Foam, Hybrid or Spring: Which Mattress Is Best for Malaysia's Hot Weather?
By the Joey team · Updated September 2026
If you sleep hot, look for a mattress that lets air move through it and avoids heat-holding materials. Here's how foam, hybrid and spring mattresses compare in a tropical climate.
Why the type of mattress matters more in Malaysia
With warm nights all year round, a mattress that traps heat can mean restless sleep and a sticky back by morning. Many mattresses are designed for cooler countries, so what works in a four-season climate doesn't always suit a Malaysian bedroom.
Spring mattresses
Traditional spring mattresses have plenty of air between the coils, so they tend to sleep cool. The trade-off is movement: you may feel your partner turn over, and cheaper coils can sag or squeak over time.
Foam mattresses
Foam mattresses vary a lot. Memory foam moulds closely to your body but is known to hold heat. Open-cell foam is made differently, with tiny connected pockets that let air move through, so it breathes better. Foam also absorbs movement well, which helps couples.
The Joey Mattress is an all-foam mattress made of J-Foam, an open-cell foam with no memory foam and no latex. It was designed in Malaysia for Malaysian weather, and it's the one we recommend if you tend to sleep hot.
Hybrid mattresses
Hybrid mattresses combine different layers for a more contoured, cushioned feel. The Joey Mattress Hybrid uses 100% pure Malaysian latex and memory foam under a naturally cool, breathable viscose cover, and comes in Plush, Medium and Firm. It suits people who want a softer, body-hugging feel and don't usually sleep hot. It's sold only at Mattress Makers showrooms, so you can try all three firmness levels first.
Which one should you choose?
- You sleep hot: choose open-cell foam, like the original Joey Mattress.
- You share a bed: choose foam or a hybrid for less motion transfer.
- You want a plush, contouring feel: try the Joey Mattress Hybrid.
- You're on a budget: the original Joey Mattress starts from RM1,350.
Tips for cooler sleep with any mattress
- Use a breathable, waterproof mattress protector.
- Choose natural-fibre bedsheets such as bamboo.
- Keep the mattress on a bed frame so air can circulate underneath.
Quick answers
Is memory foam hot in Malaysia?
Memory foam tends to hold body heat, so many people find it warm in Malaysia's climate. Open-cell foam, like the J-Foam in the Joey Mattress, is designed to let air flow through.
What is the coolest mattress type for hot sleepers?
Open-cell foam and spring mattresses usually sleep cooler than memory foam. The original Joey Mattress is Joey's coolest option.
Is a hybrid mattress better than a foam mattress?
Neither is better for everyone. Foam is usually cooler and more affordable, while a hybrid gives a softer, more contoured feel.
Where can I try the Joey Mattress Hybrid?
At Mattress Makers showrooms in Subang Jaya, Sungai Buloh and Johor Bahru. The Hybrid is only sold there.
Find your fit
Order the Joey Mattress online with a 99-night home trial, or visit a Mattress Makers showroom to compare it with the Hybrid.