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.
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.
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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
- Best cooling mattress topper with a trial period - Emma Premium Topper, £148.50, Emma
- Best splurge - Dorma Tencel Blend Memory Foam Mattress Topper, £225, Dunelm
What material is best for cooling toppers?
Within the world of foam, you'll want to steer towards perforated foams like latex, which is naturally super breathable. Similarly, gel-infused foams are less likely to trap heat in warmer weather. See, for instance, Wayfair's White Noise Latex Topper and Argos' Aidapt Topper.
Meanwhile, when it comes to cooling fibre toppers, you'll want to research more wicking fabrics like Tencel and Nylon. Cotton, on the other hand, is more likely to hold moisture and cause issues for buyers suffering with night sweats. Our picks? Dorma's Tencel Blend Topper and Sealy's Anti Allergy Hollowfibre Mattress Topper.
Can a mattress topper keep you cool?
Yes, but it entirely depends on what your mattress and/or topper is made of. Say, for instance, your mattress is made of a non-breathable memory foam then you might find it builds up heat and sweat through the night. In situations like this you would certainly benefit from a cooling mattress topper to help regulate your temperature in warmer weather.
By contrast, if you currently own a semi-temperature regulating mattress - like a gel-infused memory foam - and layer it up with another memory foam topper (this time of the non-gel variety), you'll likely find your original sleep surface would have been better at keeping you cool.
In summary, check your mattress and ensure that you're browsing toppers with either similar or more cooling properties.
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)
Best cooling mattress pad/topper overall
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.
Pros: 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!
Cons: None here!
GLAMOUR star rating: 5/5 ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️
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Best memory foam topper
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.
Pros: 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.
Cons: None here, it's even got an anti-slip layer!
GLAMOUR star rating: 5/5 ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️
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Best cooling mattress protector
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.
Pros: 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.
Cons: While it is padded, as a protector more than a memory foam or fibre topper it won't provide as much support as the other toppers you may read about in this guide. That said, the cotton fill will certainly take the edge off any pokey springs or dips in cheap mattresses.
GLAMOUR star rating: 4/5 ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️
Best latex cooling 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.
Pros: 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?).
Cons: It has a medium comfort level - not necessarily a con but if you're after a topper solely for its pressure relieving properties you might want to seek out a medium-firm or even firm-extra firm topper, instead.
GLAMOUR star rating: 4.75/5 ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️💫
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Best cooling mattress topper you can try out in-store
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.
Pros: 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.
Cons: While neither Dorma nor Dunelm offer a trial period on this product, feeler samples are available in-store so you can get a more confident feel for your new sleep surface.
GLAMOUR star rating: 4.25/5 ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⚡️
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Best gel-infused cooling mattress topper
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.
Pros: 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.
Cons: Our only qualm? It doesn't feature any elasticated straps to keep it in position.
GLAMOUR star rating: 4.75/5 ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️💫
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Best affordable cooling topper
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.
Pros: 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.
Cons: In our experience polyester makeup and fill bedding - from duvets to bedlinen - aren't as durable as, say, latex, organic cotton and silk.
GLAMOUR star rating: 4/5 ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️
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Best cooling mattress topper return policy
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.
Pros: One huge bonus of the Emma mattress topper? You'll get a whopping 100-night sleep trial within which to try and return your topper 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.
Cons: No mention of an anti-slip layer nor elasticated straps to secure the topper in place, though of course you could use a protector or bed sheets to do this.
GLAMOUR star rating: 4.5/5 ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️✨
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Best Tempur-material cooling mattress topper
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).
Pros: 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.
Cons: Not a deal breaker, but it will take around 24-48 hours to fully expand, so you likely won't be able to sleep on it right away.
GLAMOUR star rating: 4.5/5 ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️✨
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