These 12 Cooling Comforters Are Essential for Hot Sleepers

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There's perhaps nothing more aggravating than getting into a bed outfitted with the best linen sheets, with the air conditioner on full blast, and still waking up sticky with sweat. If you've tried everything to keep your bed cool and are still having no luck, it might be time to swap out your down duvet for a luxurious cooling comforter.

Making your bed with one of the best cooling comforters can take your temperature down a few degrees. "Our body temperature naturally dips when we sleep, and a cooling comforter is designed to support this process," Joey Holt, COO of Amerisleep, tells BAZAAR. "Cooling comforters help regulate your body temperature, ensuring you stay comfortably cool throughout the night." Along with keeping you from overheating during the night, this bedding will also incorporate moisture-wicking technology, keeping your sheets dry if you're prone to sweating during the night. But how can you find a cooling comforter to suit your needs?

Holt recommends starting with the comforter's material content. "Breathable fabrics like cotton, bamboo, or linen promote airflow and wick away moisture, helping you stay cool. Pay attention to features like box stitching, which ensures even distribution of fill," he says. "The best cooling comforter for you will depend on your personal needs and preferences. So take the time to read reviews, seek recommendations, and consider your own sleep habits. After all, a good night's sleep is an investment in your health and well-being."

Ahead, we've rounded up the 12 best cooling comforters that will ensure great sleep, even on the hottest summer nights.

Breeze Comforter

Rather than using synthetic materials, Buffy designed this temperature-regulating comforter with eucalyptus. It's also biodegradable and compostable, so you can feel good knowing the Earth isn't suffering for your night's sleep.

What reviewers are saying: "So comfy and really does keep cool in the summer!"

Sizes: Twin/Twin XL, Full/Queen, King/California King

Materials: Eucalyptus TENCEL

Evercool Cooling Comforter

Live in a hot climate or just prefer a colder bed? This comforter brings the chill. Not only is it extremely soft, but it also has moisture-wicking technology that helps keep sweat at bay.

What reviewers are saying: "I have no idea how a blanket can cool you but this blanket does. I’m going through menopause and was having trouble sleeping, and this blanket is a game changer."

Sizes: Twin, Queen, King

Materials: Nylon, spandex

Supersoft Washed Cooling 3-Piece Comforter Set

If your entire bed needs a cooling makeover, this set comes with a comforter and and shams. Plus, the comforter is reversible; you can switch up the feel of your bedroom by simply flipping it over.

What reviewers are saying: "It's so pretty and very lightweight! Perfect for me because I am a hot sleeper!"

Sizes: Twin, Queen, King

Materials: Polyester

Recover+ Comforter

Anyone who lives on the East Coast will happily complain about summertime humidity. If your bedroom feels hot and damp in warmer months, this comforter will make it easy to sleep through the night, thanks to its temperature regulating and moisture-wicking technologies.

What reviewers are saying: "The Recover+ Comforter is well made! Lightweight, soft and very comfortable! Sleeps very cool!"

Sizes: Twin XL, Full/Queen, King

Materials: Lyocell, polyester, cotton

Bamboo Butter Cooling Comforter

Hailed as one of the best cooling comforters by reviewers, this comforter uses bamboo rayon to create a fluffy, breathable comforter that will make sure you never overheat in the nighttime.

What reviewers are saying: "Third purchase to date! Great quality and sooo soft! Buy, you won't be disappointed!"

Sizes: Twin XL, Queen, King

Materials: Bamboo rayon, polyester

Down Alternative Comforter

If you love the fluffy feel of a down comforter, but want to avoid overheating or using animal products in the bedroom, Brooklinen created this comforter just for you. You can choose from three weights: lightweight, all-season, or ultra-warm.

What reviewers are saying: "The comforter is super comfortable and soft, and great for summer and hot weather!"

Sizes: Twin/Twin XL, Full/Queen, King/California King

Materials: Recycled PET microfiber

Cooling Comforter

Not only is this comforter designed to keep you cool and comfortable at night, but it also has the added benefit of being extremely user-friendly. Corner tabs make sure your duvet cover never slips, and the material is machine-washable.

What reviewers are saying: "It feels like a cloud. I ordered one for my daughter but I'm ordering a second one for myself!

Sizes: Twin/Twin XL, Twin XL, Full, Queen, Oversized Queen, King, Oversized King, California King

Materials: Polyfill

Luxe Goose Down Comforter

Generally speaking, down is considered one of the warmest and most luxurious materials to fill a comforter or duvet. However, with this lightweight version, you can enjoy all the coziness and fluff that comes with down without waking up sweaty.

What reviewers are saying: "This is the best fluffy comforter I have ever owned! It is suitable for both summer and winter months."

Sizes: Twin, Full/Queen, King/California King

Materials: Goose down, cotton sateen

Lightweight Down Alternative Comforter

If you haven't ventured into the comforter shopping aisle before, this version is fantastic for bedding beginners. It's a lightweight, down-alternative insert, which means it doesn't break the bank, and will keep you cool in summer months.

What reviewers are saying: "I am really loving this lightweight down alternative comforter. I like to keep my room cold at night and found my previous insert would almost serve as a heat trapper throughout the night. This insert suits my sleep needs well and would recommend to anyone. Ties to keep the duvet cover in place are helpful too!"

Sizes: Twin/Twin XL, Full/Queen, King/California King

Materials: Lyocell, cotton

Down Alternative Comforter

Big fluffy duvet inserts can attract dust and aggravate allergies. This lightweight, cooling comforter is made from microfiber, which is an allergen-free material. It's just as cozy as traditional down without using any animal products.

What reviewers are saying: "I purchased the Snowe Down Alternative duvet insert in the Lightweight density, and it is just the right amount of fluff for our bed without being too heavy. We loved it so much that we purchased one for our second home as well."

Sizes: Full/Queen, King

Materials: Microfiber

Cardigan Duvet

Sferra has spent centuries perfecting luxury bedding. Using only the finest European goose down, this airy and lightweight duvet will keep you at the perfect temperature all night long.

Sizes: Twin, Queen, King

Materials: Down

Comforters

Along with linen, silk is one of the airiest fabrics on the market. This comforter combines bamboo and mulberry silk to create a breathable, lightweight comforter that will ensure you get an incredible night's sleep.

What reviewers are saying: "I love the texture and breathability of this year-round lightweight comforter! Like your other bamboo products, it is soft and luxurious!"

Sizes: Twin, Full/Queen, King

Materials: Silk, bamboo viscose

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