Will this pad make my mattress cooler to the touch? Sometimes I find it difficult to sleep because I'm too hot.
2069500
No, the pad feels similar to other cotton fabrics. It doesn't feel any cooler than other mattress pads.
2069501
I wouldn't say cooler to the touch. It does provide a small barrier of air between you and the mattress to provide more air circulation. But does it cool you off? I would say no. You just don't heat up as fast.
568536
No, this alone will not "add" coolness as it has no cooling properties. The Cool Shield name (imo) simply refers to the fact it will not make your sleeping experience any warmer because its breathable. It's totally neutral! Most other water resistant mattress protectors get hot, while this one doesn't.
690780
I am using it only in a hot, humid climate in Hawaii. I wouldn't advise using it on a heated mattress pad, my impression is that it would probably sag and deteriorate rapidly with applied heat. Body heat is enough to keep it warm...don't chance it. You could check the flammable rating with the company, I suppose to be sure after you have established what your heated mattress pad puts out in btu's per hour. Just a thought.
1612226
It depends on the thickness of your mattress. It is not tight on mine, but I love it--soft and heats quickly.
921205
Not due to heater, but I have to say that the material made me hot. I put it on the bed this year without plugging it in because the plushness of the pad feels so nice, but I woke up with whatever side was making contact with the bed all sweaty. This happened every night for a week before I took it off and then I didn't sweat anymore. It is really plush and nice, but I guess it doesn't breathe very well. Everyone is different though, and this is just my experience. It might be fine for you.
958890
It's very cozy now since the weather is quite chilly. I ordered it because it's supposed to be cooling and until the weather changes I won't be able to tell. However, manufacturer info included with the pad does not state it to be cooling.
242788
I guess it depends on the 'depth' of your mattress as to where the connecter lays. I scoot my down as far as I can as to not feel it, I also am not as concerned w/ heat by my head/shoulders as I am my Feet! Good Luck.
804803
I don't think it affects my mattress. If anything, the terry fabric on it might make it warmer. Is your mattress one of those gel or foam ones? The mattress salesperson that sold me my mattress says that the gel or foam mattresses tend to make people feel warmer. This is because the gel eventually gets to the same temp as the person and people sink into foam. Maybe it's also your bedsheets.
294104
I use this memory form topper on a regular mattress. This mattress topper will NOT allow you a cooler sleep. It's only cool to the initial touch but it warms up during the night. Especially because it's so soft and it contours to your body. Your body will create a huge divot in the mattress, trapping the heat in. It has helped me for different things: I'm pregnant so it helps support my growing belly. My back & hips don't hurt any more. I hope this will be useful.
593177
I find this matress does tend to be warmer in the summer. I use a very thin mattress pad to isolate the heat.
1636524
Yes. This pad can get very cold. I would recommend the insulated pad. I've had a couple very cold nights.
546269
No, the Dri-Tec matress pad does not have a heat effect. We have this matress protector on both a king and a queen bed and are very happy with it -- one of the nicer matress covers we've ever had. I would definitely purchase this item again.
2170872
It does sleep a little warm but I don't get nights any more. I bought it because the bed I inherited was hard as a rock. This pad is fairly thin but very effective in waking up without pain I would recommend it.
346914
I love this mattress pad, but I purchased because my new gel memory foam mattress was hot. My husband doesn't seems to have an issue, I'm still warm!
734783
I have not found this mattress to be hot. That was always a worry I had too. I already had a topper with the "cooling" technology and I have put that on top of this mattress. I am also in the age group where I tend to pull the sheet off and back on a few times in the night even with my topper. I got something called a Chillow a few years ago and if I feel a warm trend starting I put my arm or leg on it and it truly does cool you down.
507417
I have a mattress pad covering the foam so I do not have issues with it getting too warm. As for the comfort, I had knee problems and would have pain sleeping on the standard mattress. Now I have no more pain. The pad is beyond comfortable. I would recommend it to anyone suffering body pains.
546267
No, it really doesn't. It's supposed to create a cooler sleeping temp, based on the heat your body generates (or doesn't). I'm not sure it's doing that, but it's not making me sleep hot. I like it, it's comfortable, and it stays put on the bed.