Best Cooling Mattress UK – Sleep Cool & Comfortable
Top picks by TSA
First, let's clarify something – these are still regular mattresses that will fit perfectly with your sleeping position and personal preferences. The difference is made by cooling features that will lower your body temperature. Fortunately for you, there are many different sleepers among us. So, we will cover ALL types of mattresses.
Mattresses
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Best Overall
Mattresses
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Best Upgrade Pick
Mattresses
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Best Luxurious
Mattresses
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Best Comfort
Mattresses
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Best Cover
Best Overall: Simba Hybrid Pro
In most cases, you want to avoid memory foam if you want a cooling mattress. However, the Simba Hybrid Pro does the impossible and manages to offer both next-level cooling and the hugging memory foam feeling we all know and love!
Best Overall
But how did Simba manage to make memory foam cooling? Well, they created Simbatex foam, which has all the benefits of regular foam but is also infused with graphite to make it a breathable sleep surface that can keep you cool! And if that wasn't enough, Simba also decided to have a cooling wool layer, which further amps the temperature regulation you'd get from sleeping on this hybrid mattress.
So, in terms of cooling, we'd say it's easily the best mattress on the market. However, it's more than excellent in other areas as well. The two Aerocoil® titanium microspring layers offer incredible support. And since these springs are also strategically placed within 13 zones, the mattress can offer firmer support to your joints while allowing your midsection to sink into the foam and keep your spinal alignment healthy.
Lastly, as this is a luxury hybrid mattress, you're also getting very good coverage. You get a 200-night trial, free delivery and even options to pay off the cooling mattress cost over four years. So, we'd say the Simba Hybrid Pro is the best cooling mattress on the UK market currently, and one of the best mattresses in general.
KEY FEATURES:
- Type: Hybrid
- Depth: 28 cm
- Sizes: Single, Small Double, Double, King, Super King, EU Double, EU Queen
- Trial: 200-night
Advantages
Great for back pain
The mattress comes with 13 zones of supreme support and comfort.
Charcoal-infused foam
The foam is incredibly breathable and will keep things cool.
Amazing trial
You get a 200-night trial, free delivery, and decent finance options.
Disadvantages
Initial off-gassing
As with most foam products, you will notice a slight smell the first night.
Best Upgrade Pick: OTTY Pure+ Hybrid Bamboo & Charcoal Premium
There are quite a few things that you can do in order to make a regular mattress into a cooling mattress, and the OTTY Pure has basically done them all!
Best Upgrade Pick
What makes the OTTY Pure so impressive is that it has three different methods for keeping you cool during the night. First off, just like with the previous pick, the foam is infused with charcoal, making it more breathable. And, something we forgot to mention is that charcoal also has moisture-wicking abilities. This means that even if you somehow manage to sweat while sleeping on this cooling mattress, it won't be a problem!
The second cooling method the OTTY Pure uses is bamboo memory foam. Just like charcoal, bamboo adds to the breathability of the mattress significantly. In fact, some of the coolest mattresses on the market use either bamboo or graphite in some way. But even that wasn't enough for OTTY! So, they added airflow side support. This means that there are little vents on the side of the mattress through which hot air can exit the mattress without disturbing you or your sleep.
Of course, the OTTY Pure has some other cool features. For example, two separate 2000 spring support layers and two high-density support foam layers. The mattress is also more sustainable than most other mattresses. But the main selling point is how easily the memory foam-infused layers absorb body heat and pass it along without even disturbing you!
KEY FEATURES:
- Type: Hybrid
- Depth: 28 cm
- Sizes: Single, Double, King, Super King
- Trial: 100-night
Advantages
Extra hygienic
Odour-eliminating charcoal is going to keep things clean and cool.
Added breathability
The Airflow system helps the mattress breathe.
Sustainable materials
Bamboo is a lot more sustainable than synthetics or most foams.
Disadvantages
Heavy
The mattress can be difficult to carry around.
Best Luxurious: Harrison Spinks Saltaire 10750 Pocket Mattress
If you want a luxurious mattress that's going to use only high-end materials in order to keep you cool, this is the mattress for you!
Best Luxurious
The Harrison Sprinks Saltaire mattress is unique in quite a few ways. For one, it's the first mattress so far that doesn't use foam of any kind! So, you don't have to worry whether it was treated to provide cooling. But the fun really begins when you take a look at the materials the mattress does use.
For one, you have Yorkshire wool. Wool in general is known for its temperature-regulating properties and this is some of the best wool you're likely going to find. However, it's the least surprising material they've used. This is because you'll also find silk! And silk is renowned for feeling fresh to the touch and dispersing any excess heat or moisture.
