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Cooling mattress topper materials explained

Cooling mattress topper materials explained

The short versionCool-touch fabric gives the strongest cold-on-contact feel, best for falling asleep fast.Gel memory foam adds cushioning and resists heat build-up, so it suits achy joints plus hot sleeping.Bamboo and other natural fibres win on breathability and...
Do cooling mattress toppers actually work?

Do cooling mattress toppers actually work?

The short versionA cooling mattress topper moves heat and sweat away from your skin. It does not lower the temperature of the room.Cool-touch fabric feels cold the moment you lie on it, but the effect fades as your body warms the surface.Gel and breathable toppers...
How to sleep in a heatwave: a UK guide

How to sleep in a heatwave: a UK guide

The short versionCool the room before bed as well as yourself: close curtains during the day, then open windows once it’s cooler outside than in.Your body needs to lose a little heat to fall asleep, so light bedding and a fan that moves air both help more than...

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