As the outside temperature rises, it becomes increasingly difficult to fall asleep and stay asleep. Many habits have a negative impact on your sleep, such as late-night Netflixing, irregular workouts and cup of coffee in the evening. Still, a hot bedroom is one of the most frustrating. Therefore, it’s important to have a cool pillow and comforter in the summer to make it easier for you to fall asleep and stay asleep.
The 5 best cooling pillows
- Best all-around pillow – Vandyck kapok pillow
- Best supportive pillow – Down & natural latex medium pillow
- Best pillow for side sleepers – Three-chamber duck down premium pillow
- Most comfortable pillow – Vandyck ‘Navy label’ pillow
- Best value for money – Ducky Dons Jakarta kapok pillow
Cool-fill materials
The filling material of a pillow largely determines the degree of moisture absorption and heat regulation. Synthetic materials generally feel warmer than natural materials.
Fill materials that offer the most cooling
Fill materials to avoid
- Memory foam
- Synthetic materials
Down and feathers regulate your body temperature extremely well. Down flakes retain relatively more heat than feathers. Do you want to sleep cool? Then choose a pillow with a low percentage of down.
Top 5 cool pillows
A cool pillow should also suit your sleeping position, mattress and posture. Side sleepers need a relatively full and firm pillow, so that the neck and spine remain in one straight line. This will prevent as many complaints as possible. Do you sleep on your belly? Then choose a soft and low pillow. If you have a tall figure (> 80k), choose a pillow with a relatively large amount of filling.
1. The best all-round pillow
- Includes a filler spout that makes it easy to adjust the pillow to your liking.
- Natural and very environmentally friendly filling.
- Kapok feels wonderfully cool to the touch, ideal for summer so.
- Extra firm twill cotton ticking, so the kapok stays in place.
- Lasts shorter than a down pillow (about 2/3 years).
The Vandyck kapok pillow is a cool pillow filled with 1000 grams of kapok. Kapok has a very cooling effect. The pillow is finished with a strong twill cotton ticking. Cotton also ventilates well, making this one of the coolest pillows in the collection. The filling can be adjusted as desired. Do you like to sleep on a low pillow? Then remove some kapok from the pillow. If you benefit from a fuller pillow, you can even add some kapok. The Vandyck kapok pillow makes it easier to get through the hot summers. Perfect, you might say. Many customers experience a down pillow as more comfortable. A kapok pillow also lasts shorter than a feather or down pillow.
2. The best supportive pillow
- Both the down and the Talalay latex in the pillow provide excellent ventilation.
- The perfect combination between comfort and support.
- Multiple customers report that their neck pain is reduced.
- 5 year warranty.
The Down & natural latex pillow consists of a supportive core of Talalay latex and a soft cover filled with duck down. Talalay latex beats all other filling materials when it comes to resilience, durability, flexibility and ventilation. The latex block in the pillow contains multiple holes which allows the block to ventilate well and wick away your moisture. The downside of latex is that it feels fairly hard. The cover filled with 90% duck down that surrounds this pillow still makes it comfortably soft. Also, down regulates your temperature and moisture excellently. The pillow is finished with a 100% cotton ticking. Cotton is also durable and ventilates well.
3. The best pillow for side sleepers
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- Rated 9.1 by side sleepers.
- The firm core provides support, while the soft outer chambers make the pillow comfortable.
- Filled with responsible down and feathers (Downpass Certified).
- 5-year warranty.
The Three Chamber Duck Down Premium Pillow is a full and firm pillow. The core consists of duck feathers. Duck feathers are known for their superior ventilation and support. The outer two chambers are filled with a combination of down and feathers. Because of the down, you still land nice and soft on this pillow. Also, down is a good moisture regulator. Do you sleep on your side and weigh more than 80KG? Then choose the Three-chambered duck down premium pillow. Do you weigh less than 80kg? Then the Three-chamber duck down premium medium is a better option.
4. The most comfortable pillow
- Lasts at least 5 years.
- The firm padding and raised edge provide excellent support for your neck and head.
- Ventilates very well due to the goose feather padding.
- Animal friendly produced (strictly controlled by Downpass).
The ‘Navy label’ pillow from Vandyck is filled with 85% goose feathers and 15% goose down. Goose feathers ventilate very well, making the pillow feel nice and cool. The down gives the pillow a soft “touch”. Also, down absorbs your moisture well during warm nights. Want a pillow that doesn’t smell like most cool pillows made from non-natural materials? Then choose a goose feather pillow like the Vandyck ‘Navy label’. The pillow is very suitable for average sized side sleepers.
5. The pillow with the best value for money
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- Includes a filler spout making it easy to adjust the pillow to your liking.
- Natural and very environmentally friendly filling.
- Kapok feels wonderfully cool to the touch, making it ideal for summer.
- Lasts shorter than a down pillow (about 2/3 years).
The Ducky Dons kapok pillow is very similar to the Vandyck kapok pillow. The biggest difference is the cover of the pillow. The Ducky Dons kapok pillow does not have a cover that is made of twill cotton, the Vandyck kapok pillow does. This makes the cover of the Ducky Dons kapok pillow slightly less sturdy, but it does not differ much. Again, the filling can be adjusted as desired.
4 tips for a cool night’s sleep
In addition to buying a cool pillow, we have a few other tips to make sure you can sleep well in the summer.
1. Cool your body down before going to bed
There are several ways to cool down your body before going to bed. Try to limit physical activity in the evening as much as possible. This will prevent your body from getting hot and waking up frequently during the night.
Also try to avoid food as much as possible right before bedtime. Your body is not made to process food during your sleep, in addition, it can cause obesity and cause heartburn. 5 ways to let your body cool down are:
- Hold your wrists in a bowl of cold water for a moment. The wrist is very sensitive and therefore you will feel less warm.
- Take a nice cold shower. To bring the body to a better temperature it is best to take a nice cold shower before bed.
- If even a summer comforter gets too hot, take a towel and dip it in the water and then use it as a comforter. Just to be sure, put a towel underneath to avoid staining your fitted sheet.
- Drink a glass of water before you go to bed. This prevents dehydration and is healthier, as you will be sweating a lot during sleep.
- Let your partner literally lie on your side, lying too close to your partner will cause even more heat. So be a little less romantic for a night.
2. Turn your pillow over
By your body heat, your pillow also gets warmer during the night. If you wake up in the night because of the heat, you can turn both your pillow and pillowcase over. The bottom of your pillow will be a lot cooler because it hasn’t been in contact with your body.
3. Put your bedding in the fridge
This old trick won’t keep you cool all night, but it will help you fall asleep faster. Put your cover and pillowcase in a plastic sealed bag and pop the bag in the fridge for a few minutes. Make sure bag is sealed tightly so your bedding doesn’t get wet. After a few minutes, remove the bedding from the fridge and enjoy a cool night’s sleep.
4. Buy the right pillowcase
The quality of your comforter, pillow and bedding will affect how well it absorbs moisture and regulates temperature. For pillowcases, a higher quality (expressed in Tread count [TC]) equals a cooler pillowcase. We recommend a pillowcase with a Tread count of at least 300.
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