Best Cooling Mattress For Hot Sleepers

Some mattresses feel like a warm hug. Others feel like a slow cooker.

If you wake up sticky, restless, or forever flipping the pillow to the “cool side”, your bed might be working against you.

A cooling mattress is not a magic ice block.

It is a bed that helps your body stay closer to its natural temperature through the night, so you are less likely to overheat or wake in a sweat.

In this guide, we will walk through the options, the materials, and the cooling features that genuinely make a difference.

Best Cooling Mattress

A good cooling mattress starts with smart design, steady airflow, and materials that release heat instead of holding onto it.

We’ve gathered a range of options that help you stay comfortable through warm nights and sticky evenings alike. Below are some of the cooling mattresses worth considering:

Product	Cooling Suitability	Best For
CoolComfort Mattress	✅ Yes	Hot sleepers who want a breathable, supportive hybrid mattress
Pure Mattress	✅ Yes	Sleepers who want airflow, flexibility in firmness, and steady contouring
Ecosa Kids Mattress	✅ Yes	Children who need cooling comfort, firm support, and a breathable sleep surface
Cooling Mattress Overlay	✅ Yes	Anyone who wants cooler sleep without replacing their mattress
Cooling Quilt	✅ Yes	Hot sleepers who want a cooler top layer to pair with any mattress

CoolComfort Mattress

The CoolComfort Mattress is for hot sleepers who want a fresher, more breathable bed without sacrificing support.

Its hybrid design keeps airflow moving while drawing heat away from your body. The medium feel suits most sleepers who want cooler nights without giving up comfort.

Why You’ll Love It:

• Feels up to 80% cooler to the touch than standard mattress surfaces
• Graphene and copper infused foams that pull heat away from your body
• FlexMatrix™ Grid that contours while staying breathable
• Ice Mesh side panels that release trapped warmth
• Zoned pocket springs for support and reduced partner disturbance

Pure Mattress

With a micro coil layer placed between gel memory foam and pinhole latex for enhanced airflow, the Pure Mattress is ideal for sleepers who want breathable comfort and steady support.

The flippable firmness design also lets you shift between Medium-Plush and Medium whenever your comfort needs change.

Why You’ll Love It:

• Flippable firmness layer that lets you switch between Medium-Plush and Medium
• Micro coil layer between gel foam and latex for maximum airflow
• Seven zoned pocket springs for targeted support and low partner disturbance
• BounceTech™ foam and natural Dunlop latex for cushioning without heat build up
• Breathable, eco conscious construction with a machine washable, moisture wicking cover

Ecosa Kids Mattress

The Ecosa Kids Mattress offers firm, breathable comfort for growing bodies, with cooling materials that help little sleepers stay comfortable through the night.

Its premium TENCEL™ cover and 3D mesh side panels boost airflow and wick away sweat to keep the surface fresh. The hybrid build combines supportive foam and pocket springs for steady alignment from toddler years through early teens.

Why You’ll Love It:

• Firm, ergonomic support that helps keep growing spines aligned
• Premium TENCEL™ and 3D mesh cover that boosts airflow and keeps kids cool
• Low profile height that suits standard, bunk, and trundle beds
• Reinforced edge support that helps reduce the chance of falls

Cooling Mattress Overlay

If you’re not ready to replace your mattress but still want cooler nights, the Cooling Mattress Overlay is a simple way to dial down the heat.

It adds a refreshing, cool-to-touch surface that helps hot sleepers stay dry and comfortable. Breathable materials work together to release warmth, wick sweat, and keep your sleep surface feeling fresh.

Why You’ll Love It:

• Cool touch fabric with embedded cooling technology that won’t wash out
• Qmax cooling grade above 0.4 for a noticeable 2 to 5 degree cooler feel
• Breathable bamboo fill that helps wick sweat and increase airflow
• Hypoallergenic and antibacterial materials suitable for sensitive sleepers
• Easy care design that is completely machine washable on a cold, gentle cycle

Cooling Quilt

If your mattress feels too warm at night, the Cooling Quilt adds an instant layer of freshness without needing to replace your bed.

Its cool-to-touch cover and breathable bamboo filling help release heat, wick sweat, and balance your temperature while you sleep. Lightweight and comfortable, it pairs well with any mattress to give hot sleepers a cooler, more breathable setup.

Why You’ll Love It:

• Qmax cooling grade of 0.4 for a noticeably cooler 2 to 5 degree sleep
• Cool-to-touch cover with embedded cooling technology that won’t fade
• Lightweight bamboo blend core that wicks sweat and boosts airflow
• Hypoallergenic and antibacterial materials suitable for sensitive sleepers
• Machine washable design and best used without a cover for maximum cooling

Why Do Some People Sleep Hot?

• Climate – Where you live dictates how hot or cold your surroundings are. Surely if you live in a humid, tropical area, you will need a cooler mattress.
• Room temperature – This is a problem for people who do not or cannot set their room temperatures. Some people cannot sleep cool despite adjusting the room temperature. This brings us to the topic of…
• Weight – Your body temperature is impacted by your weight. Heavier sleepers tend to sink deeper into the mattress, trapping heat. This is why getting the perfect firmness level matters, so you get the right one for your size. Weighing heavier also means more energy is needed to move around, producing more body heat.
• Body conditions/ailments – Specific underlying conditions or body changes may lead to sleeping hot. Examples are some sleep disorders, pregnancy and menopause.

