Geltex and health impacts?

Shireen asked

10th August 2014

Really interesting. I am looking for a new mattress. I have allergies so was initially thinking if going for a sprung mattress with geltex on the top to aid both allergies and comfort, but suddenly thought perhaps it was better health wise to stick to natural materials as not sure how much is known about geltex. I have heard some people complain about side effects with memory foam which is also man made. Do you have any views on geltex, latex, memory foam and whether they could possibly have health impacts?

Many thanks Shireen >

1 Answer

Lee Staff

answered 10 years ago

Hi Shireen,

Thanks for your question.

You’ve raised a really interesting point about the health impacts on various materials.

To be honest each individual will need to assess the benefits of each material and its components in relation to allergies as it depends what you are allergic to.

You’re right in that there is little known about Geltex at this time as Sealy don’t provide much information on this new hybrid foam.

If you like the feel of geltex but are worried about the synthetic nature of such foam then you’d be best sticking to 100% natural latex for toppers.

This blends the comfort, progressive moulding but keeping the synthetic components to a minimum.

We have a range here you can view.

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