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Memory Foam vs Gel Memory Foam
Our Best Gel Memory Foam Mattresses
We spend almost a third of our entire lifetime in our beds (wild, right?) With that being said, it makes the type of mattress you sleep on a pretty big deal. One of the most popular types of beds you’ll come across is gel memory foam mattresses. No matter what type of memory foam people purchase, there are a few reasons why it’s so popular ― comfort, quality, and cost. Gel memory foam mattresses do have a few things in common with traditional memory foam; however, there are some key differences that set the two apart.
To help you discover if a gel memory foam mattress is right for you, we’ll break down what you need to know about this comforting mattress material, including some of our best gel memory foam beds that will provide sweet comfort all night long.
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Shop Gel Memory Foam MattressesWhat is Memory Foam?
Memory foam mattresses are made from a material called viscoelastic that was originally crafted by NASA. This material, when placed under heat and pressure, molds into the shape of your body as you lay atop it. This helps to evenly distribute body weight to make sleep more restful, and when you need to get out of bed, the memory foam shifts right back to its original shape.
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Mattresses made from memory foam are widely acknowledged to be some of (if not) the most comfortable mattresses on the market today. This is due to the fact that memory foam conforms to your body, hugging its curves while you sleep. This helps to evenly disperse body weight and relieve pressure to the points on your body that take the most weight ― such as the shoulders and hips. Reduced pressure on certain points of the body helps to improve circulation and can also reduce aches and pains, which makes for very restorative sleep.
Memory Foam vs Gel Memory Foam
Gel memory foam mattresses are made from similar viscoelastic material used in traditional memory foam with one major difference: gel. Millions of tiny liquid gel beads are infused into the foam of the mattress to help make the sleep surface more cool and flexible. It’s a relatively new sleep technology that is a direct answer to the issue of overheating while sleeping on regular memory foam.
Aside from its superior cooling properties, cool gel memory foam mattresses also help wick away moisture while you sleep as well as increase the airflow to keep you nice and cool throughout the night. Memory foam and gel memory foam mattresses have a lot in common since they’re made from nearly identical materials. The common features include reduced motion transfer, unrivaled support, as well as neither material allowing for the accumulation of dust, bacteria, and mold ― a huge win during allergy season.
Some of the biggest advantages specifically to gel memory foam mattresses include:
- Cooler sleep: Gel memory foam helps to keep you cool so you can stay asleep with increased air circulation.
- Contours to your body: As you sleep, gel memory foam hugs your body’s natural curves. This provides healthy support that helps you wake up free from aches and pains.
- Soft, but firm: If you don’t like the traditional softness of regular memory foam, gel memory foam is more firm due to its density.
Our Best Gel Memory Foam Mattresses
With gel memory foam mattresses, you can rest assured that you’re getting a high-quality bed with top-notch cooling capabilities. Now, we’ve done enough talking ― now it’s time to show you a couple of the best gel foam beds on the market. Our experts have selected the best gel memory foam mattresses that will ensure you land on a cool cloud night after night. Check them out below!
Sealy® Conform™ Premium™ N13 Wondrous Ultra Plush Gel Memory Foam Queen Mattress
When it comes to finding the best bed to help you doze off every night, discover the luxury of this ultra-plush queen gel memory foam mattress from Sealy. This premium mattress combines advanced gel memory foam and exclusive Posturepedic Technology to deliver custom full-body support and conforming comfort to get you the best rest possible.
And as an added bonus, this Sealy queen mattress features SealySupport Gel Base Foam that creates cushioning comfort and flexible support at the base of the mattress. This base offers more support for the heaviest part of your body where you need it most.
Sierra Sleep® By Ashley® Millennium Luxury Gel Memory Foam Cushion Firm Queen Mattress in a Box
High-quality comfort always leads to high-quality rest. This queen gel memory foam mattress in a box from Sierra Sleep by Ashley will soothe your body with softness every single night when you hit the sheets. Packed inside this queen mattress are layers of cooling gel copper infused memory foam and additional support charcoal memory foam to help relieve your toughest pressure points and block moisture.
Plus, it will assist in reducing motion transfer so that no one is interrupted throughout the night. Serving as an incredibly worthy solution for side sleepers and for those looking for added contour when they turn out the lights, this gel memory foam mattress will have you waking up feeling more refreshed than ever.
Sealy® Posturepedic® Plus Brenham Foam Medium Queen Mattress
If you liked the Sealy queen gel memory foam mattress we discussed above, then you’ll absolutely love this Brenham Foam bed from the same brand. This cool gel memory foam mattress is one of the most cushioning mattresses in the Sealy Posturepedic Plus catalog, coming with a thicker layer of pressure-relieving memory foam that’s layered alongside the brand’s most breathable foams for all-over support. This queen mattress also includes an antibacterial soft knit cooling cover that features spun, cool-to-the-touch fibers for refreshing comfort from the moment you lie down.
When it comes to deciding if a gel memory foam mattress is right for you, there’s certainly a lot to consider. Both gel memory foam and traditional memory foam help promote healthy sleep (no matter which sleeping position you prefer.) However, if it’s hotter temperatures you’re trying to combat while you sleep, a gel memory foam mattress is going to be the best choice, hands down.
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Gel Foam Mattress FAQs
We understand that there’s a whole lot more than meets the eye when it comes to gel memory foam mattresses. While we did answer a lot about this type of mattress material, there is still plenty more to discuss. To help you make the best decision on your new memory foam mattress, here are just a couple of frequently asked questions from customers just like you.
Q: How long does a gel memory foam mattress last?
A: You can expect your mattress to last about 10 years ― depending on its quality and how well you maintain it over time.
Q: Do gel memory foam mattresses sag?
A: A memory foam mattress can sag, particularly if it’s not kept on a supportive foundation.
Q: How often should you flip a gel memory foam mattress?
A: With most memory foam mattresses, the answer is ― never. Most standard memory foam mattresses have a base layer on the bottom and a comfort layer on top. Flipping the mattress will mean sleeping on the far less comfortable side.
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