Mattress companies are renowned for tweaking, changing, renaming or entirely replacing their line-up of models. It can be hard to keep up with what's what. My ‘old’ mattress was not even particularly old but it was the second time we had invested in that mattress, because it was one that we had loved before. However, something had clearly been altered, because the new version did not live up to its predecessor in any way. You could feel movement in the mattress when either myself or my partner moved in the nighttime, it was a little lumpy, and overall just wasn’t as comfortable. So a new mattress was definitely on our wish list, and when the opportunity came up to try out the Origin Hybrid Pro Mattress, I immediately jumped at the chance.
When we delved into the specifications of the Origin Hybrid Pro, we had high hopes that the issues we'd experienced with our old mattress would cease to bother us. This mattress seemed to have everything we wanted: a medium firm mattress, breathability to enable cooler sleeping and responsive, supportive springs that ensure a peaceful sleep. And all for a very competitive price, too. It was time to discover whether the description online would live up to the product itself.
Origin Hybrid Pro Mattress: Is it worth buying?
I’m happy to report that my experience of the mattress so far has been really positive. After the quick next-day delivery, we unpacked the mattress from its box, and left it for a weekend to inflate to full size while we went away for a little holiday. Upon our return, the mattress was ready to go. Some customers of mattresses that have memory foam report a synthetic, ‘off-gassing’ smell when the mattress is released from the packaging, but I am happy to report that we have not noticed anything at all. Perhaps leaving it for a couple of days to air out helped, so I would advise doing this if you have the ability to.
On my first night sleeping on the mattress, I immediately noticed the superior comfort in comparison to my old one - the optimum balance of soft yet firm. The significant depth of the mattress is another feature of note; at 31cm deep, this is a luxuriously thick mattress. You will need deeper fitted sheets, so bear this additional purchase in mind if you don't already have a chunky mattress. The mattress's height is there to encapsulate all seven of the premium layers that make up the inside. These ergonomic zones are where the mattress really excels. They include 5,700 micro-springs to help with support and comfort, and different technologies such as graphite-infused latex, bamboo-infused wool and CoolFlex comfort foam, to help regulate breathability and temperature. The plush pillowtop (which can be zipped off and washed in the machine) moulds to the body, adding the cushioned icing on the cake.
Though advertised as medium-firm, this mattress definitely errs on the firm side of medium, which is perfect for us. It's both supportive and comfortable for sleeping on my back, more so than any mattress I have ever had, as well as sleeping on my side. It is also the first time in a while that a full night of uninterrupted sleep occurred without movement from each other interrupting it. And as the weather is just starting to warm up, I will really start to appreciate the cooling properties of some of the materials.
Fact file
| Origin Hybrid Pro Mattress | |
|---|---|
| Care: | Cover can be zipped off and is machine washable |
| Mattress depth: | 31cm |
| Trial period: | 200 nights |
| Guarantee: | 15 years |
| Sizes available: | Single, small double, double, king and super king |
| Type of mattress: | Hybrid (8 premium layers with up to 5,700 individually wrapped titanium coils) |
| Firmness: | Medium firm |
| Country of manufacture: | UK |
| Delivery: | Free |
How much does an Origin mattress cost?
The Origin Hybrid Pro Mattress starts at £769 for a UK single, though there are offers all the time. At the moment, for example, there's a saving of £295 on a single, taking it down to £474. A double, normally £1,084, is currently priced at £759 on offer.
Delivery
Origin provides free next-day delivery, and the driver brought it just inside the door. Upon taking the mattress out of the box, make sure to let it expand for a while, and it will be ready to go for a good night's sleep. It will usually take 48 to 72 hours for the mattress to fully inflate. If you're not entirely satisfied with the mattress, it can be returned within the generous 200-night sleep trial, through a quick email to Origin. No quibbles or questions asked, I was simply offered a 100% money-back guarantee. If a mattress is returned, it is either donated to the British Heart Foundation (if in good condition), or discarded. Origin also offers a mattress disposal Service for £54, where they will recycle your old one.
Origin Hybrid Pro Mattress verdict
With fast, easy delivery and a great night's sleep, the Origin Hybrid Pro mattress definitely comes recommended. It's truly leaps and bounds ahead of my old mattress, so I'm thrilled with it so far. I look forward to seeing how it holds up over the next few months of using it.