But even that wasn't good enough, as you'll also find mohair. Made from the hair of the Angora goat, mohair is incredibly rare and rather luxurious. It gives the mattress a final touch of sheen and eloquence that's sure to put a smile on your face! And even though there are over 10000 springs, this mattress is a lot softer than even a memory foam bed. So, take that into consideration as well.
KEY FEATURES:
- Type: Spring mattress with natural materials
- Depth: 30 cm
- Sizes: Single, Double, King, Super King
- Trial: 60-nigths
Advantages
Eco-friendly
All the materials have been ethically sourced.
Premium quality
You'd be hard-pressed to find a mattress with higher-quality materials.
Handcrafted in the UK
This means that the mattresses are given extra care and will be less likely to have lumps of deformities.
Disadvantages
High price tag
This luxurious cooling mattress also comes with quite a luxurious price tag.
Too soft for some
Heavier back and stomach sleepers will likely need a firmer mattress.
Best Comfort: Dreams TheraPur ActiGel Glacier 3600
While all of the mattresses so far have been equal part cooling and comfortable, the Dreams TheraPur stands out from the crowd. And this is because it has a pillow top!
Best Comfort
Pillow-top mattresses aren't usually known for their cooling capabilities. And this is because most pillow-tops focus more on comfort and plushness than necessarily breathability. However, the Dreams TheraPur is an exception in this case!
For one, the ActiCool knitted cover lives up to its name and offers some initial cooling. It also makes the pillow-top layer a lot more breathable. Not only that but it also helps disperse any heat that does manage to accumulate. The ActiGel foam used for the mattress is also rather impressive. This is because it uses an open-cell construction, cutting down the density of the foam and allowing you to stay cool.
Plus, the mattress itself is incredibly comfortable. The pillow top feels luxurious and is sure to offer you some restful sleep. And the combination of zoned foam and over 3000 springs means that your body will be supported at all times. So, for a lot of people, this mattress will tick all of the boxes that can make a new mattress feel ideal.
KEY FEATURES:
- Type: Hybrid
- Depth: 31 cm
- Sizes: Single, Small Double, Double, King, Super King, Motion Single, Motion Small Single
- Trial: 100-night
Advantages
Breathable
The open-cell foam and knitted cover will combat any night sweats.
Added soft comfort
The pillow top is both luxurious and incredibly comfortable.
Good support
With zoned foam and 3000+ springs, your body will be fully supported.
Disadvantages
A bit pricey
The mattress is a bit more expensive than most pillow top mattresses.
Best Cover: Best Cooling: Emma Luxe Cooling Plus
While this might seem like an odd title, the mattress cover is among the most essential parts of a good cooling mattress. After all, it's the material you're directly in contact with and even the best cooling mattresses would be mediocre when paired with a stuffy cover.
Best Cover
However, the Emma Luxe Cooling mattress, especially if you opt for the Luxe Cooling Plus, is nothing short of amazing. It's an open pore fibre cover that both raises the breathability of your sleeping surface and even regulates the temperature to a degree.
On top of that, the cover is easy to take off and wash, so you can always have that fresh, cool sensation when jumping into bed. But it's not like this mattress relies solely on the cover in order to cool you down! The Emma Luxe Cooling also has memory foam infused with graphite and a surprisingly breathable Halo foam layer.
And, just like most of the high-end hybrids on this list, there are also pocket springs to support your joints and back at night. Plus, an HRX base that's going to keep things nice and stable. So, regardless of how you slice it, this mattress is leagues above standard hybrid or foam mattresses in terms of both cooling and breathability.
KEY FEATURES:
- Type: Hybrid
- Depth: 25 cm
- Sizes: UK Single, UK Small Double, UK Double, UK King, UK Super King, EU Single, EU Double, EU Queen
- Trial: 100-night
Advantages
Amazing cover
The cover is cooling, easy to remove, and even easier to clean.
Good warranty
You get a 10-year guarantee and free delivery.
Temperature regulating
Open pore fibres and graphite-infused foam both help regulate your body heat.
Disadvantages
Minor off-gassing
The foam might give off an odd smell the first night.
Added fee
You will have to pay a bit more for the comfort cover.
