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A few weeks ago we picked up our new Tempur. Wife sleeps well in it but I constantly am waking up because I'm sweating. I really enjoy the feel of these beds, but I'm wondering if its the mattress protector that is making things worse. I know this is an issue with these beds, so I'm looking to see what I can do to try and make it cooler.....aside from returning it. |
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budgy wrote: Dormeir washable wool pad instead of the water proof protector they usually recommend. This will keep you a lot dryer....if you still feel hot after doing this you might have to address your duvet and/or blanket and maybe even the sheets themselves. But the pad will make a large difference for most people. |
| You didn't ask me but until Budgy answers, I'll tell you that generally speaking a cotton sheet with a lower thread count will make a big difference, and if you use a blanket, one of those 100% cotton blankets that looks like it was hand made, you know, with holes throughout? Those work really well. Anything wtih a high thread count (tightly woven) may feel soft but doesn't breathe as well. Also avoid "jersey" or flannel sheets or blankets if you get hot easy. By n means use anything polyester or acrylic. |
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jimsocal wrote: You didn't ask me but until Budgy answers, I'll tell you that generally speaking a cotton sheet with a lower thread count will make a big difference, and if you use a blanket, one of those 100% cotton blankets that looks like it was hand made, you know, with holes throughout? Those work really well. Anything wtih a high thread count (tightly woven) may feel soft but doesn't breathe as well. Also avoid "jersey" or flannel sheets or blankets if you get hot easy. By n means use anything polyester or acrylic. Its weird...it doesn't seem hot and the room is cool....but any part on the pillow or mattress is clammy. |
| All which one would be the best out of this list: http://www.naturaworld.com/catalog/bedding/protectors |
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fishstick wrote: All which one would be the best out of this list: http://www.naturaworld.com/catalog/bedding/protectors I have the washable wool filled one, because I want to be able to wash it. The St. Dormier Budgy recommended also has wool, and might have a softer feel. |
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Memory foam IS hot in itself. It does not breathe, it does not have the same type of foam air cells that other foams do. It seems to pull heat from its surroundings and melt itself softer. Some newer memory foams are less like this, but it is the nature of the foam. Hope you find an answer.... Kait |
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Thanks all....should I go with the Natura or the St. Dormier? I'll keep you posted. This message was modified Jun 27, 2010 by fishstick
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| St. Dormeir gets my resounding "Yea" vote. |
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fishstick wrote: For tempurature cotton is pretty neutral...very breathable. Silk will FEEL cool to the touch when you climb into bed but if it is woven to be durable it will not be very breathable. So between the two, I would say its a toss up...but I think most people find silk hot once it warms up. For temperature regulation and the most cool/refreshing sleep possible linen sheets (from flax) are by far the best...it is almost as conductive as silk so it feels nice and cool to the touch, it does not produce static electricity, they are lint free, they last a LONG time (and get better with age as opposed to deteriorating like other sheets), and best of all even more breathable than cotton. Price wise it will actually be somewhere in between very high quality cotton or silk sheets. |
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budgy wrote: For tempurature cotton is pretty neutral...very breathable. Silk will FEEL cool to the touch when you climb into bed but if it is woven to be durable it will not be very breathable. So between the two, I would say its a toss up...but I think most people find silk hot once it warms up. For temperature regulation and the most cool/refreshing sleep possible linen sheets (from flax) are by far the best...it is almost as conductive as silk so it feels nice and cool to the touch, it does not produce static electricity, they are lint free, they last a LONG time (and get better with age as opposed to deteriorating like other sheets), and best of all even more breathable than cotton. Price wise it will actually be somewhere in between very high quality cotton or silk sheets. |