I pointed a thermal cam at a luxury cooling pillow to see if it actually helps you stay cool in a heatwave — here are the results, and how it compares to a cheap alternative
When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission. Here’s how it works. (Image credit: Future) Jump To: Test 1: Heating up Test 2: Cooling down Test 3: The 'cool' side Save or splurge? In fact, research shows that your body naturally cools as you go to sleep, so a heat-trapping pillow means you don't get the temperature drop you need to drift off.The best pillows should avoid this problem, and we've found that luxury cooling pillows are top notch at regulating temperature.
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- ▪Here’s how it works. (Image credit: Future) Jump To: Test 1: Heating up Test 2: Cooling down Test 3: The 'cool' side Save or splurge?
- ▪In fact, research shows that your body naturally cools as you go to sleep, so a heat-trapping pillow means you don't get the temperature drop you need to drift off.The best pillows should avoid this problem, and we've found that luxury cool
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Mattresses Pillows & Bedding I pointed a thermal cam at a luxury cooling pillow to see if it actually helps you stay cool in a heatwave — here are the results, and how it compares to a cheap alternative Face Off By Ruth Jones Published 31 July 2026 Does your pillow need state-of-the-art cooling tech, or is a cotton cover enough in hot weather? My thermal camera test reveals all... When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission. Here’s how it works.
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