Buying guide
Complete Cooling Bed Setup
Updated How we research
Build a heat-wicking sleep system from the mattress up. The page is split into four sections (Start with a Cooling Mattress; Add a Cooling Topper; Breathable Fitted Sheets; Top It with a Summer Quilt), followed by every pick ranked by our score so you can compare them in one place.
The short version
We compared 16 picks. Our scores range from 5.8 to 8.2 out of 10.
- Best overall:Zinus 12 Inch QUADCOOL Memory Foam Mattress, Queen, Cool to Touch Soft Knit Cover, Cooling Gel Infusion, CertiPUR-US Certified. Highest overall score in this guide at 8.2/10.
- Also great value:ZINUS 12 Inch Ultra Cooling Gel Memory Foam Mattress, Queen, Cool-to-Touch Soft Knit Cover, Pressure Relieving, CertiPUR-US Certified, Mattress in A Box. Value score of 9/10, overall 8.0/10.
- Solid build:Degrees of Comfort Coolmax Cooling Sheets for Hot Sleepers, Grey, 4 Pieces Queen Size, Moisture Wicking, Perfect for Night Sweats, Deep Pocket, Ultra Soft. Build and materials score of 7/10, overall 8.2/10.
- Feature-rich:3 Inch Cooling Gel Memory Foam Mattress Topper King - Cooling Ice Silk Removable & Washable Cover, Mattress Topper for Back Pain Relief, Adjustable Strap & Non-Slip, CertiPUR-US Certified. Features score of 8/10, overall 7.8/10.
Scores are our editorial assessment, not customer ratings. How we score
Start with a Cooling Mattress
- Zinus 12 Inch QUADCOOL Memory Foam Mattress, Queen, Cool to Touch Soft Knit Cover, Cooling Gel Infusion, CertiPUR-US CertifiedOur score8.2/10
- ZINUS 12 Inch Ultra Cooling Gel Memory Foam Mattress, Queen, Cool-to-Touch Soft Knit Cover, Pressure Relieving, CertiPUR-US Certified, Mattress in A BoxOur score8.0/10
- ZINUS 12 Inch Green Tea Cooling Gel Memory Foam Mattress, Queen, Fiberglass Free, Cooling Gel Foam, Pressure Relieving, CertiPUR-US Certified, Mattress in A BoxOur score7.4/10
- Zinus 12 Inch Queen Cooling Essential Memory Foam Mattress, Fiberglass Free, Medium Feel, Breathable Cooling Layers, Certified Safe MaterialsOur score7.2/10
Add a Cooling Topper
- 3 Inch Cooling Gel Memory Foam Mattress Topper King - Cooling Ice Silk Removable & Washable Cover, Mattress Topper for Back Pain Relief, Adjustable Strap & Non-Slip, CertiPUR-US CertifiedOur score7.8/10
- 2 Inch Cooling Gel Memory Foam Mattress Topper King - Cooling Ice Silk Removable & Washable Cover, Mattress Topper for Back Pain Relief, Adjustable Strap & Non-Slip, CertiPUR-US CertifiedOur score7.5/10
- COOL GEL Memory Foam Mattress Topper - 2 Inch Original Cool Gel Infused Memory Foam - Plush and Supportive, Pressure Relief - CertiPUR Certified - Queen SizeOur score7.2/10
- Dual Layer Memory Foam Mattress Topper for Pain Relief with 2X Support, 2" Fluffy Pillow Top Queen Mattress Topper Plus 2" Odor-Free Cooling Gel Memory Foam Ultra Comfort Mattress Pad CoverOur score7.0/10
Breathable Fitted Sheets
- Degrees of Comfort Coolmax Cooling Sheets for Hot Sleepers, Grey, 4 Pieces Queen Size, Moisture Wicking, Perfect for Night Sweats, Deep Pocket, Ultra SoftOur score8.2/10
- SLEEPHORIA Cooling Fitted Sheet Full Size - 1 PC BreezeWeave Cooling Sheets for Hot Sleepers & Cool Rest w/ 16 in Deep Pocket - Corner Straps, Cloud Soft - 52 x 72 in (White)Our score7.6/10
- Cooling Fitted Sheet Queen Size for Hot Sleepers, Deep Pocket Up to 16", Cool Fitted Sheets Only, Q-Max 0.4 Cool Touch, 360 Elastic Band, Silky-soft Cooling Bedding, IvoryOur score7.6/10
- OMERAI Queen Sheet Set, 3 Piece Bed Sheets for Hot Sleeper, Breathable & Cooling, Includes 1 Fitted Sheet and 2 Pillowcases, GreyOur score6.8/10
Top It with a Summer Quilt
- Summer Quilt Queen Size Cotton Cooling Quilt Breathable Quilt King Size Soft Comforter Lightweight Quilt for Summer Cooling Blankets WashableOur score7.0/10
- Light Weight Summer Comforter Queen Size - Washable Breathable Simple Air Conditioning Cotton Quilt Soft Cooling BlanketsOur score6.5/10
- Cooling Coverlet Blanket Set for Hot Sleepers, Ultra-Soft Lightweight Microfiber Quilt, Cool Breathable Summer Bedding, Reversible Bedspread for Couch/Travel for Night Sweats Relief (Blue, Queen)Our score6.4/10
- Cooling Comforter Quilt Queen/King Size, Summer Cooler Quilt for Hot Sleepers and Night Sweats Ice Blanket Coolers Comforter Breathable All Season LightweightOur score5.8/10
All 16 picks, ranked by our score
Every product from the sections above, listed once. Sort by the criterion you care about most, or tick up to three to compare.
