Dreamfoam Bedding Arctic Dreams Cooling Gel Mattress Review

I think that the  Dreamfoam Bedding Arctic Dreams mattress manages to really hit the mark between plush softness and a firmer texture.

Unless you’re particularly fussy about exactly what comfort level you need in a mattress, you should be happy about the compromise that the Arctic Dreams offers.

O also really love the uber-soft quilting layer on the top of the mattress which lends it a lovely plush feel. It’s certainly one of those mattresses that leaves you feeling like you’re floating on a cloud, without having any of that sinking feeling that some softer mattresses have.

Will you find it hard to get out of bed in the morning? I wouldn’t be surprised!

Although the level of support offered by the Dreamfoam Bedding mattress isn’t quite as much as I’d ideally like, the just over 6 inches of base support foam still works effectively to align your spine and neck.

This should mean that you’re not waking up tomorrow all bent out of shape with a crick in your neck!

It also works to distribute your weight evenly about the mattress, eliminating any pressure points and allowing for even more comfort.

Back and stomach sleepers are sure to love this aspect of the mattress — although side sleepers may require something a little more supportive. But I’ll cover that later.

One of the things I love most about the Arctic Dreams is its ability to completely relieve any pressure points — something that all adds to the high comfort level of the mattress.

This is great news for anyone who likes to flop onto their mattress and have the aches and pains of the day simply float away.

Bliss…

Hot spots and heat traps commonly afflict cheap memory foam mattresses, but I’m happy to report that this isn’t the case with the Dreamfoam Bedding Arctic Dreams mattress.

It definitely lives up to its name thanks to the cooling gel technology in the memory foam layer, which makes it cool to the touch.

Like most online mattress purchases, the Dreamfoam Bedding Arctic Dreams mattress is delivered in a relatively compact (if heavy) box direct to your door.

The mattress expands quickly upon unpacking so be sure to take it to the bedroom before you start assembling it.

Most buyers find it actually expands immediately, arriving at full size within around an hour, although the manufacturers suggest that you wait around 24 hours for it to reach its full expansion potential.

Here’s a quick video showing the easy unboxing process for the Twin configuration:

Dreamfoam Bedding have ensured that this mattress is accessible to most people — even those on a budget — with its eminently reasonable price tag.

Considering the relative high quality of the mattress — plus the generous 10 year warranty — I was surprised at the price point. You certainly get a lot of bang for your buck here.

If you share a bed with your partner, you’ve likely been through the ringer at some point — waking each other up every time you get up to go to the bathroom and all. It’s always particularly bad if one of you is a still sleeper while the other one fusses and wriggles all night.

However, the expert engineering of the Arctic Dreams mattress could end any bedtime conflict between you. The clever Energex gel foam minimizes motion transfer, ensuring minimal disturbance throughout the night.

You’re definitely not going to be waking up every time your weak bladdered partner does!

The Arctic Dreams mattress has got a mixed reception from buyers with bad backs and I can see why.

While most people find it very comfortable and supportive, others have commented that it’s a little soft for their tastes and doesn’t provide enough spinal support when they’re sleeping on their sides. This may be worth considering if you’re a side sleeper or suffer from back pain.

At 10 inches thick, it’s a couple of inches shallower than more premium mattresses like the Brentwood Home Bamboo Gel Memory Foam, so it may be that it could just benefit from more support foam.

If you prefer a firm night’s sleep, chances are that you’ll find the Arctic Dreams mattress too soft for your sensibilities.

It’s pitched at a Medium firmness — which I think is correct — but thanks to the upper quilting layer, there’s a certain plushness to the texture which makes it feel softer than it truly is.

I personally don’t think this is a problem — if anything, it makes it even more comfortable — but if you truly prefer a less luxe firmness, you’ll likely not find it a good fit for you.

One of the more annoying niggles that I have with the Dreamfoam Bedding Arctic Dreams mattress is the fact that it doesn’t hold up so well over time.

Some users have found that over the course of months and years, they found that the edges of the mattress began to sag and soften.

Although this hasn’t affected the integrity of the mattress body, it does mean that it will suddenly become much easier to roll off the side of the mattress… uh oh.