When it comes to getting a good night of sleep, of course comfort takes priority over everything.
It’s why a memory foam mattress is a popular choice as it’s like sleeping on a cloud, but there’s a slight hiccup, it might be sabotaging your sleep during summer.
UK temperatures are already creeping towards the twenties, and we’re looking at an impending ‘Super El Niño’ heatwave this summer. So as the heat rises and our sleep declines, there may be one thing we’re missing in the endless battle to keep cool.
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Traditional memory foam's dense structure traps heat, according to the Sleep Foundation, so there is little room for heat to escape once it moulds to your body shape.
That extremely comfortable eight hours a night sleep during winter quickly disappears if you’re struggling to stay cool, and shedding your sheets or using a lighter duvet might not be enough.
The environment you sleep in also plays a huge factor in better quality, and during a heatwave many of us tend to keep a fan on during the night. Although it might be better to face your fan outwards through an open window instead of at your bed to redirect the air.
Looking at what you’re laying on instead of under could be key to improving your sleep during hot weather, as Simba Sleep experts explain: ”To prepare for the summer months, it’s worth considering making a few changes to help keep you more comfortable at night.
“Certain types of mattresses can be warmer than others, so if you’re overheating at night, it’s worth switching from a memory foam mattress to a cooler mattress.
“Mattresses that promote airflow and use cooling technology can help reduce episodes of overheating and improve overall comfort.
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Simba Sleep’s Hybrid Pro Mattress, which was voted Product of the year 2026, has two layers of patented Aerocoil microsprings coupled with cushioning Simbatex foam to help you keep cool.
There’s also a Stratos ‘cool-touch’ cover, breathable wool layer and graphite-infused Simbatex foam for targeted support as well as SupportCore springs that crade your body, focusing on hips and shoulders.
So you can stay cool and still be comfortable, hold up while I switch my memory foam mattress for the Hybrid Pro.
Simba Sleep Bank Holiday Sale
If your mattress is making you sweat and you want to swap it for a cooler option, in Simba Sleep’s Bank Holiday sale you can get a mattress and a whole sleep system worth £616 for free as well a pair of reflexology slippers with the code FREE-SLIPPERS on selected mattresses.
On the purchase of selected mattresses you will get two Hybrid Pillows, one Hybrid duvet, and a quilted mattress protector all automatically added to your cart.
The free slippers offer expires on April 27th at 11:59pm, but there are more exclusive offers to come as the sale ends on May 4th.
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