Which mattress suits night sweats?
If you wake up sweaty at night, the mattress is often the first thing you look at. Rightly so, because a mattress that lets air through retains less heat and moisture against your body. On this page you compare memory foam, cold foam, latex and pocket spring on airflow and read what to look for when choosing. You also see which Tuur® mattresses suit warm sleepers. You can read where the sweating comes from in our article on the causes of night sweats. If you sweat a lot for no clear reason, talk to your GP.
In short
- A mattress that lets air through retains less heat and moisture.
- Latex has an open cell structure and pocket spring has a lot of space between the springs. Memory foam often retains heat.
- Your mattress, duvet, fitted sheet and bedroom temperature work together. The mattress alone is not enough.
- A mattress does not solve a medical cause of night sweats.
Why your mattress matters with night sweats
During sleep your body gives off heat and moisture. That heat and moisture end up in your mattress and your bedding. If they cannot escape, they stay with you and you lie warm and clammy. A mattress with an open structure lets air and moisture through more easily, so you are less likely to feel you are lying in your own heat.
That does not mean a different mattress solves your night sweats. If the sweating has another cause, such as hormones, stress or medication, the mattress remains secondary. We describe those causes in our article on the causes of night sweats. Your mattress is, however, the part of your sleeping environment that you can choose yourself.
Mattress types compared on airflow
This is a comparison of materials in general. It can differ per mattress, because the build and the cover also matter.
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Material |
What happens with air and heat |
Suits |
Watch out |
|---|---|---|---|
Memory foam |
Hugs your body closely and often retains heat. A well-known complaint among people who get warm easily. |
For those who want a lot of pressure relief and do not get warm easily |
Density and build differ per mattress |
Cold foam |
Open cell structure that can let air through. How well depends on the foam and the build. |
For those who want an affordable, firm mattress |
Look at the type of foam and the cover |
Latex |
Open cell structure that air can pass through, with springy comfort. |
For those who want to lie springy and supported |
Latex is heavy, so the mattress is heavy to turn and move |
Pocket spring |
A lot of space between the springs, so air can circulate. |
For those who want springiness and a lot of airflow |
The comfort layers on top also determine how much air gets through |
If you want to compare latex and cold foam in depth, read our article on the difference between latex and cold foam.
What to look for when choosing
- The cover: Natural fibres such as cotton and wool absorb moisture and let air through. A polyester cover can hold moisture for longer.
- The mattress protector: Choose a breathable protector. A dense, plastic layer keeps heat and moisture against the mattress.
- The trial period: You only notice whether a mattress suits you after a few weeks. With Tuur® you can try it for 120 nights.
Why these materials? What they do and where they sit
This is what the materials in our mattresses do. These are properties of the materials, not test results.
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Material |
Property |
Where in the mattress |
|---|---|---|
Latex |
Has an open cell structure that air can pass through and is springy. |
Core of Tuur® Original Plus, comfort layer of Tuur® Spring |
Pocket spring |
Each spring works separately and there is space between the springs for air to pass through. |
Core of Tuur® Spring |
Cold foam |
Has an open cell structure that air can pass through. The Naturalis® cold foam in Tuur® Pure is perforated. |
Core of Tuur® Pure |
Horsehair and hemp |
Hemp fibres and horsehair form a springy layer that is intended to let more air through. |
Extra layers in Tuur® Original Plus |
Sheep's wool and Tussah wild silk |
Wool absorbs moisture and releases it slowly. |
Comfort layer in the cover of all Tuur® mattresses |
Cotton |
A breathable fibre that absorbs moisture and releases it again. |
Ticking, lining and inner cover |
Tuur® mattresses for warm sleepers
If you want springs: Tuur® Spring
The Tuur® Spring pocket spring mattress has a pocket spring core with 7 zones, finished with a comfort layer of latex. The cover is made of 70% cotton and 30% viscose, with a comfort layer of wool and Tussah wild silk. There is space between the springs for air to pass through.