#1Zinus 12 Inch QUADCOOL queen memory foam mattress with a cool to touch knit cover and cooling gel infusion, CertiPUR-US certified.
Fit for the job 9/10 · Features and specs 8/10 · Build and materials 7/10 · Value 8/10
- + QUADCOOL design stacks several cooling features into one foam mattress
- + Cool to touch knit cover gives a fresh feel at bedtime
- + Gel infusion reduces the heat buildup common in memory foam
- - Still an all-foam bed, so airflow is lower than a coil hybrid
- - Newer model with less track record than the Green Tea line
#2Degrees of Comfort Coolmax queen sheet set in grey, 4 Pieces, moisture wicking with deep pocket, made for night sweats.
Fit for the job 9/10 · Features and specs 8/10 · Build and materials 7/10 · Value 8/10
- + Coolmax fiber is a well-known wicking technology from athletic wear
- + 4 Pieces include fitted and flat sheets plus pillowcases
- + Deep pocket fits thicker queen mattresses and toppers
- - Synthetic fabric feels different from crisp cotton or linen
- - Wicking fibers can hold odors if not washed often
#3ZINUS 12 Inch Ultra Cooling queen gel memory foam mattress in a box with a cool-to-touch soft knit cover and CertiPUR-US foam.
Fit for the job 8/10 · Features and specs 8/10 · Build and materials 7/10 · Value 9/10
- + Cool-to-touch knit cover gives a cooler first feel than standard mattress fabrics
- + 12 Inch profile has enough foam depth for side sleepers and couples
- + Ultra Cooling line is Zinus's step up over its basic gel foam beds
- - All-foam mattress still sleeps warmer than a hybrid with coils
- - Mattress in a box needs a day or more to expand and air out
#4A 3 Inch king cooling gel memory foam topper with a removable ice silk cover, adjustable straps and CertiPUR-US foam for back pain.
Fit for the job 8/10 · Features and specs 8/10 · Build and materials 7/10 · Value 8/10
- + Adjustable straps and non-slip base keep the topper from sliding off
- + Ice silk cover is cool to touch and removable for washing
- + 3 Inch gel foam adds pressure relief for sore backs
- - Foam density and durability aren't well documented on the listing
- - King topper is heavy and awkward when removing the cover
#5SLEEPHORIA full size BreezeWeave cooling fitted sheet, 1 PC, 52 x 72 in, white, with a 16 in deep pocket and corner straps.
Fit for the job 8/10 · Features and specs 7/10 · Build and materials 7/10 · Value 8/10
- + Corner straps stop the fitted sheet from popping off at night
- + 16 in deep pocket fits thick mattresses with a topper
- + BreezeWeave fabric is designed to feel cool and airy
- - Fitted sheet only, so pillowcases and flat sheet are separate
- - White shows sweat stains over time
#6An ivory queen cooling fitted sheet only, Q-Max 0.4 cool touch, with 360 elastic and deep pockets up to 16".
Fit for the job 8/10 · Features and specs 8/10 · Build and materials 6/10 · Value 8/10
- + Q-Max 0.4 cool touch rating signals a noticeably cool surface
- + 360 elastic band grips all around the mattress edge
- + Deep pocket fits mattresses up to 16" thick
- - Fitted sheet only, so the rest of the set is a separate purchase
- - Slick cooling fabric can feel synthetic compared with cotton
#7A 2 Inch king cooling gel memory foam topper with an ice silk washable cover, adjustable straps and non-slip backing.
Fit for the job 7/10 · Features and specs 8/10 · Build and materials 7/10 · Value 8/10
- + Straps and non-slip bottom keep a king topper aligned on the bed
- + Removable ice silk cover is cool on contact and washable
- + Thinner 2 Inch layer keeps bed height close to the original
- - 2 Inch foam offers gentler relief than the thicker version
- - Check feedback closely since there is no established brand track record
#8ZINUS 12 Inch Green Tea queen cooling gel memory foam mattress, fiberglass free and CertiPUR-US certified, shipped in a box.
