{"id":787,"date":"2020-03-13T22:18:47","date_gmt":"2020-03-13T22:18:47","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/wordpress-386983-1216903.cloudwaysapps.com\/?p=787"},"modified":"2023-08-18T09:18:50","modified_gmt":"2023-08-18T16:18:50","slug":"best-gel-memory-foam-mattress","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/zomasleep.com\/blog\/best-gel-memory-foam-mattress","title":{"rendered":"Best Gel Memory Foam Mattress"},"content":{"rendered":"
If you wake up sweaty or can\u2019t fall asleep because you feel too warm, a gel memory foam mattress might be the perfect answer. Gel foam mattresses feature all the benefits of a traditional memory foam mattress<\/a>, while also contouring to your body to wick away heat.<\/p>\n The best gel memory foam mattresses combine coolness with pressure relief and full-body support. They may also feature some of the most notable features of top memory foam mattresses, such as targeted support and a durable structure.<\/p>\n <\/a>Our Zoma Mattress was made to improve sleep quality for faster recovery\u2014and its gel memory foam will keep you cool for undisturbed sleep. The 12-inch mattress has three layers of CertiPUR-US\u00ae<\/a>\u00a0certified foams.<\/p>\n The top layer is 2 inches of gel-infused memory foam with Triangulex\u2122 cutouts. The triangular cutouts in the leg and shoulder areas compress when you lie down, creating more cushion. Air also flows through the cutouts and wicks away heat.<\/p>\n The second layer is 2 inches of Reactiv\u2122 foam. With its latex-like responsiveness, Reactiv\u2122 adapts to your movements and prevents you from feeling stuck in the mattress.<\/p>\n The base layer is 8 inches of Support+ foam, a durable material that resists sagging.<\/p>\n A soft, polyester-elastane cover creates air channels when you move on the mattress, increasing the bed\u2019s breathability.<\/p>\n A queen size Zoma Mattress is $799. Every mattress includes free shipping and returns, a 100-night sleep trial, and a 10-year warranty that covers sagging greater than an inch.<\/p>\n <\/a>Our Zoma Start<\/a> is a premium gel memory foam mattress that offers you the perfect balance of comfort and support at a budget-friendly price. Featuring three distinct layers of foam, the Zoma Start is designed to cradle your body and provide you with the restful sleep you deserve.<\/p>\n The top layer of the Zoma Start is a gel-infused memory foam that contours to your body, relieving pressure and offering superior comfort. The middle layer is our Reactiv\u2122 foam, ready to respond to your movements, providing just the right amount of support and cushioning. And the bottom layer is a durable Support+ foam that adds to the mattress’s longevity and overall support.<\/p>\n Our CertiPUR-US\u00ae-certified foams ensure that you are sleeping on a safe and healthy surface, free from harmful chemicals and toxins. And with our 100-night sleep trial and 10-year warranty, you can rest easy knowing that you are making a smart investment in your sleep health.<\/p>\n <\/a>The Zoma Hybrid mattress<\/a> is the perfect blend of the conforming and pressure-relieving properties of gel memory foam with the sturdy support of pocketed coils. If you want more responsiveness and buoyancy, the Zoma Hybrid might be just what you need.<\/p>\n The gel memory foam is the first thing many notice, feeling gently cool on the body and preventing sleep interruptions caused by overheating. The foam also conforms to the sleeper’s body, providing pressure relief to sensitive areas.<\/p>\n Next, the Zoma Hybrid features Reactiv\u2122 foam, a responsive foam that provides cushioning without causing excessive sinkage, ensuring that the sleeper stays supported and comfortable throughout the night. The Reactiv\u2122 foam also promotes airflow, keeping the mattress cool and comfortable.<\/p>\n The third layer of the Zoma Hybrid is the pocketed coils, providing the bed with sturdy support. The coils are designed to contour to the sleeper’s body, providing support where it’s needed most. The coils also reduce motion transfer, ensuring that partners don’t disturb each other’s sleep.<\/p>\n In addition to its high-quality construction, the Zoma Hybrid comes with a 100-night sleep trial and a 10-year warranty.<\/p>\n To explain gel memory foam, we must first understand traditional memory foam. Memory foam is a viscoelastic material that responds to heat and body weight. The material owes much of its popularity to the\u00a0bed in a box mattress<\/a>\u00a0trend, since memory foam is a pliable material that compresses well. Owners also love memory foam for its pressure point relief and motion isolation abilities.<\/p>\n Traditional memory foam\u2019s main drawback is that it retains body heat. The foam\u2019s density prevents air circulation from wicking away heat, causing heat build-up that disturbs sleep. Gel memory foam solves the problem by adding cooling gels that absorb and remove body heat.<\/p>\n Almost anyone can sleep comfortably on a gel memory foam mattress. However, it\u2019s an excellent choice for:<\/p>\n First, consider how the gel is incorporated in the mattress. Some mattresses have a gel pad layer on top of the mattress, some have gel beads spread throughout the mattress, and others have cooling gels infused into the foam mixture before it sets. Cooling gels are infused in the mattress one of two ways\u2014a solid infusion disperses the gel evenly throughout the mattress, while a swirled infusion is scattered throughout part of the mattress.<\/p>\n We recommend a gel-infused memory foam mattress with a solid infusion, because it\u2019s the most effective option for drawing away heat.<\/p>\n You also need to consider the gel foam\u2019s thickness. According to data from Sleep Like the Dead, mattresses with gel memory foam layers that were 2 or more inches thick kept cool longer than mattresses with less than 2 inches of gel memory foam.