Dozens slept on cooling mattress topper to ‘stop sweating’ and most said same thing

‘I put this on top of the bed in my campervan and it’s so much more comfortable, and it does feel cool when you get in bed so far so good’

When the heatwave hits, during the day sweltering heat can be more easily managed with iced drinks, shadey patches, fans (fans, and more fans), paddling pools and more. But at night? Somehow our house becomes a furnace and our bed feels like an oven top.

But shoppers are lauding praise on a cooling mattress topper from sleep technology experts Simba that has helped users sleep ‘so much better’, especially those who wake up drenched in sweat from overheating. What’s more is it’s currently on sale in the brand’s summer reductions which sees up to 25% knocked off.

The Cool Foam Mattress Topper is reduced to £179.10 from £199 for its double size (single mattress toppers are £134.10 from £149, and king size is £224.10 from £249) and is made with Simbatex® foam, which claims to deliver ‘cool comfort in minutes’.

Boasting over ‘five times more airflow than memory foam’, the mattress topper’s makeup reportedly offers breathable support, ensuring responsive peaked base keeps fresh air flowing.

What makes the mattress topper innovative, is its previously mentioned Simbatex® foam. The brand explains: “It keeps you cushioned, but its open structure also makes it a dream for hot sleepers – offering the same comfort as memory foam, only with over 5x more airflow. And for an even cooler feel, we’ve infused it with graphite to help move warmth away from your body.”

While this technology and its glowing reviews justify the price, for those who can’t quite fork out hundreds on a mattress topper may be interested in the likes of Dunelm’s Panda Bamboo Memory Foam Mattress Topper, whose prices start at £100. Made with layers of temperature regulating HydroFoam, Dunelm expains how the topper helps to ‘prevent overheating in the night by incorporating minute capsules of cooling gel into the 3rd generation memory foam’.

For something even more budget friendly, Amazon is selling the Silentnight Restore Cooling Gel Mattress Pad for £24 down from £29.99. Measuring at a compact 60x90cm, this cooling pad is ideal for those who experience night sweats as it reporteldy helps absorb excess body heat.

Although the cooling mattress topper from Simba has received an overwhelmingly positive response from shoppers, showcased in its 4.8 star rating. One user shared how it has transformed their sleep and raved: “I’m peri menopausal and the first night I slept on this was the first time in weeks I didn’t wake up sweating.” Although they said: “It’s not quite as cool as I expected,” they remarked: “Still not waking up wet through is a huge plus!”

Someone else shared: “I put this on top of the bed in my campervan and it’s so much more comfortable, and it does feel cool when you get in bed so far so good.”

A third stated: “Words can not describe what a game changer this has been I bought the hybrid pro mattress but decided for my preference to also add the cool foam mattress. This has been a game changer for me from sleeping better, comfort and helping my temperature to stay more stable at night. Fantastic 5 stars. Love it.”

While most reviews were highly complimentary of the mattress topper, one person deducted a star due to its firmness. They said: “I was a little sceptical at the start but have to say that I am now very much enjoying my new found comfort! I think I’d prefer it a little firmer but I am certainly ok with what I have purchased. Thank you, it has made a positive difference.”

Another user noted how the cooling effect didn’t have quite as much of an impact as they were hoping, citing: “So soft and squishy I just sink into bed and wake up with no aches and pains. Look forward to going to bed now. I do still find I get a bit hot so not sure about the cooling effect.”

That said, for the most part, the mattress topper has received high praise, with one user echoing this with a glowing review that simply read: “Very comfy, cooling technology is great.”