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Bear Elite Ultra Hybrid Mattress

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Bear | Elite Ultra Hybrid

Bear Elite Ultra Hybrid Mattress

The Bear Elite Ultra Hybrid is the most built-up mattress in the lineup, with eight layers, two coil systems and active PCM cooling. A microcoil layer sits above the foam comfort core for precision pressure relief. An 8-inch zoned coil base carries lumbar-zone firmness and edge stability. A Celliant® infrared cover wraps the stack, and Phase Change Material cooling comes standard on every unit. Copper-infused memory foam below it adds a second cooling pathway, and the coil structure keeps air moving. Pick Soft, Medium or Firm at checkout. GREENGUARD Gold, CertiPUR-US® and fiberglass-free, assembled in the USA.

Cooling is the biggest gap between the Elite Ultra Hybrid and the Elite Hybrid. The Elite Ultra Hybrid integrates Phase Change Material (PCM) into the quilt foam layer just below the cover, and it comes standard on every unit. The surface runs up to 4 degrees cooler for up to 12 hours. Below it, copper-infused memory foam adds a second cooling pathway by actively pulling heat away from contact points. The hybrid coil structure provides constant airflow that all-foam beds can't deliver.

The microcoil layer gives the Elite Ultra Hybrid its second point of difference. A compact, individually wrapped steel coil layer sits between the memory foam and the zoned support core. It contours under load like foam but recovers instantly like a spring, with virtually zero motion transfer. Choose Soft, Medium, or Firm at checkout. Shipping is free, the home trial runs 120 nights, and the warranty is a limited lifetime one.

Type
Hybrid + Microcoils
Two coil systems
Height
13.5"
Eight-layer build
Firmness
Soft / Medium / Firm
Choose at checkout
Cooling
PCM Standard
Up to 4 degrees cooler, 12 hrs
Free Shipping120-Night Home TrialLimited Lifetime WarrantyGREENGUARD Gold CertifiedMicrocoil + Zoned Coil System
Bear Elite Ultra Hybrid mattress front hero on a bed base

What Makes It the Ultra

Cooling stacked on top of two coil systems.

Active cooling, dual-coil responsiveness and zoned support are the three systems that make the Elite Ultra Hybrid Bear's flagship build.

Active PCM Cooling
Phase Change Material is built into the quilt foam layer directly below the Celliant® cover. PCM absorbs excess body heat as it physically shifts between phases, then releases it gradually as the body cools, and it holds the sleep surface up to 4 degrees cooler for up to 12 hours. The Elite Ultra Hybrid carries the most aggressive cooling system Bear ships, and it comes at no extra cost.
PCM Standard | 4 degrees Cooler | 12 Hours
Microcoil Responsive Layer
A compact layer of individually wrapped steel microcoils sits between the foam comfort system and the support core. Microcoils contour under load like foam but recover instantly like a spring. The surface adjusts as you shift position rather than holding one shape. Combination sleepers and couples feel that most, and microcoils also isolate motion better than foam alone, so partner movement doesn't transfer across the surface.
Microcoils | Tailored Response
Zoned Coil Support Core
At the base, 8 inches of individually wrapped coils are tuned in five zones and finished with reinforced perimeter coils for edge-to-edge stability. The shoulder zone runs softer and the lumbar zone firmer, so the core resists compression differently along its length. The Elite Hybrid uses the same support architecture; here it sits under a microcoil layer that handles surface feel.
5-Zone Coils | Reinforced Edges

Where the Ultra Pulls Ahead

What the dual-coil build gets you.

The Elite Ultra Hybrid was engineered for hot sleepers and people who want the most responsive surface Bear builds.

Active Cooling
PCM + Copper + Coils
Tailored Response
Microcoil Layer
Firmer Lumbar Zone
5-Zone Coil Core
Contact-Point Cushioning
Memory Foam + Microcoils
Infrared Cover Weave
Celliant® Cover
Couples Comfort
Low Motion Transfer
Edge-to-Edge Support
Reinforced Coils
Three Firmness Options
Soft / Medium / Firm
Ventilated Layer Stack
Cover + Foam + Coils
Long-Term Durability
DuraDense Base
Low VOC And Fiberglass-Free
GREENGUARD Gold
Lifetime Warranty
Bear Backing

PCM cooling runs up to 4 degrees cooler for 12 hours. Celliant® is a mineral-infused fiber knitted into the cover, where it absorbs body heat and re-emits it as infrared energy.

