Best Mattress for Hot Sleepers

Why Some Sleepers Overheat

Sleeping hot is incredibly common and frustrating. You might wake up sweating, constantly kick off covers, or simply never feel comfortable. While room temperature and bedding play a role, your mattress can make a significant difference—for better or worse.

What Causes Mattresses to Sleep Hot

Traditional memory foam is the biggest culprit. It contours to your body (which is comfortable), but this close contact traps body heat. Dense foam also doesn't allow much airflow. The result: you feel like you're sleeping on a hot surface that absorbs and reflects your body heat.

Cooling Solutions

Gel-Infused Foam: Gel beads mixed into the foam help dissipate heat. Effective to a point, though not as dramatic as some marketing suggests.

Phase-Change Materials: These absorb and release heat to maintain a consistent temperature. More effective than gel for sustained cooling.

Open-Cell Foam: Has a more breathable structure that allows air to flow through, reducing heat buildup.

Spring and Hybrid Construction: Air flows freely through spring layers, making these naturally cooler than all-foam mattresses.

Best Choices for Hot Sleepers

• Pocket Spring Mattresses: Excellent airflow
• Hybrid Mattresses: Combine cooling benefits of springs with comfort layers
• Latex: Naturally breathable and temperature-neutral
• Cooling Memory Foam: Models specifically designed with cooling technology