9 of the best cooling mattress toppers for a comfy and calm night's sleep this summer
The combination of cool and comfy to bring the cooling mattress topper is undoubtedly one of society's greatest. So you're telling us we can have a soft, squishy (yet supportive) sleep surface that'll also keep us cool, calm and collected? What with the promise of heat blasting down on us this coming bank holiday weekend, we couldn't be more thrilled by this discovery. And, because we, team GLAMOUR, are ever your faithful servants, we've only gone and created a full rundown of the best cooling mattress toppers to boost your sleep quality tenfold in 2023. You're welcome.
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What do I need to consider, you ask? We'd recommend thinking first about whether you're someone who struggles with overheating generally or something more specific, for example night sweats. For the former, you'll want to look to open-cell materials like latex, which boast breathability to ensure your body heat doesn't become trapped. Think, for instance, this 3 cm Latex Mattress Topper from Wayfair. On the flipside, buyers who build up a sweat while they sleep might lean towards more moisture-wicking choices like this Dorma Tencel Blend Memory Foam Mattress Topper.
You want our picks? Certainly, head this way.
The best cooling mattress toppers, at a glance:
- Best overall - THE SIMBA Hybrid® Topper, £161.85, Simba
- Best inexpensive pick - Sealy Anti Allergy Hollowfibre Mattress Topper, £35, Argos
- Best memory foam pick - Panda 5cm Memory Foam Mattress Topper, £104.95, Wayfair
After more warm weather friendly picks from team GLAMOUR? Head this way for the best cooling pillows, look here for our round up of the best garden furniture, and these links will take you to the best portable air con units and the best summer duvets. For more from GLAMOUR UK Commerce Writer Lucy Smith, follow her on Instagram @luceeeeesmith.
Keep scrolling for the best cooling mattress toppers for the best snooze of your life (no matter the weather)
THE SIMBA Hybrid® Topper
Specifications -
- Sizes available: Single, small double, double, king size and super king size.
- Materials: Simbatex® foam (CertiPUR® verified), high resilience/density CertiPUR® foam, Aerocoil™ 20mm springs and polyester.
- Machine washable/tumble dryer friendly? Yes, machine washable but not tumble dryer suitable.
- Best for: Buyers on the hunt for a washable topper and a washable cover.
Another pick with graphite to prevent the possibility that the foam could trap heat in the night. It's a top pick for women's time of the month, or even the menopause and, what's more, the 200-night trial is super generous - you'll really know whether it's a good fit together with your duvet, mattress etc. by the end of that!
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3cm Latex Mattress Topper
Specifications -
- Sizes available: Single, small double, double, king size and super king size.
- Materials: Gel infused latex foam with a breathable cover and elastic corner straps.
- Machine washable/tumble dryer friendly? No.
- Best for: Buyers with night sweats thanks to the open-cell and moisture wicking makeup of the latex.
Natural latex is not only a high-quality material but, with its open-cell structure - as mentioned above - it helps to promote healthy airflow to keep you feeling as though you're always sleeping on the cool side of the pillow (or should we say cool side of the bed?).
Save money on cooling material picks from our mattress topper review guide with these Wayfair discount codes
Panda 5cm Memory Foam Mattress Topper
Specifications -
- Sizes available: Single, small double, double, king, super king, EU single, EU double, EU king, emperor.
- Materials: Memory foam, Hydro Foam™ and rayon from bamboo.
- Machine washable/tumble dryer friendly? Yes, but dryer not mentioned.
- Best for: A good night's sleep with a guilt-free conscience thanks to the eco-friendly nature of this pick.
We love Panda London for their eco-friendly bedding. This mattress topper is not only a top pick for sustainability, but it's a super suggestion for eczema and sensitive skin sufferers. What's more, it boasts a removable cover should any accidental drinks spillages occur.
Save money on cooling mattress pads with these Wayfair retailer discount codes
Temperature Balance Quilted Mattress Protector
Specifications -
- Sizes available: Single, double, king size, super king size and emperor.
