Mattress Topper or New Mattress

[phoenix]

Hi tesseraye,

It also felt a little hot too which worries me because I heard that latex does not sleep hot like memory foam.

Latex in general is the most breathable and temperature neutral of all the different foam materials (memory foam/gel memory foam or polyfoam) but there will be some variation between different types and blends of latex and some people can sleep warmer if they sleep directly on top of any type of softer foam material.

It’s not really possible to quantify the sleeping temperature of a mattress (or a mattress/topper combination) for any particular person with any real accuracy because there are so many variables involved including the type of mattress protector and the sheets and bedding that you use (which in many cases can have just as significant an effect on sleeping temperature as the type of foam in a mattress) and on where you are in the “oven to iceberg” range and because there is no standardized testing for temperature regulation with different combinations of materials but there is more about the many variables that can affect the sleeping temperature of a mattress or sleeping system in post #2 here that can help you choose the types of materials and components that are most likely to keep you in a comfortable temperature range.

In very general terms … the materials, layers, and components of a sleeping system that are closer to your skin will have a bigger effect on airflow, moisture transport, and temperature regulation than materials, layers, and components that are further away from your skin and softer mattresses or foam toppers will tend to be more “insulating” and for some people can sleep warmer than firmer mattresses.

I have not tried soft polyfoam toppers as you suggested (none of the stores I visited had them). In addition, online sellers of these foams do not seem to offer good return policies.

Most people will already be familiar with the “feel” of polyfoam since it’s the most common material used in sofas and stuffed chairs. It would just be a matter of deciding on the thickness and firmness that would have the best chance of success on your particular mattress but you would also have the same uncertainty with other types of toppers as well.

Thus, I am deciding between the SleeponLatex 2" soft latex topper and Ikea Tvinde microspring topper unless you have a better suggestion. They are both around the same price and have good return policies. What would you suggest Phoenix?

The choice between different types of toppers would be a preference and budget choice so I would choose the the type of topper that you tend to prefer and that is in a budget range that is comfortable for you.

Phoenix