<\/p>\n Like traditional memory foam, gel memory foam tends to have a chemical smell for a few days after unboxing. The odor occurs as\u00a0volatile organic compounds<\/a>\u00a0(VOCs)\u00a0are exposed to open air and break down in a process known as off-gassing. High-quality memory foam has a shorter off-gassing period than lower quality foam.<\/p>\n If you\u2019re sensitive to smells, look for a mattress with a CertiPUR-US\u00ae certification, since it guarantees a mattress contains low amounts of VOCs.<\/p>\n Gel memory foam mattresses are comparable in price to a standard memory foam mattress, with quality beds costing between $500 to $1500\u2014although many excellent memory foam mattresses cost under $1000<\/a>.<\/p>\n How much you need to budget for a gel memory foam mattress depends on your preferred size and sleeping position. A larger mattress means more production costs. Side sleepers need thicker comfort layers to relieve pressure points than back or stomach sleepers, which also drives up production costs.<\/p>\n If you can\u2019t afford a new gel memory foam mattress right now, you can always tide yourself over with a gel foam topper. A mattress topper<\/a> adds a few extra inches of gel foam to your bed for a cooler feel. Gel foam toppers tend to cost between $100 to $300, a fraction of what a quality mattress<\/a> costs.<\/p>\n Adding cooling gels isn\u2019t the only way\u00a0to keep a memory foam mattress from overheating<\/a>. Manufacturers sometimes use other materials to create a cooling memory foam mattress.<\/p>\n A common alternative is to infuse another conductive material to wick away heat. Copper is a popular choice, as it also has antimicrobial properties. Other infusions include graphite, charcoal, ceramic beads, and green tea extract.<\/p>\n Some manufacturers use plant-based memory foam, created by substituting petrochemicals with plant-derived materials during production. Plant-based foam is not only more eco-friendly than traditional memory foam, but also more breathable and responsive.<\/p>\n Perhaps a gel memory foam mattress isn\u2019t the best mattress<\/a>\u00a0for you. If so, you might consider a latex, innerspring, or hybrid mattress<\/a>.<\/p>\n Latex is like memory foam<\/a>, as it conforms to body weight for pressure relief. However, there are a few key differences\u2014latex is a springier material that tends to keep you feeling lifted. Latex is also naturally firmer and cooler than memory foam.<\/p>\n If you\u2019re an eco-friendly shopper, a natural latex mattress is an excellent option. Manufacturers produce natural latex from rubber tree sap, although Dunlop latex is the only latex that is 100 percent natural. The other natural latex option, Talalay latex, has chemical fillers to soften the material.<\/p>\n Natural latex mattresses are one of the more expensive mattresses on the market. Synthetic latex is more budget-friendly, with the trade-off that it\u2019s much less durable than natural latex. While a natural latex mattress may last 15 or more years, synthetic latex often breaks down within six years.<\/p>\n See our gel memory foam vs. latex mattress guide<\/a> for an in-depth comparison.<\/p>\n Though innerspring mattresses have become somewhat overshadowed by other mattress types, they remain a familiar mainstay. Many customers still choose an innerspring mattress for its bounce.<\/p>\n An innerspring mattress is an excellent cooling mattress<\/a>\u00a0because the coils allow room for airflow. However, the mattress\u2019s interior space also gives allergens and dust mites plenty of room to collect and multiply. The coils also tend to sag within five to six years.<\/p>\n Innerspring mattresses also have low customer satisfaction scores, with many owners complaining about insufficient pressure relief. The thin comfort layer typically isn\u2019t enough to prevent you from feeling the coils pressing up against your body, adding to the pressure rather than alleviating it.<\/p>\n Hybrid mattresses\u00a0draw upon the best of innerspring mattresses and foam mattresses. A hybrid\u2019s comfort layers may have 2 to 3 inches of gel memory foam, traditional memory foam, latex, or poly-foam.<\/p>\n The coils support layer typically has pocketed coils to prevent motion transfer, with every coil wrapped so it can react independently. If grouped close, the coils can offer extra support for the head, shoulders, lumbar, hips, and feet.<\/p>\n Hybrid mattresses have a high price tag since they blend high-quality foams with coils. The average lifespan of a hybrid is six to seven years.<\/p>\n When looking for your perfect mattress, you want to consider your preferred sleeping position, what firmness and size suits you best, and the mattress\u2019s attached policies.<\/p>\n You probably fall asleep best in one position, whether it\u2019s lying on your side or snoozing on your back or stomach. No matter what your preference is, it\u2019s important to keep your spine in neutral alignment with the right mattress. How pressure accumulates in your body depends on the position, affecting what the best mattress firmness is for you.<\/p>\n Side sleeping is the most popular position, but you risk waking with sore hips and shoulders if your mattress can\u2019t soothe the pressure points that build in your side. Your hips and shoulders are where most of the pressure accumulates.<\/p>\nBest Gel Memory Foam Mattress Overall: Zoma Mattress<\/a><\/h2>\n
Best Affordable Gel Memory Foam Mattress: Zoma Start<\/a><\/h2>\n
Best Gel Memory Foam Hybrid Mattress: Zoma Hybrid<\/a><\/h2>\n
What is Gel Memory Foam?<\/h2>\n
Who Should Sleep on a Gel Memory Foam Mattress?<\/h2>\n
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Judging a Gel Foam Mattress\u2019s Quality<\/h2>\n
How Much to Budget?<\/h2>\n
Cooling Alternatives to Gel Memory Foam<\/h2>\n
Other Mattress Types<\/h2>\n
Latex<\/h3>\n
Innerspring<\/h3>\n
Hybrid<\/h3>\n
More Mattress Shopping Considerations<\/h2>\n
Sleeping Position<\/h3>\n
Side Sleeper<\/h4>\n