For hot sleepers, nighttime can feel more like a battle than a rest—tossing and turning, desperately searching for that one cool spot on the mattress. When your bed feels more like a sauna than a sanctuary, it doesn't just disrupt your rest. A hot mattress affects everything from your REM sleep to your daily energy levels.
The good news? Today's best mattresses are specifically engineered to minimise heat retention. Choosing the right mattress can transform your nights from restless to refreshing. Let's explore how to find the perfect cooling solution for your best night's sleep ever.
Why sleep cool?
Your body temperature drops as you prepare for sleep. But if your mattress doesn't dissipate heat away from your body and instead traps it in, your natural cooling processes get disrupted.
Memory foam mattresses are often the culprits. While they provide solid support, basic foam layers tend to retain warmth, leading to heat buildup throughout the night.
When sleeping hot becomes your nightly reality—whether from night sweats, menopausal hot flashes, or simply running hot—the quality of your rest and recovery suffer. Temperature regulation works continuously all night long to maintain comfortable sleeping temperatures.
Modern mattress cooling technology
Today's best cooling mattresses are made with heat-dissipating technology in mind. At Comfi, we've mastered this with our premium New Zealand-made mattresses. From our affordable Natural mattress to our hotel-comfort Super Natural and premium Comfi Luxe range, each bed provides a cool sleep surface for comfortable rest.
Regulating body temperature is engineered into every layer of our mattresses. Our cooling materials include:
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Advanced pocketed coils that help maintain good airflow throughout the mattress, ensuring body heat is adequately ventilated, not trapped in.
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Multiple comfort layers featuring materials with natural cooling properties, including NZ wool and latex. These work together to regulate temperature and wick moisture away from the body effectively.
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Breathable cover fabrics that enhance cooling effects while providing a soft, comfortable mattress surface.
These carefully selected materials do more than help you sleep cooler. By choosing local fabrics and manufacturing, you're contributing to conscious consumerism— strengthening the local economy while ensuring high-quality standards and protecting the environment.
How to create a cool sleep environment
While your mattress is the foundation of cool, comfortable rest, creating the perfect sleep environment helps maximise its temperature-regulating benefits.
Here's how to optimise your bedroom for the most refreshing night's rest:
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Choose sheets made from breathable, moisture-wicking fabrics like cotton or bamboo.
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Position your bed to maximise natural air circulation.
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Consider room temperature and humidity levels.
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Use a high-quality mattress protector that won't compromise breathability.
Stay cool, sleep better
A cool bed means better sleep, helping your body and mind stay well-rested for the day ahead.
Comfi's beds come in a wide variety of sizes, from Single to California King, ensuring everyone can access a comfortable, refreshing mattress.
Visit our Comfi Sleep Hub in Auckland to test drive our best cooling mattress technology in person, or shop online directly. Enjoy a 100-night trial, easy feel swaps, and a 10-year warranty with Comfi.