Personally, I’m not a hot sleeper and don’t suffer from night sweats (brag), but I do sleep next to a person who does, so I get it. A bed sheet that’s too warm can keep you from a solid night’s sleep, so you need comfortable bedding that will circulate the air. The best cooling sheet and sheet sets are made of a breathable fabric that also handles moisture well. There are tons of options out there, so I’ve put together a list of possibilities, including a wide variety of materials and aesthetics, to help you achieve the sleep of your dreams.
What to Consider When It Comes to Cooling Sheets
•Material: The most breathable and cooling sheet materials are typically those made from natural fibers, like cotton and linen (keep an eye out for cotton sheets with a percale weave, which tends to be cooler than a sateen weave). You’ll also find that sheets made from some synthetic fabrics can be soft and lightweight for a hot sleeper, like Lyocell (aka Tencel), which is a type of rayon that is chemically processed from eucalyptus trees, and bamboo, which is another type of rayon that also goes through a chemical process from bamboo wood. Microfiber sheets are typically not as cooling as cotton, but some options came with such high ratings and low price points, that I included them.
•Moisture-Wicking: All of the sheets below are breathable, but if you’re experiencing night sweats, you might want a sheet set that also absorbs moisture and wicks it away from your skin. Not all breathable sheets are moisture-wicking, but I’ve indicated below when they include that feature.