Cooling Mattress Materials

Springs and Coils

• What makes it cool: The springs underneath an innerspring/coil mattress will have spaces between them allowing air passage. This means they don’t retain heat that much.
• The downside: They have a shorter lifespan in general. The spaces between the springs also mean that some pressure points are not supported as much as they should be. Over time, sagging may occur.

Gel-Infused Memory Foam & Other Infusions (Copper, Graphene, etc)

• Gel Infused Memory Foam: What makes it cool? Since memory foam is known for sleeping hot but has good contouring abilities, engineers thought of gel infusions to make mattresses cooler. These prevent the retention of body heat in the mattress by absorbing it.
• The downside: Some gel-infused mattresses only have little concentration of infusions in them resulting in less heat absorption. It’s crucial to find out how much the concentration of gel infusions there are in the mattress. The higher the concentration, the cooler the sleep for a sustainable period of time.
• Copper-Infused Memory Foam: What makes it cool? Copper is known for its excellent thermal conductivity, which helps draw heat away from the body, keeping you cooler throughout the night. Additionally, copper is naturally antimicrobial, which can also improve mattress hygiene.
• The downside: The effectiveness of copper infusions can vary depending on concentration. In lower amounts, it may not significantly impact temperature regulation. Check how much copper is infused into the foam for optimal cooling.
• Graphene-Infused Memory Foam: What makes it cool? Graphene is a highly conductive material that efficiently dissipates heat, making it ideal for cooling mattresses. Its lightweight and strong structure regulates body temperature, providing a cooler sleep experience.
• The downside: As with other infusions, the concentration of graphene matters. If the mattress contains minimal graphene, the cooling effects may be limited. Checking the amount and distribution of graphene in the foam ensures better cooling performance.

Open-Cell and Traditional Memory Foam

• What makes it cool: Open-cell foams are an improved version of traditional memory foam. From the name itself, the openness of the cells allows for better breathability. Heat is not trapped in the foam.
• The downside: Because of its contouring feature, traditional memory foam tends to sleep hot. Always check for the mattress construction to see if they use any cooling materials or mechanisms.

Advanced and Traditional Polyfoam

• What makes it cool: Advanced polyfoam is an improved version of the traditional polyfoam. Both of them are open-cell foams that promote breathability. Unlike memory foam, polyfoam does not mould to the body because it doesn’t have a viscoelastic property.
• The downside: Traditional polyfoam is not as durable as memory foam. They tend to sag over time. This happens sooner than with memory foam and latex, but later than innerspring.

Latex

• What makes it cool: Latex is not a temperature-sensitive material. It won’t contour to your body shape like memory foam does.
• The downside: It’s not as cool as gel memory foam. Manufacturers fix latex heat by making small pinholes. This helps air flow and keeps the temperature steady. Others would even result in reducing the thickness. Also, watch out for synthetic latex mattresses. They won’t sleep cool as much as natural latex because of the added chemicals.

Air Ventilation/Circulation Systems

Perforating foams is one of the techniques used to get air to flow through the entire mattress. It involves piercing tiny holes in some or all mattress layers to optimise breathability.

The Ecosa mattress’ air circulation system is a good example of this technique. It lets hot air move both sideways and up and down through each mattress layer. This helps ensure a cool night’s sleep.

Metal/Plastic Air Vents

Some older mattresses will have metal or plastic air vents on the sides to let air out. However, this may limit the airflow due to the small holes and only located on one or two sides.

Simple Ways to Make Your Bed Feel Cooler

Wanting a cooler bedroom doesn’t always mean buying a whole new mattress. Small upgrades can make a noticeable difference, especially if you layer them thoughtfully.

Here are a few easy ways to keep the heat down and your sleep more comfortable:

Try a cooling pillow

A cooling pillow keeps your head and neck from overheating. Look for gel, breathable foams, or moisture wicking fabrics that stop heat from building up.

Add a cooling mattress topper

If your mattress feels warm but still supports you well, a cooling topper adds a fresh, breathable layer on top. Many use gel infusions or open-cell foams to help regulate temperature.

Use a lightweight cooling quilt

Cooling quilts made from bamboo or airy cotton blends wick away sweat and release trapped warmth. They’re ideal for hot sleepers or warm climates.

Switch to a cooling pillow overlay

A cooling pillow overlay gives your pillow a cool-to-touch surface using breathable, moisture wicking materials. It helps your head stay fresh through the night.

Choose breathable sheets

Swap out thicker fabrics for lightweight bedding like linen, bamboo, or high-quality cotton. These materials allow airflow and help manage humidity.

Keep airflow moving

A quiet bedside fan or ceiling fan can stop warm air from settling around your body. Even slight movement of air can feel noticeably cooler.

FAQs

1. What is the best cooling mattress for side sleepers?

Side sleepers tend to need cushioning around the shoulders and hips, so a cooling hybrid mattress works well like the CoolComfort Mattress.

Look for breathable foams, steady airflow, and zoned support that keeps your spine aligned while preventing heat build up.

2. How do cooling mattresses help you sleep better?

Cooling mattresses use breathable materials, heat-drawing foams, and airflow channels to reduce the warmth that builds up under your body. This helps your temperature stay steady, so you fall asleep faster and wake less often through the night.

3. Do I need a new mattress, or will a cooling topper be enough?

If your mattress is still supportive but feels too warm, a cooling topper or overlay can make a big difference.

If your bed sags, traps heat, or causes discomfort, upgrading to a new cooling mattress is usually the better long-term fix.