Gel Foam vs. Memory Foam: What’s the Difference?

Between gel foam and memory foam mattresses, there are similarities and differences. Gel and memory foam are made from a viscoelastic material, but the process differs. At Cleo’s Furniture, we will review the differences and which mattress you should choose. Let’s first talk about the benefits of a gel foam mattress and how it’s made different from a memory foam mattress. 

Gel Foam 

Inside the gel foam mattress, the liquid gel is mixed in with the foam or laid on the foam, where thermal gel beads are infused into the foam. With this mattress, there are two top benefits to consider: temperature regulation and pressure point relief and support. 

Why Gel Foam?

Temperature regulation is beneficial for anyone who gets hot while sleeping. The purpose of the gel foam is to help make it a more relaxed environment while sleeping. Cooling beads inside the mattress promote a comfortable sleeping temperature for you and prevent heat restoration. The other benefit of a gel foam mattress is pressure point relief and support. The gel inside the mattress gives supportive incentives that can comfort the body to its natural curves. The gel foam mattress can evenly distribute anyone’s body weight, making it a more restored experience.

Memory Foam 

A memory foam mattress has a foam bubble that opens up and gives more room for air to move around. A memory foam mattress benefits those with a lighter body frame and doesn’t sink quickly. A memory foam mattress can also help with pressure point relief and motion isolation. 

Why Memory Foam?

Motion isolation is where the memory foam mattress technology lets a person climb onto the bed or roll out of bed without the other person feeling it. Only one part of the mattress will be deemed by the person moving, while the other is unmoved and unfelt. This is an excellent highlight for light sleepers who wake up quickly when someone moves from the bed. You and your significant other can sleep in the bed comfortably, knowing you won’t wake up one another.

Which mattress is your favorite? Visit any of our 15 Cleo’s Furniture locations and have a look for yourself. Whether you want temperature regulation or more motion isolation in a mattress, our fantastic sales associates are eager to help you. We’ll see you soon at your nearest Cleo’s Furniture to get you a new mattress!

Contact us if you have any questions about gel or memory foam mattresses.