One of the biggest factors in getting a good night’s sleep is temperature. After all, nobody enjoys waking up hot and sweaty.

What Temperature Should You Keep Your Room at Night?

Research suggests that having a cooler sleep environment allows you to fall asleep faster, stay asleep longer, and get a better quality of sleep. According to the National Sleep Foundation, the best bedroom temperature is approximately 65° Fahrenheit.

Why Are Some People Hot Sleepers?

Some people are just hot sleepers. According to HealthLine.com, , some people may get hotter at night due to illness, certain medications, hormones, or the number of sleep partners.

Another factor that plays a role in how hot you sleep could be your mattress. Some mattresses can trap body heat, causing you to get hot and disrupted sleep. Our bodies naturally drop in temperature while we sleep, but if you have a mattress that retains heat, you can actually prevent yourself from getting the quality sleep you need.


Thankfully, many mattress brands have crafted mattresses that feature the technology you need to get a cool, comfortable, and great night's sleep.

Why Breathable Mattresses Are Necessary

As we sleep at night, we generate body heat and perspiration. The average person loses almost 1 cup of perspiration each night (Physiology.org). Our mattresses can absorb much of this heat and perspiration.

This excessive moisture also makes the growth of allergens more likely. (This is why mattress protectors are so important!)

It’s no surprise that an older, or cheaply made, mattress often lacks breathable materials. With nowhere for our body heat to go, it builds up underneath us. As that heat builds, so too does our heart rate and sweat production, causing us to get more disturbed sleep. Instead of waking up refreshed, we wake up exhausted!

Breathable mattresses have multiple layers that allow airflow throughout the entire mattress surface and allow heat to escape. These materials often include open-cell foams, moisture-wicking fabric, ventilation holes, and airflow chambers.

Having a mattress that is constructed to promote airflow and allow moisture to evaporate helps our bodies to keep a lower body temperature. With a lower body temperature, we stay asleep longer and get more restorative sleep. With a drier and breathable mattress, allergens are much less likely to grow as well.

Some of our favorite breathable mattresses include:

• Purple’s Hybrid Premier 2 Mattress

• Stearns & Foster’s Estate Cushion Firm Mattress

• Beautyrest’s Harmony Nassau Collection Cruz Bay Plush Mattress

• Cahaba Bedding’s Twilight Lily Medium Mattress

All of this is on top of a 9” base foam layer that absorbs motion as well. This mattress comes in soft or firm and sizes from Twin XL to California King. Shop online at BedzzzExpress.com.

Other Tips to Stay Cool at Night

Choosing the right pillow, sheets, and mattress protector can make a dramatic difference in your sleep quality as well. Bamboo sheets can provide a cooler night’s sleep, and a breathable mattress protector is important as well. Bedzzz Express carries several pillows with cooling gel that provide breathability. Stop into one of our locations today and ask for recommendations.

Shop for a New Mattress at Bedzzz Express

If you are ready to shop for a new mattress, we can help you find the perfect one for you. At Bedzzz, mattress shopping is as Easy as 1-2-3. We offer:

• A One-Year Price Guarantee
• Extended 2-Year Warranties
• A Three-Year Exchange Guarantee

Stop into one of our locations today to get more details and work with our team to find the right mattress to keep you cool at night.