If you want fully natural with extra ventilating layers: Tuur® Original Plus
The Tuur® Original Plus mattress has, besides natural latex, a layer of horsehair and a 0.5 cm layer of hemp. These layers are intended to let more air through. The cover is made of 70% cotton and 30% viscose, with a comfort layer of wool and Tussah wild silk and the mattress has 7 zones.
If you want cold foam: Tuur® Pure
The Tuur® Pure mattress is made of Naturalis® cold foam, 9 cm per side. The mattress has two sides, each with its own firmness, medium and firm. Flip it over if you want a different firmness. The cover is made of 70% cotton and 30% viscose, with a comfort layer of wool and Tussah wild silk.
How to choose: which Tuur® mattress suits you?
Which mattress suits best depends on what you are looking for. These three situations help you on your way.
Still unsure? In the Tuur® Mattress Test you answer a few short questions about your sleeping position, weight and preference and get advice within two minutes. The test does not yet ask whether you tend to get warm. So keep that in mind yourself.
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Your situation |
Tuur® mattress |
Why |
|---|---|---|
I want the springiness of springs |
Tuur® Spring |
Pocket spring core with 7 zones and a comfort layer of latex |
I want a fully natural mattress and I like sleeping on my side |
Tuur® Original Plus |
Natural latex with extra layers of horsehair and hemp, two sides each with its own firmness (medium and firm) |
I want cold foam, firm lying comfort and I watch my budget |
Tuur® Pure |
Naturalis® cold foam, two sides: medium and firm |
Your bed around your mattress
A mattress is one part of your bed. Your bedding also determines how warm you sleep. Choose a duvet and fitted sheet made of cotton or linen and avoid synthetic fleece and polyester. A cotton duvet from Tuur® fits that. The temperature and humidity in your bedroom also count. You can read how to keep your bedroom cool in our article on keeping your bedroom cool in summer.
Want to know where night sweats come from?
If you sweat a lot at night, your mattress does not have to be the cause. Hormones, stress, medication and a warm bedroom can all play a part. In our article on night sweats in men and women you read what the causes are and what you can change yourself.
Frequently asked questions about a mattress for night sweats
No single mattress is best for everyone. Choose a mattress that air can pass through, such as latex, pocket spring or cold foam with a good build, and a cover of cotton or wool. If you sweat a lot for no clear reason, a different mattress does not always help.
Choose a mattress with an open structure and a cover of natural fibres such as cotton and wool. Pocket spring, latex and cold foam can all work well, depending on the build. If you want springs, the Tuur® Spring fits. If you are looking for affordable cold foam with two firmness levels, the Tuur® Pure fits.
That can come from your sleeping environment, such as a warm room, synthetic bedding or a mattress that lets little air through. Hormones, stress or medication can also play a part. Adjust your bedroom, your bedding and your mattress first. We describe the causes in our article on night sweats.
That differs per mattress. Pocket spring has a lot of space between the springs, so air can circulate. Latex has an open cell structure that air can pass through. The comfort layers and the cover also determine how much air gets through. The Tuur® Spring combines latex with a pocket spring core.
Memory foam hugs your body closely and often retains heat. That is a well-known complaint among people who get warm easily. Not every memory foam does this to the same degree, because density and build differ per mattress.
Choose a duvet and fitted sheet made of cotton or linen and avoid synthetic fleece and polyester. A Tuur® cotton duvet is an option.
Not necessarily. Cold foam has an open cell structure and can let air through. How well depends on the foam and the build. The Tuur® Pure is made of Naturalis® cold foam, with a cover of cotton, viscose, wool and Tussah wild silk.
A mattress cannot solve night sweats when the cause is medical, but your choice does affect how warm you sleep. A mattress that air can pass through holds less heat. The Tuur® Spring has plenty of space between the springs and the Tuur® Original Plus has extra layers of horsehair and hemp, meant to let more air through.