Why Our Latex Mattresses Don't Cause You to Sleep Hot

While they are not widely used in the world today, latexmattresses are quickly becoming very popular. 85% of people who sleep on latex mattresses say that they are incredibly comfortable, as opposed to 80% of people who sleep on polyurethane and 65% of people who sleep on traditional spring mattresses. One of the main reasons that latex is so comfortable is because the material is breathable. This allows you to sleep comfortably at night without getting cocooned in between your sheets, blankets and mattress. The fact that the mattress breathes allows air to circulate underneath you, keeping your body ventilated and at the right temperature. This is important because your body temperature rises at night, so while you may not recognize the discomfort as you're falling asleep, you might wake up sweating in the middle of the night. 

Latex mattresses are breathable due to their reticulated foam structure. Reticulated foam is essentially foam made up of countless tiny cells that form a "net" like structure, allowing maximum movement of the cells without the entire structure breaking down completely. Memory foam is also made from reticulated foam, but what makes latex mattresses unique is that they also feature a plethora of microscopic holes that go straight from the top to the bottom of the mattress, allowing air and moisture to pass right through without being hindered by the foam itself.

Your bed frame could also have something to do with how well your mattress breathes throughout the night. If you have a simple, minimalistic bed frame design, your mattress has more room to breath; if it is encased in a bulky frame, it will not. So when you combine a latex mattress with a simple, well-designed bed frame, you will be sleeping on one of the most breathable beds in the world. These are both important factors to keep in mind if you find yourself waking up in the middle of the night with bad sweats.

There are plenty of other advantages associated with latex mattresses, as well. Aside from the comfort and breathability of the material, latex is also very durable. So while a latex mattress may be an expensive initial investment, you can count on it lasting you for an extended period of time. This is wonderful when compared to spring mattresses, which have a relatively short lifespan and are overall rather uncomfortable anyway. So next time you go mattress shopping, make sure to keep the latex option in mind.