Fit for the job 7/10 · Features and specs 7/10 · Build and materials 7/10 · Value 9/10
- + Fiberglass free build avoids a common concern with cheap foam mattresses
- + Green tea infusion is included to help keep the foam smelling fresh
- + Cooling gel foam tempers heat compared with basic memory foam
- - Popular budget foam bed, but not as cooling as the Ultra Cooling model
- - Soft foam may lack edge support for sitting on the side
#9Zinus 12 Inch queen Cooling Essential memory foam mattress, fiberglass free with a medium feel and breathable cooling layers.
Fit for the job 7/10 · Features and specs 7/10 · Build and materials 7/10 · Value 8/10
- + Medium feel suits back and combination sleepers who want balanced support
- + Breathable cooling layers aim to move heat away from the surface
- + Fiberglass free with certified safe materials for peace of mind
- - Essential line is simpler than Zinus's gel-heavy cooling models
- - Medium feel may be too firm for lightweight side sleepers
#10COOL GEL 2 Inch queen gel infused memory foam topper with a plush and supportive feel, CertiPUR certified, for pressure relief.
Fit for the job 7/10 · Features and specs 7/10 · Build and materials 7/10 · Value 8/10
- + Plush and supportive feel softens a firm bed without losing too much support
- + Gel infused foam feels cooler than standard memory foam
- + CertiPUR certification covers the foam's content and emissions
- - 2 Inch thickness is limited for severe back or hip pain
- - No cover mentioned, so it needs a protector to stay clean
#11A dual layer queen topper with a 2" fluffy pillow top over 2" odor-free cooling gel memory foam, aimed at pain relief.
Fit for the job 7/10 · Features and specs 7/10 · Build and materials 6/10 · Value 8/10
- + Pillow top layer adds soft cushioning on top of the supportive gel foam
- + Odor-free gel memory foam reduces the new-foam smell on setup
- + Dual layers give two feels for people who want both plush and support
- - Fluffy pillow top can trap warmth and flatten over time
- - Read the full spec list carefully, since the description leans on marketing language
#12A cotton cooling summer quilt offered in queen and king, breathable, soft and washable for warm-weather bedding.
Fit for the job 7/10 · Features and specs 6/10 · Build and materials 7/10 · Value 8/10
- + Cotton quilt breathes better than polyester coverlets
- + Washable build makes it easy to clean through a hot season
- + Available in queen or king so it fits most adult beds
- - Listing covers multiple sizes, so pick the right variant carefully
- - Cotton does not give a cold-to-touch feel like cooling fabrics
#13OMERAI queen 3 piece sheet set in grey with 1 fitted sheet and 2 pillowcases, breathable and cooling for hot sleepers.
Fit for the job 7/10 · Features and specs 6/10 · Build and materials 6/10 · Value 8/10
- + No flat sheet suits sleepers who skip it to stay cooler
- + Includes 2 pillowcases for a matching look
- + Breathable fabric aims to keep heat from building under you
- - Check the exact fabric material on the listing before buying
- - Missing flat sheet is a drawback for people who use one
#14A light weight queen summer comforter in air conditioning cotton quilt style, breathable and washable.
Fit for the job 7/10 · Features and specs 5/10 · Build and materials 6/10 · Value 8/10
- + Air conditioning quilt style is designed for cool rooms in summer
- + Breathable cotton keeps heat from building under the covers
- + Washable, simple design is easy to care for
- - Check the color options on the listing before ordering
- - Very thin quilts may feel too light without air conditioning
#15A blue queen cooling coverlet set with an ultra-soft lightweight microfiber quilt, reversible for bed, couch or travel.
Fit for the job 6/10 · Features and specs 6/10 · Build and materials 6/10 · Value 8/10
- + Reversible bedspread gives two looks in one light layer
- + Lightweight quilt can go on the bed or travel to the couch
- + Aimed at night sweats relief with a thin, breathable build
- - Microfiber is less breathable than cotton or linen quilts
- - Check exactly what pieces are included before ordering
#16A queen/king cooling comforter quilt marketed as an ice blanket for hot sleepers and night sweats, lightweight all season.
Fit for the job 6/10 · Features and specs 5/10 · Build and materials 5/10 · Value 7/10
- + Lightweight quilt aims to keep night sweats in check
- + Queen/King sizing gives flexible coverage for larger beds
- + All season use claim means it can stay on the bed year round
- - Ice blanket marketing does not name the actual fabric used
- - Keyword-heavy listing makes true quality hard to judge
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