Hi All,
I am at a loss on where to get a bed that truly helps with night sweats and is good for a side sleeper that is 5’ 5’’ and around 140 pounds. I got big day one at a furniture store Serta Perfect Sleeper X max plush and is too hot and hard, returning. Been looking at Brooklyn Bedding Aurora Luxe, Helix Midnight Elite, and Nectar Luxe (but read that might have fiberglass in it). I am open to anything. Thanks
Hi Les,
Welcome to the Mattress UnderGround and becoming an affectionately known “MUGster.”
I will begin by saying there a host of Trusted Members her at TMU that would be able to craft a mattress that is perfect for your needs. I am sure a couple are likely to chime in.
I can see why you have issues with your PS-X. The mattress has 3 layers memory foam, on after the other, it is no wonder why you would feel hot in the mattress. While it may be fine for some, based on the generic described build. Unfortunately, unlike companies here at TMU who will provide densities, ILD’s and spring gauges, you are not likely for the legacy brands to provide this information. This information can be valuable when comparing mattresses and determining if a mattress is likely to be a hot lava box or not.
Generally speaking a mattress that allows you to sink into into, and is layered with memory foam, can be a recipe for a hot night, and not exactly the kind that involves bouncy coils.
All this said, I completely understand your frustration with finding the right mattress that helps with night sweats and provides the support you need for side sleeping. Based on your preferences, here are a few options I think might work well for you:
The Brooklyn Bedding Aurora Luxe is a fantastic choice if you’re looking for something that helps with cooling. the hybrid design of foam and coils offers a great balance of support and comfort, especially for side sleepers at your weight.
The Helix Midnight Elite is another strong option. Its hybrid construction gives a good balance of softness and support, while providing the spinal alignment side sleepers need. Some people do find it a bit firmer than expected, but it’s still a solid choice for most. Additionally, with helix elite series, buying from an independent authorized dealer will off you the added benefit of being able to swap a comfort layer, rather than return an entire mattress, as the elite series has the comfort layered zippered in, much like a DLX Premier Hybrid, Naturepedic EOS, and a host of others offered by TMU manufacturers.
If you’re looking for something with better airflow, the Titan Plus Elite might be a good fit for you. This mattress uses microcoils in the comfort layer, which helps with air circulation and heat dissipation, making it a great choice for hot sleepers. It’s built for extra support and comfort, especially for side sleepers, and the added airflow can be a huge plus if you’re dealing with night sweats.
If you’re interested in a more natural option, My Green Mattress offers great alternatives. Their mattresses, like the Natural Escape, are made from organic latex, organic wool, and organic cotton. They’re naturally breathable and moisture-wicking, helping to keep you cool while still providing the support you need. Mattresses comparable to this are plentiful. Most all of the TM’s here at TMU offer them.
I hope this helps in narrowing down your search! Let me know if you need more details or have any questions about these options.
A few other key points. Nectar is part of Resident Home Brands, which was recently acquired by Ashley Furniture. Their foams are made in foreign factories, subject to the standards, tolerances, and quality control of each of those respective factories in each respective country. Consistency, has been an issue. While anyone can feel comfortable on a variety of quality mattress levels, one of the issues here is what you may have tried in one showroom may not feel the same in your home, depending on which factory the components were made.
Most of the USA manufactured mattresses, like those mentioned above, are made with consistent formulas and reproducible quality control. These folks are actual mattress manufacturers and not marketing companies (like Resident) posing as mattress producers.
Mattresses made with materials like latex, wool, cotton, and open-cell foams tend to provide a cooler sleeping experience. However, be cautious of claims about cooling materials, gels, and grids. While these materials may have scientific support in other applications, the claims made for their cooling effectiveness in mattresses are often exaggerated. You should not rely solely on these material claims to keep you cool. Instead, focus on the overall construction of the mattress. Look for designs that promote better airflow, such as those with coils, microcoils, or breathable, yet dense foams that retain less heat.
If you have any other questions, feel free to fire away. Hopefully this gives you a bit of information to help you focus.
Maverick
Thanks, Maverick for getting back to me. That is good news for the Brooklyn Auroa Luxe and Helix. I did check out the others that you mentioned and had some questions. The Titan Plus Elite is for plus side people and think it might too firm along with Naturally Escapes which says it is medium firm. I have family that like Casper and friends that like Tempurpedic ,and Purple. I did hear that Talalay Latex is more comfortable than latex asDunlop Latex I want the mattress to hug me a bit but support my hips and shoulders and neck too while being as cool possible. I really appreciate your guidance in this tricky matter.
Being a side sleeper myself I can certainly relate to what you are going through. Latex foam is open cell foam and as such it allows your body heat to have some place to go instead of sending it right back at you like memory foam does. It also comes in a variety of firmness levels and most side sleepers need it to be on the softer end of the spectrum. Take a look at our Eco Sleep model which uses a pocketed coil and your choice of latex on top. Based on your info I would go with either Medium or Soft - Eco Sleep Hybrid Latex / Coil Mattress, Latex Mattresses-Talalay and Dunlop, All Products, I would also go with the Bolsa coil upgrade which gives you more pressure point relief for the hips and shoulders. Let me know if you have any questions after viewing.
Yes, the Titan Plus Elite does have a spring support system that is quite robust, intended for plus sized folks, but their comfort layer on the mattress is quite nice and not close to as firm feeling as the core Titan Plus. (I have one of these at home in my guest room, for this reason).
Look there are plenty of folks who like TP and Purple, I am just not one of them. TP keeps changing the formula to make it cooler, but their 10degrees cooler marking campaign is just that. Marketing. When you read the fine print, it only claims to be 10 degrees cooler than their previous furnace of a mattress. For folks that dont have issues with heat retention or sinking into the mattress, it may be a good choice for the. Purple, well here is a video on what is inside and representative of what many complain about. There are quite a few out there with the same “what’s inside” results.
Regarding Dunlop vs Talalay. While there are quite a few manufacturers that use each material for complete mattress builds. Those on both sides will argue for reasons one is favored over the other. Ironically, both can be made to the same ILD’s although Talalay is more airy whereas Dunlop has a higher support factor, which is the additional measurement that is done to measure the ILD at the 65% compression, rather than the first 25%. Many manufacturers use both, tending to use Dunlop for the support and talalay in the comfort layer.
Quite frankly, simple is generally better. Once the gels, metal minerals, graphite, copper, and so on get added to the foams, the benefits tend to be somewhat exaggerated, and in some cases these minerals can draw moisture from the foam and cause to to degrade prematurely.
Folks like @Arizona_Premium tend to take the no nonsense approach. Latex, latex and springs, a quality cover and complete.
How you get to the part where the mattress hugs and supports your hips and shoulders, is where folks like @Arizona_Premium and @Sleep_EZ and those professionals will collaborate with you to directly narrow down the component layers based on your height, weight and sleep position.
I have a suggestion related to your hot sleep but it’s not a mattress one. I also sleep hot and have found linen sheets to be ideal. They are fairly priced at Quince: