Who is the Panda mattress most suitable for?
We loved sleeping on the Panda Hybrid Bamboo Pro mattress, and think it'd be most suitable for:
- Side and back sleepers of all weights and sizes
- Light- to average-weight stomach sleepers
- Couples and restless sleepers
- Those struggling with allergies
- The eco-conscious
We'll go into all the details in our full review below but here's a quick overview of our final ratings. 👇
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Panda Hybrid Bamboo Mattress Pro composition
The Panda Bamboo Mattress Pro combines snuggly, supportive foam and spring layers for one premium mattress of immeasurable comfort. 🥰
The mattress layers include:
1. A removable bamboo cover
The Panda mattress includes a zip-off cover made from plush organic bamboo fibres. 🎍
It has a quilted hexagon pattern that is thick and feels high-quality.
The Panda cover is antibacterial and hypoallergenic for a clean and healthy sleep.
You can even pop the bamboo cover in the washing machine at 30°C to reduce the build-up of dust mites and bacteria in the mattress. 🦠
The cover was stretchy and had plenty of space, so removing and zipping it up was not difficult.
However, we’d still recommend using a mattress protector to prevent stains and improve the longevity of your mattress.
2. BioCell foam
The Panda Hybrid Bamboo mattress is topped with a BioCell foam layer (memory foam) for additional comfort. ☁️
This layer uses open-cell technology [1] to enhance breathability, which helps disperse excess heat.
The open-cell foam moulds around pressure points to reduce aches in the joints.
The Panda memory foam layer is also infused with bamboo to minimise odours and further encourage temperature regulation.
3. OrthoAlign foam
The OrthoAlign foam layer is made with orthopaedic-grade foam that works with the pocket springs to optimise spinal alignment and reduce aches and pains.
Unlike the memory foam layer, the OrthoAlign foam layer has a firmer feel to help you stay supported. 🧱
4. Multi-zonal springs
The Panda mattress has 7 zones of full-size springs encased in individual pockets.
Pocket springs reduce motion transfer by isolating movement and preventing you from being disturbed during sleep.
They also support the entire body, which helps keep the spine and neck aligned throughout the night.
5. Comfort base
A final layer of high-density memory foam absorbs excess movement to keep you comfortable all night long.
6. Anti-slip layer
An anti-slip base layer keeps your mattress firmly on your bed frame.
It's worth noting that Panda has since released a new mattress (the Panda Hybrid Bamboo Mattress), which also has six layers but a slightly different composition.
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What does sleeping on the Panda mattress feel like?
If you have a Panda pillow, you’ll know that Panda doesn’t slack off when it comes to comfort.
But how did the Panda mattress compare?
Overall, we slept very well on the Panda Hybrid mattress, and we felt:
- Supported and secure throughout the night
- Relief on our hips and shoulders, even when sleeping on our side
- No disturbance from our partner getting in and out of bed
In fact, we found the Panda mattress so comfortable, we didn’t want to get out of bed in the morning.
But is the Panda mattress suitable for every type of sleeper?
Is the Panda mattress suitable for side sleepers?
Like most of the UK population, our sleep testers are side sleepers.
Luckily, the Panda Hybrid Bamboo mattress felt very comfortable in this position. ✔️
The top layer of memory foam moulds around the hips and shoulders, preventing joint aches and pains. 💪
Simultaneously, the OrthoAlign foam and pocket spring layer support the entire body, keeping the spine aligned.
After two weeks of sleeping on the Panda Hybrid Bamboo mattress, our bodies completely adapted to these foam layers.
Is the Panda mattress suitable for back sleepers?
We also tested the Panda Hybrid Bamboo mattress in the back sleeping position.
Back sleepers typically need a medium-feel mattress with an equal balance of firmness and contouring. 😍
As you can see, the Panda mattress moulds around the heavier regions of the body whilst keeping the spine neutral with the neck.
Is the Panda mattress suitable for stomach sleepers?
Stomach sleeping isn’t the best for spine health, but a suitable mattress can make this position more comfortable.
We tested the stomach sleeping position for both our female and male tester. 🙆♀️🙋
The spine remained straight for both testers in the stomach sleeping position.
However, heavier-weight sleepers may find the Panda mattress less suitable. 😟
This is because the heavier parts of the body sink into the mattress more, which can create a bend in the spine.
Our sleeping position test is a general guide on suitability, as everybody comes in different shapes and sizes.
The 100-night sleep trial will help to determine if the Panda mattress is suitable for your body shape and sleeping position. 🤝
How firm is the Panda mattress?
Panda London rates the Hybrid Bamboo Pro as a medium-firm mattress at a 7/10 on their firmness scale.
We’d rate it slightly firmer at a 7.5/10 on our Sleep Hero firmness scale, where 1 is the softest and 10 is the firmest.
We felt it was a bit firmer than the Hypnia Hybrid mattress we’d previously tested and comparable with the DreamCloud Luxury Hybrid mattress.
Measuring firmness in our sinkage tests
We performed various tests to determine how much we sank into the Panda mattress when weight was concentrated in one area. ⚓️
First, we stood in the middle of the mattress:
The tester had reasonable sinkage when standing in the middle of the mattress. 📏
The foam layers absorbed all the weight in this concentrated standing position.
We didn’t feel like we sank that far into the mattress and couldn’t feel any springs.
We also analysed the sinkage in each sleeping position.
- The side sleeping position had a fair amount of sinkage, showing the mattress moulds around these pressure points well.
- There was less sinkage in the back and stomach sleeping position, where the joints didn’t need to be absorbed as much.
This is another good indicator that the Panda mattress is suitable for light to average-weight stomach sleepers.
However, heavier-weight sleepers are likely to see much higher sinkage levels.
If you weigh more than 82.5 kg (13 st. / 182 lbs), we would recommend choosing a firmer mattress option, like the Origin Hybrid mattress.
Measuring edge support on the mattress
We were impressed with the edge support on the Panda Hybrid Bamboo mattress. 😅
Good edge support on a mattress is essential for those who regularly sit on the edge of the bed.
The images show how the mattress has very little sinkage when sitting and kneeling on the edge.
Overall, the Panda mattress has good edge support.
Does the Panda Hybrid Bamboo Mattress Pro sleep cool?
The Panda London mattress has two features designed to aid temperature regulation:
- It includes open-cell foam, which has much better airflow properties when compared with traditional memory foam.
- The inclusion of bamboo helps combat heat problems by regulating body temperature.
Overall, we didn’t feel excessively hot or wake up sweaty and uncomfortable, except on nights when we used a winter duvet (13.5 tog or higher).
Here, we felt cool going to bed, but, by the morning, we could feel the warmth retained in the mattress.
The type of duvet you use definitely plays a role here, but we'd recommend sticking to 10.5 togs and lower if you're sleeping on the Panda Pro.
Try these temperature-regulating duvets:
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Is the Panda mattress good for couples?
Overall, we think the Panda Bamboo Hybrid Pro is an excellent mattress for couples and restless sleepers.
- It has incredibly low motion transfer, meaning the mattress effectively absorbs movements and prevents disturbances.
- It also has excellent edge support, which is great for couples as they can use the full width of the mattress.
As an added bonus, the Panda mattress is also available in the lucrative emperor size, which is ideal for families.
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What are the Panda mattress sizes?
The Panda Hybrid Bamboo Mattress Pro is available in all standard UK sizes and a good selection of EU sizes.
- Panda mattress single: 90 x 190 cm (3' x 6'3")
- Panda mattress small double: 120 x 190 cm (4' x 6'3")
- Panda mattress double: 135 x 190 cm (4'6" x 6'3")
- Panda mattress king: 150 x 200 cm (5’ x 6’6”)
- Panda mattress super king: 180 x 200 cm (6’ x 6’6”)
- Panda mattress emperor: 200 x 200 cm (6'6" x 6'6")
It’s a reasonably heavy mattress, but handles underneath help you move it around more easily - you should rotate your mattress every couple of months to help the surface of the bed stay evenly balanced.
The mattress is 27 cm (10.6”) deep, which is roughly 2 cm (0.8") above the bed-in-box standard.
Your standard bedding should still fit, but Panda London also offers a great range of mattress protectors and bedding options.
Check out Panda's bedding:
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Panda mattress cost and discount codes
(Note: prices listed above are standard prices excluding any current coupons & discounts)
The Panda Hybrid Bamboo Mattress Pro is a little on the pricey side, with hybrid competitors such as Simba, Emma, and Otty slightly cheaper.
But it’s important to point out this isn’t just any hybrid mattress.
The Panda mattress has some great unique selling points, including superior comfort, a focus on sustainability, and excellent customer support.
The price should not put off those looking for a luxury mattress by a brand that cares. ✨️
Panda will occasionally also run promotions, particularly around major sales periods like Black Friday, Christmas, and Boxing Day.
If there are any Panda mattress deals currently running, we'll be sure to advertise them throughout this page.
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Panda mattress delivery conditions & trial
The Panda Hybrid Bamboo Mattress Pro can be delivered in just 3 - 5 working days. 🚚💨
This is much faster than traditional brick-and-mortar retailers, which typically take around 14 days to deliver a new mattress.
Delivery and returns are free in the UK, and you can choose a suitable delivery date.
Our Panda Hybrid mattress was delivered after just a few days and was kindly taken to our room of choice.
Panda is one of the few brands that will take the mattress to your room of choice without an additional charge.
It's delivered rolled up in a recycled and recyclable cardboard box, which is part of Panda's Pro-Planet packaging initiative.
Panda emphasises packaging that is biodegradable and compostable, disintegrating naturally without poisoning the soil.
How to unbox your Panda mattress
First, we carefully unboxed the Panda Bamboo mattress and removed the outer layer of the packaging.
After removing this first layer of plastic, we unrolled the mattress on the bed.
Make sure the mattress is the right way up, as this will save you from having to move it again once it has fully expanded.
The white side of the mattress should be facing up, and the fire safety tag on the mattress should be at the headboard end of the bed.
You can then start cutting away the second layer of plastic. ✂️
After cutting away this layer, the mattress will immediately begin to expand.
You should remove all the plastic to allow the mattress to decompress fully.
Make sure the mattress has space to continue expanding over the next couple of hours.
Experiencing off-gassing with a new Panda mattress
You’ll notice that the Panda Bamboo mattress has an odd chemical smell when first unboxed.
This is typical with memory foam mattresses and is not harmful, but we recommend opening up a few windows to help remove the odour as quickly as possible.
Memory foam mattresses have different levels of off-gassing that can vary in intensity.
We found the Panda mattress off-gassing to be noticeably stronger than some other mattresses we’ve tested in the past.
The smell also remained for a couple of days rather than disappearing after a few hours.
Again, this isn’t harmful, but it can be slightly irritating if you have an extra sensitive nose.
Can Panda take away the old mattress?
Panda offers free mattress recycling of your old mattress when you purchase a Panda mattress directly through them.
And unlike most brands and retailers, you don’t have to pay a penny for this extra service!
Old mattresses are recycled and the materials will be used to create other products such as sofas and decorations.
This is another great example of how Panda keeps their brand sustainable by encouraging recycling and preventing fewer mattresses from ending up in landfills. ♻️
Does the Panda mattress include a sleep trial?
The Panda Hybrid Bamboo mattress includes a 100-night trial.
This is slightly shorter than other brands like Hypnia, which offers a 200-night trial, or Nectar, which offers a 1-year trial.
But 100 nights is still a decent trial period - especially consider it should only take about a month for your body to adapt to a new mattress.
If you find the Panda London mattress isn’t comfortable within those 100 nights, you need to get in touch with the Panda team.
They’ll arrange a collection and issue a full refund once they get the mattress back (they even cover the postage costs).
Does the Panda mattress come with a guarantee?
Every Panda mattress comes with a 10-year guarantee.
This protects you from material defects caused by faulty workmanship for an entire decade.
So, if you find a fault within those 10 years, Panda will repair or replace the mattress free of charge.
You’ll have to register for your guarantee via the Panda website to qualify for the full 10-year warranty and contact customer service if you have a problem with your Panda Hybrid mattress.
Panda mattress reviews on TrustPilot are extremely positive, with many customers raving about the customer service experience.
Should you buy a Panda mattress?
Panda is one of our most-loved sleep brands at Sleep Hero, and it’s safe to say their Panda Hybrid Bamboo Pro mattress has not let us down.
