Layla Memory Foam Mattress Review – A Great Flippable Option?

Written by Marten Carlson, Lead Reviewer and Certified Sleep Science Coach

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I’ll share my personal experience with the Layla mattress and explain who this mattress might be a good fit for. I’ll also go into detail about the mattress’s cooling features, motion isolation, edge support, durability, price point and more.

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Out of all the memory foam mattresses on the market, the Layla is one of the most popular and innovative, as it’s a flippable mattress and offers sleepers two firmnesses in one. But, like many things in the bedding industry, this mattress may not work well for everyone.

I personally tested the Layla mattress and assessed its firmness, feel, durability and more. Keep reading my unbiased Layla mattress review to learn whether it will work for you.

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Layla Mattress Review: General Overview

The Layla is really known for its flippable design; it features a soft side that offers excellent pressure relief and a firm side that offers great support. However, the Layla is more than just a flippable gimmick—it is also an extremely comfortable memory foam mattress that boasts some great cooling features.

There is a lot going on with the Layla mattress and, with its flippable design, it is a good fit for multiple sleeping positions. Here’s a quick overview of the mattress’s pros and cons:

Pros of the Layla Mattress

• It’s a soft and comfortable mattress that offers lots of pressure relief. This is particularly beneficial for side sleepers who need some cushioning along their shoulders and hips.
• The slow-moving foam helps alleviate pressure on joints, which can ease hip pain.
• It’s made with copper gel foam, which is both cooling and antimicrobial.
• The firm side of the mattress is good for many back and stomach sleepers.

Cons of the Layla Mattress 

• It lacks a classic medium-firm feel. The soft side feels quite plush, while the firm side is very supportive. If you want a mattress that offers a nice balance, you may want to look at our list of the best medium-firm mattresses.
• Heavier stomach sleepers won’t get the necessary hip support on the Layla mattress.
• Sleepers who don’t like to sink into their mattress too far. If you want a responsive and bouncy mattress, you may want to consider getting the Layla Hybrid instead.

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Layla Mattress Firmness and Feel

The Layla mattress is interesting because it is flippable and has two firmnesses in one. Let’s take a look at both sides of this mattress, how firm they are and what they feel like.

How Firm Is the Layla Mattress?

The soft side of the Layla is softer than average mattresses, coming in at 6/10 on our firmness scale. For reference, 6.5/10 represents the industry standard of medium-firm. The firm side of the mattress has a thinner layer of memory foam on top followed by a supportive base layer. This makes the firm side of the mattress feel like an 8/10 on our scale.

Choose The Soft Side If:	Choose The Firm Side If:
You are a side sleeper or lightweight sleeper	You are a back sleeper, stomach sleeper or a heavyweight person over 230 lb

Sleeping on the Layla Mattress

The Soft Side

When I rested on my back on the soft side of the Layla, I didn’t get the proper support. I’m a heavier person who is 6’7,” and I felt myself sinking through the mattress quite a bit. However, I felt very comfortable when I switched to my side. The plush comfort layer cushioned my shoulder and hip, and I didn’t feel any pain or discomfort. I think it is one of the best mattresses for neck and shoulder pain. The soft side of the Layla is entirely too soft for stomach sleeping. I didn’t get enough support under my hips in this sleeping position.

The Firm Side

Back sleeping on the firm side of the Layla, I felt a good balance of comfort and support. My hips sank into the memory foam layer, but the support layer prevented my back from craning out of alignment. I didn’t get enough pressure relief when I slept on my side, but I felt plenty of hip support when I switched to my stomach.

What Does the Layla Mattress Feel Like?

Overall, the Layla mattress has a slow-moving memory foam feel. The feel differs depending on which side you’re sleeping on, though. Most people will sink pretty far into the soft side of the mattress. But when you flip it over, you should feel like you’re resting “on top” of the mattress.

Soft Side

Sleeper Weight	Back Sleepers	Side Sleepers	Stomach Sleepers
Lightweight (Under 130 lb)	Excellent	Good	Good
Average (130 – 230 lb)	Good	Excellent	Bad
Heavyweight (Over 230 lb)	Bad	Fair	Bad

Firm Side

Sleeper Weight	Back Sleepers	Side Sleepers	Stomach Sleepers
Lightweight (Under 130 lb)	Excellent	Fair	Excellent
Average (130 – 230 lb)	Excellent	Fair	Good
Heavyweight (Over 230 lb)	Excellent	Fair	Good

Is the Layla Mattress Good For Lightweight People (Under 130 lb)?

• Both sides of the Layla mattress work well for lightweight back sleepers. People who weigh less than 130 lb won’t compress the top foam layers too much, so they will get the lumbar support they need.
• Lightweight side sleepers will feel more comfortable on the soft side of the Layla mattress. That’s because this side offers more pressure relief for the shoulders and hips. On the firm side, many lightweight side sleepers may feel some pain along pressure points.
• The soft side could work well for lightweight stomach sleepers, but the firm side is much better. The firm side offers more hip support, which will help lightweight stomach sleepers maintain the proper spinal alignment.