- Materials: Cotton, polypropylene and cotton with an Outlast® phase-change material coating.
- Machine washable/tumble dryer friendly? Yes, machine washable but dryer not mentioned.
- Best for: Buyers who don't need much cushioning in their topper.
The White Company are our go-to brand for cotton covers for duvets, twin bed bedding and more - everything is just so luxe. This quilted mattress protector is no exception. It's well reviewed by buyers and, thanks to said reviews, you'll be able to find answers to any FAQs the brand might have missed.
Dorma Tencel Blend Memory Foam Mattress Topper
Specifications -
- Sizes available: Single, double, king, super king.
- Materials: Polyamide, Tencel, polyester, cotton and visco elastic polyurethane foam (not to be confused with Viscosoft, the US topper brand by a similar name).
- Machine washable/tumble dryer friendly? No, sponge spot clean.
- Best for: Contoured support of pressure points.
A more premium pick, this Dorma topper is comparable price-wise to the Saatva topper over in the US. Much like the Saatva, the Dorma boasts an oh-so-cooling makeup, this time with Tencel rather than graphite. More than 2k buyers are fans, but our one negative comparison between the two high-end brands would be the lack of antimicrobial coating on the Dorma. Then again, the Saatva is ever so slightly more expensive.
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Emma Premium Topper
Specifications -
- Sizes available: Single, small double, double, king size and super king size.
- Materials: Polyester, lyocell, elastane, polypropylene, premium ThermoSync® foam layer and adaptable HRX comfort foam with graphite, all OEKO-TEX® Standard 100 certified.
- Machine washable/tumble dryer friendly? No, “gentle cleaning with perchloroethylene is possible + mild wet cleaning.”
- Best for: Body temperature control and pressure relief.
One huge bonus of the Emma mattress topper? You'll get a whopping 100-night sleep trial and, after that, another 10-year warranty should anything fall below your expectations once the tester period is over. Also - free delivery. The Emma really is a win, win, win.
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Sealy Anti Allergy Hollowfibre Mattress Topper
Specifications -
- Sizes available: Single, double, king, super king.
- Materials: Polyester.
- Machine washable/tumble dryer friendly? Yes to both.
- Best for: The ultimate dryer friendly and machine-washable cover/pad/topper.
Sealy - a similarly priced brand to its ever-popular competitor Silentnight - have really hit the ball out of the park with this one. Anti-allergy for bacterial protection, a 2-year guarantee and the promise of odour resistance - we're sold.
Save money on mattress toppers to improve your all-round sleep experience and nighttime wellness with these Argos discount codes
Aidapt 5.0cm Memory Foam Cool Mattress Topper
Specifications -
- Sizes available: Single, double, king size.
- Materials: Gel memory foam.
- Machine washable/tumble dryer friendly? No.
- Best for: Contoured support.
With a cooling gel-infused memory foam, this mid-range pick from Aidapt will upgrade your current mattress tenfold. It's contoured to help with shoulder, back pain and the like and, what's more, if you don't love the mattress feel of the rippled contour side, you can simply flip the topper for a smoother feel that'll be undetectable under your fitted sheet. Our only qualm? It doesn't feature any elasticated straps to keep it in position.
Save money on mattress pads that prioritise your temperature regulation and body heat with these Argos discount codes
TEMPUR-PEDIC 3-Inch Mattress Topper
Specifications -
- Sizes available: Queen.
- Materials: Tempur-Adapt material which claims to react to any overheating or hot flashes.
- Machine washable/tumble dryer friendly? Yes, machine washable but dryer not mentioned.
- Best for: Buyers looking for a hypoallergenic topper and one that tends to dust mites (being machine washable).
Tempur memory foam is nothing less than elite in our eyes and this Tempur-pedic pick is a testament to that. Reviews from buyers claim it's an excellent choice for side sleepers, back sleepers and pretty much whatever sleeping position is your preference. It's a good'un.
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