Shipping

Buyers in the contiguous United States receive free shipping with their Zoma Mattress. While transit times vary by location, most shoppers in the U.S. should receive their package within 3 to 7 business days after it leaves the Zoma facility. Contact the company directly for shipping rates if you're in Hawaii, Alaska, or the Canadian territories.

Sleep Trial

Zoma mattresses come with a 100-night sleep trial period. Zoma requires that you try out your mattress for at least 30 nights to adjust. After the break-in period, you can return your bed for a full refund if you aren't satisfied.

Warranty

Zoma provides a 10-year non-prorated warranty for their Zoma Sports Mattress. The warranty covers indentations over 0.75 inches, as long as these indentations don't result from using an improper foundation or platform.

Only the original purchasers of the Zoma mattresses are eligible for the warranty policy. Damages caused by abuse, misuse, or mishandling don't qualify for coverage.

Closing Thoughts

If you're in the market for a quality all-foam mattress that can relieve painful pressure points and muscle soreness, then the Zoma Sports Mattress is your holy grail. Its unique Triangulex layer provides targeted relief and body contouring, and Zoma's signature Reactiv layer increases its responsiveness and reduces motion transfer. Zoma also gives you more than three months to test your mattress before making a final decision. And if you decide to keep the bed, you've got a 10-year warranty ahead of you.