Casper Mattress Review

Product Description

1. Can you give some background about Casper Element Pro mattress collection?

Casper Element Pro mattress is luxury at an affordable price. It is constructed in 10 inches of memory foam arranged into three intricately designed layers. Casper confirms that this new generation of mattress responds to sleepers’ movements during sleep, and at the same time, it supports their weight.

2. Describe briefly what sizes are available in Casper Element Pro mattresses?

Casper Element Pro mattresses are available in four different sizes, viz. Twin, Full, King, and Queen.

Pros & Cons

1.Who would you recommend Casper Element Pro mattress to?

The Casper Element Pro mattress is ideal for value seekers looking for luxury plus affordability. It is a pressure-relieving mattress suitable for side and back sleepers weighing under 230 lbs. The mattresses are suitable for those who

• Prefer motion isolation
• Prefer back and stomach sleeping positions
• Are hot sleepers
• Prefer a responsive, balanced foam feel
• Value seekers looking to save money on their mattress purchase
• Want a mattress with a strong support
• Seek relief from pressure point discomfort
• Want their mattresses to be home delivered in a box
• Want a luxury bed at an affordable price

2. Who should avoid the Casper Element Pro mattress collection?

The Casper Element Pro mattresses are not recommended for sleepers who

• Weigh under 230 lbs may find this mattress too firm
• Prefer excessive motion-isolation for this mattress slightly lacks motion isolation in comparison to other all-foam mattresses
• Are sensitive sleepers as they may find the off-gassing odors slightly irritating
• Looking for edge support

Firmness

1. How firm do you think Casper Element Pro Mattress are?

While assessing the firmness level, it is important to note that this area is mainly subjective depending upon the body weight and sleeping positions of the user. On a scale of 1-10, the Casper Element Pro mattress falls around 7 on the firmness scale. The mattress absorbs weight and cradles the body giving the sleeper a sinking-in sensation

This soft all-foam mattress feels like a giant sponge which helps the joint and spine pressure dissipate. Casper Element Pro is a crowd-pleaser as it is ideal for combination sleepers offering them great comfort on their backs, sides, stomach, or different sleeping positions as they switch positions during sleep throughout the night.

Material & Construction

1. Can you walk us through some of the unique technology, design, and materials used in the construction of Casper Element Pro? Why it is so important?

Casper Element Pro mattress is carefully crafted with three layers offering the ultimate level of comfort. Given below is a detailed analysis of the technology, design, and materials used in the construction of this mattress.

• We will start with the cover; it is made up of a stretchy fabric which is a blend of recycled polyester, upcycled cotton, Lycra, and rayon.
• The topmost layer. It is made with the brand’s patented perforated polyfoam Airscape promises innovative cooling all night. Thousands of perforations circulate air, promoting airflow and dissipating heat retention.
• This layer also provides cushioning and, at the same time, responds to the movements of each sleeper.
• The second layer is also made up of another layer of memory foam. The memory foam layer adapts to the shape of the body and alleviates pressure points.
• The foundation is constructed with thick polyfoam support. This is the third layer that prevents sinking and offers responsive comfort and support that cradles the body in a soft embrace throughout the night. You wake up refreshed and rejuvenated after sleeping comfortably on this mattress.

Mattress Review and Rating

Repositioning

Q1. How would you rate Casper Element Pro from a repositioning & responsiveness perspective? 

Repositioning means that sleepers can switch positions quickly and easily. Responsiveness measures the speed and degree of the mattress’s response to motion, pressure, and weight of the sleeper. A responsive mattress adjusts very fast with your movements. Responsiveness and repositioning are one of the key features for a better sleep experience

The three layers offered by Casper Element Pro aids to swift adjustment of the mattress to the changing positions of sleepers.

While sharing a foam mattress with your partner or pets, you realize the real value of mattress’s motion isolation because when your bedmate moves, there is no ripple effect. Casper Element Pro does not absorb all the force meaning your partner might disturb your sleep with their movements.

Even though the mattress is slightly firmer than expected but the soft surface supports all sleeping positions and also adjusts to positions-switch throughout the night with its quick responsiveness and comfortable repositioning features.

Comfort, Back Support, Pressure Relief

Q2: Does Casper Element Pro provide superior comfort, back support and pressure relief?

Casper Element Pro is definitely one of the best options for people who have neck and back pain. As this mattress is a combination of firm and soft, it provides adequate support and cushioning to the back and neck. The surface of the mattress keeps the spine perfectly aligned, and the zoned support absorbs pressure build up and offers relief.

This memory foam layer adapts to your body’s shape, and thus, the mattress adjusts to all sleeping positions. The mattress cushions pressure prone areas, it allocates to the body’s shape during position switch, and delivers responsive support and comfort to all types of sleepers.

Not only does it provide relief from neck and back pain, but Casper Element Pro also relieves muscle pain. When you sink straight into the memory foam mattress, the medium-firm support and pressure relief of the Element Pro is total bliss. Moreover, the soft and comforting pillowy layer makes you look forward to bedtime with anticipation.

The memory foam and polyfoam combination of the mattress offers comfortable pressure relief, especially for sleepers weighing above 130 lbs. Those less than 130 lbs may find that they need more body weight to form the pressure points.

Cooling & Temperature Control

Q3: How would you rate cooling and overall temperature control characteristics of Casper Element Pro Mattresses?

Our body becomes hot during sleep, and many of us find it difficult to cope with a sweaty body during sleep. It is important to have your body temperature maintained during sleep so that you get a cool and restful sleep. Casper Element Pro helps maintain an adequate body temperature.

Even though many users complain that foam mattresses don’t diffuse heat well, Element Pro still fairs significantly well than its all-foam counterparts. The foam and polyfoam layers used in its construction make the mattress more breathable and cooler. The stretchy cover contributes to the airiness of the mattress. Even if you sleep with a heavy duvet wearing warm clothes, you’ll still feel cool and wake up fresh in the morning.

However, many reviewers state that the Airscape heat diffusing layer fails to overcome the heat issue. The dense material of the mattress traps the airflow and discourages cool spot.

