Warm weather often forces sleepers to ditch cozy comforters and covers in favor of cooler layers. Thankfully, a solution exists in the form of a cooling blanket. The best cooling blankets ensure you never have to compromise; thoughtfully designed to prevent overheating, they excel at wicking away sweat without sacrificing comfort. After consulting our expert-run sleep team, we named the Luxome Lightweight Blanket the best cooling blanket for hot sleepers overall, thanks to its silky-smooth, temperature-regulating bamboo lyocell fabric that offers cooling comfort all night long. For a more affordable pick, we also love the Elegear Revolutionary Cooling Blanket.
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We found six additional cooling blankets to benefit hot sleepers, including ones with a cool-to-the-touch surface and others that come infused with special cooling technologies. Read on for our curated list of the eight best cooling blankets, from lightweight to weighted options.
Material: 100% bamboo viscose | Cooling features: Breathability, temperature regulation | Fill: 100% bamboo viscose | Certifications: Oeko-Tex Standard 100 | Trial: 30-day return policy
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Both the cover and the fill of this luxurious, silky feeling blanket are made from viscose from bamboo, which offers temperature-regulating properties. This blanket not only has a slick and cool-to-the-touch sensation, but the fabric is soft, breathable and helps keep you cool all night. Hot sleepers can still appreciate the feel of cuddling under a quilted blanket, and the Luxome Lightweight blanket is a great bed topper, even during the toasty summer months. It comes in eight colorways, has a sateen weave and gets softer every time you wash it.
Material: Egyptian cotton, Arc-Chill 3.0 | Cooling features: Temperature regulating, breathable | Fill: N/A | Certifications: Oeko-Tex Standard 100 | Trial: 30-day Amazon return
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The Elegear Revolutionary Cooling Blanket is two-sided to keep you cool in the summer and warm in the winter. One side incorporates the company’s Arc-Chill 3.0 technology, which uses mica nylon and polyethylene. Along with providing a cool-to-the-touch sensation, these materials work together to absorb your body heat when you sweat and speed up evaporation of the liquid to keep it away from you.
The other side of the blanket is made from Egyptian cotton, which offers a soft and cozy feel for times when you need warmth. The Elegear Revolutionary Cooling Blanket has a lightweight design and comes in 13 different colors and five sizes. You can also buy the brand’s cooling pillowcases to match it.
Material: 100% European flax | Cooling features: Airy, breathable, moisture wicking | Fill: N/A | Certifications: Oeko-Tex Standard 100 | Trial: 30 nights
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Linen is naturally breathable and durable, which makes it a great material for a summer blanket. The Smooth Linen Summer Cover from Rough Linen is so lightweight it practically floats above you while you sleep, while still providing comfort and wicking perspiration away. Like all linen, it imparts a low-maintenance, effortless vibe, allowing you to make the bed look made (even if a little rumpled) by simply draping it on top. But, also like all linen, expect it to shed lint until it’s been washed a few times.
The Summer Cover is available in twin, queen and king and comes in six colorways. Rough Linen also offers bedding and blankets in two other weights of linen, so if you prefer a denser weave or a little bit more heft, check out the Orkney Linen Summer Cover, which is available in an array of vibrant hues. We especially appreciate that Rough Linen offers small sample swatches of each linen weight, so you can really check them out before purchasing.
Material: Cotton, 37.5 polyester technology with satin piping | Cooling features: Moisture wicking, cool to the touch | Fill: Polyester, 37.5 polyester technology | Certifications: Oeko-Tex Standard 100 | Trial: 100 nights
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The Sleep Number True Temp is a standout summer blanket for many sleepers, especially those who have sensitive skin that reacts to fuzzy fabrics. It has a very smooth and slick feel that doesn’t irritate, and it contains Sleep Number’s 37.5 particles that actively move heat and humidity away from your body while you sleep. It’s thin and lightweight, so it can be used on its own during hotter months and layered with other bedding to combat year-round night sweats. While pet owners should note that fur may cling to the fabric, stains wash out easily, even from the white colorway.
