Zinus Cooling Gel-Infused Memory Foam Mattress Review

The Zinus Cooling Gel-Infused Mattress is an exciting, proprietary product that just might help you eliminate those restless nights.

Zinus offers the firmness of a memory foam mattress while not coming with the main concern that most consumers have with memory foam: overheating. Zinus’ gel-infused offering was specifically designed to reduce issues that some have when it comes to sleeping hot, which tends to crop up more often when it comes to memory foam. But not with this mattress.

Brand background

Zinus entered the bedding space in 2004. Within two years, they had released their own unique compression packing method that allowed them to be pioneers of the “bed-in-a-box” market, efficiently shipping their products and making happy customers around the globe.

Zinus continued to be innovative with their BioFoam and gel technologies, which were obviously key to the eventual development of the cooling gel-infused mattress that we’re reviewing today.

Innovation and evolution are vital to Zinus as a company — a quick look through their line of products will affirm this. Zinus says that they are inspired by their customers and the idea that they can be an affordable and effective solution.

Design

Zinus has several mattresses to choose from of varying levels of genius, but the innovation that is the Cooling Gel-Infused Memory Foam Mattress takes the cake.

The mattress itself can be purchased in a variety of thicknesses (8-inch, 10-inch, 12-inch, and 14-inch) and is available from Twin up to California King depending on the thickness that you select.

8-inch

 

 

10 inch

 

12 inch

The design of the mattress includes the perfect ratios of memory foam, comfort foam, unique airflow high-density foam, and base support foam. For instance, the 12-inch mattress includes a bottom layer that is split between 3.5 inches of a high-density base support foam that resembles an egg crate, followed by another. It allows optimal airflow to assist in keeping the bed cool.

Above that layer is two inches of Zinus’ proprietary Comfort Foam, which gives the bed the overall feeling of a memory foam mattress. And on top of that is three inches of swirl foam, or the gel memory foam that is key to this mattress.

This top layer of gel foam is designed to contour perfectly to your body shape and resist body heat that is transferred into your everyday, run-of-the-mill mattress. Instead, Zinus’ gel swirl foam resists body heat, and will keep you cool all night long, even during the hottest of summer nights.

It’s important to note that the thickness of each individual layer is adjusted based on the overall thickness of the mattress. Be sure to check out those dimensions before making a final decision on which version of the product is right for you, as the ratios of the different types of foam vary fairly significantly from mattress to mattress.

One small downside to this mattress is the covering over the top layer, which is made of knitted jacquard and should not be removed for washing. This makes cleaning a bit more difficult, and the material itself is fairly average when it comes to quality and feel. Consider adding a mattress cover on top for an added layer of protection.

Comfort & Support

The mattress stands out from other Zinus products because of its gel-infused top layer. Not only will you have a pain-free night’s sleep and not awake with sore spots due to troublesome pressure points in the bed, but you’ll be able to sleep cool throughout the night and not wake up drenched in sweat.

The pressure-relieving middle layer of comfort foam contributes to distributing your weight evenly and eliminates pressure points on your body, thereby contributing to a more efficient night’s sleep. This uniquely-designed middle layer assists the memory foam in allowing your body to sink into the mattress.

The top layer of swirl foam, which includes the cooling gel, causes the mattress to sleep a bit more firm than some other offerings from Zinus. Don’t forget that the thickness of the mattress that you select will have an impact on the ratio of the layers, which will in turn dictate how soft or firm the mattress sleeps.

The mattress is still in the 6 or 7 range out of 10 on the standard firmness scale, with the thicker options skewing towards a 7 and the smaller-dimensioned mattress closer to a 6. It is the perfect mix of support and comfort, especially for side sleepers.

As with most memory foam-based mattresses, the Cooling Gel-Infused Memory Foam Mattress performs well when it comes to motion isolation, and you won’t be bothered all too much by your partner coming and going throughout the night.

Quality, value, and customer service

Zinus offers a completely risk-free, 100-night trial that allows you to try out any of their products, including the Cooling Gel-Infused Memory Foam Mattress. Additionally, shipping is done utilizing the aforementioned proprietary method that allows the mattress to arrive compressed. An added bonus: shipping is completely free of charge.

All of Zinus’ mattress products carry a 10-year limited warranty that allows for Zinus to replace your current model with a new one. The only main limitations to the warranty are if you use a heating pad or electric blanket, place the mattress on an improper base, or remove the tage — a deal-breaker for all mattress warranties, of course.

As a whole, Zinus has an A-plus rating from the Better Business Bureau and largely positive reviews on Amazon and elsewhere.

In terms of bang for your buck, the Zinus Cooling Gel-Infused Memory Foam Mattress is an unbelievable value as you’ll be able to get your new mattress for under $500. At that price, it’s hard to argue with a comfortable, memory foam mattress that won’t sleep as hot as most of its competitors.

Is the Cooling Gel-Infused Mattress right for you?

• If you tend to sleep hot, the Cooling Gel-Infused Memory Foam Mattress is designed specifically for you. It’s all about allowing you to feel as though you’ve slept on a bed of ice cubes in the midst of a heat wave — minus the melting, of course.
• If you’re tired of dealing with a restless bedmate, the motion isolation on the Cooling Gel-Infused mattress will go a long way towards solving that issue. As with most memory foam mattresses, the motion isolation transfer rating is quite high.
• If a budget-friendly option is what’s important for you, then any of Zinus’ mattresses might be the perfect option.

Final Thoughts

If you have an issue with sleeping hot and waking up soaked in sweat, you really don’t need to look any further than the Cooling Gel-Infused Memory Foam Mattress.

The cooling gel-infused top of the mattress will keep your natural body heat from seeping into the bed, while at the same time the mattress will offer the support and comfort of any competing memory foam products.

And remember, this is all at an affordable price; you simply won’t be paying top-flight memory foam prices. The Cooling Gel-Infused Memory Foam Mattress is a cost-effective option that won’t bust your budget. And on top of that, you’ll enjoy a 100-night sleep trial and a 10-year warranty.

Put simply, won’t do much better when it comes to staying cool and getting a great night’s sleep than you will with the Cooling Gel-Infused Memory Foam Mattress