Motion Isolation and Sharing a Bed

Q4: Does Casper Element Pro Mattresses provide reasonable motion isolation when sharing a bed with others?

This category confirms how well a mattress isolates the motion of two partners sharing a bed. When one person moves, shifts, or switches position, the other person does not feel anything is a sign of sound motion isolation.

The Element Pro is manufactured using memory foam and polyfoam layers, these layers are designed to absorb considerable weight before compressing. The foam construction of this mattress does an adequate job of motion isolation, but a highly sensitive sleeper may feel their partner’s movements.

Edge Support

Q5: How would you rate the edge support of Casper Element Pro Mattresses?

Edge support means the support that a mattress offers around its edges. Firm edges aid in balancing the perimeter of the mattress. Edge support plays an important part in a couple’s sleep, as poor edging disturbs both sleeping and sex. Poor edges limit the full bed usage. The partners move near the center of the bed instead of sleeping on the perimeter. Poor edges blocks sitting or lying near the edges.

The Casper Element Pro mattress is at par with other all-foam mattresses. Even if some sleepers may find the edges to sag a little when significant pressure is applied, still the edge support remains unaffected.

Recommendation based on sleeping style

1. Who would you recommend Casper Element Pro mattress based on individual sleeping style?

To feel fresh and energized throughout the day, our bed needs to be so welcoming that we look forward to it. A good night’s sleep boosts productivity and eases stress, though getting a night’s peaceful sleep is not that easy. Irrespective of our sleeping positions, we all need good sleep to rejuvenate and heal our bodies. There are three basic sleep postures: Side, back, and stomach positions. Sleepers of the three different positions have specific needs and experiences in terms of comfort, support, and flexibility. Only the right mattress can offer them these three things.

• Side Sleepers: The best mattresses for side sleepers aids in pressure point release while keeping their spine aligned. The Element Pro maintains the balance between pressure relief and spine alignment. Sleepers weighing above 130 lbs are able to achieve this balance. However, those above 230 lbs find it most effective. The light sleepers or those below 130 lbs may find the mattress too firm.
  The memory foam and polyfoam integration of the Casper Element Pro adapts to the body shape of sleepers, cushioning hips and shoulders and cradling the pressure prone areas without much compression. Hips and shoulders are the problem areas of side sleepers as these are the areas with the most pressure buildup. The foam absorbs all the pressure by cushioning these areas. Side sleepers below 230 pounds will find this mattress ideal.

• Back Sleepers: The Casper Element pro is an excellent mattress choice for back sleepers. Those weighing above 130 lbs enjoy balance and pressure relief. It cradles the joints and keeps the spine perfectly aligned. Even though light sleepers prefer softer models yet the cushioning feel of this mattress leaves them quite satisfied.
  The firmness level of this model is 7. It makes the back sleepers feel adequately supported by cushioning their lower back. A mattress lacking allows the midsection to sink in, resulting in body aches and pains. Casper Element Pro is perfect for back sleepers, both heavy and light.

• Stomach Sleepers: The Element Pro offers the uncompromising support sought by stomach sleepers. A mattress lacking in providing adequate support to stomach sleepers may result in midsection sagging. This sagging beneath the midsection makes the spine bend into a U-Shape. Sleeping on the stomach makes it difficult for the spine to stay in a neutral position, but the support core of Casper Element Pro keeps the spine of stomach sleepers perfectly aligned.
• Combination Sleepers-Those who alternate between various positions: Combination sleepers require excellent responsiveness in a mattress. The Element Pro is suitable for all sleeping positions because of its three layered construction and dense feature.

Product Description

1. Can you give some background about Casper Nova Hybrid mattress collection?

Casper Nova Hybrid was introduced in 2020 and is made out of a luxurious comfort layer of AirScape polyfoam, a polyfoam transitional layer separated into hardiness zones for varied support levels, and a pocketed coil foundation layer. A cover consisting of polyester, cotton, rayon, and spandex is also included with the Mattress. With a thickness of 12-inches, Nova Hybrid has a medium soft feel, and it is one of the softest mattresses in the Casper family.

2. Describe briefly what sizes are available in Casper Nova Hybrid mattresses?

Casper Nova Hybrid is available in all regular sizes: Twin, Twin XL, Full, Queen, King, Cal King

Pros & Cons

1. Who would you recommend Casper Nova Hybrid mattress to?

The Casper Nova Hybrid mattresses are recommended for sleepers across a wide range. The mattresses are suitable for those who

• Want to sink in a soft mattress with a luxurious feel
• Suitable for strict side sleepers

2. Who should avoid the Casper Nova Hybrid mattress collection?

The Casper Nova Hybrid mattresses are not recommended for sleepers who

• Sleepers who like firm mattresses
• More expensive for shoppers with a limited budget
• Heavy sleepers may experience more sagging than warranted
• Stomach sleepers wanting extra support

Firmness

1. How firm do you think Casper Nova Hybrid Mattress are?

Whether a mattress feels firm or soft is relatively subjective. All beds should support body weight, promote healthy spinal alignment, and ensure comfortable and restful sleeping. The majority of Casper mattresses have a medium-firm feel. Casper Nova Hybrid is the brand’s only Mattress, which sits on the softer side of the firmness scale. Softer mattresses are most significant for side sleepers with an average weight.

The top layer of perforated foam, followed by another layer of perforated AirScape polyfoam layer split into three zones – softer on the side and firmer in the middle creates a good balance and spinal alignment for side sleepers, back sleepers as well as stomach sleepers. The third layer is a memory foam layer with a unique configuration – it is split into seven bands with alternating bands of ridges, which is expected to provide precise pressure relief across the entire body surface -whether the shoulder or neck area, hip/waist area and lower half of the body.

The softness of the plush cover and the foam configuration provides a delicate balance between a “sinking in” feeling of luxury versus pressure relief across the entire body area. However, for individuals who weigh more than 230lbs, the Mattress may prove soft, and it may create issues with spinal alignment.

