Cover
The four layers of the Layla mattress are wrapped in a fairly tightly woven cover that's removable via a zipper. The cover is well marked with "soft" and "firm" so you'll know which side is which. The soft side gets the lighter cover, while the firm side gets the darker fabric.
The cover can be removed, but the manufacturer recommends dry cleaning if needed.
Comfort & Feel
There are three aspects that make up our assessment of comfort and feel. We call these "preference-based characteristics" because no rating here is better or worse – rather, the attributes that are most desirable to you will be determined solely by your personal preferences. We apply the same classification standards to each mattress so you can more easily compare apples to apples.
Softness ( what’s this )
The Layla mattress comes with two sides; the company calls them simply "Soft" and "Firm." On our scale, we judged the soft side to be more of a Medium, maybe a little to the softer side. The other side does feel more firm, but it's pretty subtle. We would call it a Medium Firm on our scale.
Not sure what softness is best for you? Take our Mattress Match Quiz and find out.
| Softness Level (Soft side) (1=Least Soft, 9=Most Soft) |
5 | Medium |
| Softness Level (Firm side) (1=Least Soft, 9=Most Soft) |
4 | Medium Firm |
Cushioning Depth ( what’s this )
As you might expect, we found the soft side of the Layla mattress to have deeper than average cushioning depth, and this side may be a good fit if you enjoy more of a hugged or cradled feeling from your mattress. On the firm side, the story was the opposite, with more of a floating-on-top of the mattress feeling.
Interestingly, there is more of a difference in cushioning depth than overall feel/softness between the two sides.
| Cushioning Depth (Soft side) (1=Shallowest, 9=Deepest) |
7 | Deeper than average |
| Cushioning Depth (Firm side) (1=Shallowest, 9=Deepest) |
3 | Shallower than average |
Responsiveness ( what’s this )
The copper-infused memory foam is fairly quick responding, so there isn't that super-slow, melting-into-the-bed feeling that you associate with memory foam. We would say there's an "average" amount of memory feel, and perhaps a good balance for those who want the pressure-relieving qualities of memory foam but don't want to feel like they are slowly being swallowed by their mattress.
All foam mattresses are not known for bounce, and the Layla is no exception. We experienced very little bounce on either side; perhaps a tiny bit more on the firm side.
| Memory Feel (Soft side) (1=Least, 9=Most) |
5 | Some memory feel |
| Bounce (1=Least, 9=Most) |
2 | Very little bounce |
Back Support & Pressure Relief
The two things that you should always be sure to get from your mattress are spinal alignment (commonly thought of as "back support") and pressure relief. Unfortunately, no mattress will deliver these two things equally well for all sleepers. In particular, spinal alignment and pressure relief capabilities will vary across sleepers with different weights, body shapes, and sleep positions. To help you determine how this mattress will perform for you, we break down our spinal alignment and pressure relief assessments by sleeper type.
Overall, we thought the Layla mattress had a good solution for all sleeping positions, depending on whether we were on the soft or firm side. If you have a partner with different preferences and needs than yours, that could be an issue. Generally, we felt that the softer side was an excellent choice for most back and side sleepers, while stomach sleepers would experience better support and spinal alignment from the firmer side of the Layla bed.
Spinal Alignment
The key to good back support is maintaining proper spinal alignment while you sleep. This means that the mattress should hold your spine in roughly the same position it's in when you're standing. The ability of a given mattress to do this will generally depend on your weight, sleep position, and body shape.
Here is how we break down the spinal alignment of the Layla mattress with the softer side up, noting where we felt the firm side would be a better choice:
Soft side up:
| Weight | Range | Back Sleepers | Side Sleepers | Stomach Sleepers |
| Lighter | <150 lb | 9 | 9 | 7 |
| Average | 150 to 200 lb | 9 | 8 | 7 |
| Above Average | 200 to 250 lb | 8 | 7 | 5 |
| Heavier | >250 lb | 7 |
6 |
5 |
Firm side up:
| Weight | Range | Back Sleepers | Side Sleepers | Stomach Sleepers |
| Lighter | <150 lb | 9 | 9 | 8 |
| Average | 150 to 200 lb | 8 | 8 | 7 |
| Above Average | 200 to 250 lb | 7 | 7 | 6 |
| Heavier | >250 lb | 5 |
5 |
5 |
Back Sleepers:
Our 200-pound tester felt this mattress would be a good choice for most back sleepers, especially with the soft side up. Normally you might assume that heavier back sleepers would be better off on the firmer side. But we had concerns. With the firm side up, the soft layers of the mattress are on the bottom, meaning that for heavier sleepers, there just isn't enough support under the hip area. The result could be what we might call a "V" with hips sinking too far, yet legs and shoulders not sinking enough.
