SLEEP ZONE Cooling Queen Mattress Topper, Premium Zoned Cool Mattress Pad Cover, Padded Mattress Protector Breathable Washable, Deep Pocket 8-21" (Grey, Queen)
by SLEEP ZONE
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Product Details
SLEEP ZONE cooling mattress pad - a washable cooling layer, not more foam
The SLEEP ZONE Cooling Mattress Pad is a quilted pad that fits over your mattress like a fitted sheet. A queen costs about $37, and it has 4.4 stars from about 22,300 Amazon reviews.
Why a pad instead of a topper
Foam toppers soften a bed. They also add another layer that can hold heat. If your mattress is comfortable and your problem is that it sleeps hot, a thin fiber pad is often the better fix. It changes the surface you lie on without adding a heat-holding slab. Our cooling mattress topper guide ranks this as the best cooling pad.
What you get
The top is 120 gsm brushed microfiber treated with what SLEEP ZONE calls NANOTEX cooling technology, designed to wick moisture and dry quickly. Underneath is 12 oz of spiral polyester fiber fill. The quilting is split into three zones, with a different pattern in the middle to keep the fill from sagging under your body.
The knit skirt stretches to fit mattresses from 8 to 21 inches deep, with 1.6-inch-wide elastic around the edge to keep it in place. It's OEKO-TEX certified. You can machine wash it cold and tumble dry low, which is a big advantage over foam.
Who it's for
- Hot sleepers on a mattress they already like
- Memory foam mattresses that trap heat
- Anyone who wants a cooling layer they can wash with the sheets
Who should skip it
People who need a softer bed. It adds a little cushion, not much. If your mattress is too firm, a gel foam topper does more.
Alternatives
The MATBEBY mattress pad costs about $28 and has an even higher rating, but no special cooling treatment. To finish a cooler bed, pair either with bamboo sheets and a lighter comforter for hot sleepers.