Gel mattresses are a relatively new phenomenon in the bed and mattress industry. Made to combat complaints about memory foam beds becoming uncomfortably hot during the night, gel mattresses are designed to help create a cooler sleeping environment. Usually, they come in the form of gel combined with memory foam. The gel addition can work to combat any ineffectiveness in a memory foam mattress’s ability to properly distribute temperature and is the ideal solution if you’re concerned about getting hot at night.

What is a gel mattress?

Quite simply, a gel mattress is a mattress featuring gel elements. This element can come in the shape of a gel pad layer on a gel top mattress, or beneath padded mattress layers. However, the gel could also be poured into a memory foam component of the mattress as it sets or be combined in the mattress composition with formed of beads gel. Gel memory foam mattresses are the most common type of these mattresses, though gel can also be combined with latex and innerspring styles. If you’re interested in introducing a gel element to your sleeping environment, but don’t think a gel memory foam mattress is the right solution for you, then you could consider a gel topper instead, which will also bring the benefit of a cooling quality.

What are the benefits of a gel mattress?

The gel component of a gel mattress can help to regulate temperature throughout the night, ensuring you enjoy a more restful and therefore better-quality sleep. The gel also helps to provide an extra step up in comfort levels. Combined with the base support of your choice of mattress, the features of a gel mattress work to provide a floating-like effect. This gives total comfort and support, ensuring you receive a good night’s sleep, every night. They also work to reduce feelings of pressure on the points you lie on while in bed. Whether you like to sleep on your back, front, or side, it’s crucial your mattress can provide ample support and doesn’t burden your pressure points. Gel mattresses help to cradle your shape, meaning there is no undue heaviness on your joints and you’re less likely to wake up feeling stiff and sore after sleeping.

What size of gel mattress should I get?

The size of mattress you should opt for depends on several factors. The size of the room your mattress will be kept in is one of the most important things you should consider, and we would recommend measuring your room thoroughly before choosing your bed. Where possible we would always recommend you get as large a mattress as you can, as this will allow you more space in which to sleep, ensuring you receive a better quality of rest. The gel mattresses that we supply at Dreams come in a range of sizes, meaning you’re certain to find the ideal size for your bedroom. This includes single, small double, double, king and super king.

For more information on the range of gel mattresses we stock and what product we think would be best for you then get in touch with a member of our team. You can do so by calling us on 0800 652 5090. Get in touch today.