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and Sleeping Hot --
Based on Data From Over 4,300 Actual Owners
"Sleeping
hot" in our research refers to a mattress retaining a person's
body heat, resulting in an unnaturally warm sleeping surface.
The chart below shows how mattress types compare on this issue
based on owner / user experiences. Keep in mind that this represents
what is often, but not always, the case; a particular brand,
model or individual mattress may go against these findings.
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Air
While there are reports of airbeds sleeping hot, the problem does not seem to be widespread.
Memory foam
Memory foam mattresses typically have the greatest problem with sleeping hot, according to our research. However, they seem to be improving somewhat in this area.
Water
Waterbeds do not have a sleeping hot issue. In fact, if they don't have a heater to warm the water, they may have a sleeping cold issue.
Latex
Latex beds use an open cell structure with a pin core design that allows for high breathability. Regardless, a significant number of owners report a heat issue.
Innerspring / coil
There are a few reports of innerspring beds sleeping hot, but it does not seem to be significant or widespread.
Futons
Sleeping hot does not tend to be a noteworthy problem for futons.