Inside the Build

Eight layers from cover to base.

The Elite Ultra Hybrid is the most layered mattress Bear builds. Each layer plays a specific role in the cooling, responsiveness, or support architecture.

Bear Elite Ultra Hybrid Celliant infrared cover detail
Layer One

Quilted Celliant® Infrared Cover

The top panel is a quilted cover woven with Celliant fibers, minerals that absorb body heat and re-emit it as infrared energy. Bear uses this cover across its foam and hybrid mattresses; the Cub, Natural and Trundle use different covers.

  • Mineral-infused Celliant® fibers convert body heat to infrared energy
  • Cover fabric forms the first of the eight layers
  • Plush, protective quilted top surface
Celliant® InfraredQuilted Top
Bear Elite Ultra Hybrid Mattress, the PCM cooling quilt foam layer
Layer Two

Cooling Quilt Foam with PCM

Bear puts the Elite Ultra Hybrid's active cooling into layer two. Phase Change Material is applied directly to the quilt foam. The quilt holds the surface up to 4 degrees cooler for up to 12 hours under typical use. The quilt feels cool to the touch on contact, and the PCM keeps absorbing heat long after the surface first warms.

  • Phase Change Material applied directly to cushioning quilt foam
  • Up to 4 degrees cooler surface temperature for up to 12 hours
  • Cool-to-the-touch initial contact, sustained cooling under load
  • Standard on the Elite Ultra (optional upgrade on the Elite Hybrid)
PCM StandardActive CoolingCool-to-Touch
Bear Elite Ultra Hybrid copper-infused memory foam layer
Layer Three

Copper-Infused Memory Foam

Copper-infused memory foam gives the Elite Ultra Hybrid a second cooling pathway alongside the PCM above. Copper conducts heat well, and it moves heat away from contact points faster than gel infusions used in lower-tier mattresses. The foam still contours like memory foam (cradling shoulders, hips, lower back), but the trapped-heat penalty traditional memory foam is known for is engineered out.

  • Copper infusion gives the foam high thermal conductivity for heat dispersion
  • Contours to shoulders, hips, and lower back without trapping heat
  • Faster heat transfer than gel-infused memory foam alternatives
Copper-InfusedHeat DispersionBody Contouring
Bear Elite Ultra Hybrid microcoil responsive layer
Layer Four

Microcoil Layer

The microcoil layer is the Elite Ultra Hybrid's defining feature. A compact layer of individually wrapped steel microcoils, each a fraction of the size of the support coils below, sits between the memory foam comfort system and the zoned support core. Microcoils give the surface a fundamentally different feel from foam-only beds: precision pressure relief at the contact zone, instant recovery as you shift positions, and stronger motion isolation than foam alone.

  • Individually wrapped steel microcoils give independent point response
  • Adds responsive surface feel that pure foam construction can't match
  • Stronger motion isolation than foam-only comfort systems
  • Only available on the Elite Ultra Hybrid in Bear's lineup
MicrocoilsTailored FeelMotion Isolation
Bear Elite Ultra Hybrid mattress side cutout showing layered profile
Layers Five & Six

Responsive Comfort + Dynamic Transition Foam

Two transition layers buffer between the microcoils above and the support core below. Responsive comfort foam works with the microcoils to make repositioning effortless, since its slight bounce keeps the surface buoyant. Dynamic transition foam dampens motion from the support coils so partner movement doesn't transfer through. Together they hold the firmness rating you selected at checkout consistent across the surface.

  • Responsive comfort foam stays buoyant and supports easy repositioning
  • Dynamic transition foam dampens motion from the coil system
  • Maintains the selected firmness rating across the surface
Anti-SinkMotion Damping
Bear Elite Ultra Hybrid zoned coil support core
Layer Seven

8-Inch Zoned Ascension Coils

Underneath everything sits the support core: 8 inches of individually wrapped coils divided into five zones, with softer coils through the shoulder zone, firmer coils through the lumbar zone and reinforced coils at the edges. The Elite Hybrid uses the same architecture. Paired here with the microcoil layer above, the dual-coil system delivers two distinct response profiles: the microcoils handle surface feel, the support coils handle structural alignment.