Is the Layla Mattress Good For Average Weight People (130 – 230 lb)?

• Average weight people should feel comfortable on both sides of the Layla mattress, but the firm side is slightly better. That’s because the firm side offers more lumbar support, which can help average weight back sleepers maintain the proper spinal alignment. Back sleepers who weigh closer to 230 lb may feel their spines craning out of alignment while resting on the soft side.
• The soft side of the Layla mattress works well for average weight side sleepers. Its plush feel helps cushion shoulders and hips, while the supportive foam layer promotes the proper spinal alignment. The firm side of the mattress won’t offer enough pressure relief for average weight side sleepers.
• Average weight stomach sleepers will feel more supported on the firm side of the mattress. If people in this category slept on the soft side, they would feel their hips sink out of alignment and could develop lower back pain.

Is the Layla Mattress Good For Heavyweight People (Over 230 lb)?

• Heavyweight back sleepers should sleep on the firm side of the Layla mattress. That’s because this side offers more lumbar support. The soft side could cause some heavyweight back sleepers to “bottom out” and develop lower back pain.
• As a whole, the Layla mattress isn’t a great option for heavyweight side sleepers–it could cause some hip and shoulder pain.
• The firm side of the Layla mattress is a decent option for heavyweight stomach sleepers, but many people will still need something firmer. The soft side of the Layla mattress won’t offer enough lumbar support for heavyweight stomach sleepers. Take a look at our list of the best mattresses for heavy people for some better options.

Layla Mattress Construction

Let’s take a closer look at what materials are found in the Layla and what they do for the overall mattress experience. We will look at each layer of this flippable mattress one by one.

Cover

The Layla mattress has a soft cooling cover that’s woven in a hexagon pattern. It has a zipper around the sides, so you can easily remove it.

Comfort Layers

On the soft side, the first comfort layer is made with copper-gel memory foam. Copper has antimicrobial and cooling properties, and gel helps dissipate body heat. This material has a slow-moving feel that allows sleepers to gently sink into it. Beneath this is a layer of Max Airflow Support Foam, which acts as a transition layer and helps prevent sleepers from “bottoming out.”

Support Layer

Next, there’s a layer of high-density support foam. This helps provide lumbar support and keep sleepers’ spines in a neutral alignment.

Comfort Layer (Firm Side)

Underneath the support layer sits a thinner piece of foam. When the Layla mattress is placed firm side up, this acts as the comfort layer. It’s infused with copper and gel, which helps dissipate body heat, and it feels quite firm and supportive.

Mattress Height

The Layla mattress is 10.5″ tall

Layla Mattress Size Options and Price

For the most up-to-date size and price information about the Layla, take a look at the following chart:

Size	Dimensions	Price
Twin	38″ x 75″	$749.00
Twin XL	38″ x 80″	$849.00
Full	54″ x 75″	$999.00
Queen	60″ x 80″	$1099.00
King	76″ x 80″	$1249.00
California King	72″ x 84″	$1249.00

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Mattress Clarity Score

4.30 / 5.0

Layla Mattress Performance

We put the Layla mattress to the test and measured its motion transfer, cooling and other features. Read on to see how the Layla performed.

Sleeping Hot or Cold

The Layla is an all-foam mattress so, no matter what, it is going to sleep hotter than most innerspring and hybrid mattresses. That said, the Layla sleeps cooler than most memory foam mattresses because of its copper-gel infusion. These materials help draw heat away from the body and help keep the top of the mattress cool.

Motion Transfer

When it comes to motion transfer, few materials handle it as well as memory foam, and because of this, the Layla performed quite well during my motion transfer tests.

When I placed a glass of water on the soft side of the Layla mattress, I could press into the surrounding area without disturbing the water too much. I did see some more disturbance when I did this test on the firm side, but not too much.

I also asked my coworker to move around on the opposite of the mattress when I rested on it. I barely felt his movements come over to my side of the bed, which makes me think this is a good mattress for couples.

Edge Support

Because the Layla is an all-foam mattress, it does not have excellent edge support. When I sat down on the edge of the soft side, the mattress collapsed quite a bit. When I sat on the firm side, it didn’t collapse as much, but I didn’t feel particularly secure. When I rested on both sides of the Layla mattress, I felt like I could easily roll off the edge.

Durability

The Layla mattress contains high-quality foam layers, and I expect it to last between seven and 10 years, which is typical for an all-foam bed.

Off-gassing

When I first took the Layla mattress out of its box, there was some mattress off-gassing. However, I left the mattress in a ventilated room for 48 hours, and the smell completely went away.

Noise

When I moved around on top of the Layla, the mattress made almost no noise. This is usually a bigger issue with hybrid and innerspring mattresses, and I don’t usually have this problem with all-foam mattresses like the Layla.

