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You can try every trick in the book when it comes to falling asleep, but you won’t stay in slumberland for long if your body isn’t able to regulate its temperature. But a great bed sheet can save even the sweatiest sleeper. This summer, instead of waking up in a puddle, try these cooling and oh so comfy sheets. And while you’re at it, check out our roundup of the best cooling pillows and summer comforters, too.
Keep scrolling forFIRST‘spicks for the best summer bed sheets so you can stay cool all night.
Snuggle up with these hypoallergenic sheets made from a bamboo and microfiber blend without worrying about skin irritation or overheating. Cosy House Collection's Luxury Bamboo Set comes in 14 colors and seven sizes so you're guaranteed to find some that fit your bedroom style.
If you've sworn off microfiber sheets in the summer because they're not as breathable as cotton, Cosy Hometex's moisture-wicking sheets may change your mind. "I bought these sheets hoping they would help us stay cooler overnight. I love that they are comfortable, very soft, and make me feel like I'm relaxing at a hotel. My husband said he noticed a difference with these sheets — he used to wake up sweating, but with these he didn't. We are both pleased with this purchase," one Amazon customer wrote.
You left your bed sheets sitting in the dryer and now they're wrinkled. Do you put them through another cycle to get out any kinks, or do you just accept that your sheets will have creases? The correct answer is you buy yourself a set of Mellanni's wrinkle-resistant sheets. You'll sleep easy in one of its 39 — yes, 39 — different color options. "My husband and I love the set! He's already asked me to order more! And for the price and the comfort you get for this set is amazing! [They] are soooo soft and cool! I don't wake up in the middle of the night sweating my....yeah you know! Definitely going to order us another set...or two!" one satisfied buyer wrote on Amazon.
You can't go wrong with these traditional cotton bed sheets from California Design Den and customers can't stop raving. "I have bought so many sheets in the past but never end up using them. All of them have made me sweat or itch. I have finally found something that makes me feel so peaceful and cool all night. Highly recommended!" one said. These sheets only get softer with wear, and you'll enjoy diving into them for years to come.
PeachSkinSheets deliver on its promise to keep you cool while you sleep with its moisture-wicking fabric. You'll stay dry all through the night, blanketed in the company's ultra soft 1500 thread count sheets. They are also hypoallergenic, so sleepers with sensitive skin can hop under the covers without a second thought.
One woman who claimed to sweat through two to three pairs of pajamas every night said she found relief with PeachSkinSheets: "They are soft and wonderful and they don't get soaked the way my cotton sheets did. I used to wake up in the middle of the night to soaking wet sheets and have to put towels down to sleep on. In the morning they would take FOREVER to dry. But these sheets only feel slightly damp at most and dry super quickly. I am in LOVE. I just can't believe that for the amazing quality they don't cost more. If you have night sweats I can't recommend these sheets highly enough."
Comfort Space's microfiber sheets are made with CoolMax Moisture Wicking Technology to prevent you from overheating. These stylish bed coverings come in five colors and are available in six sizes. They're also hypoallergenic, so they won't cause breakouts or rashes.
Percale is a type of yarn weave that makes bed sheets lighter than something like sateen. It's also a great choice if you are looking for something breathable for summer. Brooklinen's Classic Core Sheet Set is a percale option that's earning rave reviews: "The classic sheets are crisp and cool, exactly what we love," one buyer wrote.
Tempur-Pedic's eco-friendly Cool Luxury Sheet Set is made of tencel, a wood-based fiber that requires less energy and water to produce than cotton. It can be just as soft or softer than cotton and does an excellent job of absorbing sweat and moisture from your body to keep you cool and comfy.
Brookside's tencel sheets manage moisture levels so you and your pajamas stay dry all through the night (they'll also keep you warm in the winter). Their silky soft feel will make it hard to get out of bed in the morning.
Jersey isn't as permeable as other fabrics like cotton or bamboo fibers, so it isn't the most cooling option. However, they won't retain as much heat as flannel, for example, so they may be a viable option for those who don't run too warm. If you hate having to switch your sheets every season, you may want to think about using jersey sheets year round as they're a good middle ground between keeping you cool and heating your body.
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