Do polyester quilts make you sweat?
Hi, we used to have a hi range caravan – absolutely beautiful, double glazed and central heated. Obviously with the compulsory air vents it used to get absolutely freezing at night. So, I used to put a quilt under their bottom sheet (needless to say the coffin-narrow mattresses on the 2ft beds were not the best quality, but my long winded point is that the children found that they sweated and woke up damp. Do you think the polyester quilts would make you sweat in a regular bed – or is it just a case of ‘suck it and see’?
Ax. .
Hi Alison,
Thanks for your question about polyester in mattresses and duvets.
If there are any heat issues then we’d always guide you to natural fillings as these are what provide a cool sleep surface. A lot of the time when it comes to clamminess it tends to be down to the environment of the room. Polyester is heat retentive and offers little in the way of breathability which is why they make some people sweat at night.
Cotton, wool, feather etc. will always be a lot cooler than synthetic fibres but with this, the prices greatly increase due to the longevity.
As such we’d always guide anyone to our Artisan range of mattresses as these are traditional pocket sprung mattresses with natural fillings; Ideal for hot sleepers. You can read all about mattress upholstery fibres in more detail here or see our summary guide below.
| Upholstery Layer | Fibre Type | How it will feel? | Price Point |
|---|---|---|---|
| Polyester | Synthetic | Soft | Cheap |
| White Fibre | Synthetic | Soft/Medium | Cheap |
| Recycled Fibre / Eco Fibre | Synthetic | Medium | Cheap |
| Memory Foam | Synthetic | Medium/Firm | Mid Price |
| Igel / Hybrid Foam | Synthetic | Medium/Firm | Mid Price |
| Polycotton | Synthetic/Natural Blend | Soft/Medium | Mid Price |
| Linen | Synthetic/Natural Blend | Medium | Mid Price |
| Wool (Pure) | Natural | Soft/Medium | High-End |
| Cotton (Pure) | Natural | Soft | High-End |
| Silk | Natural | Soft | Expensive |
| Horsehair | Natural | Medium | High-End |
| Mohair | Natural | Medium/Firm | High-End |
| Hemp | Natural | Medium | High-End |
| Latex (100% Natural) | Natural | Medium/Firm | High-End |
| Coir | Natural | Firm | High-End |
| Flax | Natural | Firm | High-End |
| Coarse Cashmere | Natural | Firm | High-End |
| Bamboo | Natural | Super Soft | Expensive / Exclusive |
| Horsetail | Natural | Firm | Expensive / Exclusive |
| Alpaca | Natural | Soft | Expensive / Exclusive |
| Cashmere (Pure) | Natural | Soft | Expensive / Exclusive |
| Vicuna | Natural | Super Soft | Expensive / Exclusive |
I hope this has answered your questions fully but if you do have any further queries please don’t hesitate to contact our office on 0161 437 4419.
Sleep Well
John & Ryan
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