With warm weather upon us, it’s time to think about choosing bedding to keep you cool when the mercury rises. This article from Fine Linen and Bath discusses the best materials to choose for staying cool and offers specific recommendations for sheet and bedding styles.
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As the summer heat rolls in, your bedroom should be an oasis of cool comfort and relaxation. One of the key elements to consider when creating a sleep-friendly environment during hot weather is your choice of bed sheets. Luxury cooling sheets offer more than just superior style; they play a crucial role in comfort by regulating body heat and promoting a good night's sleep for hot sleepers who experience night sweats.
But where to start? With so many sheet materials and fabrics out there, the choices can get overwhelming. The design team at Fine Linen and Bath is here to help! We'll show you the best cooling sheets fabrics to choose for on hot summer nights (or if you sleep hot in general) and offer specific recommendations for our favorite warm weather bed sheet sets. Read on to learn more about what fabrics and styles we love when the mercury rises!
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Egyptian Cotton Percale: Cool, Crisp Comfort
Egyptian cotton sheets are renowned for their exceptional quality and breathability, making them an excellent choice for hot weather. The long fibers in Egyptian cotton create a lightweight and breathable sheet that allows air circulation and prevents heat from getting trapped. Additionally, a percale sheet delivers a cool, crisp, five-star-hotel feel, which makes it the perfect choice for a summer night and provides excellent temperature regulation. This sheet material is also gentle on sensitive skin and offers superior cooling comfort compared to other weaves. You can learn more about the differences between percale weave and sateen weave sheets here.
Our Egyptian Cotton Percale Sheets Pick: SFERRA Simply Celeste
The definition of simplicity and elegance, SFERRA Simply Celeste is a streamlined version of their classic Celeste percale bedding. Simply Celeste bedding is heaven for the purist who craves understated elegance coupled with the style, softness, and comfort of Celeste. Simply Celeste sheets are a tailored alternative that deliver the same chamois-like feel of the famous Celeste collection and rank among the best overall cooling sheets for hot sleepers.
SFERRA Simply Celeste 400TC sheets are made in Italy from 100% Extra-long-staple Egyptian Cotton. This percale sheet set features knife edge finish on duvet cover and shams, plain hem on flat sheets and pillowcases. Machine washable on gentle cycle. Available in White with limited color options. Twin, Full, Queen, King sheets and duvet cover, four sizes of pillow shams. Perfect for pairing with your existing mattress and mattress pad setup.
The Perfect Cotton/Poly Blend: Comfort and Easy Care
A cotton blend bed sheet set can be a wonderful option for staying cool without sacrificing ease of care. High-quality cotton sheet provides a natural softness and breathability, while the polyester adds durability and wrinkle resistance. The combination of these materials results in a luxurious feel that keeps you cool while being durable and wrinkle resistant (no need to iron!) This sheet material offers excellent cooling comfort while being gentle on sensitive skin.
Our Cotton/Poly Blend Sheets Pick: Matouk Positano
Matouk Positano is a beautiful base for your warm weather bed. This style, formerly known as Key Largo, is a 200 TC blend 50% Egyptian cotton/50% polyester that has an elegant hand a crisp smoothness that mimics 100% cotton while easily machine washable and requiring no ironing. These cool sheets provide excellent temperature regulation and moisture wicking properties, making them ideal for those who experience night sweats or hot flashes.
Matouk Positano sheets are made in the USA from fabric imported from Italy and finished with a simple hemstitch. The cotton/polyester blend is accented with a simple hemstitch. Available in White and Ivory color options in Twin, Full, Queen, King, Cal King and custom sizes. Duvet covers, and four sizes of pillow shams available. Wash on gentle cycle with low heat drying for best results.
Linen: Legendary Luxury in All Climates
Linen has been used for centuries and is renowned for its breathability and ability to adapt to different climates. The best linen sheets are perfect for hot weather as they have a natural cooling effect. The fabric's loose weave allows air to circulate freely, preventing the sheets from sticking to your body and delivering a refreshing feel against the skin. While being exceptionally durable, linen also softens over time to grow increasingly comfortable and luxurious. This breathable sheet material provides exceptional moisture wicking and temperature regulation, making it one of the best cooling sheets for hot sleepers.
Our Linen Sheets Pick: Matouk Schumacher Simone Linen Bedding
Matouk Schumacher Simone Linen Bedding has a breathtaking floral print inspired by a 19th century English fabric remnant, hand-selected from Schumacher's vast archive. Translated to an ultra-soft Roman linen by Matouk, the print takes on a multi-dimensional effect full of rich texture and shadow -- perfect for keeping you dreaming in cooling comfort. This performance sheet set offers excellent body heat regulation and is gentle enough for sensitive skin.
Matouk Schumacher Simone Linen Bedding is made in the USA from 100% linen woven and printed in Italy. All Matouk fabrics are OEKO-TEX® Standard 100 certified. Machine washable on gentle cycle. Available in Apricot or Sea color options in Full, Queen, King, Cal King. Duvet covers and four sizes of regular and quilted shams available. Works beautifully with any mattress type and complements cooling mattress pads.
