Beyond its lightweight design, this comforter is made with moisture-wicking tencel lyocell fibers in the fill to help combat constant night sweats. The brand also highlights the Q-Max score, or the measurement of how cool it feels on your skin, which is two times higher than the baseline for “cool to the touch.” Most reviewers rave that they’ve found the perfect cooling blanket, but keep in mind that others say it’s not as fluffy as other options available if you want a fuller look to your bedscape.
How We Tested
For this story, Shop AD writers share reviews on the sleep accessories they use year-round for hot sleepers and have high-quality durability and thoughtful details, like colorway variety, for any bedscape.
What to Look for
These are the factors we recommend keeping in mind as you shop for your next piece:
Overall comfort: Comfort is subjective, but if you like a textured piece of bedding, linen is your best bet. If you like something a bit more cool to the touch, a viscose from bamboo blanket is a good option.
Breathable materials: Keep an eye out for fabrics that have open weaves and moisture-wicking properties like viscose from bamboo and tencel lyocell that absorb heat from your body.
Lightweight design: Look for fabrics without tight weaves, like the Boll & Branch waffle blanket that’s designed with airy pockets for airflow from top to bottom.
FAQs
What Are the Best Fabrics to Keep You Cool at Night?
Organic materials like cotton, bamboo viscose, or linen are typically the best blankets since they are naturally breathable, hypoallergenic, and moisture-wicking. The option you choose is ultimately up to your preference. If you want something soft and lightweight, look for a gauzy cotton material. If you're truly a hot sleeper, we usually recommend bamboo-based fabrics since they feel silky and cool. For a more textured, lived-in feel, go with linen.
Do Thin Blankets Keep You Cool?
Not necessarily. The material of the blanket will determine if it’s cooling. Synthetic materials like microfiber usually trap body heat, so even if the blanket is thin, you’ll probably still end up feeling hot.
