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Tom's Guide
6 days ago
- Health
- Tom's Guide
Save $60 on Avocado Green's dorm room mattress topper and pillow bundle — why I'd buy it for cleaner, comfier sleep
Your college dorm room might not immediately feel like a sleep sanctuary — but with 15% off a mattress topper and pillow bundle from organic bed brand Avocado, it could. Offering long-term comfort on a student budget, it's at the top of our back-to-school wishlist. If I was to grade dorm room mattresses, most of them would struggle to scrape a D. But Avocado beds deserve top marks and we rate them among the best mattresses we've tested you can buy online. This dorm bed bundle combines an Avocado mattress topper with pillow to offer you healthier sleep in every sense of the word — you'll enjoy better snooze, protect yourself from the general grubbiness of a dorm bed and the organic build means your sleep supports the environment. The best mattress toppers can transform your dorm bed and below we'll explore why this Avocado bundle is a great choice for college students. Need a whole mattress replacement? Check out our mattress sales guide. Avocado Dorm Room Bundle: twin was $398 now $338 at AvocadoThe Avocado Dorm Room Bundle combines a mattress topper with a pillow and a 15% discount to give your (likely) uncomfortable dorm room mattress an organic upgrade. Available in three dorm-friendly sizes — twin, twin XL and full — the Eco Organic Mattress Topper included in the bundle uses Talalay latex foams to create a supportive sleep feel (Talalay latex is often found in the best organic mattresses.) This is paired with the Avocado Green Pillow, made using organic latex foams and kapok tree fibers, which promises to contour to your head to support every sleep style. 15% off is one of the biggest discounts in the current Avocado mattress sale and reduces a twin XL bundle to $372 (was $438.) Latex foams are known for their natural durability, so we predict this bundle will see you all the way through undergrad. Sleeping well helps you store memories and this in turn helps you learn. However, sleep is rarely top priority for a college student — they're more likely to crash out in their clothes than indulge in a proper nighttime routine. But choosing the right mattress for your sleep style can ensure the hours of kip you do get are of a higher quality, with fewer aches, pains and nighttime wake ups. While the best mattresses for college students can help you enjoy better sleep for less, a mattress topper is an even more cost effective solution. Plus, they're easier to store and carry. The Avocado mattress topper uses durable latex foams, so we think it will support you all through undergrad. And it's naturally breathable, which is great news if you're heading to hotter climates for your studies. Dorm 101: Ultimate Sleep Bundle: twin XL was $299 now $149.99 at Zinus From popular budget mattress brand Zinus, this dorm bed bundle features a twin XL Zinus Green Tea Memory Foam mattress topper, a matching waterproof mattress protector and two memory foam pillows. We doubt this will last as long as the Avocado alternative (latex foams are known for their longevity) but at just $149.99 it's just right for student budgets.
Tom's Guide
18-07-2025
- Health
- Tom's Guide
Man-made GlacioTex vs natural latex: which is the more effective cooling mattress material?
GlacioTex and latex are both used in cooling beds to assist temperature regulation. If you're deep into researching which of this year's best cooling mattresses to buy, you've likely come across various celestial-sounding materials including these two. Luckily, we're here to help you understand what these materials are and what they bring to your sleep health. It is literally my and my team of mattress testers' job to shift through mattress jargon and marketing waffle to help you find the best mattress for you and your sleep needs, and snap up the best deal in monthly mattress sales. Here we're zooming in on latex and GlacioTex, pitting them against one another in terms of price, design, feel and temperature control to help you decide which luxury mattress material is worth the splurge. GlacioTex is a man-made fabric composed of fibers with high thermal conductivity. Usually sewn into mattress covers, these fibers are able to pull heat away from the mattress surface and, therefore, your body while you sleep. It is also hypoallergenic and waterproof, providing a defense against spills, dust mites and bacteria building up in your bed. While nobody has patented latex, brands under the 3Z umbrella (we're talking Helix, Brooklyn Bedding and Nolah) commonly use GlacioTex in their mattress covers. While there are two types of latex foams (natural and synthetic), it is the natural form we are focusing on here. Natural latex is a foam derived from sap from rubber trees and manufactured into an open-cell foam. The sap is extracted from the tree, mixed with non-toxic materials, whipped until frothed, and then set into a foam. The next step determines whether the natural latex will be Dunlop or Talalay latex. With Dunlop latex, the froth is poured into a mold all the way to the top, then baked, removed from the mold, washed and then baked again. With Talalay, it only partially fills the mold, which is then vacuum-sealed so the liquid expands. Then it's frozen, baked, washed and dried. The result? Talalay has a softer, spongier feel offering the sleeper more cushioning. On the other hand, Dunlop is denser and firmer, providing a more responsive, robust surface. Latex can be found in most of the best organic mattresses and in luxury mattresses like the Birch Luxe Natural mattress and Saatva Latex Hybrid mattress. From the manufacturing process to how they feel when you sleep on them, these materials have several differences, which we will explore here… Firstly, it is important to note that GlacioTex is actively cooling — it pulls heat away from the body to cool you down. Meanwhile, latex is breathable and temperature regulating, meaning it keeps the bed temperature-neutral. While memory foams are notorious for trapping heat, latex is porous and the tiny air pockets allow air to circulate freely. This