Cool solutions for hot sleepers
Does this sound familiar? You wake up hot and uncomfortable during the night, so you throw the covers off, only to wake up a little later freezing cold. Repeat cycle throughout the night. If this is your sleep routine, you’re what experts call a hot sleeper. Luckily, there are a lot of sleep innovations that can help you stay cool and comfortable all night long.
Heat factors
Hot sleeping can be caused by hormonal changes, certain health conditions and medications, or just your body chemistry. Whatever the cause, it can make getting a good night’s sleep impossible.
No need to suffer
Mattress technology has come a long way in recent years. There are mattresses, pillow and protectors that can actually keep you up to 9° cooler at night! The right sheets can improve airflow adding extra cooling.
Try these tips tonight
Avoid alcohol or strenuous exercise near bedtime, choose cotton pj’s instead of silk or synthetics, keep the air circulating in your bedroom, and don’t let pets sleep under the covers (they generate a lot of heat!)
Memory Foam Mattresses
Memory foam mattresses mold to your body’s contours, providing head-to-toe cushioning and support. They’re great for pressure relief for shoulders and hips. If you’re a hot sleeper, be sure to look for a model like the Tempur-Pedic TEMPUR-LUXEbreeze° with a PureCool+ top layer that keeps you up to 8° cooler at night.
Hybrid Mattresses
Luxurious layers of foam conform to your body, while the coils below give you the responsive support you need. Cooling hybrids incorporate one or more layers of cooling foam or gel. The Sealy Posturepedic® Plus High Point combines a SealyChill™ cover with breathable layers of memory foam!
Innerspring Mattresses
Springy coils offer a supportive base with the “bounce” of a traditional mattress, topped with cushioning layers for soothing comfort. The Stearns & Foster Estate Hurston Plus Euro Pillowtop has a stretch Tencel top layer that wicks away moisture to keep the air circulating and your body cool and comfortable!
Complete your cool night's sleep
Your nighttime “cooling system” isn’t complete without the right pillow, sheets and protector. Combined with a temperature-regulating mattress, you’ll be amazed at how cool and comfortable you can be – and how well you can (finally!) sleep.
Pillows
Hot sleepers should choose a memory foam pillow with cooling technology. Avoid basic memory foam and down pillows, both of which can trap heat.
Sheets
Bamboo or cotton sheets are the best choice for hot sleepers. Avoid sheets with a super-high thread count or microfiber sheets; both can restrict air flow.
Protectors
Mattress protectors do more than protect from spills. Cooling fibers and moisture-wicking fabrics provide extra cooling and protect from allergens.
Consult with an expert Sleep Outfitter
Our Outfitters start by determining your Personal Sleep Profile. Once they know how you sleep and any sleep issues you have, they’ll help you find the right mattress to fit your body and your budget.