What our editors say: Rose Sala, Forbes Vetted deputy editor, has the Sleep Number True Temp and says, “It’s cool to the touch but not soft or cozy, so I prefer this blanket layered on top of another rather than pulled up under my chin.” Editorial assistant Lee Cutlip says, “It’s definitely more breathable than a knit blanket and is very cool against the skin,” and agrees with Sala that the True Temp is best suited as an additional layer with other bedding. Both Sala and Cutlip report that the blanket requires extra drying time, and even after multiple dryer cycles, it has to be hung to fully dry.
Material: 89% nylon, 11% spandex jersey | Cooling features: Phase change materials, breathable | Fill: 50% Outlast ClimaDry polyester fiberfill, 50% polyester fiberfill | Certifications: Certified Space Technology | Trial: 60 nights
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The patented Slumber Cloud Outlast ClimaDry fiberfill, originally engineered by NASA, uses phase change materials that are designed to trap heat away from your body in microcapsules and only release it as the temperature cools. This not only keeps you cool and comfortable, but it can also provide relief to anyone who co-sleeps with a partner who runs hot.
The UltraCool is a little fluffier and heavier than a super-thin blanket, so it provides the sensation of being covered up without being stifling. It’s available in three colors, but you can also use it as a duvet insert, and it has handy corner loops to help attach it to a duvet cover.
What our editors say: Senior mattress and sleep editor Bridget Chapman tested the lightweight model of the UltraCool Comforter and says, “This comforter is noticeably cooling the second you take it out of the box. It’s quite thin and could pass as a thick blanket. I actually got too cold the first night I slept with it and had to add more blankets after that. I found the cooling technology to really work all night, and I like the silky feel of the comforter.”
Material: Lyocell | Cooling features: Cool to the touch, temperature regulating | Fill: Glass beads, fiberfill | Certifications: Oeko-Tex Standard 100 | Trial: 30-day returns
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Many people love the hugging feel of a weighted blanket and find it calming. This 35-pound option from Gravity drapes over you and presses you down while you sleep, promoting relation and comfort. Some weighted blankets are meant to keep you cozy and warm as well, but the Gravity is made of 100% lyocell fabric derived from eucalyptus, which is temperature regulating and has a cool, silky feel. The blanket also comes with a removable and washable cool-to-the-touch cover, which can be secured with ties and zippers. The glass beads that provide the weight in the fill are noiseless, so they won’t wake you up as you shift around.
What our editors and testers say: Mattress and sleep editor McKenzie Dillon says, “It’s soft and fuzzy to the touch without being too warm, a balancing act that’s hard to achieve.” Another Forbes Vetted tester says, “I love that the blanket fabric is made of 100% lyocell, which feels smooth and cool to the touch. It helps keep you cozy, while the lyocell fabric helps regulate your body temperature so you don’t roast.”
Material: 100% Turkish cotton | Cooling features: Breathable waffle weave | Fill: N/A | Certifications: None | Trial: 365 days
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If you’re a hot sleeper who prefers the cozy, enveloping feel of cotton, we recommend the Brooklinen Dreamweave Waffle Blanket. Instead of using advanced cooling tech like phase-change materials, this blanket takes a simpler approach to comfort with an airy, waffle-weave design and 100% Turkish cotton composition. Unlike the Luxome Lightweight Blanket and Elegear Revolutionary Cooling Blanket, this option from Brooklinen feels more soft than silky-smooth. As for its weight, it feels more substantial than a sheet, but less heavy than a thick comforter.
Material: 100% TENCEL lyocell from Eucalyptus | Cooling features: Temperature- and moisture- regulating material | Fill: N/A | Certifications: Oeko-Tex Standard 100 | Trial: 7 nights
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We’re big fans of the Buffy Breeze line, whose comforter earned a spot in our guide to the best comforters for hot sleepers. The Breeze Duvet Cover offers a similarly stellar amount of temperature regulation, thanks to its 100% Tencel lyocell and Eucalyptus construction. It’s super-soft and excels at absorbing moisture. We also like that it comes with four corner ties to keep your duvet insert securely in place, as well as buttons and an envelope-style closure to further prevent the insert from escaping.
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While every sleeper is different, there are various factors to consider while shopping for a cooling blanket. No matter what your needs are, knowing a bit about fabrics, weights and cooling technologies can guide your selection.
