As temperatures rise above 25C, cooling bedding products are being promoted to help people sleep through warm nights. These products, including pillows, duvet covers, and mattress protectors, are designed to help the body manage heat and moisture more effectively.
The primary function of cooling bedding is not to lower the room's air temperature. Instead, these fabrics aim to reduce the sticky, clammy sensation that can interfere with sleep by transferring heat away from the skin or helping moisture evaporate.
Among the available products, a cooling pillow may offer the most immediately noticeable sensation, particularly as the head and neck can feel uncomfortable when hot. The Fine Bedding Company offers a range including a cooling cotton duvet cover, a cooling pillow, and a temperature-regulating mattress protector.
While a cooling duvet cover may feel fresher, its effectiveness can be limited if used with a thick winter duvet. Switching to a lightweight summer duvet or sleeping under an empty duvet cover may provide a greater benefit in high temperatures. A breathable mattress protector could also be useful if a mattress tends to retain body heat.