  • 8" individually wrapped coils deliver independent response per coil
  • Five-zone construction softens at the shoulders and firms through the lumbar
  • Reinforced perimeter coils hold the edges firm with no roll-off
  • Improves airflow vs. all-foam construction
5-Zone CoilsReinforced EdgesImproved Airflow
Couple resting on the Bear Elite Ultra Hybrid mattress
Layer Eight

DuraDense Base Foam

The coil system rests on Bear's DuraDense base foam, a high-density foundation foam that stabilizes the support coils above. It distributes weight evenly across the support core and prevents the body-shaped impressions that develop in cheaper hybrids over years of use. Without this layer the coil system would lose structural integrity within a few years of nightly use, and the limited lifetime warranty rests on it.

  • DuraDense high-density foam stabilizes the coil unit from below
  • Distributes weight evenly across the support core
  • Resists body-shaped impressions over years of use
  • Backed by Bear's Limited Lifetime Warranty
High-Density BaseCoil StabilizerLifetime Warranty

Dimensions & Delivery

Seven sizes at a 13.5-inch profile.

The Elite Ultra Hybrid ships in every standard mattress size at a 13.5-inch profile. Bear ships each one free from its Arizona facility, compressed and rolled, arriving within 2 to 5 business days.

Twin
38" W x 80" L x 13.5" H
Single sleeper bedrooms with vertical clearance for a tall mattress.
Twin XL
38" W x 80" L x 13.5" H
Same width as Twin with extra length for sleepers up to 6'4".
Full
54" W x 75" L x 13.5" H
More width than a Twin without the footprint of a Queen.
Queen
60" W x 80" L x 13.5" H
The most common size, and a comfortable fit for couples in most bedrooms.
King
76" W x 80" L x 13.5" H
Maximum width for couples who don't want to feel each other move.
California King
72" W x 84" L x 13.5" H
Narrower and longer than a King, sized for taller sleepers.
Split King
2 x Twin XL pieces
Order two Twin XLs, which pair with adjustable bases for independent positioning.
Profile
13.5" tall
Account for height when choosing sheets and bed frames.
What ships with every Elite Ultra Hybrid
Bear Elite Ultra Hybrid 13.5" mattress, compressed and rolled
Free FedEx shipping that arrives in 2 to 5 business days
120-night home sleep trial (30-night break-in required)
Limited Lifetime Warranty against manufacturing defects

The lineup

The Elite tier

The two eight-layer builds at the top of the range. Both pair foam with a zoned coil core; the Ultra stacks microcoils on top of that and fits PCM cooling as standard.

Bear Elite Hybrid Mattress cutaway, foam layers over wrapped coils
Bear Elite Hybrid
Copper-infused memory foam over a five-zone coil core, in three firmnesses.
Hybrid, eight layers14 in. tallSoft, medium or firm
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Microcoils and zoned coils13.5 in. tallPCM cooling standard
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Certified & Tested

Built to low-emission standards without fiberglass.

The Elite Ultra Hybrid carries the same independent certifications as the rest of Bear's lineup: third-party verified for low emissions, foam content safety, and fire safety without fiberglass.

GREENGUARD Gold Certified
Low VOC emissions verified
CertiPUR-US® Foam
No formaldehyde, no heavy metals, no prohibited phthalates
Fiberglass-Free
Meets 16 CFR 1633 / 1632 fire safety without fiberglass
Celliant® Cover Fiber
Mineral-infused yarn woven through the quilted top
Assembled in USA
Made with foreign and domestic components

Common Questions

Frequently asked questions.

Two coil systems and standard PCM cooling raise their own questions.

