Do wool mattress toppers keep you cool?

At Woolroom, we pride ourselves in using natural materials that help our customers get healthier, happier sleep. Wool comes with a range of desirable properties that make it an extremely valuable material for your sleep, including temperature-regulation. You may be under the impression that this is a myth, and that wool actually makes you hotter at night – but this is where you’d be wrong. So how does wool keep you cool? And do wool mattress toppers keep you cool? Find out below!
 

Are wool mattress toppers hot to sleep on?

One of the most common misconceptions of wool is that it’s more suited to the winter months, but as nature’s miracle material it can also keep you cool in the summer, too. It’s a natural insulator that often provides relief for hot sleepers as it helps to control body temperature at night.

As a renewable material, wool has developed over thousands of years to keep sheep both healthy and comfortable. And its microscopic structure helps to keep you cool by wicking away excess moisture from your skin, so no matter the weather, so you can rest assured that you will sleep comfortably. These qualities are also what makes wool so popular amongst those who suffer with night sweats.
 

How does wool keep you cool?

One of the benefits of wool is its ability to absorb moisture, which enhances its qualities as a unique fibre. Each fibre is covered in small burrs that rapidly open and close depending on the amount of moisture and temperature that they are exposed to. These wool fibres help to keep your body at the optimal temperature zone for the best night’s sleep, by allowing vapour to pass through to the heart of the fibre. Wool absorbs moisture from the atmosphere to create a drier environment to maintain balance, and shield against the extreme cold or hot air outside of your bed – so that no matter the weather, you can feel comfortable and ready for sleep.

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So, are wool mattress toppers any good for my health?

Despite the obvious temperature-regulating properties of wool, you may be wondering “Are wool mattress toppers any good for my overall health?”. Well, wool mattress toppers are typically softer than traditional cotton, subsequently relieving pain and pressure points as you sleep. They’re also naturally fire, mildew and allergen resistant. Due to its temperature-regulating properties, wool provides a dry sleeping environment that is uninhabitable for allergens, and therefore completely dust-mite free and naturally hypoallergenic – making it the ideal choice for sleepers who suffer with allergies, especially in the summer.
 

Wool mattress toppers at Woolroom

Our mattress toppers are the solution to all-natural, sustainable comfort and a better night’s sleep. Designed to add a touch of luxury to your sleep environment, a wool mattress topper enhances your comfort by softening up the surface of your mattress. Our Chatsworth toppers are made from a combination of 100% British wool and a 200 thread count organic cotton cover. While our Organic Topper is filled with 100% organic wool that can be traced right back to the farm that it came from, and encased in a 300 thread count organic cotton outer.

Not only do they benefit your sleep, but the environment, too. How? All of our wool bedding is made from biodegradable, sustainable and renewable materials, and are also delivered in environmentally friendly packaging. So while alternative bedding fibres contribute to climate change, we work with eco-friendly materials that strive to do right by the environment, and your sleep.

So if you’re looking for a cooling mattress topper, wool is your best bet. With a complete wool bedding bundle, you are guaranteed up to 25% more regenerative sleep, with enhanced comfort and ultimate support that cannot be achieved with synthetic or down bedding. Order yours online today and reap all the benefits of wool for your best night’s sleep yet – with a wool topper, duvet and pillow(s).

Head over to our Sleep Health and Advice Hub for further information on the benefits of wool when it comes to sleeping with night sweats, allergies, back pain and more.