Side Sleepers:
Spinal alignment for our tester was also very good when on his side, and again we felt most people would have a similar supportive experience in this position, particularly on the soft side. Heavier side sleepers might have the same issue we anticipate for back sleeping: Particularly on the firm side, hips might sink in too far, and legs/shoulders not enough.
Stomach Sleepers:
Achieving good spinal alignment for stomach sleepers can often be trickier as the hips can tend to sink down too far. This is even more of a concern with all-foam mattresses, which don't have a spring support system to push up against the sleeper. With the exception of very light stomach sleepers, we did not feel that the Layla mattress (or really, any all-foam mattress) would be the best choice for those reasons, whether using the firm side or the soft side.
Pressure Relief ( what's this )
When a mattress pushes back against your body with too much force in a concentrated area, the result can be pain, soreness, loss of circulation, excessive tossing, and other problems. In general, such "pressure points" are of greatest concern for side sleepers, since that's the position in which your body's weight is distributed over the smallest surface area. To find the right mattress for your needs, keep in mind that the pressure-relieving capabilities of any given mattress will vary depending on the sleeper. Factors like your weight and body shape (e.g., broader shoulders and/or hips) will determine how far you sink into the mattress, and the pressure relief offered by that mattress will vary widely at different depths.
Here's how we sized up the pressure relief of the Layla mattress, with the soft side up:
| Weight | Range | Typical Curves | Extra Curvy |
| Lighter | <150 lb | 9 | 9 |
| Average | 150 to 200 lb | 8 | 7 |
| Above Average | 200 to 250 lb | 7 | 7 |
| Heavier | >250 lb | 7 | 6 |
Overall, we found the pressure relief offered by the Layla bed to be very good. Our tester experience no hot spots. Those that are quite a bit heavier than our 200-lb. tester might "bottom out," sinking through the mattress's 4 inches of comfort material. This may also be true if you are a curvy person.
Other Features
Beyond the preference-based characteristics of comfort and feel, and the body matching for spinal alignment and pressure relief, a mattress will have a number of other attributes that can make it a better or worse choice for you. We call these "priority-based characteristics" because they are areas in which a mattress can be better or worse, but that will have differing amounts of importance to each sleeper. So, determining how much importance to give to these features will be entirely a matter of your own personal priorities. As always, we apply the same ratings standards to each mattress so you can more easily compare apples to apples.
Motion Isolation ( what’s this )
With a bowling pin standing upright on the Layla bed, we tested motion isolation by dropping a 16-lb. bowling ball on it, as well as the whole weight of our 200-lb. tester.
That bowling pin barely moved at all, in either scenario. If you are concerned about feeling the motions of a partner, kids, or pets on the mattress, the Layla would be an excellent choice in our view.
| Motion Isolation Rating | 10 /10 | Good |
Temperature ( what’s this )
If sleeping hot is a known issue for you, foam beds in general are likely not the best choice. Rather, something like an innerspring or pocketed coil hybrid bed might offer better natural air flow. But overall, we did not think most people would have much trouble on the Layla bed.
This is not a mattress with super deep cushioning, so more of you will stay on top of the bed rather than sinking deeply. The manufacturer touts some channels carved into the transition foam for air flow, but when we examined the mattress, these channels are not very pronounced, and they are also glued to the layer above it.
Just generally, foam and memory foam mattresses like the Layla are not going to be the best choice if you have experienced sleeping hot previously and know that this could be a big priority for you.
| Stays “Cool” Rating | 5 /10 | Okay |
Edge Support ( what’s this )
Foam mattresses aren’t typically very supportive along the very edge of the mattress—important if you like to sit on the edge of the bed, or if you tend to sleep along the edge. But the Layla mattress performed pretty well in this respect. Our tester felt stable both sitting and laying on the edge of the bed, even though there was a lot of "dip" when sitting.