According to Dr. Elizabeth Easter, textile consultant and professor at the University of Kentucky, cooling blankets “primarily work by allowing perspiration to pass from the hot sleeper to the fiber, fabric or treatment.” However, they way they do this varies depending on the type of material the blanket is made from. Some bedding materials naturally have more cooling properties than others. Also, some synthetic and manufactured fabrics provide excellent temperature regulation.
One key characteristic to look for is a fabric’s breathability. According to Easter, this means that “the fabric or product allows perspiration—in the form of a vapor—to pass through it and reduces or prevents perspiration from converting to a liquid—sweat.” Easter further explains that “this can be achieved by fiber content, as with cotton or linen; fabric construction; thickness and weight; and treatments.”
Another term used to describe cooling materials is “moisture wicking.” Easter explains that doesn’t mean that you don’t perspire, but that "the fiber or yarn moves the sweat or liquid to the outer surface to allow evaporation and promote quick drying.” These are some materials to look for when searching for cooling blanket fabrics.
Some fabrics excel at temperature regulation not due to any natural qualities, but because they have been designed to do so, with cooling technology incorporated into the material.
For most hot sleepers in search of a cooling blanket, a lighter weight is typically the preferred choice; typically, lightweight blankets promote greater airflow and breathability.
However, if you’re looking for something both breathable and calming, weighted cooling blankets do exist. With a weighted blanket, the materials will determine how cool or hot it sleeps. Look for cooling materials like Tencel lyocell and cotton.
Our top pick for the best cooling blanket, the Luxome Lightweight Blanket, is highly praised for its silky feel and naturally temperature regulating materials.
We can also vouch for the Sleep Number True Temp Blanket, which several Forbes Vetted staffers have commended as being cool-to-the-touch and breathable, offering cooling benefits as they sleep.
The most cooling fabrics include cotton and bamboo viscose, both of which are naturally breathable, lightweight and moisture-wicking. Beyond that, textile expert Dr. Easter also recommends considering linen, wool and polyester as alternative cooling materials.
Blankets made from the right materials can successfully help regulate your body temperature as you sleep. Some fabrics are naturally moisture-wicking, like wool and polyester, while others are naturally breathable and offer a more cooling sleep experience, like cotton and linen.
There are also cooling blankets designed with technology and synthetic materials to promote temperature regulation, like Arc-Chill 3.0 and 37.5. These are designed to absorb and dissipate heat and moisture quickly for a cooler experience.
Quality, budget, material preferences, and even the time of year are all factors to consider when honing in on the best places to buy bedding. Maybe you prefer a cottagecore look that’s filled with color and woven fabrics, in which case Piglet in Bed’s trove of linen sheets might be the right fit for you. Or perhaps you like bedding in every shade, pattern, and fabric under the sun, in which case we might steer you toward Brooklinen, one of our all-time favorite bedding brands.
To help you navigate which retailers reign supreme when it comes to the best bed sheets, duvet covers, and more, we turned to the experts: Heather Kates, leader designer at MDI Luxury Design in Charleston, South Carolina; Stephanie Kraus, interior designer and founder of Stephanie Kraus Designs in Wayne, Pennsylvania; and Drew Michael Scott of Lone Fox Home. Combined with insight from our very own editors on their favorites, here are several noteworthy places to start your search for high-quality bedding. We’ve even secured you some limited-time deals on some of the retailers below so you can get a budget-friendly start to building out your linen closet.
Cozy Earth specializes in breathable bedding designed to make you feel cooler while you snooze. Take their signature bamboo bedding, made from 100% viscose. “I honestly thought these sheets were silk,” says contributor Megan Wahn. “That’s how smooth and soft they feel.” Wahn primarily tested these sheets in the winter, and they kept her warm despite their cool-to-the-touch hand feel. “I’m especially eager to see how they perform in the summer,” she adds. “Something about their smoothness makes me think the summer night sweats won’t stand a chance.”
Boll & Branch is best known for the texture of their linens, which feel like they’ve been run through the wash several times (in a good way). No fraying or pilling, just that coveted softness which feels lived-in, but not worn out. Of all the materials commerce director Rachel Fletcher tested from Boll & Branch—percale, Supima cotton, flannel, and linen—she was particularly impressed by their signature sateen bedding that’s made from long-staple cotton and has a wonderfully gentle finish. “That extra-soft feel, paired with the lovely, cooling properties, make them feel like the luxury sheets they are,” she says. If you already know and love the sheets, the retailer also sells everything from mattresses to bedroom furniture.
