These Are the Best Cooling Comforters on the Market

If you're a hot sleeper, your favorite winter comforter can start making your bed feel less like a sanctuary and more like a sauna. An easy fix for sweaty sleepers is to switch to a summer comforter that keeps you cool at night. The best cooling comforters for hot sleepers are designed to give you that cozied-up feeling, while also preventing overheating — you can even continue to use your favorite duvet cover with them!

The Good Housekeeping Institute Textiles Lab regularly tests comforters of all kinds, including down comforters, down alternative picks and beyond. We used our testing expertise to choose the best cooling comforters on the market based on the use of temperature-regulating cooling technology, breathable materials, or lightweight construction to keep you sweat-free all night. Our last comforter test included 28 different styles and consisted of over 220 Lab and consumer tests to find the best buys:

Whether you're going through menopause and experiencing hot flashes, or you're just someone who experiences night sweats, these are the comforters that will allow you to sleep more deeply by keeping you cool at night. Try pairing these top comforter picks with cooling sheets, a cooling mattress pad, cooling blankets and cooling pillows to build the ultimate chill bedding set.

SlumberCloud

slumbercloud.com

$189.00

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This cooling comforter from Slumbercloud uses Outlast technology, which stores and releases your body heat to help keep you at a comfy temperature all night long. This down alternative comforter is available with both regular and lightweight fill weights. We love that this brand offers a 60 night trial, so there’s no harm in trying it out!

LINENSPA

amazon.com

$36.81

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This affordable lightweight comforter from Linenspa is an undeniable deal. Its down alternative fill boasts a 300 fill weight, meaning it's super lightweight. The box stitch design helps keep the fill in place and there are eight built-in corner ties to keep it secure inside your duvet cover. With a whopping 37,000 reviews on Amazon, this comforter is wildly popular!

Buffy

$219.00

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Buffy — famous for its original Cloud Comforter — just released the new cooling Breeze Comforter for hot sleepers. This down-alternative comforter is lightweight and breathable to keep you cool. If you want to test it out, Buffy offers a free trial period — you're only charged if you decide to keep it (though we're sure you won't want to part from it).

Casper

casper.com

$389.00

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This pick gives you the fluffy feel of real down, but without the overheating. Famous for its mattress in a box, this duvet pick from Casper is a down comforter designed for the summer months, as it has a layer of merino wool to help wick away moisture as you sleep, preventing you from getting too hot.

Pottery Barn

potterybarn.com

$219.00

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If you prefer a down alternative fill, we love this cooling comforter from Pottery Barn. Its polyester fill includes moisture wicking fibers that’ll help keep you cool all night. The baffle-box construction is ideal to prevent the fill from shifting. The cover is made from smooth 300 thread count cotton, but the brand recommends using a duvet cover to extend its life.

Avocado Green

avocadogreenmattress.com

$499.00

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As a brand, Avocado Green is popular for its commitment to sustainability and transparency. Our pros are impressed with the high quality materials and construction of this lightweight duvet insert. The cover is made with GOTs certified organic percale weave cotton for increased breathability. For a cooler sleep, go with the lightweight option filled with alpaca fiber known for its excellent temperature regulating properties.

Brooklinen

brooklinen.com

$199.00

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This popular comforter from Brooklinen is perfect for summer use. It's available in two different fill options, so you can choose the right one for you: All-season has 700 fill power while the lighter option has 600 fill for a more breathable style. We also love the baffle-box construction that helps keep the down fill in place. And if you try it out and end up deciding it's not for you, Brooklinen offers returns and exchanges for up to a year after purchase.

Ave Maria

amazon.com

$379.95

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Wool has natural temperature regulating properties, so it's a great option for sweaty sleepers. Amazon reviewers love that this comforter has the ability to keep one sleeping partner warm while cooling the other. The outer fabric is 100% cotton for a smooth feel, but you'll definitely want to use a duvet cover as this comforter cannot be machine washed.

Pottery Barn

potterybarn.com

$219.00

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For ultimate cooling, this comforter from Pottery Barn uses 37.5 technology — designed to prevent overheating while you sleep — in the fill and the outer fabric. Made with a mix of polyester and 37.5 performance polyester, this comforter is designed for ultimate temperature regulation. The convenient corner loops make it easy to use a duvet cover too.

AllerEase

wayfair.com

$79.99

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If you suffer from allergies at night, there may be allergens hiding in your comforter. Beloved for their allergen-blocking mattress protectors, this comforter from AllerEase can be washed in hot water to easily kill germs and bacteria. This pick is designed to be an all-season comforter, so we recommend using a cooling duvet cover to stay extra cool.

Ervét

ervetbedding.com

$199.00

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If you share a bed and comforter with your partner, you may disagree on temperature. Avoid arguments with the genius Ervét split duvet bundle that features customizable inserts for each side of the bed. There are three options for comforter warmth: lightweight, mid-weight and all-season/heavy. Magnets attach the two comforters together. If you want the coolest side of the bed, pair the lightweight fill with a cotton percale cover.