Factors to consider when choosing a cooling mattress
Great, now you are familiar with the best cooling mattresses for hot sleepers. But let's learn how to choose for yourself, just in case. In the end, what works for us doesn't necessarily mean it will work for you. That's why we want to share with you our tips and tricks when it comes to shopping for a cooling mattress. Don't forget to consider several factors:
Type of mattress
Well, let's start with the basics. Before deciding which cooling mattress is best for you, consider the individual characteristics of each type. For example, it can be:
Hybrid
Hybrid mattresses use a combination of metal coils and layers of foam to create a comfortable and durable design. So this took the best features from both types of mattresses. The supportive coil system provides an optimal level of firmness, contouring your body's shape and promoting proper spinal alignment. It also allows airflow and breathability. On the other hand, the comfort layer (responsive, gel-infused foams) conforms to your body's curves and eliminates discomfort. You will especially like it if you suffer from back, hip, or shoulder pain.
Memory foam
Memory foam is a well-known material that forms under the weight and temperature of the body, embraces the body and maximally reduces the back pressure on the body. It offers even support while lying down and always returns to its original shape. The spine remains in the correct position and is physiologically aligned even when you sleep on your side. Memory foam is hypoallergenic and suitable for allergy sufferers and asthmatics.
Latex foam
This is very elastic and adaptable to the body, relieving pressure on its support points. The advantage of latex is its transparency, i.e. air permeability. This additionally prevents overheating of the body during sleep and significantly contributes to a favourable sleeping climate. Latex is naturally antibacterial and antifungal, and mite resistant.
Innerspring mattress
This is a metal coils or springs system as the primary support structure. They support the body along its entire length and width and allow the spine to be in the correct position, the muscles relax, the sleep is peaceful, with minimal body movement. The hardness zone varies depending on the thickness of the spring wire – with softer springs, the wire is thinner, and harder springs are thicker.
Pocket spring mattresses are also an option.
Material
The firmness and feel of a mattress also depends on the materials used in its construction, so it is important to pay attention to how each product is made. It is important to check mattress layers to understand the material and the structure. Let's go through some common materials found in mattresses.
Latex
If you like a responsive and bouncy feel, consider latex. It is made of natural or synthetic foam and is known for its durability, breathability, and natural resistance to allergies. Thanks to the open cell structure and breathable sleep surface, it enables better air circulation and delivers comfortable night's sleep. It keeps you cool throughout the night.
Wool
For all lovers of natural materials, wool is the right choice. It is a high-quality and eco-friendly option with excellent thermal properties. Thanks to this, it naturally wicks away moisture and keeps you dry during sleep. You also don't have to worry about allergens and dust mites because wool creates an inhospitable environment for them. As naturally resilient, it provides a soft and cushioning surface.
Memory foam
Memory foam is synonymous with comfort and support, but we will not neglect other properties. It is known for its motion isolation, which makes it a good option for restless sleepers (or their partners). It is also more resistant to allergens such as dust mites, mould, and pet dander. Since you can choose the firmness level, it will suit your individual needs. If you choose high-quality memory foam, you will get a cooling mattress with a long lifespan. Cooling properties of memory foam mattresses can vary concerning specific foam types, construction and additional cooling features.
Cooling technology
Regardless of the type and material of the mattress, you should pay special attention to the specific cooling technologies and features it offers. Now you are probably thinking – what kind of technology is that? Actually, it's not rocket science. What enables cooling and promotes a more comfortable sleep temperature can be gel-infused foam layers that improve air flow. They are added to the memory foam material, which then absorbs and dissipates heat away from the body better. Gel mattresses are usually a bit more expensive, but these gel mattresses are in most cases the best picks if you want to have a comfortable body temperature without overheating.
However, a breathable structure like open-cell foam can achieve the same effect. That way air can circulate more freely, preventing heat from getting trapped. Some cooling mattresses have excellent ventilation systems, which act as air channels. PCM (Phase Change Materials) is a great technology that absorbs, stores, and releases heat and creates a cooling effect.
You will also find fans, air or water-based cooling mechanisms, as well as electronic components! They activate the cooling systems and regulate the temperature. Last but not least are the breathable covers made of breathable and moisture-wicking material.
Moisture wicking
Of course, moisture wicking is one of the basic features of cooling mattresses. It helps in temperature regulation by drawing moisture away from the body. For this purpose, specialised materials and fabric technology are used, such as natural fibres or synthetic materials. Before you buy a cooling mattress, check them out.
Other Important Features
Everyone's search for the perfect cooling mattress looks different. Therefore, it is necessary to solve several of the most common doubts in order to have a successful purchase and comfortable night's sleep. Consider your sleeping position, body weight, mattress type, and budget.
Firmness
So firmness refers to how hard or soft the mattress is. Although it may seem like a simple question to answer, determining a bed's firmness can be quite tricky. The average desired level of strength ranges between 4 and 6.
The feel depends on your definitions of soft, medium, and firm, as well as your particular body type, weight, and size. There is a whole spectrum of strengths. Remember, a supportive mattress can be achieved with a soft, medium, firm or firm mattress.
