Posted by Emma Carlton - Buying and Merchandising Manager on 8th May 2024
iGel Mattress Guide: Which Size is Right for Me?
When it comes to choosing a new mattress, your options can be pretty overwhelming. What type of mattress should you choose? Sprung? Gel Infused? Latex? Memory foam? There’s budget to consider too. And the firmness rating best suited to you – do you love sinking into a soft cloud of a mattress or are you someone who likes to feel good and supported in a firm bed? Then, finally, there’s mattress size. Dependent on a number of things, not least the size of your bedroom, the mattress you choose should give you the space you need for stretched out pleasure and night time movement. However, you don’t want to choose a bed so big you’re adrift in a sleepy-time sea either.
If you’re here we’re guessing that you’re already giving some thought to the iGel range of mattresses and are keen to get some further guidance. So without further preamble, here’s our complete guide to iGel mattresses in every size.
The iGel Mattress: Everything You Need to Know
iGel uses “Graphite” material to disperse heat. However, the word “Graphene” is usually used in marketing descriptions due to that lending more technological gravitas. The Graphene particles in iGel are a heat super conductor, and a version of this material in sub-atomic form even won a Nobel prize.
What is an iGel mattress?
The Graphene Technology that iGel is derived from earnt scientists Andre Geim and Konstantin Novoselov the Nobel Prize for Physics in 2010. Fun fact: Geim won the very same prize ten years earlier for levitating a frog using its own internal magnetism, which probably isn’t all that relevant to your choice of bed…
Let’s not let Graphene Technology take all the credit though. They might not have won a shiny gold medal, but the iGel crystals used in every iGel mattress work pretty darn hard alongside showy graphene to help ensure you enjoy a truly award-winning night’s sleep, every single night.
What sets an iGel mattress apart from other mattresses?
It’s the combination of Graphene Technology and iGel crystals that make the iGel mattress completely unique compared to other beds out there.
One of the questions we’re often asked is, ‘is iGel the same as memory foam?’ and we’re here to tell you that, despite initial appearances, it isn’t. Not one bit. While a memory foam mattress is a single slab of dense(ish) foam, iGel is, in fact, based on a classic sprung mattress. Inside each iGel mattress you’ll find a generous number of sproingy yet supportive pocket springs, surrounded by a firm foam wall encasement that protects the mattress edge from dipping. The whole thing is then topped with a gently pressure relieving and temperature regulating layer of iGel Advance, the stuff that makes iGel really stand out from the mattress crowd.
What are the benefits of an iGel mattress?
So now you know what goes into any iGel mattress, king size, double or any other size. But what does all that impressive, award-garnering bed tech mean for you? What is it that makes all the hard work coming up with great new scientific stuff worth it? How about all the pressure relief promised by memory foam blended with the targeted postural support of pocket springs? Add to that the wonders of Graphene Technology, which helps to provide excellent temperature regulation, transferring heat a whopping 7x faster than regular foam – more of which later – and we think you’ve got a bed that suits just about every sleeper. And let’s not forget iGel’s green credentials. Graphene is a cleaner substance that replaces synthetic bed materials, meaning that iGel could be a greener choice than many other mattresses on the market.
Is an iGel Mattress Right For Me?
No mattress is 100% right for every single person. We’re all pretty unique after all. But the iGel mattress comes pretty close. Here are our three top reasons to consider investing in an iGel bed:
The iGel mattress is great if you have aches and pains
Bad backs, sore necks, pain in your hips and niggling knees. Whatever is giving you gip, an iGel mattress could just be the answer to your pain-free prayers. While the pocket springs used in the very heart of the iGel mattress offer excellent spinal alignment, the iGel crystals we mentioned earlier provide unbeatable pressure relief. Conforming to your body, whatever shape or size it may be, the iGel Advance gel layer that forms the finishing touch of each iGel bed helps to reduce the pressure that is felt most often in joints such as the shoulders and hips. This means that even if you’re a log-style sleeper who simply doesn’t move a muscle for their whole eight hours a-slumber, with iGel you could wake in the morning feeling refreshed, alert and, most importantly, with reduced pain in those vital joints.
The iGel mattress is a genius at temperature regulation
Let’s get deeper into this Graphene Technology business shall we? After all, it’s the big selling point for the iGel mattress. This intelligent temperature regulating tech helps to keep you cool at night, transferring the heat that you produce as you sleep away from your body and deep into the mattress where it stores it for later. And why does it keep that heat in reserve? In case you get a tad chilly later on of course! Your iGel mattress really cares about your comfort, which is why, if you eventually cool down over the course of the night, it will gradually release stored heat back to you. The result helps deliver that always perfect sleeping temperature, whether your own body temp fluctuates overnight or the room around you can’t stick to a perfect 18.3°C (that’s the ideal temperature for sleeping, sleep fact fans).
