Does this cover sleep as cool as the mattress without it, or does it increase the temperature?
309492
Truthfully I haven't noticed any increase in temperature. I use the Sleep Tite over the mattress and then put a fitted sheet on over that. If you are concerned that it might make you hot like a plastic liner or cover would, I've not found that to be the case. I enjoy it and it certainly protects the mattress very well. Hope that helps!
876681
I'm not sure what you mean "sleep hot", but yes it does make mattress feel softer.
538574
No it does not. We purposely bought the more dense Temper Pedic bed for the coolness and when we bought the protector I was concerned about this too. I can assure you the temperature is no different. I can't sleep in a hot bed.
1553113
I like to be warm but haven't noticed the matress changing anything. But since I don't mind heat if it warms up I might not notice. The review I read said that was a reason to get the higher-end "temperpedic" type mattress but I haven't noticed.
972253
I covered it with a thick mattress cover and no problems with hot sleeping for me.
1338692
I live in Austin, TX... Super hot, often humid. I haven't noticed any temperature difference by having this on top of the mattress.
1363399
Both my husband and I feel that this cover does keep the mattress cooler overall. We still need to move on occasion because the area where we are laying starts to feel warm, but always find a cooler area to move to. We are pleased with this product.
816510
In my opinion, no. It comes with a unique cover (?made of bamboo fibers I think) that insulates any heat that might build up. I am a very HOT SLEEPER, and was on "high alert" for any increase in warmth caused by this pad, and have not noticed any uncomfortable increase in heat since I put the pad on my bed.
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.
2092371
I don't know if it keeps me cooler, but it certainly doesn't make me warm like some other mattress pads I've tried.
102681
It really doesn't. That was one of my initial worries too, but it hasn't been any hotter than a normal spring mattress so far.
428879
I don't know that it's any cooler, but neither is it hotter. If you have your room temperature set to a cool, comfortable temperature (I like to keep mine about 66 at night, year-round), you should do just fine. I know that many of the foam mattresses/toppers tend to retain heat. I don't believe this one does - at least not to any noticeable extent. On the flipside though, it doesn't seem to dissipate heat any better than you'd find sleeping on a standard mattress. BOTTOM LINE: Temperature-wise, I'd say it's neutral. The benefit comes in the better sleeping surface that contours to your body - a good benefit for the fraction of the cost of a full foam mattress. I don't know that it's any cooler, but neither is it hotter. If you have your room temperature set to a cool, comfortable temperature (I like to keep mine about 66 at night, year-round), you should do just fine. I know that many of the foam mattresses/toppers tend to retain heat. I don't believe this one does - at least not to any noticeable extent. On the flipside though, it doesn't seem to dissipate heat any better than you'd find sleeping on a standard mattress. BOTTOM LINE: Temperature-wise, I'd say it's neutral. The benefit comes in the better sleeping surface that contours to your... » Read More I don't know that it's any cooler, but neither is it hotter. If you have your room temperature set to a cool, comfortable temperature (I like to keep mine about 66 at night, year-round), you should do just fine. I know that many of the foam mattresses/toppers tend to retain heat. I don't believe this one does - at least not to any noticeable extent. On the flipside though, it doesn't seem to dissipate heat any better than you'd find sleeping on a standard mattress. BOTTOM LINE: Temperature-wise, I'd say it's neutral. The benefit comes in the better sleeping surface that contours to your body - a good benefit for the fraction of the cost of a full foam mattress. « Show Less
271647
Other waterproof mattress covers have a heavy plastic on the back causing excessive sweating.the cool shield protects but does not cause sweating. My husband is bed ridden and really sweats but with the cool shield you get the protection without the sweating. Great product. We love it.
1802203
It does breathe but it also keeps me very warm in the winter. In the summer I would en up rolling it down and just use bed sheets. We dont have AC though and live in a climate that doesn't get too hot.
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.
2269460
Yes, it does reduce evaporation. And, when we leave the cover on overnight, it maintains the heat. My husband and I agree that it does not raise the heat, but maintaining the heat is a big accomplishment, considering how cool our nights get.
1069530
I think it warms up. It is very cool when you first go to bed - summer or winter. It is a very comfortable, well-made mattress pad