Gel Foam Mattresses

Are gel mattresses good?

Yes, gel mattresses - also known as gel foam or gel memory mattresses - are a great option if you get hot at night.

Gel mattresses often feel more cooling when compared to memory foam and reflex foam mattresses because they have an open-cell structure. This open cell structure allows air to flow more freely through the mattress, helping to regulate your body temperature while you sleep.

Memory foam and reflex foam mattresses use your body heat to contour to your shape, but they tend to retain this heat, making your mattress feel warmer the longer you lay on it. The viscoelastic and polyurethane layers are more compact, meaning that air cannot easily travel through the mattress and prevent your body heat from building up, making the mattress feel warmer.

However, if you are more of a cold sleeper, you may find that memory foam and reflex foam mattresses are the perfect solution to keep you warm and cosy on chilly nights!

They also offer great pressure relief for your joints as the gel layers push back against your body to provide tailored, full-body support night after night.