Why our sleep experts loved it
After a home trial of the OTTY Original Ice Hybrid Mattress in early summer, I can confidently say it lives up to its “Ice” moniker. From the first night, the mattress felt soft and welcoming to lie on, yet beneath that plush surface was a reassuring medium-firm support. The new OTTY Ice® cover immediately stood out - it’s cool to the touch thanks to special cooling fibres woven into the fabric. Even during an unseasonably warm May, the mattress maintained a comfortable temperature throughout the night, preventing the overheating or clamminess you might expect. This latest version essentially takes OTTY’s flagship Original Hybrid design and adds an advanced cooling cover for improved temperature regulation, and in practice, this upgrade works remarkably well.
Comfort and Pressure Relief Once I settled in, I noticed how the OTTY Original Ice Hybrid strikes a careful balance between cushioning and support. The top layer of pressure-relieving memory foam gently contours to the body, easing tension at common pressure points like the shoulders and hips without letting you sink too deeply. The mattress does feel quite supportive at first (true to its medium-firm character), but there’s a slight “give” in the foam that allows your body to mould into the surface just enough for comfort. After a few nights, this firm-yet-cushioned feel became incredibly cosy - my body felt cradled, and I woke up with less stiffness in the mornings. Notably, the mattress did a great job of keeping my hips and lower back comfortable when I slept on my side, a testament to its effective pressure relief and ergonomic design.
Support and Spine Alignment Beneath the plush upper layers, the OTTY Ice Hybrid has a robust core that kept my spine aligned all night. A layer of high-density support foam coupled with 16 cm pocket springs delivers responsive, adaptive support across the whole body. As a result, my lumbar region never sagged when lying on my back; I felt consistent support under my hips and lower back, which is essential for healthy alignment. Despite this solid support, the mattress never felt too rigid - the foam layers on top take the edge off the firmness, creating a contouring support that held my body in a neutral posture without any pressure build-up.
Temperature Regulation True to its name, the “Ice” Hybrid is designed to stay cool. The breathable cover with special cooling fibres actively helps dissipate heat — I could feel a refreshing chill on the surface even through my sheets. Moreover, the comfort layer’s heat-regulating gel memory foam has an open-cell structure that allows air to flow and prevents heat build-up. Even on humid summer nights, I didn’t wake up sweaty - the mattress effectively drew heat away from my body and let it escape. The hybrid design also aids cooling: the pocket spring core promotes airflow inside (a benefit over all-foam beds), and the side support is engineered with an Airflow system to vent heat from the mattress. All these features translated to excellent temperature regulation in practice: the OTTY Original Ice kept me comfortably cool and dry, offering a crisp, refreshing sleep experience on warm nights when I needed it most.
Motion Isolation Sharing the bed with my partner, I was eager to see how well the OTTY hybrid isolates motion. Each of the hundreds of pocket springs is individually wrapped, so when one of us shifted or got up, the other barely felt a thing. The dense foam layers also absorb movement beautifully - the foam-and-spring combination is specifically engineered to reduce motion transfer. During our trial, I slept soundly even when my partner tossed and turned, with no abrupt wakes. It strikes a nice balance by not feeling overly bouncy, yet not “dead” either - there’s a touch of responsive springiness if you plop down on the bed, but any vibrations quickly dampen so you can sleep undisturbed.
Edge Support and Stability Another area where the OTTY Original Ice Hybrid impressed me was edge support. Many foam-based mattresses tend to compress at the sides, but OTTY’s reinforced side support foam provides a solid perimeter. I often sit on the edge of the bed, and I noticed only minimal compression - I felt secure and never as if I might slide off. Even lying near the edge, I could utilize the full width of the mattress without any “rolling off” sensation. This is especially beneficial if you share the bed or tend to sprawl out. Overall, the edge stability here is better than that of many bed-in-a-box mattresses, thanks to the robust encased perimeter that maximizes the usable sleeping surface.
Suitability for Different Sleep Positions The medium-firm feel of the OTTY Original Ice makes it adaptable to a range of sleeping styles. In multiple positions, the mattress proved equally accommodating. Side sleepers should appreciate the pressure-relieving foam cushioning the shoulder and hip, preventing numbness or soreness. After the first few nights (as the mattress settled), my spine stayed nicely aligned on my side and my shoulder sank in enough to avoid the “jammed” feeling that overly firm beds can cause. Back sleepers will likely love the strong support: it keeps the lower back from arching and maintains gentle support in the lumbar curve. I woke up with no lower back ache at all when sleeping on my back, feeling well-supported and refreshed. Stomach sleepers generally require a firmer surface to keep the hips from dipping, and the OTTY’s supportive core does a commendable job here. My midsection remained fairly level when I tried stomach sleeping, with no uncomfortable bowing, though very heavy stomach sleepers might still prefer something a touch firmer. Overall, this mattress is particularly well-suited to back sleepers and average-weight side sleepers, while still offering enough support for most stomach sleepers.
Final Thoughts After several weeks on the OTTY Original Ice Hybrid Mattress, I’m thoroughly impressed by its thoughtful blend of comfort, support, and cooling technology. It essentially takes everything that made the Original Hybrid a success and elevates it with a truly effective cooling cover. The result is a mattress that feels plush yet supportive, and - importantly - it stays consistently comfortable even as temperatures rise. Each night of my trial, I enjoyed a cool, refreshing sensation as I drifted off, along with the peace of mind that my spine was well aligned in whatever position I slept. The quality of materials and construction is evident - from the high-density foams to the substantial pocket springs - and it feels built to last. Both motion isolation and edge support proved excellent, which is great news for couples. I also appreciated that OTTY includes a 100-night risk-free trial and a 10-year warranty, which gave me added confidence in making this investment. In summary, the OTTY Original Ice Hybrid is a medium-firm mattress that manages to be cool, cosy, and supportive all at once. It’s an excellent choice for anyone seeking pressure relief without overheating, and I’d especially recommend it for back sleepers or anyone wanting the best of both foam and spring worlds. After this experience, it’s hard to imagine going back to my old mattress.
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