What is a Cooling Mattress? How Does it Work?

A cooling mattress can be a game-changer for anyone struggling with overheating or night sweats, whether you live in a warm climate, sleep without an AC, or simply run hot at night.

What is a Cooling Mattress?

It is engineered to regulate your body heat and promote airflow, unlike traditional foam or innerspring beds that trap warmth. These mattresses use specialised materials, such as gel-infused foams, open-cell structures, phase change materials, or ventilated channels, to draw heat away from your body and keep the sleeping surface at an optimal temperature.

At Flo Mattress, our proprietary 3D Air-Flo® Technology takes this even further: by infusing the foam with White Gel microcapsules and channelling heat outwards through a mesh fabric lining on the side walls, it keeps you up to 5°C cooler than traditional foam beds, ensuring a sweat-free, comfortable night’s rest.

How Do Cooling Mattresses Work?

In general, these mattresses regulate temperature by increasing airflow and using heat-absorbing materials. Many feature gel-infused or phase-change foams that draw heat away from the sleeper, while breathable covers and ventilated cores allow warm air to escape.

Flo’s approach adds another layer of innovation: the White Gel microcapsules. These absorb your body heat and push it out through the mesh sidewalls, so there’s continuous air circulation and you stay cool all night.

Why Do Mattresses Turn Warm?

• Heat Retention in Dense Foams

  Traditional memory foam compresses under weight, reducing airflow and trapping heat.

• Lack of Ventilation

  Some spring mattresses don’t let air move properly, creating pockets that can trap heat.

• Body Heat Buildup

  As you sleep, your body generates heat. Without a way to disperse it, the mattress surface warms up.

• Moisture and Humidity

  Sweat and moisture in the air can make your mattress feel even hotter by preventing heat from escaping.

Benefits of Using a Cooling Mattress

• Improved Sleep Quality

  It regulates your body temperature, so you wake up less and sleep deeper.

• Reduced Night Sweats and Overheating

  Materials such as gel-infused foam and phase-change layers prevent heat build-up, so you stay comfortable instead of tossing and turning.

• Enhanced Spinal Alignment and Comfort

  Many models combine temperature regulation with pressure relief, promoting proper spinal alignment, ideal for those who want back support.

• Better Temperature Regulation

  Breathable materials and cooling tech pull heat away and let fresh air move through the mattress, keeping you cool.

• Ideal for Hot Sleepers

  If you naturally sleep hot or live in a region without a reliable AC, opting for a cooling mattress can make all the difference.

• Increased Durability and Longevity

  High-quality cooling materials tend to be more resilient, meaning your mattress will maintain its comfort and performance longer than standard foams.

Who Should Buy a Cooling Mattress?

• Hot Sleepers

  Anyone who consistently feels too warm under the covers.

• Perimenopausal & Menopausal Women

  To combat hormonal night sweats.

• Athletes/People With High Body Temperature

  For restful recovery after intense workouts.

• Couples Sharing a Bed

  To balance differing temperature preferences.

• People Living in Warm Climates

  Especially where AC isn’t guaranteed.

Other Ways to Sleep Cooler at Night

• Breathable Bedsheets

  Choose natural fibres like cotton or bamboo.

• Mattress Toppers

  A cooling mattress topper can add an extra layer of comfort.

• Sleepwear

  Light, moisture-wicking fabrics help dissipate heat.

Sleep Cooler With Flo’s Temperature-Regulating Mattresses

We get it, nothing ruins a great night’s sleep like waking up drenched in sweat. That’s why at Flo, we set out to design a cooling mattress that isn’t just another mattress with a breathable cover, but reimagines how the entire structure manages heat.

• Meet 3D Air-Flo® Technology

  At Flo, we recognised that foam mattresses were often criticised for trapping heat, causing users to sweat and feel uncomfortable during the night. This poor temperature regulation leads to disturbed sleep, which in turn affects overall well-being. To solve this, we developed 3D Air-Flo® Technology to offer cool, uninterrupted, restorative sleep to all.

• Why Does it Matter to You?

  • Real-World Cool: Our design guarantees up to 5°C of cooling power without electricity, so you sleep sweat-free even on the hottest nights.
  • Deeper, Undisturbed Rest: By pulling heat away from your body, 3D Air-Flo® helps you stay comfortable and sleep deeper without tossing and turning.
  • Built for Longevity: Unlike regular foams that lose shape and stop working over time, our gel-infused core and strong mesh sides keep the air flowing, even after years of use.

FAQs:

1. Do cooling mattresses really work?

   Yes, they work by incorporating materials that absorb and dissipate heat. They lower your sleep surface temperature by several degrees, reducing night sweats and improving sleep quality.

2. Will I be cold with a cooling mattress?

   No, they moderate your temperature around the ideal sleeping range. So, they won’t “freeze you out”. They’re only meant to prevent excessive warmth during sleep.

3. What is the difference between a cooling mattress and a regular mattress?

   A regular mattress retains your body heat in dense materials, whereas a cooling one uses gel-infused foams, breathable covers, or phase-change layers to draw heat away and promote airflow.

4. Is a latex mattress cooler than memory foam?

   Yes, latex naturally has an open-cell structure that promotes airflow, making it somewhat cooler than traditional memory foam. However, many modern memory foam mattresses now include gel-infused or open-cell structures to match or exceed latex’s cooling performance.