Cooling Gel Mattresses

What is a cooling gel mattress?

Our range of cooling gel mattresses uses innovative sleep technology designed to draw heat away from your body, which may help reduce overheating. With temperature-controlling properties, a cooling mattress can wick away excess moisture, to help you stay cooler and more comfortable during the night. A cold mattress won't cause you to wake up in the night freezing, it'll just prevent you from overheating and help maintain a more consistent sleep temperature.

How do cool touch mattresses work?

Cooling mattresses are infused with cooling gel technology. Cool gel memory foam is infused with millions of tiny gel microbeads that absorb the heat released from your body. Incredibly, these beads are designed to absorb and release heat as needed, helping to regulate temperature throughout the night.

Cool gel memory foam also has an open-cell structure, so air can flow more easily throughout the entire mattress. This enhances ventilation which may help reduce heat retention. A cold mattress can be incredibly beneficial to your sleep, but it's a personal preference whether you want your bed warmer or colder.

For even more information, you can read our Gel Foam Mattress Buying Guide.

How can cool gel mattresses help with menopause symptoms?

Sleep disturbances are a common symptom during menopause. Night sweats and hot flushes can often disrupt sleep patterns, leading to poor-quality rest. There are lots of ways to avoid night sweats due to menopause, including getting a cool gel mattress, or gel-topped mattress. They can assist in alleviating these symptoms thanks to the innovative gel technology which helps to regulate body temperature, which may help make temperature changes feel more manageable. This can contribute to a more comfortable night's sleep.

What types of cool gel mattresses are there?

At MattressNextDay, we stock a variety of mattresses with cool gel memory foam in a range of sizes. If you and your partner both suffer from overheating at night, the solution could be the Coolflex® Hybrid ICE Mattress, available up to a super king size. With a layer of cooling gel latex, this mattress is designed to help you stay cool and comfortable. No roll-together technology also means you’ll have personal sleeping zones, so won’t be disturbed by one another in the night.

Our cool mattresses are also available in single, small double, double, and king size. Perfect for teenagers and adults alike, these cold mattresses are a suitable option for those who tend to feel too warm at night.

You can also check out the cooling gel foam options in our Best Cooling Mattresses For Hot Sleepers guide.

What makes gel mattresses unique?

Gel mattresses stand out because of their unique heat-regulating properties. Unlike traditional memory foam mattresses which can trap heat, a gel mattress is infused with gel beads or particles that work to absorb and disperse body heat. This leads to a cooler sleeping surface, making it ideal for those who tend to overheat in bed and dream of having a cold mattress. Furthermore, the memory foam component offers excellent pressure relief and body contouring, supporting a more comfortable night’s rest. 

What is a cool gel mattress topper?

A cool gel mattress topper is a layer that can be added on top of any existing mattress. It is filled with gel-infused memory foam which helps to regulate body temperature by drawing heat away. If you have a gel-topped mattress, but find you still overheat during the night, adding a cool gel mattress topper can enhance the cooling properties of your bed, help create a more comfortable and refreshing sleep environment. A cool gel topper will give you the benefits of a cold mattress without the year-round commitment - perfect if you won't want such a cold bed in the winter.

Cooling performance can vary depending on room temperature, bedding, and personal preference.