Quince is another AD-approved brand for wallet-friendly staples. We’ve named their European Linen Sheet Set the Best Affordable option on the market, and Scott agrees, noting that they are one of his new favorite places to shop. “The price point is unbeatable, and I love that they offer bedding sets in beautiful colorways and a variety of fabric options,” he says. “The quality is also impressive, especially considering the affordability.”
Take these 100% European flax sheets that sell for a fraction of the price of their competitors, thanks to the company’s innovative supply chain structure that cuts out the middle man to avoid extra costs in the distribution process. “I love its airy nature along with the gorgeous Bordeaux color that complements the rest of my decor,” says senior commerce editor Nashia Baker. Beyond sheets, Quince’s bedding collection also features mattress pads, quilts, pillowcases, and more, plus we’ve rated their down comforter as one of the best on the market.
Though Brooklinen launched with only cotton percale and sateen sheets, their collection has since expanded to include everything from cashmere to brushed flannel options in all kinds of prints and fabrics. Helpfully bundled in deluxe sets or sold individually, you can find so many great bedding staples at a happy midpoint in price between truly budget retailers and their more luxury-minded peers. Their linen sheets are especially beloved by our editors, who consider them year-round staples.
“Since I don’t live my life on a Greek island, I thought white linen sheets year-round might be a slightly bold move, but the nature of the fiber is versatile and temperature regulating,” shares AD contributor Madeleine Luckel, who tried the Core Sheet Set.
Fletcher cozies up with the brand’s Luxe Sheet Set, and gives them high marks for beating the heat. “I’m a hot sleeper with sensitive skin, and they’re really cool on my skin at night, which is a huge relief,” she says. “I love the breathability of these sheets.”
The hunt for classic, well-crafted cotton ends at Parachute. You’ll find bedding sets, bundles, and more—all made with sustainability in mind. The percale and brushed cotton are top-of-the-line and made by artisans at Parachute’s factory in Portugal.
“We love [Parachute] because the bedding is designed to provide a hotel-like experience, offering a perfect balance of softness and crispness,” Kraus says, whose clients are fans of the brand’s linen bedding sets. “They become softer with each wash while maintaining their durability and are super soft to sleep in every night.”
In her assessment of Parachute’s organic bedding, Fletcher noted how Parachute prioritizes organic and ethically sourced materials. For example, the Organic Cloud Cotton Duvet Set is made with Oeko-Tex-certified 100% cotton. “I try a lot of bedding in this line of work and the more I do, the more I appreciate ethical and organic production, even if the price tag is a little higher,” she says.
Coyuchi and sustainability are the peanut butter and jelly of the bedding world. The line of bedding, particularly the brand’s linen sheets, are known for certified organic ingredients such as 100% organic flax from France that is grown without fertilizers or pesticides. You can also snag percale, sateen, and flannel sheets. Their earth-toned colorways are yet another reason to shop at Coyuchi.
“I love the color, which is what drew me to these sheets in the first place,” says Sam Cochran, global features editor. “They’re the perfect brown—a tad auburn, ever so slightly timeworn in palette.”
We head to Serena & Lily for everything coastal: rattan end tables, striped details, indoor-outdoor furniture with a beachy vibe. Their bedding catalog offers exactly what we’re after: eyelet details, blue stripe designs, things named after “Westport” and “Nantucket.” Whether you’re on an East Coast island or wanting to be, Serena & Lily has just the thing to tickle that Cape Cod decor itch.
Saatva has ranked highly everywhere from our list of best duvet covers to hybrid mattresses. When it comes to the former, AD writers have been thoroughly impressed by the percale bedding selection. “I wasn’t sure what the 200-thread count fabric would feel like and was pleasantly surprised to find that it was still soft and not too rough to the touch like many percale weaves can be,” contributor Katarina Kovac says of the brand’s crisp, luxury hotel-inspired duvet cover set. “I really appreciated the fact that there was a zipper enclosure on the duvet, as well as a center envelope opening on the shams, as it helps create a neat and tidy look that I love with white linens.”
