There's nothing like turning over your pillow in the middle of the night to rest your head on the cool side. There's something calming and comforting about the way cooling pillows quickly regulate your temperature - especially on a hot night.
Whatever position you find yourself most comfy in, whether you're a side sleeper, back sleeper or front, stomach sleeper, it's important to find the right type of pillow that works for you and won't end up giving you neck and shoulder pain.
What to look out for in a cooling pillow
Sleeping position - Be sure to opt for a pillow that will work for your ideal sleeping position to help give you the neck support you need and avoid any neck pain in the morning.
Ease of washing - Sweating during the night is very common, especially in the summer months. It's important to choose an easily washable pillow. Alternatively, you'll want one with a removable cover that can be washed and used alongside a mattress protector.
Cooling technology - Opt for a pillow that uses smart, cooling technology to regulate your temperature and create a more stable body temperature throughout the night.
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The best cooling pillows
TEMPUR Cloud CoolTouch Pillow
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There's no compromising on comfort when it comes to this luxurious, TEMPUR pillow. Using specially developed TEMPUR 'Extra Soft' material and a patented TEMPUR envelope containing thousands of TEMPUR micro cushions, you'll get a soft and comfortable night's sleep.
Specs:
Ideal for side and front sleepers
Removable and washable cover at 40c
3-year guarantee
Coolmax® Contour Extra Firm Memory Foam Pillow
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Stay cool with this pillow from M&S. It's great for support and can be used and positioned in three different ways to provide the support and comfort you need.
Specs:
Memory foam
Luxurious Coolmax cover
Non-allergenic
Slumberdown Cool Max Memory Support Firm Pillow
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The supportive memory foam wrap gently moulds around your head and neck to help relieve pressure and minimise any neck or back pain you might experience overnight. The soft Cool Max cover gently soaks up any moisture that hot sleepers experience ensuring your head is kept cool all night.
Specs:
Memory foam
Firm pillow
Suitable for side sleepers
Sponge clean only
Orthopedic Contour Pillow
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Ideal if you suffer from neck and back problems (especially if you often wake up with aches and pains) this smart, doctor-designed pillow works to both cool you down and support your neck in the night using cooling gel.
Specs:
Hiber-gel technology
Biodegradable
100-night trial
Maintains temperature of 15.4-19.4 degrees
WOOLROOM Natural British Wool filled Bed Pillow
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This pillow is a brilliant, natural alternative to feather pillows making it ideal if you suffer from allergies. Its medium firmness and breathable cotton fabric allow your skin to breathe during the night to prevent night sweats.
Specs:
Dry clean only
Suitable for side, back and front sleepers
Hypoallergenic
The Simba Hybrid Pillow
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With adjustable height and firmness, you can truly adapt this pillow to your sleep. Using the latest space-inspired temperature regulation technology, it's ideal for both a cool and comfortable sleep.
Specs:
Nanocubes can be removed or added to achieve your desired level of firmness
Mesh border for maximum air flow
Hypoallergenic
Velfont Temperature Regulating Quilted Standard Pillow Protector
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If you have a pillow you already love but you're finding it doesn't keep you cool during the night, a temperature regulating pillow protector is a great alternative. This one uses innovative Outlast technology that buffers temperature and humidity changes throughout the night.
Specs:
Machine washable
100 per cent cotton
Tumble dry on low