Memory foam, latex or gel foam: Which material in a mattress topper suits you best?

The right mattress topper can improve how your bed feels and help you sleep more comfortably. From cooling mattress toppers to pressure relief and breathability, different materials offer different benefits. Use this quick guide to compare common mattress topper materials and find the right option for your needs.

Different materials offer different benefits, from pressure relief and adaptive comfort to breathability and cooling features. Use the overview below to compare the most common materials found in JYSK mattress toppers.

If a material in the overview matches your needs, explore our full range of mattress toppers. On each product page, you can see which materials are used, making it easier to find the right option for you.

Latex and memory foam offer different feels in a mattress topper. Latex typically has a more responsive, springy feel, while memory foam moulds more closely to the body's contours and distributes weight. Choose latex if you prefer a more responsive surface, or memory foam if you want a cushioning feel that adapts to your body.

Memory foam and gel foam both conform to the body, but gel foam contains gel beads designed to help dissipate excess heat. Memory foam offers a cushioning, body-contouring feel, while gel foam may suit you if you want similar cushioning with additional cooling-related features.

In addition to memory foam and gel foam, JYSK mattress topper can feature other types of foam. AIR memory foam is designed to remain flexible in cooler sleeping environments, while Comfort+ foam offers soft, flexible comfort. High-resilience foam is designed to provide durable comfort and support. The properties vary by product, so check the individual product descriptions to find the mattress topper that best suits your needs.

Now that you have seen an overview of the most common mattress topper materials, the right choice depends on how you want your bed to feel. Consider which features matter most to you and use that to help you narrow down the choice. You can follow this as a general guideline: 

• Choose a latex mattress topper if you prefer a more responsive feel and tend to feel warm during sleep.
• Choose a memory foam mattress topper if you want pressure relief and a mattress that contours closely to your body.
• Choose a gel foam mattress if you like the cushioning feel of memory foam but want additional cooling properties.
• Choose a high-resilience foam mattress topper if durability and stable support are your top priorities.

If you’re more keen on deciding on your choice of top mattress based on your preferred sleeping position, this may help you decide: 

• If you prefer sleeping on your side, memory foam or gel foam are ideal because they relieve pressure around the shoulders and the hips. 
• If you prefer sleeping on your back, latex or high-resilience foam provides balanced support and comfort. 
• If you tend to change sleeping positions, any top mattress material can be a suitable choice for you depending on your preferences. 

Get more guidance from JYSK 

Want to learn more about mattress topper? Check out our ultimate guide to mattress topper for a deeper look. If you’ve got any specific questions, you’re always welcome to visit your local JYSK store, where our staff will be happy to help you find the right mattress topper for your needs.