14 Best Cooling Sheets for Hot Sleepers

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Courtesy of Cozy Earth, Hush Blankets and The Company Store

Are you someone who can't stay cool through the night no matter what the temperature is outside? It may be time to turn to cooling bed sheets. Sustainable, airy fabrics like silk, eucalyptus, bamboo, organic cotton, and other plant-based materials absorb moisture and fend off those flashes of heat. "High-quality fibers act as natural temperature regulators, making sheets cool and breathable in the summer and warm and insulating in the winter," says Penny Murphy, the president of Pioneer Linens.

While some fabrics are naturally cooling, certain designs and weaves also help regulate body temperature if you're a hot sleeper. "Percale is a type of textile weave that affects the way fabric feels," says Erum N. Ilyas, MD, MBE, FAAD, a dermatologist and functional textile expert. Usually 100 percent cotton, percale's construction utilizes a criss-cross weave, making the fabric lightweight and very breathable. These kinds of sheets are ideal for people who live in warm climates—or if you're simply someone who runs hot.

To help you find the best cooling bed sheets, here are our top picks for sets that are breathable, lightweight, and made from materials that will keep you comfortable all night long.

Penny Murphy, president of Pioneer Linens
Erum N. Ilyas, MD, MBE, FAAD, dermatologist and functional textile expert

Company Essentials Classic Cool Organic Cotton Percale Bed Sheet Set

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This classic set is made of certified organic cotton percale and is cool and smooth to the touch. The cooling bed sheets can fit mattresses up to 14 inches deep and come in an array of colors from crisp white to deep navy.

$97 at The Company Store

Hush Iced Cooling Sheet and Pillowcase Set

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With a name that features the word "iced," you better believe this sheet set will keep you cool. Made from 100 percent organic viscose bamboo, this set is sweat- and heat-wicking, antibacterial, and won't pill.

$189 at Hushblankets.com

Cozy Earth Bamboo Sheet Set

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These naturally temperature-regulating bamboo sheets feature an oversized fit for your bed, meaning it's an especially good pick if you have a deep-pocket mattress up to 20 inches. Because they are made from bamboo viscose, they're buttery soft and will just get softer with every wash.

$339 at Cozy Earth

Buffy Breeze Sheet Set

Made from 100 percent eucalyptus fiber, these hypoallergenic cooling bed sheets are breathable and feel cool to the touch against your skin. Each sustainable sheet set is also colored with plant-based dye.

$189 at Buffy

Boll & Branch Signature Hemmed Sheet Set

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These organic cotton bed linens are bestsellers thanks to their lightweight feel and signature fabric weave, which helps to keep you cool under the covers. An extra bonus? They're Fair Trade Certified and an eco-friendly addition to your home.

$279 at Bollandbranch.com

West Elm Silky Tencel Sheet Set and Pillowcases

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Enjoy the super soft feel of botanical fibers when you sleep on these hypoallergenic textiles. If you start sweating in the middle of the night, the plant-based material will absorb moisture to help regulate your body temperature.

$149 at West Elm

Parachute Percale Sheet Set

This percale set, made in Portugal, is crafted with Egyptian cotton and offers the breathable, cooling sensation that the percale weave is known for.

$156 at Parachute

Coyuchi Organic Crinkled Percale Sheets

A crumpled texture gives these cooling bed sheets a stylish aesthetic and ultra-soft feel. This percale is crafted from organic cotton fabric that has been purposefully spun and woven to create breathable, easily washable linen.

$207 at Coyuchi.com

Slumber Cloud Essential Sheet Set

Warm, humid weather can complicate a night's sleep, leaving you uncomfortable, sticky, and overheated. This pastel-hued cotton sheet set is lightweight and designed with temperature-regulating fibers.

$199 at Slumber Cloud

Sijo AiryWeight Eucalyptus Sheet Set

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With a luxurious softness similar to silk, these eucalyptus sheets are hypoallergenic, antimicrobial, and more sustainably produced than other bedding. The plant-based fabric helps combat humidity for a cooling sleep experience.

$185 at Sijo

Luxome Luxury Sheet Set

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This luxurious set has wicking and thermal-regulating properties that not only keep you cooler in the summer but also keep you warmer in the winter—a year-round win.

$160 at Luxome.com

Brooklinen Classic Core Sheet Set

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Cool and crisp, Brooklinen's percale set is formulated with a breathable 270-thread count weave that is perfect for hot sleepers. Made from long-staple cotton, the brand uses strong yarns that yield hotel-quality smooth and soft sheets.

$176 at Brooklinen

Mellanni Sheet Set

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These silky soft sheets are made from microfiber material that works to keep you from overheating while you sleep. The easy-to-care-for set is built to last—it's fade, stain, shrink, and wrinkle resistant.

$51 at Amazon

Bedsure Bamboo Cooling Sheets

Constructed from 100 percent organic bamboo material, these highly rated cooling bed sheets have extra-cooling and moisture-wicking capabilities. The fabric is soft to the touch and ultra-breathable, making for a great night's sleep.

$95 at Amazon

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