Most hot sleepers say overheating is what keeps them awake.
82.5% of hot sleepers in a peer-reviewed study reported trouble sleeping because they felt too hot. The head is one of the body's primary heat release points - the 500 Cool Gel Pillow's gel-infused memory foam is engineered to draw heat away from the surface and dissipate it through the night.
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84%
of UK mattress shoppers want temperature regulation*
up to 41%
of adults experience night sweats
15-19°C
ideal sleep temperature - most UK bedrooms run warmer
82.5%: peer-reviewed pilot study on cooling bedding, NIH, 2025. 84%*: REM-Fit Mattress Finder, 105,165 UK respondents. 41%: American Family Physician. Temperature: National Sleep Foundation. See UK Sleep Statistics 2026
Good Housekeeping Winner 2026 - Best Memory Foam Pillow
Cool gel-infused memory foam - natural cooling effect throughout the night
Supports correct spinal alignment - excellent pressure relief for head and neck
Ultra-light, stretchy, durable fabric - comfortable against the skin
Removable, washable cover - simple to keep clean
The REM-Fit 500 Cool Gel Pillow won Good Housekeeping's Best Memory Foam Pillow award in 2026, thanks to cool gel-infused memory foam that supports correct spinal alignment while keeping you cool through the night. The ultra-light, stretchy outer fabric and removable, washable cover make it as easy to maintain as it is comfortable to sleep on.
The Cooling Gel Pillow That Keeps You Cool Without Losing Support
Suited to anyone who wants the contouring support of memory foam without the heat retention that often comes with it. The cool gel infusion makes it a good fit for hot sleepers who still want pressure relief.
What makes it different?
Standard memory foam pillows tend to trap heat against the head and neck overnight. The gel infusion in the 500 Cool Gel actively works to disperse that heat, which is what helped it win Good Housekeeping's award for best memory foam pillow. Pairs well with any REM-Fit hybrid mattress for a complete, award-winning sleep setup.
Frequently asked questions
Do cooling gel pillows actually work?+
Yes, when the gel is built into the foam rather than sitting as a surface layer. The 500 Cool Gel Pillow uses gel-infused memory foam that draws heat away from your head and neck and disperses it through the night, so you get the contouring support of memory foam without the heat build-up it usually traps. It won the Good Housekeeping Best Memory Foam Pillow award in 2026, and comes with a 100-night trial so you can test it yourself.
What is a gel-infused memory foam pillow?+
It is a memory foam pillow with cooling gel blended into the foam itself. Standard memory foam tends to trap heat against your head overnight, whereas the gel infusion actively disperses that heat while keeping the pressure-relieving, spine-aligning support memory foam is known for.
What is the difference between the Cool Gel Pillow and the Snow Pillow?+
Both keep you cool, in different ways. The 500 Cool Gel Pillow pairs cooling gel with memory foam for contouring support and pressure relief, ideal if you want cooling plus neck support. Our Snow Pillow focuses on staying genuinely cold to the touch through the night with Nordic chill fabric. Choose the Cool Gel Pillow for cooling plus support, or the Snow Pillow if cold is your single priority.
Is a gel pillow good for neck and spinal support?+
Yes. The 500 Cool Gel Pillow's memory foam core supports correct spinal alignment and relieves pressure on the head and neck, which is part of why it won its Good Housekeeping award. The gel keeps it cool without sacrificing that support.
Can you wash the Cool Gel Pillow?+
The pillow has a removable, washable cover that is simple to keep clean, so you can wash the cover regularly while the gel-infused foam core keeps its shape and support.
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