We highly recommend the Panda mattress for its supreme comfort, supportive feel, and practical bamboo cover.
It's a fantastic choice for side and back sleepers, couples, and those who suffer from allergies.
Panda London also has great values when it comes to sustainability and an excellent reputation in aftercare with its customers.
If you have the budget, then we think this mattress could make someone a happy panda. 🐼
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Hybrid Bamboo Mattress ProPrice from £ 665 £ (950 )The Panda Hybrid Bamboo Mattress Pro is the world's most advanced bamboo mattress.The Panda Hybrid Bamboo Mattress Pro is the world's most advanced bamboo mattress.Price from £ 665 (£ 950 )
Contact Panda London UK
Customer service: To contact Panda Life directly for complaints, support, or queries, please e-mail them at info@mypandalife.com, call them on +44 208 935 5380, or visit their live online chat.
Registered office: Panda Life Ltd, 447 High Road, N12 0AF, London, UK
Table of Contents
Who is the Panda mattress most suitable for?
Panda Hybrid Bamboo Mattress Pro composition
What does sleeping on the Panda mattress feel like?
How firm is the Panda mattress?
Does the Panda Hybrid Bamboo Mattress Pro sleep cool?
Is the Panda mattress good for couples?
What are the Panda mattress sizes?
Panda mattress cost and discount codes
Panda mattress delivery conditions & trial
Frequently asked questions
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What else does Panda sell?
Panda is well-known for its high-quality sleep accessories.
Check out our reviews:
- Panda Memory Foam pillow
- Panda Hybrid Bamboo pillow
- Panda Kids pillow
- Panda Baby pillow
- Panda Toddler pillow
- Panda Bamboo mattress topper
- Panda Cloud duvet
- Panda bedding
We’ve got in-depth reviews for all these products that you can pair with your new Panda mattress.
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Are Panda mattresses safe?
Panda London mattresses are OEKO-TEX-certified [2], ensuring no harmful substances can be found in any fabric, thread, or dye of Panda products.
The Panda Hybrid Bamboo Pro mattress has an additional REACH certification, and the foams are CertiPUR-approved.
This means the foams have been tested against containing heavy metals, carcinogenic or allergy-inducing dyes, and plasticisers. ✅️
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Panda Circle of Life programme
Panda works hard to make its products and manufacturing process as sustainable as possible.
In fact, that’s one of the main reasons bamboo is such an essential material in their pillows and mattresses.
Not only that, but the Panda environmental policy ensures Panda is accountable for the effects its products have on the environment at every step.
They do this by:
- Using organic pesticide-free bamboo
- Protecting worker's social and economic welfare
- Only using ethical factories that protect human rights
- Using a closed-loop water recycling system
- Protecting animal habitats with FSC-approved [3] forests
- Using recycled, reusable, and biodegradable packaging
In fact, they do much more than this - but this gives you an insight into how much they care about their environmental impact.
The Panda Circle of Life initiative also means that any Panda products can be returned at the end of their lifecycle, where they will be repurposed or donated. ❤️
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Where can I buy a Panda mattress?
Currently, you can only buy a Panda mattress directly through Panda London.
However, other Panda accessories (such as the Panda mattress topper) can be purchased through other retailers, including John Lewis, Dunelm and Very.
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How long does it take for a Panda mattress to expand?
Bed-in-a-box mattresses such as the Panda mattress typically take a couple of hours to expand fully.
We recommend unboxing your Panda mattress as early as possible, so it has time to expand fully by bedtime.
You should also wait a couple of hours before putting sheets and other bedding on your Panda mattress.
Read our Panda mattress review to learn more about the delivery and unboxing process.
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How long does a bamboo mattress last?
The amount of time bamboo mattresses ast can vary depending on what other materials are in your bamboo mattress.
The Panda Hybrid Bamboo mattress has a 10-year guarantee, meaning it should last a minimum of 10 years, but hopefully even longer.
Bamboo mattresses with latex may last as long as 15 - 20 years.
Those made with the most premium-quality materials will last longer than cheap mattresses.
A long guarantee is a good indicator of a high-quality mattress that will last a long time.
Read our Panda Hybrid mattress review about to learn more about this bamboo mattress.
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