Marten Carlson: Hey, guys. Marten here from Mattress Clarity. I don't know about you,
but I sleep really hot at night. Underneath a lot of different comforters, I wake up sweaty
and clammy. That's why I was really interested to try out the ClimaBalance comforter, a comforter
made specifically with hot sleepers in mind.
I want to talk about its design, my experience with it, who it's a good fit for, and who
it's not a good fit for. Is the right fit for you? Let's find out.
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Marten: Before we get started, I do have a list of my favorite comforters. All you have
to do to see that is to go to mattressclarity.com and look for my top comforter picks. I want
to talk about the ClimaBalance Down Alternative comforter, starting on the outside and then
working our way in.
On the outside, you're going to have a polyester shell, a little bit smooth to the touch with
a little bit of a starchy feel. Inside there, you're going to have a down-alternative fill.
It's called Sensofill Virgin Polyester. I have a standard design for down-alternative
fill. It's also hypoallergenic, so good for those people with allergies.
Now, it's held in place with a sewn-through design, keeps all that in place. What makes
this comforter stand out though is going to be these mesh squares. They call them high-tech
mesh squares. All over the surface area of the comforter, you have these holes that allow
for air to flow through to keep you cooler at night.
The company has done studies to find out how well it helps people sleep. They found that,
over time, people sleep sometimes 50 percent better, experience more REM sleep, deeper
sleep. It does work overall. In terms of size options, you have twin, full, queen, king,
large king, and California king. In terms of washing, you can machine-wash it at home
on a gentle cycle.
I want to talk about my experience with the ClimaBalance, starting off talking about feel.
Running my hand across the comforter is kind of rough. Again, it's polyester, has a starchy
quality to it. I've read some other reviews online that people had issues with static
electricity build-up when they're underneath this blanket.
People said they get out of the morning, they touch something and they get shocked. I did
not have this experience personally. The company says, "If you do have problems with this,
you can put this into a duvet cover." The issue with that though is I feel like putting
this into a duvet cover is going to ruin the effect of the squares with that airflow, especially
a heavier duvet cover.
On top of that as well, the corners do not have duvet tabs. It's hard to tie this inside
of a duvet cover and keep it secure at night. A big thing as well is loft with a comforter.
How is the loft of the ClimaBalance? I can say it is not very lofty. It's a pretty thin
comforter, not a lot of body to it, not a lot of loft, kind of lies flat across my mattress.
Last but not least, let's talk about warmth. Temperature regulation is the main focus on
the ClimaBalance, but how effective is it? Well, I can say it's effective in some ways
and not quite so effective in other ways.
First off, talking about those hotter nights when I'm sleeping hot. This is a very effective
comforter. Again, you have these holes across the surface area of the entire comforter,
a lot of room for airflow.
I'm sleeping quite cool on those hotter nights. However, on those colder nights, with these
open squares, I'm getting more of that cold air passing through. I'm sleeping colder,
so not the best match for me on those colder nights.
Let's talk about the pros, or who I think the ClimaBalance might be a good fit for.
First off, it is a very good choice for hot sleepers, especially on those warmer nights
during those warmer months. A lot of room for airflow with these mesh squares, so you
should be sleeping quite cool underneath the ClimaBalance.
Also, if you'd like a thinner comforter, that's the design you're looking for. The ClimaBalance
could also work for you. Again, it's on the thinner side. It should lie closer to your
mattress.
Last but not least, if you're looking for a comforter that's hypoallergenic, if you
struggle with allergies, the ClimaBalance's also a good option. All these materials in
it are hypoallergenic so you shouldn't be waking up with those watery eyes or stuffy
nose.
Now, let's talk about the cons, or who the ClimaBalance might not be a good fit for.
First off, if you want a fluffier comforter, you want something with that cloud-like design,
the ClimaBalance is probably not the best match for you. It is not very lofty. It's
more of a flat, thinner comforter. If you want something on the fluffier end, I would
look elsewhere.
Off that as well, if you want something to keep you warm on those colder nights, ClimaBalance
is probably not the best option for you as well. It is, again, on the thinner side. I
was not getting a lot of warm insulation on those colder nights. If you need something
for those colder nights or those colder months, you might want to look elsewhere as well.
Last but not least, if you're looking for something durable, something of a more long-term
investment, ClimaBalance is also not the best option. I've had it for a few weeks now. Just
using it, I've already seen some fraying, some stitching coming loose. Reading more
reviews online, it seems to be a common issue with the ClimaBalance.
Before we finish up, I want to answer a few frequently asked questions about the ClimaBalance.
First question is, "What does the ClimaBalance feel like?" Well, I can say, just on the outside,
it has a rougher quality to it. In terms of the design, it's a thinner comforter, not
very fluffy, a little bit rough on the hand, and doesn't sleep too hot, doesn't give a
lot of insulation.
The second question is, "Does the ClimaBalance sleep hot at night?" I can say it does not.
It actually sleeps quite cool, a lot of room for airflow at these mesh squares, air flowing
across my body. I am not sleeping hot underneath the ClimaBalance.
The last question is, "How much does the ClimaBalance cost?" It does vary in price in terms of the
size. It's $74 for their twin size, up to $110 for the California king size. In the
end, I think the ClimaBalance is going to be a good fit for hot sleepers and those who
struggle with allergies.
However, people who want something fluffier, something to keep them nice and warm at night
are probably going to want to look elsewhere. That's about it. If you're just getting started
looking for bedding or mattress products, definitely check out mattressclarity.com.
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