Understanding Phase Change Materials (PCMs) in Mattresses and Their Role in Regulating Body Temperature
When it comes to getting a restful night’s sleep, body temperature plays a crucial role. Overheating or excessive sweating during the night can disrupt sleep cycles, reduce REM sleep, and leave you feeling tired and stiff in the morning. This is where Phase Change Materials (PCMs) come into play an innovative technology used in modern mattress design to improve sleep quality by regulating temperature.
What Are Phase Change Materials (PCMs)?
Phase Change Materials are substances that absorb, store, and release thermal energy during the process of melting and solidifying (changing from one phase to another). The most common example of a PCM is water, which absorbs a large amount of heat when it melts from ice to liquid.
In mattresses, PCMs are microencapsulated and embedded into fabrics or foam
