After you put your heavy bedding away, grab sheets, blankets, and pillowcases made from natural fibers like cotton, bamboo, and silk. These materials breathe much better than synthetic options and wick moisture away from your body, so they're perfect for those hazy summer months.
Two of the best summer bedding materials are linen and cotton. They're both light, soft, and breathable fabrics. Plus, a linen sheet can wick moisture away from your body throughout the night.
What type of sheets sleep the coolest? In general, sheets made from linen, bamboo, and Tencel offer the coolest, most breathable feel. Cotton sheets that feature a percale weave are also known for being exceptionally lightweight and airy, perfect for hot sleepers.
Wool is well-known for its temperature regulation, making it a natural choice for comforter fill. Not only does wool help sleepers stay warm in winter, but it also wicks away heat and moisture to keep them cooler during warm weather.
For people who get hot during sleep, choosing sheets made of bamboo, cotton, or linen — breathable fabrics that wick away moisture from the body and help maintain a comfortable temperature — can help.
Eucalyptus silk one of the best fabrics for night sweats, making it the perfect pick. Not only is it great at keeping you comfortable in any temperature, but it's also made with cool-to-touch technology that stays fresher for longer and keeps you snug and cosy without overheating.
Buy more breathable sheets.
Like PJs, your bedsheets (and pillowcase) remain in contact with your skin for the duration of your sleep, so it's important to choose thin and breathable materials. Once again, cotton is your best bet. To help you out on those hot nights, choose a breathable weave.
Temperature. If it's warmth you need, comforters are almost always warmer than quilts. If you like to sleep cooler, then a lighter-weight quilt should be your bed cover of choice.
A blanket with a loose, open weave or knit, or one with a really distinct, raised texture such as waffle weave can help you feel cooler at night. An open weave or a raised texture means there is less blanket in direct contact with your skin, which allows better ventilation for air to circulate so your skin can breathe.
Most hotel bed sheets are high-quality cotton, though you'll occasionally find hotel bed sheets made from linen. Look for durable and soft cotton, like Egyptian and Supima, and keep up with cleaning your sheets and bed so your bedroom feels like a luxury hotel.
There are a few different types of sheets that may be considered “cooling.” Some are simply made with breathable fabrics, such as eucalyptus sheets or cotton percale sheets. Others have moisture-wicking properties.
A cooling sheet is a thin, cotton bedding that has been infused with a cooling agent. The cooling agent is usually water or gel, and it evaporates when you place the sheet on top of your bed. This process cools the sheets below and relieves those who suffer from hot flashes or night sweats.
Of all bedding materials, linen is also the most cooling one because of its looser weave. And since it's incredibly moisture-resistant, too — it can absorb up to 20 percent of its weight — linen bedding is ideal for those who live in warmer climates or those who prefer to stay cool at night.
Wool Quilts
Wool is well known for its ability to regulate body temperature, ensuring you do not feel overly hot and sweaty, while also being able to draw moisture away from the body, keeping your body temperature regulated throughout the night.
Duvets tend to be thicker, heavier, and warmer than comforters. The loft will be affected by the fill materials and how frequently you fluff it, while both the fill and cover materials can influence the warmth. Comforters are usually thinner than duvets, so they're often not as warm.
“Invest in either a tall, floor standing fan, or just use your desk fan,” says Neil. “This will get cool air circulating around the room, which will cool you down. Or better still, put a pack of frozen peas in front of the fan so you get icy blast of cold air.”
For most people, optimal sleeping conditions are between about 60° F and 68° F, and 40 to 60 percent humidity. Anything outside these ranges, experts say, and sleep quality plummets.
Linen comes from the flax plant, and it has a distinctive homespun feel. It's popular in hot places because it can absorb a lot of sweat and dry out quickly. A linen sheet can take up slightly more moisture than lyocell or bamboo. The downside is that it feels even hotter than cotton.
Causes of night sweats
medicines – some antidepressants, steroids and painkillers. low blood sugar (hypoglycaemia) alcohol or drug use. a harmless condition called hyperhidrosis that makes you sweat too much all the time.
In particular, synthetic materials such as MEMORY FOAM CAN TRAP HEAT IN, causing you to overheat and become clammy. As with all your other bedding, look for natural, breathable materials that allow the air to flow, keeping you cooler.
Bamboo sheets are cool, breathable and absorbent
They are also cooler to the touch than cotton sheets. Beyond that, bamboo can absorb 40% more water than cotton. So a bamboo sheet is a great choice to absorb sweat.