FAQ FAQ Essential Mattress FAQs Questions & Answers Questions & Answers true Are expensive mattresses better?
Not necessarily. While many more expensive mattresses can feature higher-density foams and more premium materials, some inexpensive mattresses, such as the Essential Mattress, are just as comparable to their more expensive counterparts. When looking at mattresses, it’s important to keep not only the price tag in mind but also the quality of materials used, firmness levels, and overall comfort.
page What should you look for in an affordable mattress?
Not all affordable mattresses are built the same. Some might feature inexpensive materials and poor construction that result in uncomfortable sleep, while others don’t skimp on quality to produce a high-quality mattress that’s wallet-friendly. Keep these factors in mind to find the best affordable mattress:
- Mattress type: Various types of mattresses are available at low costs, from latex to innerspring and memory foam. We find that the Essential Mattress offers the most bang for your buck, with CertiPUR-US® certified OpenCell+™ memory foam that’s responsive and offers adequate airflow to keep you cool at an excellent price.
- Firmness: Everyone has their own sleeping preferences, so take time to test out varying firmness levels to find one that works for you. The Essential Mattress offers a medium/firm feel that blends the right amount of sink to contour to your body and firmness to ensure you don’t experience that “trapped-in-the-mud” feeling.
- Comfort: Comfort is king when it comes to feeling rested and pain-free each morning. Look for additional features, such as fabrics used in the mattress cover, to ensure adequate airflow for temperature regulation. The Essential Mattress’s hexagon stitching is light and durable, making it easy for air to flow throughout the mattress while you sleep.
page Specifications SPECIFICATIONS Specifications The Essential by Layla
| Size | Dimensions | Weight |
| Twin: | 38" W x 75" L x 9" H | 29 lbs |
| Twin XL: | 38" W x 80" L x 9" H | 31 lbs |
| Full: | 54" W x 75" L x 9" H | 41 lbs |
| Queen: | 60" W x 80" L x 9" H | 49 lbs |
| King: | 76" W x 80" L x 9" H | 61 lbs |
| Cal King: | 72" W x 84" L x 9" H | 61 lbs |
Materials
Cover Fabric:
98% Polyester, 2% Lycra
Top Layer:
2.5 lb density / 9 lb ILD OpenCell+™
Bottom Layer:
1.5 lb density / 35 lb ILD Polyurethane
Adjustable base compatible
Yes
Murphy bed compatible
Yes
Country of origin
USA: Foams
USA and Mexico: Fabric
Crafted, assembled, shipped
USA
Layla
PREMIUM MATTRESS
OPENCELL+™
LUX MEMORY FOAM
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Essential by Layla Mattress
Performance doesn’t have to be expensive.
A simple and lean mattress design with performance packed in where it really matters most.
OpenCell+
® Cooling Memory Foam
Our proprietary OpenCell+® memory faom is crafetd with a process that produces completely unobstructed open cells within the foam that allow for ample airflow and effective temperature regulation.
2.5 lb Density LUX
® Comfort
A little density matters a lot when it comes to memory foam. With a 2.5lb density, our LUX® OpenCell+® memory foam is an incredible value.
Relieves pressure, soothes pain
Our LUX® Memory Foam has excellent resilience to provide contouring and cradling without allowing too much sink. This keeps your spine aligned and pressur epoints supported for deep REM sleep.
Extremely durable & long-lasting
Because we use a higher grade memory foam than most competitors, you’ll enjoy a well-built mattress that handles all of your nighttime activities like a champ and bounces back night after night.
Beautiful fabric - easy to keep clean
Our signature raised hexagon fabric feels so amazing to touch, you may just want to keep the sheets off. A soft, breathable material that aids in air flow, is stain resistant, and easy to zip off and launder.
CertiPUR-US
® certified
All foams in Layla mattresses are tested and meet CertiPUR-US® standards for content, emissions, and durability, and have been analyzed by independent, accredited testing laboratories.
Made in the USA
Layla mattresses are designed, engineered, and crafted in the USA, and 95% of the raw materials we use to make our mattresses are sourced domestically. Layla is a U.S. based company and all departments, including customer service, operate within the United States.
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Rest easy, we’ve got your back.
Free shipping, money back guarantee, warranties, and our commitment to outstanding customer service.
120-Night Trial
Love it, guaranteed.
If for any reason, you’re not happy with your Essential by Layla Mattress, return it within 120 nights for a full refund. We only ask that you try the mattress for at least four weeks to give it a fair evaluation.
Free Shipping & Returns
All Layla Mattresses ship for free to 48 states
(AK, HI and Canada fees apply).
Mattress returns during the 120 Night Trial period are also free.
10 Year Warranty
We build our mattresses with premium foam and fabric, and are obsessed about our craftsmanship, so we know your mattress is built to last. For your total peace of mind, your 10 year warranty covers sagging of more than 1”, loss of shape, and loss of mattress height.
A+ Customer Support
The Layla company culture is built on a foundation of consideration, understanding, empathy, and each employee being morally commited to doing the right thing in every situation. This is the foundation of our customer service mission, brought to life by our amazing people in every customer interaction.
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Reviews REVIEWS Customer Reviews The Essential by Layla
Twin:
Dimensions: 38" W x 75" L x 9" H
Weight: 29 lbs
Twin XL:
38" W x 80" L x 9" H
Weight: 31 lbs
Full:
Dimensions: 54" W x 75" L x 9" H
Weight: 41 lbs
Queen:
Dimensions: 60" W x 80" L x 9" H
Weight: 49 lbs
King:
Dimensions: 76" W x 80" L x 9" H
Weight: 61 lbs
Cal King:
Dimensions: 72" W x 84" L x 9" H
Weight: 61 lbs
OPENCELL+
™ Lux memory foam Excellent thermal regulation Durable and long-lasting Plush and breathable fabric Adjustable base compatible
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