Start with the complete mattress—not a cooling label.
Compare the cover, comfort layers, support system and the bedding you use.
What does cooling actually mean?
Cover and surface
Cool to touch describes first contact. It is not an overnight guarantee.
Layers vary by model.
Airflow and layers
Construction matters. Coils alone do not guarantee cool sleep.
Bedding and moisture
Check the protector, sheets and covers together.
Choose a feel, then compare the details
Layers vary by model. Memory foam
Compare contour, response and the features listed for the exact model.
Explore memory foam
Layers vary by model. Hybrid
Compare comfort layers, coil support and the features listed for the exact model.
Explore hybrids
Look beyond the mattress
Consider your bedding and your bedroom along with the mattress.
Sheets & protectorCheck fabric, weave and care instructions.- Blankets & layersAdjust layers to your comfort.
Bedroom conditionsKeep your bedroom quiet, cool and dark. (opens in a new tab)
General sleep guidance: NIH / NHLBI (opens in a new tab)
Warm nights can cost us sleep
Approximately 56 hours per person, per year
Climate Central estimates nearly 56 hours of annual sleep loss globally from nighttime heat during 2020–2025, with about 10% attributed to human-caused climate change.
Population estimates—not evidence that a mattress prevents sleep loss.
Try the feel. Ask about the evidence.
A brief showroom visit can help compare comfort.
It cannot verify overnight cooling.
Ask before you choose
Get the details behind the claims.
Frequently asked questions
Do cooling mattresses work for everyone?
Results vary by person and setup. Compare specific features and comfort rather than relying on a cooling label.
Compare mattress typesIs memory foam always warmer?
Memory foam is not all the same. Compare the specific mattress, its cover and your bedding, and try the feel for yourself.
Compare memory foam and hybridCan my protector change how the bed feels?
A protector adds another layer between you and the mattress. Check its materials and care instructions, and compare the bed with the bedding you plan to use.
Browse mattress protectorsHow should I test a mattress in store?
Lie in your usual sleeping positions, take time to compare support and pressure, and ask what bedding is on the display mattress.
Read the in-store testing guide