Material & Construction

• • 1. Can you walk us through some of the unique technology, design and materials used in construction of Nova Hybrid Mattress? Why it is so important?

Casper Nova Hybrid mattress has a complex build, which includes two layers of perforated breathable Polyurethane foams, then a layer of memory foam with a support layer of innerspring coils encased in foam.

• • • Layer 1: As with all Casper mattresses, Nova Hybrid has a top layer of proprietary Airscape foam that has small perforations, allowing heat to escape and air to circulate. It also has a plush, fluffy soft feel.
    • Layer 2: Beneath the first layer is the second layer of another Airscape perforated foam that is slightly firmer and has three ergonomic zones that help adjust the spine and provide more support. The zones are softer around the shoulders and firmer in the areas where the back and hips are located. This design is intended to give additional lumbar support while also making the Mattress suitable for combination sleepers.
    • Layer 3: Beneath the two layers of breathable perforated foam layers is a layer of memory foam. The memory foam layer provides targeted support to the body. The layer is divided into seven zones with alternating bands of shaped cuts that help to strengthen the supporting layer above – 3 zones of support to help gently sink shoulders and cradle hips for ergonomic spinal alignment plus, four more zones of support to add more pressure relief under shoulders, and more clearance under the waist, lower back, and hips to help align the spine.
    • Layer 4: Like all Casper hybrid mattresses, Nova Hybrid’s base layer is a pocket-coil unit housed in a base polyfoam that improves the support around the perimeter of the Mattress while providing a solid and robust base for the Mattress. This foam layer around the coil provides extra edge support. The springs offer bounce and support while the rings are in the pocket, which helps to minimize movement transmission.
    • Cover:All of these layers are encased in a plush, ventilated cushioned blanket-like cover that adds to the comfort of the bed. It’s made of a velvety soft, four-way stretch fabric that’s made from a combination of polyester, cotton, rayon, and spandex for a luxuriously cuddly feel.

For sleepers looking for an additional cooling effect, Casper provides a cooling package marketed as Snow Cooling Package. The Snow Cooling package has three components. The top cover is infused with a phase-changing material which gives it a cool sensation. It adds a layer of Airscape perforated foam coated with a cooling gel followed by six strips of HeatDelete™ Bands that act like thermal highways, directing heat away from the sleeper’s body to help and enable better heat dissipation.

Mattress Review and Rating

Repositioning

Q1. How would you rate Casper Nova Hybrid from a repositioning & responsiveness perspective? 

Repositioning means that sleepers can change position quickly. Memory foam mattresses and softer foam mattresses make it harder for the sleeper to shift positions with the sinking-in feature. The top two layers are soft foam followed by a memory foam layer; even though both the foam and memory foam layers have zoned support, the sleeper will sink in. The base layer with pocket coil layers adds bounciness and responsiveness, but the overall feeling is of snug, comfortable embrace by the Mattress. Sleepers will likely have difficulty rolling over or switching positions. Casper Nova Hybrid is better than a standard memory foam mattress as far as responsiveness is concerned but is not as good as a pure innerspring mattress.

Comfort, Back Support, Pressure Relief

Q2: Does Casper Nova Hybrid provide superior comfort, back support and pressure relief?

Evaluating whether a mattress provides good back support or spinal alignment and pressure relief are extremely important in choosing a mattress. The Basics of good back support are maintaining proper spinal alignment while you sleep. The Mattress should keep your spine in roughly the same position it’s in when you’re standing. When a mattress presses back against your body with too much force in a concentrated area, the result can be localized pain, soreness, loss of circulation, excessive tossing, and other problems. In general, such “pressure points” are the most significant concern for side sleepers since that’s the position in which your body’s weight is distributed over the smallest surface area. It is less of a problem for back sleepers as the bodyweight is spread over a wider surface area, creating fewer pressure points. Pressure relief refers to a bed’s ability to alleviate tension at the pressure points concentrated in the shoulders, hips, and lower back region of the body. Unfortunately, no mattress delivers both things equally well for all sleepers. In particular, spinal alignment and pressure relaxation capabilities will vary across sleepers with different weights, body shapes, and sleep positions.

Generally, foam mattresses, particularly memory foam mattresses, tend to cradle the sleeper’s body, redistributing body weight. It can help relieve aches and soreness in the areas that exert the most force on the Mattress. Casper Nova Hybrids does a tremendous job for pressure relief, specifically for sleepers who sleep sideways.

The upper layer is made of perforated breathable foam that is soft and comforting. Still, it doesn’t wrap around the body, and there are small aerations along the material’s surface that allow for heat escape, enabling comfortable sleeping. An additional layer of perforated foam further enhances the cooling effect. The third layer is a layer of memory foam with seven ergonomic zones – 3 zones of support to help gently sink shoulders and cradle hips for ergonomic spinal alignment plus, four more zones of support to add more pressure relief under shoulders, and extra support under the waist, lumbar region to help align the spine. The three layers work in conjunction to provide a relaxed setting and relieve pressure around the critical points in the body based on sleeping posture. The bottom layer of encased pocketed coil springs provides enhanced pressure relief and improved motion isolation.

One of the key features is that the Mattress provides separate zones for support. Zoned Support™ means that the middle memory foam layer has been divided into different zones, all of which feature slightly different firmness- firmer under the hips, waist, and lower back while being softer under the shoulders to help support proper support spine alignment. This combo is especially lovely for any sleepers suffering from lower back or shoulder pain; because it will help keep the spine in a healthy alignment without creating stiffness in the shoulder area.

People suffering from chronic back pain need significantly more pressure relief than only a soft mattress can provide. Casper Nova Hybrid is high up there on the softness scale serves the purpose well. It also aids in relieving shoulder pain due to its zoned support. It provides contouring, sinkage, and pressure relief around the shoulders. It also eases pressure on the hips for side sleepers and relieves hip pain. If you prefer something extra soft, you may want to look at the Casper Nova Hybrid Snow.

