There are an abundance of cooling mattresses available designed to improve your sleep while the weather conditions are a bit too much and fans just won’t do.
If you wake up in the middle of the night in a sweat, and you feel as though you’re radiating too much heat – chances are you’re a hot sleeper. Many of us are naturally hot sleepers, and our body is smart at keeping the body at the same temperature, it’s external factors like our sleeping environment that causes us to be too hot for sleep, like we’re lying in bed next to the sun.
It’s incredibly important that we get our 8 hours of sleep each night, and attempting to sleep too hot leads to not enough sleep and this can leave us feeling drained, cranky, and mentally low for the duration of the day. If sleeping too hot is a regular occurrence for you, it’s time to address the issue directly to improve your sleep health. A cooling mattress, among other small tips that should be included in your night time routine, significantly improves your ability to sleep, with comfort and ease. We take a look at the relationship between body temperature and sleep below, and further on throughout this article we provide a list of reasons why you need a cooling mattress!
Body Temperature and Sleep
Have you ever thought about the relationship between body temperature and sleep? The majority of us are oblivious to the fact there is a direct connection between body temperature and sleep. The circadian rhythm is responsible for holding a temperature of 36°C - 38°C during the day, however, this temperature tends to shift when night time falls. Our body temperature can drop to as low as 35°C because we lose most of our ability to regulate body temperature when we are asleep. Furthermore, as our body temperature starts to fall when we’re ready for sleep, it helps us sleep better and because our body loses heat when we’re resting, it helps you stay asleep for longer! When we reach REM sleep (Rapid Eye Movement), the body ceases to produce its own heat too. This is why exercise is not recommended just before we’re due to sleep, because it raises our temperature levels which is something we do not want. Your body clock prepares your body for wakefulness by slowly raising your temperature in the morning.
Why Do You Need a Cooling Mattress?
It’s time to say goodbye to waking up at midnight in a sweat, and hello to a blissful night’s sleep that is nothing but, cool. It’s entirely possible that your hot sweats can be caused by your mattress, among many other contributions too. Mattresses that aren’t breathable are known to increase your night sweats and make you overheat. It’s widely known that memory foam mattresses aren’t great for hot sleepers because the material is more dense and doesn’t allow for extensive air flow. When this happens, the heat emitted from your body gets trapped within the mattress causing you to overheat.
Breathable Construction – This is an imperative feature, because without it, it wouldn’t be a cooling mattress, would it? Cooling mattresses with a breathable construction means there’s more chambers for air to circulate and escape, or another popular construction type is a spring construction – this also prevents heat from staying trapped.
Foam Layers – A variety of cooling mattresses feature body conforming foam as a top layer, and in the middle a layer of convoluted foam. This layer is critical in helping circulate the air and keeping the temperature as low as possible. Ideally, the more layers, the better. Natural fillings are the best layers in a cooling mattress, in particular wool or cashmere as they are naturally good at maintaining a comfortable sleep environment. Hypnos feature natural fillings in their cooling mattresses, as well as the innovative 37 degree technology which is designed to maintain that temperature. Other high quality bed and mattress brands use natural fillings too to create the best cooling mattresses, including Sleepeezee and Relyon.
Built in Features – The more cooling features in a mattress, the better! There are various cooling technologies used by market leaders across the globe, including metal particles, gel, or phase change technology. This is integrated into foam materials to help pull heat away and keep you cool during the night.
Top Cooling Mattresses You Need For Better Sleep
Sleepeezee Cooler Supreme
An affordable cooling mattress from one of the biggest bed and mattress brands in the world
Features:
- Stayacool gel
- 1800 pocket springs
- Sensifil smart fibre fillings
- Cooling cover fabric
- 5 year guarantee
Mlily Bamboo 1000 Mattress
A top selling cooling mattress from the world’s fastest growing bedmaker
Features:
- 1000 pocket springs
- 3cm bamboo foam
- 2cm flex comfort foam
- 5 year guarantee
Dura Beds Air Plus Gel 2000 Mattress
A generous pocket spring system designed for ultimate comfort and a cool night’s sleep
Features:
- 2000 pocket springs
- Air plus gel fillings
- Breather vent
- 5 year guarantee
If you require further assistance in choosing the best cooling mattress to suit your needs, please don’t hesitate to get in touch with us or visit our mattress guide for help online.
