
With summer underway and temperatures rising, it can be difficult to stay cool at night. I’m a sleep writer and I’ve tested many mattresses that claim to use the best cooling materials for keeping sleepers comfortable throughout the night. But what are these materials and do they actually work? In this guide I’ll cut through the industry jargon to help you understand cooling technology, as well as recommending my pick of the best cooling mattresses on the market.
Our best mattress guide contains plenty of options that will help with temperature regulation. However, very hot sleepers require more specialist materials with cutting edge cooling tech. There are a number of cooling mattress materials available, with varying results, so it’s important to understand what you’re looking for.