Laying on the bed, it performed a bit better with the soft side up. With the firm side up, you can see the softer layers collapsing below our tester. But for a mattress with no specific edge-support features, it performed better than expected.
| Edge Support Rating | 7/10 | Good |
Ease of Repositioning ( what’s this )
On both the soft and firm sides of the Layla mattress, our tester did not find movement/changing sleeping positions terribly difficult. It was certainly easier on the firm side. On the soft side, it was a little more difficult owing to the slow-responding memory foam. For those with acute mobility issues, the Layla bed (or any memory foam mattress) might not be the best choice, but for most people, we do not think movement will be difficult.
| Repositioning Rating | 7 /10 | Good |
Green Features ( what’s this )
For mattress shoppers concerned with the use of natural materials, sustainable manufacturing practices or the like, we offer our subjective evaluation of any efforts taken by the company to make the mattress more green, healthy, or safe.
In the case of the Layla mattress, the company makes no claims about the use of natural materials; its foams are petroleum-based.
All of the foams used are certified to the CertiPUR-US standard, which verifies that a material has low VOC off-gassing as well as a lack of chemicals and other substances regulated by the CPSC. This certification is the standard among mainstream foam mattresses.
The company does assert that returned mattresses will be recycled or donated to charity. In fact, should you choose to return your Layla bed, the company will send a charity to your home to pick it up.
| Green Rating | 4 /10 | Fair |
Adjustable Base Compatibility ( what’s this )
If you plan to use your mattress atop an adjustable base, the Layla mattress is a great choice. We tested the Layla bed with a standard adjustable base and found that right away, the mattress conformed nicely, regardless of which side was up.
Nothing weird happens when the Layla bed is articulated -- no strange bulges, no uncomfortable bunching of the quilt cover. It really was one of the best mattresses we've seen out of the box in terms of use on an adjustable base.
| Adjustable Base Use Rating | 10 /10 | Excellent |
Price, Value & Longevity
How Much Does a Layla Mattress Cost?
Prices shown are list prices. Remember that GoodBed keeps our site current with the best available discounts on all online mattresses, many of which are exclusive discounts for our readers.
What Are You Getting?
The Layla bed is an 10.5-inch mattress with a unique copper-infused memory foam on both the top and bottom of the mattress, intended to promote heat dissipation. One side is "Soft" and the other is "Firm" meaning the mattress can be flipped to best suit your needs and preferences. With a price that's right in line with competing mattresses, these features to help Layla stand apart.
How Long Will the Layla Mattress Last?
When it comes to estimating the comfort lifespan of a mattress, we tend to use foam density as our best, albeit imperfect, predictor of how long a foam will retain its shape and resiliency. In the case of the Layla mattress, the memory foam has a density of 3.5-lbs. The remaining foams are of a standard 1.8-lb. and 2-lb. density. Overall, we expect the Layla bed to hold up about as well as competing mattresses; these are all solidly good, though perhaps not outstanding, foam densities.
Overall Value
On balance, we feel that Layla mattress is a unique product that’s exceptionally supportive for the majority of individuals. The dual-sided mattress also offers options for those who might not be sure what type of bed they prefer, or for those whose needs and preferences change over time.
| Value Rating | 8 /10 | Good |
Other Factors to Consider
Delivery
- Free delivery to your door
Layla includes free delivery, which is not particularly unusual among its competitors. Note that orders shipped to Canada, Alaska or Hawaii do incur a delivery charge.
Returns
- 120-day trial period
- Full refund, including free pickup within trial period
Layla offers buyers a 120-day trial period, and suggests that buyers try the mattress at least two weeks before returning it. Returns within the trial period are free, with free pickup. The company says that returned mattresses will be donated to charity. See: Layla return policy
Warranty
- Warranty Length: Lifetime
- Indentation Coverage: 1” and above
One of the biggest, if not THE biggest complaints about any mattress from consumers regards body impressions — the inability of a mattress to spring back, eventually creating a low spot/sinkhole in the mattress. As such, mattress warranties all contain a term defining how big a sag or ‘body impression’ (measured when no one is on the mattress) is considered a defect, and thus covered under the warranty. The industry standard for mattresses is generally between ¾” and 1.5”. Layla has chosen to cover indentations that meet or exceed 1”. Practically speaking, that means any softening or sagging would need to be at least that deep before the warranty would offer you protection.
