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Cooling sheets are essential for getting sleep in this heat - here are our tried-and-tested favourites

Whether it's linen, cotton, or tencel, these sheets will help you to beat the heat

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There’s no miracle cure for sleeping through a heatwave or waking up drenched after hot flushes, but the best cooling sheets can make a real difference. Whether you go for breathable bamboo, lightweight linen, or crisp cotton, our team has found the most effective cooling sheets for heatwaves and hot flushes alike.

Cooling bedding comes in all fabrics and forms, each offering something special for each different sleep style. Linen is a luxurious and low-maintenance choice that's been a long-time favourite for those looking for ways to sleep in the heat. Bamboo, on the other hand, offers a silky feel that's unusual at first, but really effective at regulating body temperature. We've tested a range of these, as well as everything in-between to give you the best cooling set up for your bed.

Of course, it's worth noting that cooling sheets work best as part of a bigger sleep setup. Keeping blinds closed during the day, opening windows in the evening, and pairing your bedding with one of the best cooling fans can all help create a cooler environment overall, but these sheets promise to give you a naturally breathable edge in any heatwave.

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How we test cooling bedding

Cozy Earth Bamboo Bedding being tested in my home

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At woman&home, we have a rigorous process for how we test cooling bedding. With a team of hot sleepers and volunteers who suffer from night sweats, we've worked our way through all the fabrics, brands, and sheet types to find the cooling bedding that can well and truly beat the heat.

We like to look at colour options, composition, feel, and how the sheets fit on the bed. However, of course, what we focus on most deliberately is how cool they are. We have sleepers struggling with night sweats and hot flushes and we get them to score the bedding and track their sleep to find out whether it really helps to keep them cool at night.

If you want to find out more about how we test bedding, you can visit our dedicated page.

FAQs

What's the best material for cooling sheets?

Natural fibres are usually the best place to start when shopping for cooling bedding. Linen is exceptionally breathable and allows air to circulate easily, making it ideal for very hot sleepers, while cotton offers that classic crisp, cool-to-the-touch feeling that many people love in hotels. Bamboo and Tencel tend to feel silkier and are particularly effective at wicking away moisture, which can be especially helpful for hot flushes or humid nights. Ultimately, the best material comes down to personal preference: some people love the airy texture of linen, while others prefer the smooth softness of bamboo or the timeless feel of cotto

Do cooling sheets actually work?

Cooling sheets work brilliantly as part of a team when it comes to choosing the best cooling bedding. They can help your skin to breathe, wicking moisture away, whilst making sure the air is circulating around your skin. It's worth noting that this is part of a system though: cooling bedding, a cooling pillow, cooling mattress, and mattress topper will all work together, giving you little boosts that make a big difference.

How do I cool down at night?

There are lots of tips and tricks for ways to keep your home cool. Chris Michael from Meaco, always recommends "cooling down your room first. Keeping blinds shut and the space dark during the day means that you're setting yourself up for success." From there, it'll be your cooling bed sheets, fans, and other tricks that will help you to stay cool at night.

There are plenty of ways to beat the heat, not in the least with the best cooling bedding. There's nothing quite like slipping onto ice cold sheets when the weather warms up and these, tried and tested sets, promise to deliver that sweet relief.

Laura Honey
Laura Honey
Homes Ecommerce Editor

Laura is woman&home's eCommerce editor, in charge of testing, reviewing and recommending products for your home. You'll see her testing anything from damp-banishing dehumidifiers and KitchenAid's most covetable stand mixers through to the latest in Le Creuset's cast iron collection.

Previously, she was eCommerce Editor at Homes & Gardens, and has also written for Living Etc, The White Company and local publications when she was a student at Oxford University. She is also a Master Perfumer (a qualified candle snob), SCA-Certified Barista (qualified coffee snob) and part of a family who runs a pizza business (long-time pizza snob) - all of which come in handy when you're looking for the best pieces of kit to have kitchen.

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