If sleep struggles set in the moment the calendar flicks to December, there’s a good chance your sheets are to blame. If you’re still tossing and turning under the thick thread count of your winter sheet set, it might be time to upgrade to a more lightweight, cooling sheet set for summer. After all, a good night’s sleep is key to good health.
For the ultimate cooling combo, try a cooling mattress. We put the Ecosa CoolComfort to the test recently. If that’s a little out of the budget right now, start with some cooling sheets and invest in a good-quality fan.
We’ve gathered the best cooling sheets for regulating your temperature while you snooze, so the only heat you’re bringing to the bedroom is up to you.
The best cooling sheets to get a good sleep on this summer
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Hommey Sheet Bundles
from $226.10 at Hommey
Give your bedroom a fresh look for summer with these organic cotton sheet sets, which come in 12 funky shades and have been designed with comfort in mind. Hommey is the brainchild of Australian Justin Kestelman, so this company knows hot summer nights. Each of these 100% organic cotton sheets has been woven with a superior sateen technique for high breathability and stonewashed for a distinctly fresh, soft feel.
Materials: 100% organic cotton bedding.
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Home Lab 100% French Flax Linen Sheets
from $311.99 from Shop Your Home and Garden
Pure flax linen is an excellent choice for those in hotter climates. It has high air permeability and is an efficient conductor of heat. In other words, it’s a breathable fabric that regulates your temperature to keep you comfortable across the seasons. This Home Lab set has been woven using premium flax fibres. Plus, these cooling sheets have been pre-soft washed so you can throw them straight on the bed and achieve that relaxed ‘slept-in’ look. There’s a range of stylish colours available, but we’re big fans of crisp white or natural oat for a timeless look.
Materials: 100% French flax linen
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Ecosa Bamboo Sheet Set
from $168 from Ecosa
If you’re a fan of siding into a super silky sheet set feeling when you crawl into bed, opt for bamboo sheets like these sateen weave numbers from Ecosa. Made from 100 per cent organic, sustainably grown bamboo, they’re ideal for sensitive-skinned hot sleepers. That’s because bamboo has hypoallergenic, breathable and moisture-wicking properties. Described as ‘ultra-breathable’, they regulate temperature to keep you cool and dry, while also providing silky-smooth comfort thanks to bamboo’s rounded fibres,
Materials: 100% organic bamboo
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Linenova Bamboo Sheet Set
from $74.66 at Amazon
You’ll feel like you’re sleeping on a cloud while snoozing on these bamboo sheets from Amazon. Naturally antibacterial, breathable and ultra-soft, they have all the luxe silkiness of hotel sheets – while still letting through airflow. Don’t worry about your sweaty sleep companion either. The bamboo fabric naturally resists stains and wrinkles for easy care. These cooling sheets are ideal for those with sensitive skin, eczema, hot sleepers and night sweats.
Materials: 100% bamboo
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Royal Comfort Ultra-Soft Microfibre-Blend Sheet Set
from $64.63 (usually $136.71) from Amazon
Give your bedroom a royal upgrade with this cooling sheet set. You may already use microfibre cloths for cleaning, but you might be surprised to hear that this fabric makes a fantastic sheet for summer, especially in combination with bamboo. The ultra-fine synthetic fibres used in microfibre give a silky smooth and gentle skin feel. Thanks to microfibre’s ability to repel sweat and moisture, it also makes an excellent summer fabric for sweaty sleepers.
Materials: Bamboo-microfibre blend
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Washed Cotton Cooper Flat Sheet
from $70 at Sheet Society
Not only are these lightweight sheets super stylish, but they’re breathable enough to see you through muggy summer nights. The key is the percale weave, which allows for more air between the fibres, so you can stay cool all night long. Made from lightweight 100 per cent cotton, each set has been finished with a stone wash treatment, giving it that lived-in look – but still with a smooth, cool hand feel. Delicious.
Materials: 100% cotton
Which is the best material for bed sheets to keep you cool?
Just like with your winter wardrobe, it’s time to pack away the thick jersey and flannel this summer. Opt for breathable and moisture-wicking bed sheets of bamboo, linen, and cotton. These fabrics allow for heat to escape, with easy airflow for keeping you cool all night long. And look for the keyword ‘percale’ on the packaging: this tight weave promotes airflow and allows heat to escape.
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