Definition of Air Flow
Meaning of the Term as it Pertains to Mattresses
What is Air Flow?
Allowing air to pass through the foam in a mattress. Particularly important at surface layers, air flow helps reduce heat buildup, which can make the sleep surface uncomfortable. We perspire while we sleep, about one cup a night, and proper airflow also helps transport moisture. If trapped in the mattress, moisture can often support the growth of mold or dust mite populations.
Individuals looking to maintain a cool sleep surface should consider mattresses that utilize air flow designs. Innerspring mattresses especially need air flow designs to stay cool, because they cannot incorporate the gel-infused cooling systems memory foam mattresses utilize. Manufactures may use the term breathability interchangeably with air flow. Other key terms to look for when shopping for a mattress with air flow include mesh fabric and ventilated design.