• Back Sleepers: People who sleep on their back tend to require more support — particularly around the hips, which may sink into softer mattresses and prevent proper spinal alignment. Sleepers sleeping on Casper Nova Hybrid mattress may be concerned that being plush, the medium soft Mattress may not provide enough firmness or back support. However, the pocket coils in the base area mitigate this concern largely. However, individuals on the heavier side may see some challenges.
• Side sleepers: Side sleepers will greatly appreciate Casper Nova Hybrid. With the plush comfort layer and multiple zoned support layers, the Mattress will absorb the pressure and provide a comfortable night’s sleep.
• Stomach sleepers: Getting good spinal alignment for stomach sleepers can often be trickier as the hips can tend to sink too far with some mattresses. Stability and support are essential for “stomach sleepers” to not cause back or hip pain. Casper Nova Hybrid is suitable for lightweight stomach sleepers with a medium-soft configuration. Still, it may create challenges for heavy sleepers who may experience sinking in and make a spinal curvature.
• Heavy sleepers: For heavy people, the softness of the top with an innerspring coil layer may not provide enough uplift, and there is a likelihood that the stomach area could sink in.

Cooling & Temperature Control

Q3: How would you rate cooling and overall temperature control  characteristics of Casper Nova Hybrid Mattresses?

Memory foam mattresses are generally thought of as retaining heat. The sleepers sink into the memory foam layer, creating a snug feeling and traps heat. However, the memory foam layer is not on top of the Casper Nova Hybrid mattress. Plus, Casper uses proprietary technology, AirScape™, which provides for a layer of perforated, breathable foam as the top layer of the Mattress that increases airflow and circulates air to dissipate heat. The Hybrid base with resilient springs also helps in air movement.

Advanced cooling is available with the Nova Hybrid Snow. The features include:

• Heat Delete Band: Thermal Layer to remove heat for a more extended period
• QuickCool Cover: Gives an incredible sensation as one slips in
• Cooling gel on a top of breathable, perforated foam helps sleepers to enjoy an extended calm sleep

Motion Isolation and Sharing a Bed

Q4: Does Casper Nova Hybrid Mattresses provide reasonable motion isolation when sharing bed with others?

This category rates how well a mattress can prevent other sleepers in a bed from feeling when their sleep partner rolls over, shifts, or changes positions.

The motion isolation on the Nova Hybrid is excellent. The thick comfort foam minimizes most transfer when a partner moves or gets in and out of bed. Due to its coils, many of which cause a significant bounce on the surface, hybrids can be tricky in motion isolation. Softer hybrids, such as this one, tend to fare significantly better in this area than their firmer counterparts.

Edge Support

Q5: How would you rate edge support  of Casper Nova Hybrid Mattresses?

Edge support is an essential consideration for couples, as poor performance limits both sleeping and sex to closer to the center of the bed, rather than its perimeter. Getting in and out of bed may also disturb your partner since the bed may bend when sitting on the edge. It is a common fact with all-foam mattresses. However, the Nova hybrid with pocketed coils provides hardier edge support than all-foam mattresses. Even with the softer foam in the upper comfort layer in Nova Hybrid’s base, support foam works well to keep the edges secure so that there is no risk of slipping off if you sleep on the edge of the Mattress.

Recommendation based on sleeping style

• 1. Who would you recommend Casper Nova Hybrid mattress based on individual sleeping style?
• • Side sleepers:Side sleepers will greatly appreciate Casper Nova Hybrid. Nova Hybrid with the customized and targeted seven ergonomic zones in the memory foam layer provides excellent body contouring with responsiveness, providing an extremely satisfying sleep experience. Nova Hybrid is the top-of-the-line Mattress from Casper. Three layers of perforated foam and seven zoned/targeted memory foam layers will allow side sleepers to have soft and pressure relieving for their hips and shoulders appropriate alignment across the body. The shoulders should be able to sink deep when lying on your side so that the spine can run in a straight line. The wide pelvis should also sink in, while the legs, the waist, chest, and head should be given more support.
  • Back Sleepers: People who sleep on their back tend to require more support — particularly around the hips, which may sink into softer mattresses and prevent proper spinal alignment. Back sleepers also need minor pressure relief, as the position causes fewer pressure points than other sleep styles. Nova Hybrid with the customized and targeted seven ergonomic zones in the memory foam layer provides excellent body contouring but, with responsiveness, provides a highly satisfying sleep experience. However, individuals on the heavier side may see some challenges.
  • Stomach sleepers:Stability and support are particularly important for “stomach sleepers” to not cause back or hip pain. Achieving good spinal alignment for stomach sleepers can often be trickier as the hips can sink too far with some mattresses. Stability and support are crucial for “stomach sleepers” to not cause back or hip pain. With a medium-soft configuration, Casper Nova Hybrid is suitable for lightweight stomach sleepers. Still, it may create challenges for heavy sleepers who may experience sinking in and make a spinal curvature.
  • Heavy sleepers:Heavy people apply a lot of force and pressure on the bed. The Nova Hybrid with pocketed coil springs is likely to absorb the weight and provide a comfortable sleep. For heavy people, the softness of the top with an innerspring coil layer may not provide enough uplift, and there is a likelihood that the stomach area could sink in.

Product Description

1. Can you give some background about the Casper Original mattress collection?

Casper Original mattress is suitable for all sleepers and sleeping postures. The mattress is constructed in 10 inches of memory foam arranged into three finely designed layers. Casper produces coming-of-age mattresses. Their Original collection responds to the movements of sleepers during sleep. In the meantime, it also supports their weight.

2. Describe briefly what sizes are available in Casper Original mattresses?

Casper Original mattresses are available in six different sizes, viz. Twin Original, Twin XL Original, Full Original, Queen Original, King Original, and California King Original.

Pros & Cons

1. Who would you recommend Casper Original mattress to?

Casper Original offers a lot for sleepers.

