Everyone has their own preferences in the bedroom—how firm your mattress should be, how much background noise is acceptable, and how dark it is are all deeply personal decisions. But if you’re a hot sleeper, your p.m. setup isn’t just about comfort—losing sleep can lead to a host of health issues. “It is essential for your body to be able to cool off during the night,” Alex Dimitriu, MD, board-certified psychiatrist and the founder of Menlo Park Psychiatry & Sleep Medicine, tells SELF. “Research has found that [this] makes us sleep deeper and possibly longer.” And according to the National Institutes of Health (NIH), not getting enough sleep can contribute to cognitive issues, a sluggish metabolism, a weakened immune system, an increased risk of heart disease, and more.
Different internal factors can lead to sleeping hot, like hormonal fluctuations, medication side effects, and thyroid issues, Shelby Harris, PsyD, DBSM, psychologist and director of the Behavioral Sleep Medicine Program at Montefiore Medical Center, tells SELF. While you might not be able to control some of these variables, you can make sure your bedding doesn’t make their impact worse. “Cooling accessories can help avoid overheating during the night and reduce sleep disruptions due to sweating or discomfort,” Dr. Harris says.
Now onto choosing the right materials and products: We rounded up the best cooling bedding, including sheets, pillows, mattresses, and other essentials to help you fall (and stay) asleep. Sorry in advance if these comfy picks make you hit the snooze button a zillion times.
Sheets and comforters
There’s no shortage of options when it comes to cooling sheets and comforters. I highly recommend Brooklinen’s Classic Percale Core Sheet Set, which I’ve (happily!) slept on for more than a year. The sheets are made of lightweight, breathable cotton, and together with the brand’s All-Season Comforter and Classic Percale Duvet Cover, they give my bed that sought-after hotel look and feel.
Bamboo is another great fabric choice if you tend to sweat at night because it’s breathable and moisture-wicking, Dr. Harris says. One SELF editor recommends Quince’s Bamboo Sheets because they have a silky finish that’s similar to other, higher-end sets she’s tried. “My husband is a super-hot sleeper—he loves the feel of these and doesn’t overheat at night,” she says.
Lyocell, which is made from eucalyptus fibers, is also worth considering because it’s cool to the touch, gentle on skin, and absorbent (bye, clammy skin). Buffy’s Breeze Sheet Set and Breeze Comforter both live up to those claims: “I’m a very hot sleeper, and these last few summers have been the worst,” one Buffy reviewer wrote. “On the first night, I fell asleep so quickly and didn’t wake up overheated for the first time in years.” Bonus: The sheets come in so many colors, including neutrals, pastels, and rich earth tones.
Finally, there’s a reason you can spot linen in almost every clothing store when summer rolls around. “It’s breathable, which prevents heat from getting trapped in the fabric,” Dr. Harris says, adding that it “becomes softer with each wash.” Dapu’s Pure Linen Sheets Set is surprisingly affordable compared to linen offerings from other brands, and reviewers say the quality is top notch. “The linen is incredibly soft, yet it has a slight crispness that feels refreshing against the skin,” one Amazon reviewer says. “They regulate temperature exceptionally well, keeping me cool during hot summer nights.”
Brooklinen
Classic Core Sheet Set (Queen Size)
L.L.Bean
Premium Egyptian Percale Sheet Collection (Queen Size)
Quince
Bamboo Sheet Set (Queen Size)
Sheex
Arctic Aire Max Sheet Set (Queen Size)
Buffy
Breeze Sheet Set (Queen Size)
Dapu
Pure Linen Sheets Set (Queen Size)
Nectar Sleep
Duvet (Queen Size)
Buffy
Breeze Comforter (Queen Size)
Pillows
Flipping your pillow to the cool side isn’t necessary with our picks below. Purple’s Harmony Pillow is made of gel and latex, two materials that Dr. Harris says pull heat away from your body. One SELF editor is glad she made the switch: “I’ve been sleeping on it for about six months now and can’t imagine going back to my old foam pillow. The honeycomb structure may look weird, but it’s super comfortable—and has actually led to fewer stiff necks.”
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