We hope that "The Select" will define gel memory foam mattresses - at least by The Bed Boss - going forward. For a relatively low cost, this highly regarded mattress manufacturer combines several different great materials to produce a specific feel - one that truly isn't the norm for gel memory foam mattresses.
Many customers inform us that they consider nearly all memory foam mattresses to be quite soft. This is likely due to the 'sinking' that the foam does when it is conforming to the body. When there have been firmer memory foams on the market, they've completely lost that visco-elastic feel. Well, the Select seems to find a good middle ground; it combines a dense and supportive firmness with just an inch or two of enveloping plushness.
Velour sounds like it would be hot but it's not. It's clearly comprised of breathable material and stays reasonably cool to the touch. Underneath it is a gel-infused memory foam layer that doesn't hold your body heat. As shown in the diagram below, there are also high density memory foam, latex and base foam layers.
Mattress Scale
Approx. Height of Set: 12" (Matt 12.0" Base 0")
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Cover
Premium Velour Cover
1" Heat-Dissipating, Gel-Infused Higher Density Memory Foam
Mattress(Top Side)
1.5" Gel Memory Foam
.8" Natural Dunlop Latex
2.35" Softer High-Resiliency Base Foam
Mattress(Core)
6.35" Firmer High-Resiliency Base Foam
Foundation
optional
Warranty
10 Total Years
(10 full)
It's difficult to find a memory foam mattress of any relative thickness that is more than medium-firm. The "Select" is the exception to that and and offers a firm and dense sleeping surface but still gives you a bit of the slow-response memory foam quality that so many people like.
This model also seems to have a focus on being sure that you don't sleep hot; it's got a breathable velour cover and a layer of gel memory foam. This mattress also contains natural latex and is CertiPur-US certified. Definitely a great bargain. I've owned a similar Bed Boss mattress for nearly seven years and it's held up well and provided plenty of comfort.