It is recommended for sleepers, who

• Sleep in various positions and reposition frequently
• Relishes a feeling of floating on top of the mattress and not sinking into the mattress
• Prefers medium-firm mattresses
• Prefers to sleep mainly on the back

2. Who should avoid the Casper Original mattress collection?

The Casper Original mattresses are not recommended for sleepers who

• Like the snug and soft feel of the mattress
• Tends to sleep right at the periphery of the bed

Firmness

1. How firm do you think Original Mattress are?

Whether a mattress feels firm or soft is relatively subjective. All beds should support body weight, promote healthy spinal alignment, and ensure comfortable and restful sleeping. Whether a mattress is fluffy and plush (what mattress companies call soft) or less so (what companies call firm) is purely defined based on personal preferences. Compared to the industry standard for determining firmness, Casper Original is classified as a medium firm. Even though it has a memory foam layer, it feels more like lying on top of the bed sensation versus sinking deeply into the mattress.

Foam materials are supple to the touch and provide excellent relief at the shoulders and hips; the overall design lifts the sleeper up and out of the structure. It creates more of an “on top” of the bed feel, which could work great for back and combination sleepers.

One of the unique features of Casper Original is that the middle memory foam layer, rather than having uniform firmness across the entire layer, is split into separate zones for support. Zoned Support™ is a proprietary design feature from Casper which provides different firmness across the layer- firmer under the hips, Lumber areas while being softer under the shoulders and leg area to help support proper spine alignment. This combo is excellent for any sleeper suffering from lower back or shoulder pain, as it will help align the spine in a healthy position without creating stiffness in the shoulder area.

Material & Construction

• • 1. Can you walk us through some of the unique technology, design and materials used in construction of Casper Original? Why it is so important?

Casper Original is made from 3 layers of foam. The upper layer is made of perforated breathable foam that is soft and comforting. Still, it doesn’t wrap around the body, and small aerations along the material’s surface allow for heat escape, enabling comfortable sleeping. The mid-layer is made of memory foam with three ergonomic zones to help gently sink shoulders and cradle hips for ergonomic spinal alignment. It is softer under the shoulders and firmer around the hips, waist, and lower back. The two layers work together to provide a relaxed setting and relieve pressure around the critical points in the body based on sleeping posture.

The bottom layer provides either dense polyfoam or encased pocketed coil springs. The Hybrid version with pocketed coil spring option offers enhanced pressure relief and improved motion isolation.

• • • Layer 1:The upper layer is made of perforated breathable foam Casper’s Airscape™ foam using proprietary technology, which increases airflow and helps to cool. Since foam retains heat, the perforations in the foam allow the heat to dissipate.
    • Layer 2:The middle layer of memory foam provides separate zones for Support. Compared to Casper Element, with the memory foam layer to the top perforated layer, sleepers will find the top comfort layer soft and pressure relieving for their hips and shoulders and the middle memory foam layer deep body-contouring with appropriate alignment.
    • Layer 3:The bottom layer is either of thick, dense polyurethane foam or a hybrid version of polyurethane foam with encased pocketed coil springs to provide a durable base to prevent sinking and sagging. The hybrid version with coil provides more bounciness and better responsiveness.

The three layers of the Casper mattress are wrapped in a very soft cover that has a knit quality but has some texture.

Mattress Review and Rating

Repositioning

Q1. How would you rate Casper Original from a repositioning & responsiveness perspective? 

Repositioning means that sleepers can change position quickly. Memory foam mattresses and softer foam mattresses make it harder for the sleeper to shift positions with the sinking-in feature. Since the top layer of the Casper Original is foam and not memory foam, it does not create a deep sinking-in feeling as a typical memory foam mattress may make, and sleepers can shift sleeping positions reasonably quickly. The Hybrid version improves over the foam version as it, with innerspring coils, reflects the pressure and provides bounciness.

Comfort, Back Support, Pressure Relief

Q2: Does Casper Original provide superior comfort, back support, and pressure relief?

Evaluating whether a mattress provides good back Support or spinal alignment and pressure relief is extremely important in choosing a mattress. The key to good back support is maintaining proper spinal alignment while you sleep. The mattress should hold your spine in roughly the same position when you’re standing. When a bed presses back against your body with too much force in a particular area, the result can be a pain, tiredness, loss of circulation, and other issues. In general, such “pressure points” are the most significant concern for side sleepers since that’s the position in which your body’s weight is spread over the smallest surface area. Pressure relief refers to a bed’s ability to alleviate tension at the shoulders, hips, and lower back. The power of a given mattress to do this will generally depend on your weight, sleep position, and body shape. Another concern is for heavy-weight sleepers whether the foam version is firm enough to support the weight and not allow sagging to the bottom support layer.

Unfortunately, no mattress will deliver both things equally well for all sleepers. In particular, spinal alignment and pressure relaxation capabilities will vary across sleepers with different weights, body shapes, and sleep positions.

Cooling & Temperature Control

Q3: How would you rate cooling and overall temperature control  characteristics of Casper Original Mattresses?

Heat retention is common in a Memory Foam mattress. The sleepers sink into the memory foam layer, creating a snug feeling and traps heat. However, the memory foam layer is not on top of the Casper Original mattress. And because the Casper is a firmer bed, the sleeper’s body doesn’t sink so deeply into it, leaving more of the body exposed to air and able to dissipate heat. Casper also used proprietary technology, AirScape™, which provides a layer of perforated, breathable foam as the mattress’s top layer that increases airflow and circulates air to dissipate heat.

Motion Isolation and Sharing a Bed

Q4: Does Casper Original Mattresses provide reasonable motion isolation when sharing bed with others?

This category rates how well a mattress can prevent other sleepers in a bed from feeling when their sleep partner rolls over, shifts, or changes positions. Casper Original mattresses with a foam support core absorb motion better than innerspring or pocketed coils. If you share your bed with a partner who tosses and turns regularly, the foam layer absorbs such movement reasonably well and lets you have an undisturbed sleep. Unlike the dense polyfoam version, the hybrid version with individually pocketed coils may be slightly less efficient with motion isolation.

Edge Support

Q5: How would you rate edge support  of Casper Original Mattresses?

