What Is the Best Mattress to Reduce Body Heat?

InnerSpring mattresses[1]  are usually the best choice for people who sleep hot. Their open interior allows better airflow than the foam-filled interior of memory foam mattresses. Foam mattresses also tend to trap heat against the body since sleepers sink into it more than sink into a firm InnerSpring mattress surface. The solid foam interior also makes heat dissipation much harder for memory foam beds, whereas the open spaces in InnerSpring mattresses allow heat to escape.

How to Keep Your Mattress Cool During the Summer

As warm-blooded mammals with a high core and skin temperature, people may still overheat even after investing in a mattress that offers optimal sleeping coolness. If you’re still worried about overheating and being unable to get a good night’s sleep, there are some ways you can keep your custom mattress cool, even during the hottest parts of summer.

Cooling Bedding Materials

There are a number of bedding-specific solutions that can help people sleep cooler. Some sheet sets are specifically designed to be cool and breathable. You can also get a fitted mattress cover that is made of a cooler and more breathable material than your mattress material, which may enhance your comfort.

Maybe the most effective temperature enhancement is specially designed cooling bamboo, cotton and latex mattress toppers. Unlike fitted mattress covers, mattress toppers are usually loose rectangles of a cooling bamboo, cotton and latex material that sit on top of your mattress. Fitted sheets and bedding then go on top of the mattress topper to hold it in place. 

Boost Air Circulation

Although fans don’t technically lower the temperature in a room, the movement of air over your skin will accelerate the evaporation of sweat, which has the effect of accelerating your body’s cooling.

Manage Humidity Levels

If your Spokane home doesn’t have an air conditioner, but you struggle with sleeping hot, you may want to invest in a dehumidifier. High indoor humidity can make you feel uncomfortable and sticky. When coupled with fans blowing over you in bed, a dehumidifier can greatly enhance your sleeping comfort.

What If I Want a Foam Mattress but Still Want to Sleep Cool?

The answer is latex foam mattresses. Natural latex is inherently more breathable than memory foam thanks to its open-cell structure. Memory foam typically has a closed-cell structure that restricts airflow, trapping body heat up against the sleeper instead of letting it naturally dissipate via air circulation.

The natural properties of latex also allow it to dissipate heat more quickly once a person moves or gets up from bed. Rolling over in a latex foam bed allows the part of the bed you leave to release accumulated heat more quickly than a memory foam mattress.

Being derived from natural materials rather than petrochemicals also enhances the temperature regulation abilities of latex foam compared to memory foam. Synthetic polyurethane products have higher density and viscosity, exacerbating heat retention characteristics.

Natural latex is also moisture-wicking, keeping sleeping surfaces dryer and cooler. Memory foam usually doesn’t offer this benefit. 

People Looking for a Cool Night’s Sleep in Spokane, WA Can Get a Custom Mattress at a Lower Price Than Our Competitors Can Offer

You should get the most out of your mattress investment and not regret your purchase due to uncomfortable sleeping temperatures. At Twilight Bedding, we’re a family-owned, factory-direct company that doesn’t charge exorbitant prices for high-quality personalized mattresses. From boat custom boat mattresses and RV mattresses to breathable latex and InnerSpring mattresses, we can tailor your mattress to your own preferences in just five to seven days and at a reasonable price.

Order your custom mattress today by calling our Spokane Valley location at (509) 926-2333 or our North Spokane location at (509) 413-2431, or by visiting one of our showrooms today.