The iGel mattress can make sleeping with a partner more bearable
Look, we’re not going to judge you. We know you really do love your other half. We also know that when it comes to their snoring, their body heat and their duvet hogging you sometimes just want to wallop them as hard as you possibly can with the nearest pillow . Whatever it is that drives you mad about sharing a bed, choosing an iGel mattress could just help to ease the stress. After all, a more comfortable, more supportive bed could mean reduced snoring and less annoying fidgeting too. Meanwhile, pocket springs help to minimise the transfer of movement, keeping you cradled and still, no matter how much your other half insists on moving about. Add to that the Graphene Technology that keeps your partner’s sweltering at bay and you’ve got bed-sharing harmony at long last.
From Single iGel to iGel Super King Mattress: Choosing the Best Mattress Size to Suit You
Now you’re fully versed in the world of the iGel mattress and what it could do to make every night your ideal night, let’s look at your size options. iGel beds are available in a full range of standard UK sizes, so you can opt for an iGel mattress king size or a super king, choose an iGel double mattress, a small double or, of course, keep it simple with a single.
Mattresses to suit your bedroom
The very first thing you’ll want to think about when choosing any new mattress is your existing set up. After all, if you’re only buying a new mattress, you’re limited to those that will fit your existing bed frame or divan. However, if you’re in the market for an upgrade the world is, within reason, your oyster and the iGel range includes a variety of practical and attractive divan beds and headboards in all sizes. Before you hit that ‘buy now’ button, however, you’ll need to break out your measuring tape. In addition to making sure that a new bed fits into your bedroom you’ll want to be sure that there’s space around it for you to get from A to B. You’ll also need to check that doors and hallways allow for access for delivery of a new bed. Unfortunately, if you live in a smaller home or a period place with narrow doorways and corridors, you may be limited to a standard double.
Mattresses for your comfort
It’s what we’re all thinking about when we talk mattress size. Whether it’s an iGel bed or another bed brand or mattress type, we all want to know, how much space am I going to enjoy? It goes without saying that the bigger the bed the more comfortable you’re likely to feel, especially if you share your bed with a partner. That said, budget is just as important a consideration for most buyers and, in many cases, those extra few inches simply aren’t worth those extra few pounds. For many people a king size mattress is the ideal compromise, providing the luxuriant space we all dream of without the higher price tag of the hotel-sized super king bed.
If you’re buying for a spare room, a double bed, or even a reduced size small double, will probably do the trick. After all, how long will any visitors be likely to stick around?
Measuring up for a mattress
Making sure you measure up properly before buying a mattress is a must. Be sure to bear in mind our top measuring tips:
- Leave space around the bed to get in and out comfortably
- Factor in additional space required for a bed’s frame
- Remember to consider head height if you sleep in the eaves
- Make sure you measure doorways, stairways and halls
- Use the Bensons for Beds measuring guide
- Unsure where to start? Give us a call on 0808144 6160
Our Pick of Bensons iGel Mattress Designs (in Every Size)
We have a huge range of iGel mattresses, beds and accessories available in our showrooms and online. Here are just a few favourites in the iGel mattress Bensons for Beds range:
The best iGel all-in-one bed set
There’s no need to shop around for separates with the iGel Advance 4400i plush top divan bed set . Blending one of iGel’s best mattresses with a smart, modern upholstered divan and headboard in a range of glorious shades, this bed set brings a touch of style and unrivalled comfort to your bedroom. Available in three sizes, including an ultra-generous 200 x 180cm super king, this bed comes with ottoman or drawer storage options and soft and medium mattress firmness choices. In addition to a luxury 8.5cm of Advance Graphene Technology, the 4400i offers 4400 premium pocket springs and 70% recycled PET fibres for green peace of mind.
The best iGel mattress for small bedrooms
With all that impressive iGel technology packed into a economical package, the iGel 1600i mattress is ideal for budget bedroom renovations . In addition to offering 3cm of that comfy graphene-based temperature regulation, AdvantEdge edge support, gel crystal pressure relief and moisture wicking FreshNow, this mattress is manufactured using iPure clean foams and fibres. Available in every size, from a 190 x 90cm single up to a super king, and including a small double of 190 x 120cm, this is the perfect choice for guest rooms and children’s beds.
The best iGel bed for couples who can’t agree
If you love a firm mattress but they prefer a bit of give, look no further than a zip and link mattress and, in particular, the iGel Advance 3000i pillow top zip and link mattress . Essentially two single mattresses in one, the zip and link concept allows you to find a compromise when it comes to mattress comfort. Whichever side of the firmness fence you might fall on you’ll enjoy a 5cm layer of that award-winning, temperature regulating iGel Advance Graphene Technology, a luxe pillow top and the spinal support that comes with the nod from the British Chiropractic Association.
Don’t forget your iGel accessories
You won’t only find iGel technologies in mattresses. Those iGel Advance phase change crystals have found their way into pillows too . Which means that you can enjoy all the temperature-perfect comfort of iGel from head to toe. Pillows are available for side sleepers, who need a little extra lift to keep their spine perfectly aligned , and for back and front sleepers, who will be glad of low-level sink-free support .