Foam mattresses aren’t typically very supportive along the very edge of the mattress—vital if one likes to sit on the edge of the bed or tends to sleep along the border. Edge support is also an important consideration for couples, as poor performance limits sleeping and sexual interaction closer to the center of the bed rather than its perimeter. Getting in and out of bed may also disturb the partner because the bed might sink or move when you move or sit on the edge. It is a common concern with all-foam mattresses. Casper Original tends to perform reasonably well in this area. However, the hybrid version with pocketed coils provided hardier edge support.

Recommendation based on sleeping style

• • 1. Who would you recommend Casper Original mattress based on individual sleeping style?

No matter what position we sleep in, we all need to sleep well so our bodies can heal and rejuvenate. The fact is, we shrink by one to two inches during the day. The compaction of the intervertebral discs explains this phenomenon following a loss of liquid. The fluid restores the discs during the night. For this to work, sleeping in a good position is essential. What do we mean by a good position? There are three sleep postures: Side, back, and stomach sleepers, and then some who may prefer a combination of such postures. All three have different needs and, therefore, specific experiences regarding the comfort, Support, and flexibility that the mattress should offer them.

• • Side Sleepers: The majority of people sleep on the side. In this position, most of the body’s weight rests on the shoulders, hips, and legs. It is, therefore, important that the area of the body can sink properly into the mattress while the waist needs to be supported and the spine aligned. It avoids waking up with pain in the neck and back. The areas that support the neck and pelvis should be flexible and reduce pressure on these areas. The Casper mattress with memory foam ensures an ergonomic position and body contouring that protects the spinal curve allowing them to relax during the night; however, the shoulder section is likely firmer, which may create pressure points.
  • Back Sleepers: If you are more of a sleeper lying on your back, it is also important that your shoulders and hips can sink far enough into the mattress to avoid painful arches. Casper Original mattress provides the required Support for the body to maintain spinal alignment.
  • Stomach Sleepers: For stomach sleepers, a less flexible mattress with a good level of firmness is most suitable. It prevents your stomach from sinking in too far, which would reduce your body movements and lead to curvature. It leads to shoulder problems and tension in the neck. Casper Original having memory foam with a perforated top layer is a suitable choice except for sleepers who weigh more than 230 lbs. The hybrid version is preferred over the all-in foam version.
  • Combination Sleepers-Those who alternate between various positions: Are you one of those people who exhaust the entire range of positions by going from back to stomach, then to the side, then back again in a single night? You are not alone. Studies reveal that most people change their position about 20 times a night. The Casper Original ensures an excellent distribution of the weight of the body. It reduces the load on the pressure points and offers the necessary support. Another plus point, the memory foam always returns to its original shape with each change of position. Even when you get up and thus prevents any hollow formation. However, for the sleeper who weighs more than 230 lbs., the base layer may not be as supportive as some of the more premier offerings.

Product Description

1. Can you give some background about Casper Wave Hybrid mattress collection?

The 13-inch-thick Wave Hybrid is a hybrid model having five separate layers. Four layers of proprietary foam, including a layer of natural latex foam, rest on pocketed, foam-wrapped flush core coils for extra bounce, breathability, and edge support.

Casper Wave Hybrid offers a Casper Wave Hybrid Snow variation which features an extra cooling package for sleepers who sleep hot during the night. Casper Wave Hybrid Snow variant includes an additional cooling gel layer and heat dissipation bands for extra cooling.

Material: Casper Wave Hybrid mattress has a complex build, which includes a top layer of perforated breathable Polyurethane foam, a layer of natural latex foam, and a layer of ergonomic zoned layer memory foam. Then it adds a fourth layer of contoured foam layers with gel pods. These layers then sit on a thick support layer of innerspring coils encased in foam.

2. Describe briefly what sizes are available in Casper Wave Hybrid mattresses?

Casper Wave Hybrid is available in all regular sizes: Twin, Twin XL, Full, Queen, King, Cal King.

Pros & Cons

1. Who would you recommend Casper Wave Hybrid mattress to?

Casper Wave Hybrid offers a lot for sleepers.

It is recommended for

• Those who suffer from back pain and need targeted pressure relief
• sleepers who want the combination of the bounce of spring mattresses and softness of the foam
• Hot sleepers
• Couples or those sharing a bed with a partner

2. Who should avoid the Casper Wave Hybrid mattress collection?

The Casper Wave Hybrid mattresses are not recommended for sleepers who

• Have a limited budget
• Those who prefer a highly responsive feel

Firmness

1. How firm do you think Casper Wave Hybrid Mattress are?

Whether a mattress feels firm or soft is relatively subjective. All beds should support body weight, promote healthy spinal alignment, and ensure comfortable and restful sleeping. Whether a mattress is fluffy (what mattress companies call soft or plush) or less so (what companies call firm) is purely defined based on personal preferences. Compared to the industry standard for determining firmness, Casper Wave Hybrid is classified as a medium-to-medium firm. It makes it an excellent option for all sleepers, including those who weigh heavier than average. However, those who weigh well over 250 lbs. may find that this mattress is a little softer.

Casper Wave Hybrid offers a balance between softness, firmness, and responsiveness because of its unique construction with multiple layers of foam, latex foam, memory foam, and a base of innerspring coils. Latex foam has a somewhat similar contouring feeling as memory foam, but the foam pushes back more against your weight, giving a greater sense of buoyancy. Casper Wave includes a latex foam layer which provides an outstanding balance to sleepers. Even having a memory foam layer, the feeling is more of lying on top of the bed sensation versus sinking deeply in the mattress. However, the foam materials are supple to the touch and provide excellent relaxation at the shoulders and hips. It elevates the sleeper up and out of the structure. It creates more of an “on top” of the bed feel, which could work great for back and combination sleepers.

One of the unique features of Casper Wave Hybrid is that the middle memory foam layer, rather than having uniform firmness across the entire layer, is split into separate zones for support. Zoned Support™ is a proprietary design feature from Casper that provides different firmness across the layer- firmer below the hips, waist, and lower back while being softer under the shoulders and leg area to help support proper spine alignment. The Zoned Support™ layer of memory foam is further accentuated by the underneath layer of foam, which features cup-like impressions with strategically placed gel pod insertions, providing pressure reliefs for the waist and lower back regions of sleepers. This combo is adorable for any sleeper suffering from lower back or shoulder pain. It helps keep the spine’s alignment in a healthy alignment without creating stiffness in the shoulder area.