Both share the Celliant® infrared cover, copper-infused memory foam, the five-zone wrapped coil core, and the choice of Soft / Medium / Firm at checkout. Two key differences: the Elite Ultra includes Phase Change Material (PCM) cooling as standard (it's an optional upgrade on the Elite Hybrid), and the Elite Ultra adds a microcoil layer between the foam comfort system and the zoned support core for surface responsiveness foam alone can't deliver. Choose the Elite Ultra if active cooling and the most responsive surface are priorities. Choose the Elite Hybrid if you want flagship comfort with optional PCM cooling at a more accessible entry point.
PCM is a temperature-regulating substance that absorbs and releases heat as it shifts between physical phases (solid to liquid and back). In the Elite Ultra Hybrid, PCM is applied directly to the cooling quilt foam layer just below the cover. As your body warms the surface, the PCM absorbs the heat; as you cool down or shift positions, it releases it gradually. The surface stays up to 4 degrees cooler for up to 12 hours.Passive cooling foams saturate and stop working, while the PCM keeps cycling through the night. Combined with the copper-infused memory foam below and the airflow of the hybrid coil structure, the PCM layer forms the first of three cooling pathways.
The microcoil layer gives the Elite Ultra Hybrid its distinctive "tailored" feel. Microcoils are individually wrapped steel coils, each smaller than a finger. Three things they do that foam alone can't: (1) precision pressure relief at the exact contact zone (each coil compresses independently); (2) instant recovery when you shift positions, so the surface adjusts moment-to-moment; (3) better motion isolation than foam, because each coil's response is contained to its immediate area. The result is a more responsive, adaptive surface than any of Bear's all-foam or single-coil hybrid mattresses deliver.
Soft (around 5/10): deeper contouring with the microcoil layer adding surface response. Best for strict side sleepers under 200 lbs and people with shoulder/hip sensitivity. Medium (around 6.5/10): the option picked most often, and it suits most back and combination sleepers. Choose it if you are unsure. Firm (around 7.5-8/10): minimal sink with maximum coil-driven support. Suits stomach sleepers, sleepers over 230 lbs, and anyone who finds memory foam too soft.
Best for: hot sleepers (the active PCM cooling is the most aggressive Bear ships); sleepers who want maximum surface responsiveness; couples (the microcoil layer plus motion-damping foam create exceptional motion isolation); anyone who wants the most engineered build in the Bear lineup. Less ideal for: sleepers who want the deep, slow contouring of an all-foam mattress (consider the Pro Foam or Bear Original); strict stomach sleepers who don't need the cooling features; anyone who mainly wants the zoned lumbar support without the cooling stack, since the Elite Hybrid covers that case at a more accessible price.
A firm, flat, sturdy foundation. Compatible: a platform bed, a slatted frame with slats spaced less than 5.5 inches apart, a foundation, or an adjustable base. Not compatible: a traditional box spring, or any frame with slats spaced wider than 5.5 inches, where the foam can sag through the gaps over time and may void the warranty. The 13.5" profile adds to total bed height, and the frame or foundation it sits on is sold separately.
120 nights of in-home use. Bear requires a 30-night break-in period before initiating a return, which is standard for foam-based mattresses; they feel different in the first couple weeks while the body adjusts. After night 30 and before night 120, email returns@bearmattress.com to start a return. Bear arranges pickup at no cost and issues a full refund. Past 120 nights, the limited lifetime warranty kicks in for manufacturing defects.
Bear partners with Truemed, and HSA/FSA eligibility depends on your individual circumstances. Truemed runs the qualification during checkout.
Bear mattresses are assembled in the USA from foreign and domestic components, at Bear's facility in Arizona. The Elite Ultra Hybrid is GREENGUARD Gold Certified for low chemical emissions, uses CertiPUR-US® certified foam (verified free of formaldehyde, ozone depleters, prohibited phthalates, mercury, lead, and other heavy metals), and meets federal mattress flammability regulations without using fiberglass.

Quick Specs

Type: Hybrid + Microcoils (Two coil systems)

Height: 13.5" (Eight-layer build)

Firmness: Soft / Medium / Firm (Choose at checkout)

Cooling: PCM Standard (Up to 4° cooler, 12 hrs)

Dimensions

Twin: 38" W x 80" L x 13.5" H

Twin XL: 38" W x 80" L x 13.5" H

Full: 54" W x 75" L x 13.5" H

Queen: 60" W x 80" L x 13.5" H

King: 76" W x 80" L x 13.5" H

California King: 72" W x 84" L x 13.5" H

Split King: 2 x Twin XL pieces

  • Active Cooling - PCM + Copper + Coils
  • Tailored Response - Microcoil Layer
  • Spinal Alignment - 5-Zone Coil Core
  • Pressure Point Relief - Memory Foam + Microcoils
  • Infrared-Emitting Cover - Celliant® Fibers
  • Couples Comfort - Low Motion Transfer
  • Edge-to-Edge Support - Reinforced Coils
  • Three Firmness Options - Soft / Medium / Firm
  • Overnight Recovery - Cover + Foam + Coils
  • Long-Term Durability - DuraDense Base
  • Low VOC, No Fiberglass - GREENGUARD Gold
  • Lifetime Warranty - Against Manufacturing Defects
  • Bear Elite Ultra Hybrid 13.5" mattress, compressed and rolled
  • Free FedEx shipping - ships in 2 to 5 business days
  • 120-night home sleep trial (30-night break-in required)
  • Limited Lifetime Warranty against manufacturing defects



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