Memory foam mattress vs gel foam mattress - A brief guide

January 10, 2022   Springtek Team   

Memory foam beds have become a popular mattress choice because they support the whole body, relieve pressure, block movement, and hold for up to 10 years. However, there are multiple types of memory foam mattresses, and there may be a discussion between memory foam and gel-injected memory foam out there.

 Here is a quick guide to understand the similarities and differences between memory foam and gel foam and some other bed options for reviewing and answering some common questions!

What are memory foam mattresses?

To make memory foam mattresses, manufacturers use polyurethane foam and add various chemicals that make them sensitive to body temperature and pressure. As a result, viscoelastic bubbles form around the body. Because of the reactivity of the material, it is  called memory foam. It recalls the body.

What are gel foam mattresses?

Gel memory foam has many of the same characteristics as regular memory foam. When making gel memory foam, manufacturers inject cooling gels or gel beads-these infusions help to deprive the sleeper of heat and ensure a cool and comfortable night's sleep.

Similarities and differences between memory foam mattresses and gel foam mattresses:

Similarities:

●    Both the mattresses adapt to your body for pressure relief for a goodnight sleep.

●    Side Sleeper and Chronic Pain Patients can also rest better with memory foam or gel mattresses.

●    Various foam mattresses, especially those made of inferior foam, give off a chemical odor when opened. This bad odour is the result of volatile organic compounds (VOCs) that decompose at room temperature in a process called outgassing. This bad odour can usually last for 3-7 days.

Differences:

●    One big difference between these two mattresses is related to heat retention. Gel mattresses absorb heat from the sleeper's body with the help of gel beads. However, memory foam mattresses are not capable of doing so.

●    A gel foam mattress is more expensive as compared to a memory foam mattress.

●    Many manufacturers process other materials instead of gel beads such as copper and graphite, or replace selected petrochemicals with vegetable oils.

Which one should you choose?

In addition to making choices based on your personal taste, both memory foam and gel mattresses offer different things. For example, a memory foam mattress supports the whole body and has little or no motion transmission, but a gel mattress can help sleep a little cooler than a foam mattress. In the above we discussed the differences and similarities between a memory foam mattress and a gel foam mattress, we hope it helped you make your decision as to which one is perfect for you.

Which is the best memory foam mattress and gel foam mattress?

Below is a list of the top mattresses you could consider:

●    Dreamer Orthopaedic Memory Foam Dual Comfort

This luxurious memory foam orthopaedic mattress is the best sleeping mattress in India. This is a mattress with a warranty of up to 11 years, a miracle foam mattress with moderate solid comfort. This medicated and affordable mattress can be used as a floor mattress and is made of the best polyurethane foam, Memory Foam.

●    Euro Top Luxe Memory Foam Pocket Spring

This Euro Top Memory Foam Pocket Spring Mattress is a very comfortable mattress. This soft spring mattress features a pocket spring with a memory foam top to provide the most comfortable mattress sleep for all users. This mattress with pocket spring core cushions comes with an 8-year warranty.

●    Memory Foam Gel Mattress Topper

The right time to add softness to your bed with a 2-inch Memory Foam Gel Pad as a mattress topper. These bed pads act as luxurious mattress pads for unlimited sleep and comfort.

●    Memory Foam Bonded Foam Orthopaedic

This mattress is a combination of 100% natural coconut fibre, memory foam and highly elastic composite foam. This mattress is multi-layered, 4.5,6.8 inches thick and will be shipped to all major cities such as Bangalore, Chennai, Mumbai, Delhi and Hyderabad.

Head over to Springtek and get the best mattresses for your home!