Material & Construction

• • 1. Can you walk us through some of the unique technology, design and materials used in construction of Casper Wave Hybrid? Why it is so important?

This Casper Wave Hybrid mattress consists of 5 layers enclosed in a durable and environmentally friendly mattress cover. The Wave Hybrid’s cover features natural moisture-wicking characteristics, which can help sleepers keep cool. Unlike previous Casper models, the Wave Hybrid’s exterior cannot be unzipped and removed for cleaning.

The comfort system consists of three distinct layers.

Layer 1: The upper layer is made of perforated breathable foam Casper’s Airscape™ foam using proprietary technology, which increases airflow and helps to cool. Since foam retains heat, the perforations in the foam allow the heat to dissipate. It also has a plush, fluffy soft feel. It has also been coated with a thin layer of cooling gel material that helps regulate body temperature by absorbing excess heat. It is crucial for those who tend to sleep hot or live in warmer climates.

Layer 2: The second layer of natural latex, which is also perforated, adds pressure relief and bounciness characteristics; a latex mattress is made of 100% natural latex derived from the sap of a rubber tree. It’s hypoallergenic and commonly designed for pressure relief to suit all types of sleepers. Latex foam has a somewhat similar contouring feeling as memory foam, but the foam pushes back more against your weight, giving a greater sense of buoyancy.

Layer 3: Beneath the two layers of breathable perforated foam layers is a layer of memory foam. One of the unique features of Casper Wave Hybrid is that the middle memory foam layer, rather than having uniform firmness across the entire layer, is split into separate zones for support. Zoned Support™ is a proprietary design feature from Casper which provides different firmness across the layer- firmer under the hips, waist, and lower back while being softer under the shoulders and leg area to help support proper spine alignment. ionThis combo is especially nice for any sleepers suffering from lower back or shoulder pain. It will help keep the spine’s alignment in a healthy alignment without creating stiffness in the shoulder area.

Layer 4 consists of polyurethane foam Zoned Support Max™ that contains gel pods under the waist and lower back. These give additional pressure relief while also providing a cooling effect.

Layer 5: The bottom layer is a pocketed coil system that adds ‘lift, support, and airflow’ with a firmer border for enhanced edge support. The 7-inch base support foam is where the pocket coils are located. A layer of a denser poly foam surrounds it, which creates a durable base that keeps all layers intact and together. Resilient springs provide your ideal mattress with a bit of extra lift, support, and ventilation.

Mattress Review and Rating

Repositioning

Q1. How would you rate Casper Wave Hybrid from a repositioning & responsiveness perspective? 

Repositioning means that sleepers can change position quickly. Memory foam mattresses and softer foam mattresses make it harder for sleepers to shift positions with the sinking-in feature. With top layers being soft foam, followed by a latex foam and then memory foam, it realizes the benefit of body contouring but retains the responsiveness of latex foam. The base layer with pocket coil layers adds bounciness and responsiveness. Still, the overall feeling is of a snug, comfortable embrace by the mattress, neither sinking in nor floating on the top feel. Sleepers will not have difficulty rolling over or switching positions. Casper Nova Hybrid is better than a standard memory foam mattress as far as responsiveness is concerned but is not as good as a pure innerspring mattress.

Comfort, Back Support, Pressure Relief

Q2: Does Casper Wave Hybrid provide superior comfort, back support and pressure relief?

Evaluating whether a mattress provides good back support or spinal alignment and pressure relief are extremely important in choosing a mattress. The basics of good back support are maintaining proper spinal alignment while you sleep. The bed should hold your spine in roughly the same position when you’re standing. When a mattress presses back against your body with too much force in a concentrated area, the result can be localized pain, soreness, loss of circulation, excessive tossing, and other problems. In general, such “pressure points” are the most significant concern for side sleepers since that’s the position in which your body’s weight is spread over the smallest surface area. It is less of a problem for back sleepers as the bodyweight is spread over a wider surface area, creating fewer pressure points. Pressure relaxation refers to a bed’s ability to alleviate tension at the pressure points concentrated in the body’s shoulders, hips, and lower back region. Unfortunately, no mattress delivers both things equally well for all sleepers. Spinal alignment and pressure relaxation capabilities will vary across sleepers with different weights, body shapes, and sleep positions.

Generally, foam mattresses, particularly memory foam mattresses, tend to cradle the sleeper’s body, redistributing body weight. It can help relieve aches and soreness in the mattress areas that exert the most force. Casper Nova Hybrids does a tremendous job for pressure relief, specifically for sleepers who sleep sideways.

The top layer is made of perforated breathable foam that is soft and comforting. Still, it doesn’t wrap around the body, and there are small aerations along the material’s surface that allow for heat escape, enabling comfortable sleeping. An additional layer of perforated latex foam further enhances the cooling effect. The latex foam layer also provides body contouring but not all the way sinking into the mattress. In addition, the memory foam layer provides separate zones for support. Zoned Support™ means that the middle memory foam layer has been divided into different zones, all of which feature slightly different firmness- firmer under the hips, waist, and lower back while being softer under the shoulders to help support proper support spine alignment. This combo is especially lovely for sleepers suffering from lower back or shoulder pain. Underneath the memory foam layer is a layer of polyurethane foam Zoned Support Max™ that contains gel pods below the waist and lower back. These give additional pressure relief while also providing a cooling effect. Casper has built little ‘cups’ like impressions in this layer of foam, the insertion of gel pods into calculated placed pods which act together creating the “wave” of support and pressure relaxation that Casper intends, with the firmer gel pods helps to support heavier segment of the body while the carved cups are holding up the lighter part of the body.

Cooling & Temperature Control

Q3: How would you rate cooling and overall temperature control characteristics of Casper Wave Hybrid Mattresses?