means heat and moisture are able to escape rather than getting sucked into the foam and trapped against your body. On the other hand, GlacioTex employs high thermal conductivity fibers which transfer heat away from the air and your body. This means GlacioTex fabric remains cool to touch. GlacioTex fabric is typically a 50/50 blend of polyester and polyethylene with high thermal conductivity fibers sewn into it to form a cool mattress or mattress topper cover. These thermal conductivity fibers are able to dissipate heat through the mattress surface. On the other hand, latex foams are used in support and cushioning layers of mattresses. With slight discrepancies between Dunlop and Talalay mentioned above, latex is typically a firm, sturdy foam. Used in top comfort layers and support cores of a mattress, latex has a much larger effect on the overall comfort of a mattress compared with GlacioTex, which is usually only in the thin mattress cover. As a spongy material, latex is known to be durable and bouncy. This property makes it ideal for combination sleepers who like to switch between positions during the night. Firmer than memory foam, it contours to your body while providing spinal support. Meanwhile, our mattress testers have found GlacioTex covers to be slippery in come cases, making it difficult for a fitted sheet to stay put. Besides this minor inconvenience, the GlacioTex doesn't alter the feel of the mattress too much. It simply adds a cool-to-touch surface. As premium mattress materials, neither GlacioTex or latex come particularly cheap. As a natural material used in many of the best organic mattresses you can buy, latex is pricey due to its natural production process. GlacioTex is often available in cooling cover upgrades (Helix GlacioTex cover starts from $187 in a queen size at Helix), incurring extra cost. But it is generally cheaper than latex. While both GlacioTex and latex can contribute to a cooler sleep experience, as we've explored here, latex is generally considered more effective for temperature regulation. This is mainly due to the fact that latex's open cell structure allows air to flow throughout the mattress, improving breathability even in deeper layers. Whereas, limited to the mattress cover, GlacioTex primarily focuses on surface-level cooling. While it can initially feel cool, GlacioTex may not be as effective at dissipating heat trapped within the mattress. In essence, if you're looking for a material that actively regulates temperature and keeps you cool throughout the night, latex is a better choice. If you're primarily concerned with surface-level cooling and a cool-to-the-touch feel, GlacioTex could be a suitable option, but it's less effective at long-term temperature regulation.
CNN
30-06-2025
- Business
- CNN
Better health starts with your sleep and these top-rated pillows are game changers
Think of the best day you've ever had. Were you tired, groggy, riddled with sleep debt or even fighting the urge to chug a vat of coffee? Likely not. Since 2013, Coop Sleep Goods has been obsessive about offering personalized sleep solutions to ensure we all feel rested enough to get the most out of each day. While it might be easy to grab whatever's on sale or opt for hand-me-downs filled with more dust than down, it helps to get specific about your pillows. Whether you spend your days hitting the pavement or typing away on your desk chair, Coop Sleep Goods has a pillow that supports you, your unique lifestyle and your dream way to sleep. While you can't put a price on good sleep, you can certainly grab luxury-grade sleep gear at an accessible price point, whether you're treating yourself or gifting a sleep-deprived loved one. Coop Sleep Goods' upcoming sale of 20% off across its entire Amazon catalog is a smart place to start. Explore its wide range of high-performing and industry-leading pillows crafted with rigorously tested fabrics that promote deep and restorative sleep while offering tangible solutions to the sleep debt epidemic. Think proprietary blends like cross-cut memory foam and microfiber, down alternative and Talalay latex, all certified safe, non-toxic and rigorously third-party tested. What's more, Coop Sleep Goods' pillows cater to all sleep positions and temperature preferences (this one's for you, hot sleepers!). The best part? You can always add or remove fill to suit your fancy, or opt for a consultation with the brand to help you land on a product that can best help you drift off and wake up pain-free. Coop Home Goods Original Adjustable Pillow No matter your preferred sleep position, the Original Adjustable Pillow is the perfect place to rest your head. Its blend of pillow-soft memory foam, plush microfiber and cooling gel contributes to that sought-after dreamlike state. Customize your level of fill until you reach your desired firmness, whether you're looking for a pillow with more give or Home Goods Eden Adjustable Cooling Pillow With the Eden, every side of the pillow is the cool side of the pillow. A gel-infused memory foam and microfiber fill help create the ideal environment for falling asleep — and staying asleep. Here, you also get to play around with fill level until it feels just right. And that's pretty Home Goods Adjustable Latex Pillow Let the latex version of Coop Home Goods' pillow show you how sleep is supposed to feel — comfortable, pain-free and a total dream. With this option, you can expect a bouncier, more supportive feel for optimal spinal alignment thanks to the use of breathable and temperature-regulating Talalay latex. Complete with a washable cover, this pillow is super simple to maintain for years to come. No yellowing Home Goods Essence Down Alternative Pillow, Set of 2 If you're on the hunt for a deal that'll contribute directly to better sleep, more energy and thus enhanced mood and performance (to name a few), look toward this set of two down alternative pillows. Neither too firm nor too soft, the Goldilocks of pillows is the ideal addition to your bed setup if you're not sure where to start, but know you need to replace your old pillows stat. Breathable, cooling and supportive where you need it most, this cloud-like duo is now available for an unbeatable price.