Sex

Those who need a mattress for sex usually want to find a responsive, bouncy mattress; they want something that makes it easy to move around and reposition. Because the Layla contains soft memory foam that is not too responsive, it might not be the best mattress for sex.

Layla Company Policies

Tired of your old mattress and considering purchasing something new? We will walk you through Layla’s company policies. You never know, the fine print may have a bigger impact on your purchase decision than expected.

Warranty

The Layla mattress comes with lifetime warranty that covers sagging, loss of shape, splitting or cracking of the foam and loss of mattress height. Important note: The warranty only applies if you purchase the mattress directly from Layla’s website.

Sleep Trial

The Layla mattress comes with a 120-night trial, which should give your body plenty of time to adjust to the new mattress. You will have up to four months to decide whether or not you want to keep it.

Return Policy

If you still don’t love your Layla mattress after trying it for at least two weeks, Layla will work with you to donate the mattress to a local charity—as long as it’s still within the 120-night trial period. You will receive a full refund for the Layla mattress upon providing donation documentation.

Layla Mattress Complaints

On Layla’s website, there are over 7,000 customer reviews. Most of them are positive, but a few customers said the mattress isn’t firm enough. Other people complained about the edge support and said they felt like they would roll off the side of the mattress.

How Does the Layla Compare to Other Mattresses?

For those who want to do some good comparison shopping, I’ll compare the Layla mattress to some other popular options. To see how Layla stacks up against even more competitors, make sure to also check out all of our mattress comparisons to find popular reviews like Layla vs Nectar and Layla vs Saatva.

Layla vs Layla Hybrid

Product

Firmness

Score

Product

Layla Mattress

Firmness

Multiple firmness options

Score

4.3 / 5

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Read Layla Mattress Review

Product

Layla Hybrid Mattress

Firmness

Multiple firmness options

Score

4.0 / 5

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Read Layla Hybrid Mattress Review

The main difference between the Layla and Layla Hybrid can be found in the support layer—the Layla features base foam, and the Layla Hybrid features support coils. Even with this construction difference, the mattresses are close in terms of firmness and feel. They both have a soft side and a firm side, and they both have a slow-moving feel.

The Layla Hybrid does have some advantages over the Layla mattress because, with coils in its support layer, the Hybrid is more breathable, supportive and durable than the Layla mattress. However, these improvements do put the Layla Hybrid at higher price point.

Who Should Choose the Layla Mattress?	Who Should Choose the Layla Hybrid Mattress?
Lightweight and average weight sleepers	Heavier people
People who want to save money	Hot sleepers
Those who don’t run hot at night	People who want a more durable mattress

Layla vs Casper

Product

Firmness

Score

Product

Layla Mattress

Firmness

Multiple firmness options

Score

4.3 / 5

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Product

Casper Original Mattress

Firmness

Medium-firm: 7/10

Score

3.7 / 5

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Read Casper Original Mattress Review

The Layla and Casper are both all-foam mattresses, but they are different in a number of ways. The Layla is flippable, while the Casper is not. The Casper features a zoned construction, while the Layla does not.

In terms of firmness, the soft side of the Layla is softer than the Casper, and the firm side is firmer than the Casper. Finally, the Layla has more of a classic memory foam feel, and the Casper has a more balanced foam feel.

Who Should Choose the Layla Mattress?	Who Should Choose the Casper Mattress?
Side sleepers	Combination sleepers
People who want to “sink into” their mattress	Those who want to rest more “on top of” their mattress

Read our in-depth comparison of the Layla and Casper mattresses for more information.

The Takeaway

The Layla mattress is a flippable, all-foam bed that has two firmness levels in one. The soft side works well for side sleepers, while the firm side is better for back and stomach sleepers. It has many cooling features and it isolates motion well, but it’s not as durable as many hybrid mattresses.

Layla Memory Foam Mattress FAQs

Is Layla a good mattress?

In my experience, the Layla is a fantastic mattress. But it does depend on what you are looking for. If you want something that has a slow-moving memory foam feel and has two firmnesses in one, the Layla is a great choice. If you are a larger stomach sleeper and want a bouncier mattress, the Layla isn’t the best choice.

How long does it take a Layla mattress to expand?

The Layla is a bed-in-a-box mattress, so it will take between 24 and 48 hours for it to fully expand.

Does the Layla mattress sleep hot?

The Layla is a memory foam mattress, so it is does trap some body heat. That said, the memory foam is infused with copper and gel, which helps prevent the mattress from sleeping extremely hot.

Does the Layla mattress need a box spring?

The Layla mattress does not require a box spring and can be placed on any solid frame of foundation. However, if your bed frame requires a box spring, the Layla mattress will work perfectly fine with it.

Does Layla Mattress ship to Canada?

Layla Mattress does ship to Canada for an additional fee.