Otherwise, we’re always keeping a close eye on their site for sales on their high-quality mattresses, plush mattress toppers, or impenetrable mattress covers (pet parents will be endlessly glad to have this). Contributor Bailey Berg tested one of the eco-friendly brand’s beds for us and calls it “the most breathable, comfortable mattress I’ve ever tried. There’s also no motion transfer, which makes sleeping through the night easier for the light sleepers out there.”
For close to a century, Matouk’s artisans in Fall River, Massachusetts, have crafted fine high-thread-count bedding that you can find in five-star hotels around the country. They also go so far as to offer a range of bespoke options, so you can truly tailor the look and feel of your bedding, from monogramming to custom embroidery.
“Our clients love the soft, crisp feel of their sheets, and the Prado collection is a personal favorite,” Kates says. “Its beautiful, versatile pattern, designed by Schumacher, adds a touch of timeless elegance to any bedroom.”
Allie Weiss, AD’s US digital director, tested the brand’s Bergamo percale Egyptian cotton sheets, and raved about the barely-there feeling of the high-end bedding. “I hate scratchy sheets, and breathed a sigh of relief when I slipped into these,” she says. “They are lightweight, crisp looking, and soft to the touch—talk about a win-win.”
Buffy does things slightly differently from their peers, leaning into fresh designs for their bedding (like the quilted surface of their Puffer Throw or the wavy lines on their AD editor–beloved Breeze comforter, seen above, that comes filled with eucalyptus fill).
Similar to the temperature-regulating Breeze, Buffy’s sheets from the same collection are a hit for their temperature-regulating properties, made from the same eucalyptus lyocell fabric that need less water to produce than a traditional cotton sheet set. “These sheets are smoooooth and feel like a silk-cotton combo,” shares Zoë Sessums, senior digital design editor. “The cool-to-the-touch nature of the material is also ideal for warmer months and they only get softer after each wash.”
Pom Pom at Home curated collections feature bedding products that are hand-loomed by artisans for the bespoke touch. The Montauk Throw, for instance, provides a natural linen texture to bring warmth and dimension to any bedroom. You can also find cozy sheets, coverlets, and bed skirts to complete the design.
“Pom Pom includes thoughtful elements like shell-button closures on duvets and envelope closures on shams, showcasing a commitment to both form and function,” Kraus says. It might seem that the pre-washed linen collections are something you’ve had for years—lived-in and relaxed.
Sferra, founded in Italy in , makes beautifully crafted linens found in five-star hotels the world over. The magic is in the details: all-around elastic on fitted sheets for the perfect fit, elegant hem-stitching on top sheets, and top-shelf materials (like the highest grade of Egyptian cotton around). Take the delicately rippled surface of their bed skirts as a sign of some of their best work.
Frette is another name in Italian linens to know that’s been decorating iconic Mediterranean interiors since , including the abodes of actual royalty. They peddle all kinds of sumptuous linens and exquisite sheet sets, like these delightfully color-blocked sheets. Frette’s signature cotton sateen gives this set a crisp texture reserved for luxury hotel rooms, and its sea blue colorway delivers a shoreside experience regardless of location that pairs best with an open window, an ocean breeze, and breakfast in bed.
A pillow is a pillow, but Beautyrest makes the kind of cozy, textured ones that feel like a genuine indulgence. From a down pillow wrapped in a lush, striped cover to cooling, Art Deco–style options, there are many ways to stylishly prop up your head at night. We know you never would, but you might even be tempted to ditch the pillowcase with gems like these.
Rural England was the birthplace of Piglet in Bed, which makes perfect sense when you consider the cottagecore-friendly colorways and patterns that the retailer sells, from delightful minty stripes to raspberry or elderberry. Their signature linen set comes in 30 shades, including gingham, stripes, and a series of soft palette colors from sage to berry to warm clay. You can also buy the gingham pillowcases separate for a splash of countryside in your bedding setup.
And while we love the makeup of these sheets—woven from 55% European linen and 45% long staple cotton—their interactive design programming is another big perk. You can build your bedding setup on their website bit by bit, so you can try out all your just-so-crazy-it-might-work bedding ideas before typing in the credit card.
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