I heard the gel is cold... I hate to be cold in bed. Do you warm up quickly or does it stay cool or should I purchase non-gel?
441521
The gel is just some little blue beads scattered throughout the foam. I don't think it makes much difference one way or the other. This is our first mattress topper, so I don't really know if non-gel would be warmer.
441522
We actually bought the gel to stay cool but it doesnt work. Bed still gets hot at night. The only thing the gel pad provided was more padding and we already have a memory foam mattress so that was of no help to us.
441523
I would say the gel is cool, not cold. It does warm up with your body heat but doesn't get uncomfortably hot. However, in cold weather, I've notice the mattress topper becomes firm but later softens with body heat.
441524
The gel is supposedly cool,or starts that way cold and very firm then quite quickly warms and get soft . hope that helps
1810338
Gel foam is more firm (less sinky) and supposedly cooler sleeping. I dont think you want this mattress less sinky, because it already does not sink link a tempurpedic. I never noticed any heat build up in the foam, but i have a mattress pad on it. So that is about it, except the obvious answer, which is....$100.00
804803
I don't think it affects my mattress. If anything, the terry fabric on it might make it warmer. Is your mattress one of those gel or foam ones? The mattress salesperson that sold me my mattress says that the gel or foam mattresses tend to make people feel warmer. This is because the gel eventually gets to the same temp as the person and people sink into foam. Maybe it's also your bedsheets.
1609671
The DreamFoam 3inch memory foam is very nice. It is warm, but not overly warm.I do not know the difference between gel and memory foam.
2073631
It starts very cold from the freezer, and at 30 minutes it is still cold. My Physical Trainer says not to keep it on any longer than that, or it could cause an ice burn to your skin. You should wait at least two hours before using it again on the same area. It is not filled with gel, but I believe water, which when frozen lasts longer, and is colder.
882356
I'm not the best person to ask about this, as I am always cold and sleep w/a heated mattress pad on my side of the bed, but my husband, who is always warmer than I, has never complained about being sweaty on his side of the bed. My daughter, who has a different company's memory foam mattress, doesn't mention anything like that either. Hope this is helpful! Much success to you!
346914
I love this mattress pad, but I purchased because my new gel memory foam mattress was hot. My husband doesn't seems to have an issue, I'm still warm!
1275951
It doesn't have the gel. The charcoal blend does the same thing. It doesn't get hot or at least we haven't had a problem with it. My fiancé is always burning up in his sleep but it hasn't been an issue with the new bed. I don't think lucid makes gel blends. I could be wrong though. But our charcoal blend stays cool.
301615
I never tried chillow before. Technogel pillow is not cold or chill. It comes will a pillow case and I normally put on my own pillow case on it. Therefor, I don't feel it cold or chill. I personally like the anatomic. It's the best pillow that I ever had before. It has a great support on my neck and shoulder. It's good for both back sleeper or sided sleeper.
882355
I have not had a problem with it being hot. I have to keep my bedroom at around 65 or less because I just get so hot at night. This mattress does not seem to be hot and I have been sleeping really well on it. I find it nice and firm but not hard and the edges aren't to soft. I was thinking that if it did seem too warm I was going to get the gel topper for it but don't think it is needed.
1525487
You don't. It's for generating heat. There are products on the market with a gel-type filling that can be put in the refrigerator or freezer to cool, or put in a microwave for heat. I have one. Only use it for cold.
1051787
They do make one with gel. In fact, that's what I thought I was ordering but got this one. I don't know what keeps the heat away. I can't stand to be hot while sleeping or wake up in a sweat, and so far I haven't with this one - 4 days, mind you. I did order the gel one but haven't put it on yet. I'll do that in a few days. This one is very comfortable, no motion, not flimsy like some other reviewer keeps saying. Maybe he got something else, sounds like he bought from another vendor so no telling what he ended up with.
262086
This particular mattress has GEL in the memory foam that makes it cooler to sleep on. It is not just plain memory foam. Those mattresses cost less money than this one. It is not hot to sleep on.
921205
Not due to heater, but I have to say that the material made me hot. I put it on the bed this year without plugging it in because the plushness of the pad feels so nice, but I woke up with whatever side was making contact with the bed all sweaty. This happened every night for a week before I took it off and then I didn't sweat anymore. It is really plush and nice, but I guess it doesn't breathe very well. Everyone is different though, and this is just my experience. It might be fine for you.
332637
I keep it in my fridge. When I use it I put it under a light comforter, otherwise it's too cold to come in direct contact with my body. It stays cool enough for an hour or two, depending on how hot my body is. I have Erythromelalgia and sometimes my body is extremely hot in the evenings.
1246612
There is no Hot to this product--only soothing cool from the gel and the Ilex (which is from the holly bush) is a magic ingredient! Chiropractors, massage therapists and I use it and highly recommend it!
96556
I chose the 13" gel because I like a softer mattress & the rating was softer than the thinner mattresses. It has worked out excellent. I am a big guy (6'2' & 345 lbs) & it feels like I'm suspended in a cloud. I don't ever feel like I'm bottoming out, even when I'm sitting. My wife is small (5'7" & about 125 lbs) & she loves it too. It's a perfect fit for us, as we both like softer mattresses. If you also prefer softer ones, I'd recommend the 13", especially if you have a larger family member. If you prefer a firmer mattress, you might want to consider one of the thinner ones. The gel foam is cool, by the way. I tend to get hot at night & this mattress is at least as cool as, if not cooler, than my previous air-adjustable mattress. Much more comfortable too. Wish I'd gotten this years ago. Hope this helps!! Goodnight!!!