Our Story: From Sleepless Nights to Sleep Experts
CoolingBlanket.com.au was born from personal frustration with Australia's brutal summer nights. Like many Australians, our founding team members spent countless nights tossing and turning, battling the heat, and waking up drenched in sweat. Air conditioning helped, but the electricity bills were staggering, and the dry air left us feeling parched and congested. We knew there had to be a better solution.
In 2024, after months of researching thermoregulation, testing dozens of products, and consulting with sleep specialists, we launched this website with a simple mission: to cut through the marketing noise and provide fellow Australians with genuine, research-backed advice on staying cool while sleeping.
Our Mission
To be Australia's most trusted resource for cooling sleep solutions, providing honest reviews, educational content, and practical advice that helps every Australian sleep better, regardless of the temperature outside.
What Makes Us Different
Unlike many review sites that simply aggregate product listings, we take a hands-on approach to everything we recommend. Our testing process involves actually using products in real Australian conditions, from the humid summers of Queensland to the dry heat of the Outback. We evaluate thermal imaging data, track sleep quality metrics, and gather feedback from our extended network of testers across the country.
We understand the science behind sleep thermoregulation: how your core body temperature needs to drop by about one degree Celsius to initiate sleep, how REM sleep is particularly sensitive to ambient temperature, and why different materials like bamboo viscose, Tencel, and phase-change fabrics work in different ways. This knowledge informs every recommendation we make.
Our team includes individuals with backgrounds in textile science, sleep research, and consumer advocacy. We don't just test whether a blanket feels cool to the touch; we evaluate moisture-wicking performance, breathability coefficients, thermal conductivity, and long-term durability. We wash products multiple times to see how they hold up. We use them through entire seasons, not just for a single night.
Our Values
Transparency is at the heart of everything we do. Yes, we earn commissions when you purchase through our affiliate links, but this never influences our recommendations. We've given negative reviews to products from brands that offered us higher commission rates, and we've enthusiastically recommended budget options that earn us less. Our reputation depends on your trust, and we guard that carefully.
We're also committed to continuous improvement. Sleep science evolves, new products enter the market, and manufacturing quality can change over time. That's why we regularly update our reviews, retest products, and revise our recommendations based on new information and reader feedback.
Our Promise to You
- Every product recommendation is based on actual testing
- We disclose all affiliate relationships transparently
- We update our content regularly to ensure accuracy
- We respond to reader questions and feedback
- We never let commercial relationships influence our ratings
Looking Forward
As we continue to grow, we're expanding our coverage to include more sleep comfort topics relevant to Australian conditions. From mattress toppers and cooling pillows to bedroom climate control and sleep hygiene tips, we're building a comprehensive resource for anyone who struggles with heat-related sleep issues.
We're also developing relationships with Australian sleep clinics and researchers to bring you the latest scientific insights into thermoregulation and sleep quality. Our goal is to bridge the gap between academic research and practical, actionable advice that you can use tonight.
Thank you for visiting CoolingBlanket.com.au. Whether you're a chronic hot sleeper, someone going through menopause, a parent looking for solutions for a warm-sleeping child, or simply someone preparing for the next Australian summer, we're here to help you find the relief you deserve.
Sleep cool, sleep well, wake refreshed.