Depth
A common range of mattress depths is 15 to 30 cm. But, some mattresses exceed that range. This affects the overall comfort, support, and aesthetics of the bed. Therefore, we will list several depth categories.
- Thin or Low-Profile Mattresses – range is around 12-15 cm, they are much easier to move around, but may not provide as much cushioning or support
- Standard or Medium-Depth Mattresses – around 20 cm, will suit most sleepers due to its versatile properties
- Deep or High-Profile Mattresses – usually have a depth of 30+ cm, and provide a high level of cushioning and support if they are compatible with the bed frame and sheets
Improve sleep quality with cooling sleep accessories
If you want to cool down additionally, you may be interested in cooling sleep accessories besided the cooling mattress you want to pick. What is that? Well, there are many options – from bedding to gadgets. These are things like cooling fans, sleepwear, or cooling weighted blankets.
Here are some popular choices:
Pillow
Summer has officially begun when we turn the pillow to the cooler side, right? But if you get cooling pillows, you won't have those problems. They are specially designed to regulate temperature and prevent heat retention. The secret feature is cooling gel-infused memory foam or breathable materials (bamboo or eucalyptus fabric).
Duvet
Hot sleepers need breathable fabrics and a duvet with moisture-wicking properties. Lightweight fill is also recommended for insulation without trapping excess heat, promoting better airflow and breathability. So, look for cooling duvets with these features and a low TOG rating. In addition, some have advanced cooling technologies. However, it is important to evaluate the appropriate duvet of that rating. It is mostly based on the season or personal needs. Consider your personal preferences, climate, and specific cooling needs if you have any.
Bedding
Well, this involves a lot. To begin with, you can choose cooling duvet covers, which are an essential part of the bed. But pay attention to the type of material. Breathable and moisture-wicking materials such as cotton, bamboo, or linen are recommended. Pair your duvet with moisture-wicking sheets for a better effect!
Of course, choose the same or specially designed materials with moisture-wicking properties. The choice of a cooling mattress protector is no less important due to better air circulation and prevention of body heat retention. Consider a lightweight cooling blanket if you need an extra layer of bedding. Don't worry; we haven't forgotten about the topper. Look for one with ventilation features like open-cell foam or ventilated designs.
Cooling mattress toppers & cooling mattress pads
In addition to cooling mattresses, you can help yourself with a mattress topper and cooling mattress pad. These can be found, especially during the discount sales, at the affordable prices. A good mattress topper will help you to regulate your body temperature, but you should know that memory foam ones are not that good. Still, if they have open cell memory foam, this can be a good pick.
Conclusion
As if finding a regular mattress isn't hard enough? But now you are convinced that choosing a regular and cooling mattress is very similar. All that is required is to analyse the cooling properties carefully. Know that the overall cooling performance of the mattress depends on a combination of several factors.
These include cooling technologies, materials, mattress type and moisture-wicking. Of course, do not ignore your needs and preferences because they also affect how you feel and your sleep quality.
Usually, the recommendation is to stay away from memory foam mattress, but that is also changing these days.
Finally, you can always check one of our suggestions and find your best cooling mattress!
FAQs about best cooling mattresses
Now, let's discuss some of the FAQs people have about best cooling mattresses.
Are cooling mattresses suitable for all types of sleepers?
Yes, a cooling mattress is generally suitable for all types of sleepers, including back, side, and stomach sleepers. However, the ideal level of firmness and support may vary depending on individual preferences and body types. Some cooling mattresses offer different firmness options to cater to various sleep styles.
Do cooling mattresses require any special maintenance?
A cooling mattress typically doesn't require extensive maintenance. However, to maximise their cooling capabilities and longevity, it's advisable to rotate the mattress regularly to promote even wear. Additionally, keeping the mattress clean and using breathable, moisture-wicking sheets can further enhance its cooling performance.
Can I use a heating pad or electric blanket with the best cooling mattress?
It's generally not recommended to use heating pads or electric blankets with the best cooling mattress, as this may counteract the mattress's cooling properties and increase your body heat. If you need additional body heat, consider using a heated blanket with a separate control, allowing you to adjust the temperature without affecting the cooling features of your mattress.
Are cooling mattresses only available in certain materials or styles?
Cooling mattresses can be found in various materials and styles to accommodate different preferences. Some common options include memory foam mattresses with cooling gel layers, latex mattresses with breathable properties, hybrid mattress or even pocket spring mattresses with cooling features. Very often we can see specialised cooling mattress topper that can be added to your existing mattress.
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