Just like it does when it's on the sheep, wool provides temperature regulation and is super breathable - meaning it's ideal for hot sleepers or year-round use. The moisture wicking properties make it the right choice if you're trying to avoid those clammy, sweaty nights.
Bamboo, silk, and wool, on the other hand, are naturally breathable, moisture-wicking, and hypoallergenic for a comforter that keeps you cool at night. If you just prefer the feel of feathers or down, then make sure you opt for a lightweight option that won't be as weighty, or bunch as you sleep and keep in the heat.
If you're a hot sleeper, you may find that sleeping with a comforter or duvet might feel too warm at night. However, this doesn't mean you have to give up comforters and duvets altogether. Look for comforters made of breathable and moisture-wicking materials like cotton, eucalyptus, and bamboo.
Synthetic materials, like polyester, don't breathe and lead to night sweats, high body temperature, and excess heat at night. Instead, you want to look for natural bedding materials, like cotton, down, wool, or silk. These natural materials will help you to have a more restful, cooler sleep.
After testing dozens and dozens of sets in our ongoing quest for the best sheets, we've found that a set in linen or percale cotton (which is more breathable than sateen) is a great way to round out your bedding collection and extend the life of your everyday sheets by giving them the summer off.
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.
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.
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.
Type of fabric
Picking out a breathable and moisture-wicking fabric that keeps you cool and dry at night is essential if you're particularly prone to night sweats. Think natural materials like silk, cotton, and linen.
Use Cotton or Linen Bedding
This means that it lets the cool air pass through; this makes it comfortable and durable. It feels light on your skin and during summer it's the material that will keep you at your coolest. 100% linen bedding is possibly the best option when it comes to keeping cool on hot summer nights.
Wool. Quilts are natural and sustainable. They're warm, yet breathable which make them a great all-season option that will keep you cool and dry in the summer and warm in the winter. They also won't loft as much as other types.
Cotton quilts come in varying grams per square metre (gsm) fills. They are mostly considered a summer-weight quilt and are suited to those who enjoy a light, warm quilt. As a guide, a fill of 280gsm is perfect for spring and summer months, while 350gsm is ideal for autumn and winter.
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.
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.
Supima cotton stands for “superior cotton,” which is a step above Egyptian cotton in quality and feel. The fibers have superior durability and can stand up to washings easily. You will find that because supima cotton is so soft, your night's sleep will be comfortable and easy.
Bamboo Batting
Harvesting it has little impact on its livelihood. As batting, it won't make you sneeze, it's easy to quilt through, and it's a cooler type of batting than polyester. Great for summer quilts and for projects such as wall hangings that don't rely on warmth.
Feather and Down Quilts
Down has the best thermal properties of any natural fibre, and is very light and fluffy, so you get the warmth without the weight. Feather and down quilts are very soft, light and fluffy, so look wonderful on the bed, if you're into interior design and decoration.
At just 454g, the Big Agnes Kings Canyon UL Quilt is the lightest quilt on test, making it a great choice for summer adventures where weight, rather than warmth, is your priority. It's not only ultra-lightweight; it packs down really small too, so it's clearly designed with the minimalist backpacker in mind.
For the hot summer months, there's nothing like a light and airy quilt to keep your body temperature regulated. Choose from a cotton (Ultracool™) option, or if you like a heavier weight on you while you sleep, go for an all seasons wool option — don't worry, it truly is for all seasons as wool is highly breathable.
But did you know that quilts are actually one of the best choices for warm-weather bedding? Quilts are weighty enough to make you feel comforted while you sleep, but lightweight and breathable enough to keep you cool all night long.
Quilts are more lightweight than comforters and are great for summer, hot sleepers, and warmer climates. Design: If you're going for a certain interior design style for your room, such as rustic, country, or traditional, a quilt will tie your room together to create the look you're going for.
Hotel blankets are typically made from cotton, wool, or down, which are all incredibly soft and comfortable materials. They're also usually pretty heavy, which can make them feel even more luxurious. But it's not just the material that makes hotel blankets so cozy – it's also how they're constructed.
Use bedding that sleeps cool. Sheets made with breathable materials like high-quality cotton, Tencel, or bamboo-rayon can help wick moisture away from your body to evaporate and cool down more quickly. For covers, use a top sheet made of breathable materials or a light blanket that prevents trapped heat.