Heat retention is common in Memory foam mattresses. The sleepers sink into the memory foam layer, creating a snug feeling and traps heat. However, the memory foam layer is not on the Casper Wave Hybrid mattress. Plus, Casper uses proprietary technology, AirScape™, which provides a layer of perforated, breathable foam as the mattress’s top layer that increases airflow and circulates air to dissipate heat. The largest source of airflow comes from the support coil. As with other hybrids, the bed is significantly cooler than foam models.

Advanced cooling is available with the Wave Hybrid Snow. The features include:

• Heat Delete Band: Thermal Layer to remove heat for a more extended period; Casper has experimented with Graphite Bands, which carries heat away from the mattress.
• QuickCool Cover: Gives an incredible sensation as one slips into the bed
• Cooling gel on a top of breathable, perforated foam helps sleepers to enjoy an extended, relaxed sleep

Motion Isolation and Sharing a Bed

Q4: Does Casper Wave Hybrid Mattresses provide reasonable motion isolation when sharing bed with others?

This category rates how well a mattress can prevent other sleepers in a bed from feeling when their sleep partner rolls over, shifts, or changes positions. The wave Hybrid with individual pocketed coils but with multiple layers of foam is likely to have efficient motion isolation functionality.

Wave Hybrid insulates movement to a greater extent than many hybrid mattresses. Wave Hybrid’s strong motion insulation can reduce disturbances overnight due to a partner moving across or moving in and out of bed at night.

The multi-layer comfort system absorbs a significant amount of movement. The Wave Hybrid is nominal responsive than the average hybrid due to its comfort layer materials and thickness. It allows the mattress to absorb and isolate more motion transfer for couples.

The Zoned memory foam together with polyfoam layers further reduces the amount of movement that reaches the core of the coil. Because springs bounce more than most foams, spiral layers sometimes transmit motion. However, Wave Hybrid uses coils with pockets encased in foam, which move separately from each other to limit movement transmission. In addition, the thick foam layers reduce the movement that reaches the core and vibrations that can come from the core.

Edge Support

Q5: How would you rate edge support of Casper Wave Hybrid Mattresses?

Edge support is an essential consideration for couples, as deficient performance limits both sleeping and sex to closer to the center of the bed, rather than its perimeter. Getting in and out of bed may also disturb your partner since the bed may bend when sitting on the edge. It is a common fact with all-foam mattresses. However, the Wave hybrid with pocketed coils and latex foam provides hardier edge support than all-foam mattresses. Even with the softer foam in the upper comfort layer, Wave Hybrid’s base support foam works well to keep the edges secure so that there is no risk of slipping off if you sleep on the edge of the mattress. The thicker comfort layers may allow some sinking before an individual gets to the edge reinforcement. However, this does not restrict the mattress’s usable area, and most individuals are likely to feel safe when sitting or sleeping near the edge. The bed has support foam wrapped around the outside of the spool layer to reinforce the circumference. A more robust border gives edge support, making it easier to get in and out of bed.

Recommendation based on sleeping style

1. Who would you recommend Casper Wave Hybrid mattress based on individual sleeping style?

Young or old, nobody is immune to back pain, whether chronic or temporary. It is essential to pay attention to where you put your head (and back).

The Wave Hybrid mattress is one of Casper’s newest and most high-tech additions to their mattress series. Wave Hybrid is specially made to help with the adjustment of the spine and combines memory foam, latex foam, and pocket coils to create a bed that is responsive, supportive, and cuddly at the same time.

• Side Sleepers:Wave Hybrids’ closely adapted comfort system acts in combination with the targeted support of its zoned layers. It can relieve sharp pressure points from side sleep while encouraging good spine alignment.
  Since the hips and shoulders tend to be the most comprehensive parts of the body, side sleepers often experience pressure points around these body parts. The Wave Hybrid’s three-layer comfort system evenly distributes body weight, relieving these pressure points. Foam layer zones with 86 gel pods strategically placed under the waist and lower back help prevent sinking and keep the spine aligned.
  The Wave Hybrid’s medium feel will likely provide a strong balance between pressure relaxation and support for side sleepers weighing less than 230 lbs. Heavy-weight sleepers tend to invest in firm mattresses with advanced support. When sleeping on the sides of the Wave Hybrid, individuals in this weight group may experience more pressure buildup. It may cause a dipping around the hips.
• Back Sleepers: Wave Hybrid provides the best support for back sleepers with average weight. However, it is less supportive for individuals who weigh more. Back sleepers also require minor pressure relief, as the position causes fewer pressure points than other sleep styles. Wave Hybrid with superior all zone memory foam layer provides excellent body contouring and responsiveness—all help provide an extremely satisfying sleep experience.
• Stomach sleepers: Firmness and support are crucial for “stomach sleepers” not to cause back or hip aches and pain. The continuous pressure-relieving memory foam layer with the 3 top breathable layers and encased pocket coils provides superior alignment between hips and shoulders and allows cooling. It could be significant for stomach sleepers.
  Wave Hybrid’s other zoned layers use gel capsules to reinforce the center of the mattress, reducing how far a midwife’s midline can sink. Although this targeted support may make Wave Hybrid better suited for stomach sleepers than some hybrid mattresses, the medium feel and thick comfort layers can disadvantage some folks.
  The central part of the body can sink in a lot before it reaches the zoned layer. In addition, the average sensation is softer than ideal for many stomach sleepers, significantly heavier ones. Sleepers weighing below 130 pounds are likely to find Wave Hybrid solid and sturdy enough.
• Combination Sleepers: Casper Wave Hybrid makes it easy to change postures during the night—at no point does the sleeper gets a stuck feeling. It ensures more restful sleep without compromising the sleeping style. Wave Hybrid is well suited to the person tossing and frequently turning at night.
• Heavy sleepers: Heavy individuals apply a lot of force and pressure on the bed. The Wave Hybrid with pocketed coil springs, three layers of breathable foam, and one layer of all surface pressure-relieving memory foam is excellent in absorbing the weight and providing comfortable sleep all night.