Everything you need to know about the benefits
of using a cooling pillow.
Everything you need to know about the
benefits of cooling pillows.
In this guide, we’ll be offering some top tips to help you improve your sleep environment, and show you how you can regulate your body temperature, cool down and stay cool while sleeping.
Your circadian rhythm (also known as your body clock) lowers your core body temperature by as much as 2 degrees during the night.
Your body starts to cool about 2 hours before you head to bed and prepares your body for sleep. Your body then dips to its lowest core temperature about 2 hours after you turn your lights off.
So, for a good night’s sleep, keeping cool is crucial until it starts to naturally warm up, preparing you to wake up.
If you struggle to stay cool throughout the night, then getting and staying asleep may be a struggle.
In order to reach deep sleep, your core body temperature needs to drop by around two or three degrees centigrade. This happens most efficiently if the room temperature is set to between 16 and 18 degrees. If this drop in temperature doesn’t occur, your brain struggles to know if you’re awake or asleep, which has a direct effect on your quality of sleep.
1. Invest in the right bedding and pillows
Whilst mattresses are an expensive and infrequent purchase, your bedding has a big part to play in how well you sleep, especially during the hotter months. These days there’s a wide selection of pillows on the market, all using different cooling technology and materials to keep you cool, which we’ll explore later in this guide. Using a cooler summer duvet with a lower tog rating can help hot sleepers stay cool, especially those made from naturally-cooling materials such as cotton, silk and bamboo.
2. Get yourself a good fan
Choose a decent sized fan, such a tower fan, which will cool you down enough to nod off. Many come with an oscillating feature so will spread the cool air around the room, and you can save your electricity bill by putting them on a timer too.
3. Closing windows and curtains
Keep curtains and blinds shut during the day as this will help stop the sun’s rays glaring in through the window and making the room feel hot. In the evening, open the windows to get a nice cooling breeze through your room. If you live on a noisy street and prefer sleeping with your windows closed, consider using a pair of noise-reducing ear plugs during those sweltering nights.
4. Cut the booze and drink plenty water
Drinking alcohol before bed isn’t a great idea at the best of times, but it affects your sleep even more in hot weather. Boozy drinks will dehydrate your body which can have serious consequences. Make sure there’s plenty of cool water in your bedroom within easy reach.
(and what to look for)
Looking at the inside of the pillow and the filling, cooling gel inserts are very popular as these work to regulate your body temperature and provide a constant cooling sensation.
Pillows filled with hollowfibre are lightweight and made with breathable open fibres that are often hypoallergenic. The open cell structure allows air to be better circulated and hot air to disperse out of the pillow.
Memory foam pillows tend to absorb heat and should be avoided, although some pillows have tiny “air holes” in the memory foam which does help with airflow. Mesh side walls are another popular innovation, again to help expel hot air.
Just as important as the inner technology is the material of the outer pillow cover. Opting for natural 100% cotton is always a good idea.
Tencel is a soft and breathable fabric that is 30% cooler than cotton, wicks away moisture and provides a silky texture which is cool to the touch.
It’s all well and good having a pillow to cool you down, but that shouldn’t come at the expense of comfort. Making sure the pillow you’re buying is compatible with your sleeping position will not only keep you comfortable and asleep, but will reduce any chance of waking up with neck pain. As a rule of thumb, side sleepers require a firmer, loftier pillow whereas front sleepers are better off with a flatter, softer pillow.
Hot sleepers who sweat excessively during the night will naturally need to wash their pillows more often. Look out for pillows that are entirely washable or have washable outer covers.
Looking at the inside of the pillow and the filling, cooling gel inserts are very popular as these work to regulate your body temperature and provide a constant cooling sensation.
Pillows filled with hollowfibre are lightweight and made with breathable open fibres that are often hypoallergenic. The open cell structure allows air to be better circulated and hot air to disperse out of the pillow.
Memory foam pillows tend to absorb heat and should be avoided, although some pillows have tiny “air holes” in the memory foam which does help with airflow. Mesh side walls are another popular innovation, again to help expel hot air.
Just as important as the inner technology is the material of the outer pillow cover. Opting for natural 100% cotton is always a good idea.
Tencel is a soft and breathable fabric that is 30% cooler than cotton, wicks away moisture and provides a silky texture which is cool to the touch.
It’s all well and good having a pillow to cool you down, but that shouldn’t come at the expense of comfort. Making sure the pillow you’re buying is compatible with your sleeping position will not only keep you comfortable and asleep, but will reduce any chance of waking up with neck pain. As a rule of thumb, side sleepers require a firmer, loftier pillow whereas front sleepers are better off with a flatter, softer pillow.
Hot sleepers who sweat excessively during the night will naturally need to wash their pillows more often. Look out for pillows that are entirely washable or have washable outer covers.
Do rising temperatures prevent the restful night you require? Channel that refreshing feeling of jumping into a cold pool, with the pillow designed by experts to keep the body at an optimal temperature throughout the night.
The Honeycomb super cool pillow contains innovative TPE (thermoplastic elastomer), which is designed in a 3D honeycomb structure, provides a cool surface and continuous airflow for optimum sleep.
The hyper-elastic TPE is soft and resilient, helping to support your head and neck throughout the night.
The pillow’s outer cover and inner filler pad are both washable and filled with quality hollowfibre for breathability and support.
(Twin Pack)
Did you know the ideal temperature for sleeping is between 16-20°c? This is why sleeping during a heatwave or through hot flushes can seem impossible.
The Kally Tencel Pillow is designed to keep you cool and comfortable all night, so you wake up feeling refreshed and well rested.
Sustainable, luxury Tencel™ absorbs and releases moisture quickly, preventing humidity build up throughout the night.
Kally Cooling Pillow
Honeycomb Super Cool Pillow
Tencel™ Cooling Pillow
(Twin Pack)
Technology
Cooling foam core, mesh air-vent side walls
Cool-touch TPE (thermoplastic elastomer)
Cool-touch TENCEL™ material
Filling
Breathable hollowfibre
Breathable hollowfibre
Breathable hollowfibre
Sleeping Position
Side and back sleepers
Side, back and front sleepers
Side and back sleepers
Washability
Hand wash only
Whole pillow machine washable
Whole pillow machine washable
Firmness
6/10 Medium
5/10 Medium
4/10 Medium-soft
Size
70cm x 40cm x 10cm 850g
60cm x 40cm x 18cm 1200g (smaller than standard)
74cm x 48cm 900g
Offer
Buy one, get one half price
Buy one, get one half price
Price
£39.99
£39.99
£44.99
Kally Cooling Pillow
Honeycomb Super Cool Pillow
Tencel Cooling Pillow (Twin Pack)
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