Modal: Cool and Sustainable
Modal is made from the cellulose fiber of beechwood trees, which are renewable and require less water to grow. This makes modal sustainable and environmentally friendly. Modal sateen sheets drape beautifully, resist pilling, and are machine washable. They also grow softer with age. Modal is also breathable, which offers maximum comfort in warm weather and for hot sleepers. This sheet material provides excellent cooling comfort and moisture wicking properties, making it ideal for those who experience night sweats or hot flashes. The smooth texture is also perfect for sensitive skin.
Our Modal Sheets Pick: SDH Legna Classic
The SDH Legna Classic Collection is an eco-friendly line of modal bedding that combines the cool, smooth, supple feel of silk with the easy care of cotton. Luxuriously soft, Legna bedding offers true and lasting beauty; it is also the only sateen lightweight enough to make our list of summer bedding. It drapes beautifully, washes easily, and grows softer over time. These cooling sheets provide exceptional temperature regulation and rank among the best overall cooling sheets for year-round comfort.
The modal fiber used to make SDH Classic bedding is harvested from the wood pulp of beech trees, which are grown in sustainably managed European forests under strict environmental guidelines. SDH Legna Classic bedding is also OEKO-TEX® STANDARD 100 certified as safe from harmful chemicals. Made in Italy of 100% modal sateen. Machine washable on gentle cycle with low heat drying. Thirteen color options in Twin, Twin XL, Full, Queen, King, and Cal King. Duvets and four sizes of shams available. This performance sheet set pairs perfectly with any mattress and mattress pad combination.
Pure Mulberry Silk: A Luxurious Cooling Sheet
Among the many benefits of sleeping on silk -- which is naturally hydrating to hair and skin, hypoallergenic, resistant to mold and mites, and non-irritating -- is the fact that pure mulberry silk is breathable and naturally temperature regulating. This protein-based fabric, made from the protective cocoon of the silkworm, can regulate temperature to keep the sleeper cool in the summer and warm in the winter. Silk also wicks away moisture wicking to keep you sleeping comfortably (which is why we recommend silk for a hot sleeper of anyone with night sweats). Silk sheets are particularly beneficial for sensitive skin and provide excellent cooling comfort for those experiencing hot flashes. Add to that the absolute indulgence of sleeping on soft, smooth, silk charmeuse and it's no mystery why cool sheets should be a top pick for your summer bed.
Our Pure Silk Sheet Pick: Mulberry Park Silks 22 Momme Weight
The style and luxury of Mulberry Park Silks 22 momme sheets will surpass your every expectation. The natural thermoregulation properties of silk will keep you sleeping cool and comfortable in warm weather. Just as important: you'll discover the many health and wellness benefits sleeping on pure silk delivers, including taming frizz and tangles; helping your skin and hair retain moisture; minimizing sleep wrinkles; protecting skin from irritation; and resisting mold, mites, and allergens that can disrupt your good night's rest. This breathable sheet material provides exceptional body heat regulation and pressure relief for a comfortable night's sleep.
Mulberry Park Silks sheets are made of pure 22 Momme Grade 6A Mulberry Silk, colored with environmentally friendly dyes, and OEKO-TEX® Standard 100 certified as safe from harmful chemicals. Machine washable on gentle cycle with low heat settings. Nine color options, Queen, King, Cal King. Duvet covers are also available. Sold in sets or flat sheet, fitted sheet, and pillowcases separately. This performance sheet set works with any mattress type and provides excellent cooling comfort.
If you're looking for the perfect cooling sheet set, feel free to give us a call. We are happy to offer individual recommendations and specific guidance to help you find the best sheets for hot weather. We'll even send you complimentary swatch samples to review at home before you buy!
Frequently Asked Questions About Cooling Sheets
What are the best cooling sheets for hot sleepers?
The best cooling sheets for hot sleepers are typically made from breathable materials like Egyptian cotton percale, linen, or modal. These sheet materials promote excellent temperature regulation and moisture wicking to keep you cool throughout the night.
What's the difference between percale and sateen sheet sets?
Percale sheet sets have a plain weave that creates a crisp, breathable sheet perfect for cooling comfort. Sateen has a more lustrous finish but tends to trap more body heat, making percale the better choice for hot sleepers and those experiencing night sweats.
Are cotton sheets good for sensitive skin?
Yes, high-quality cotton sheets, especially those made from Egyptian cotton, are excellent for sensitive skin. They're naturally hypoallergenic and breathable, providing cooling comfort without irritation when washed on a gentle cycle.
How do I care for my cooling bed sheets?
Most cooling bed sheet sets should be washed on a gentle cycle with cool water and dried on low heat. This helps maintain the sheet material's breathability and extends the life of your bed sheets. Note: Silk sheets should be washed with an enzyme-free detergent and placed in fine mesh laundry bags. Never put silk sheets in the dryer--hang to air dry out of direct sunlight.
What sheet material provides the best temperature regulation?
Natural fibers like cotton, silk linen, and modal offer the best temperature regulation. These breathable sheet materials allow air circulation and provide excellent moisture wicking properties, making them ideal for hot flashes and night sweats.
Do I need a special mattress pad with cooling sheets?
While not required, a cooling mattress pad can complement your cooling sheets for enhanced temperature regulation. The combination of a breathable sheet set and cooling mattress pad works together to manage body heat effectively.
What are the best overall cooling sheets for year-round use?
The best overall cooling sheets for year-round use are typically Egyptian cotton percale or silk (which adapts to body temperature in any conditions). These performance sheet sets provide consistent cooling comfort while offering durability and various color options to match your décor.
