Paging Hot Sleepers: These 11 Cooling Comforters Feel Like a Breath of Fresh Air
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You finally crawled into bed at the end of another long day and managed to turn off your brain and fall asleep only to awaken in the not-so-distant future drenched in sweat. Now the battle begins. You throw the comforter off. But then you get a little too cold, so you pull it back up, which makes you hot again. You toss and turn, hunting that elusive cool spot. So much for a restful night’s sleep.
You’ve tried just about everything to get and stay comfortable: windows open in the winter; ceiling fan running at all times; cooling sheets, pillows, and perhaps even a mattress. What about adding a cooling comforter? It could help regulate your body temperature and wick away moisture so you can sleep uninterrupted.
What to Look for in a Cooling Comforter
Various features contribute to how cool a comforter feels. Materials matter. When it comes to the cover, look for breathable fabrics like cotton, lyocell, and linen or a comforter that combines them. The fill can also be natural (duck down or wool) or synthetic (polyester or microfiber)—just stick with lightweight. Thinner is best, because the thicker the comforter, the warmer it is. Some temperature-regulating bedcoverings utilize cooling technology to support your sleep experience. Slumber Cloud incorporates NASA-engineered thermoregulation fiberfill, while Sunday Citizen’s Tones of Cool provides an instant cool sensation.
Consider the care instructions. A machine washable comforter is preferable, especially if you sleep with your pet. Some comforters are compact enough to fit in a household washer and dryer. Invest in a luxury duvet cover to protect your comforter and customize its appearance, as many are available in white only. Anchor loops for duvet ties help keep the insert from shifting around inside the cover. Of course, the duvet cover affects the cooling sensation of the comforter, so opt for a light material.
Check out some of the best cooling comforters to find the one that will keep you warm and cozy without making you hot and sweaty.
Evercool Cooling Comforter
A whopping 92 percent of hot sleepers report reduced night sweats and improved sleep quality with this cool-on-both-sides comforter. Without any cooling additives, nanoparticles, or chemicals, the trademark Evercool fabric rapidly absorbs and disperses heat as well as eliminates moisture, while the ultrabreathable filling regulates temperature. And did we mention that the outer shell is two times softer than silk?
What reviewers say: “Honestly I’ve bought several cooling blankets over the years. This is the real deal. It’s always cool, if not cold, which is perfect at night when I’m trying to sleep. I'm ordering another one for my husband.”
Cooling features: moisture-wicking and cool-to-the-touch fabric, lightweight fill | Cover material: 90% nylon and 10% spandex | Fill material: Tencel and Sorona blend | Sizes: twin/twin XL, full/queen, and king/California king | Colors: 6
Evercool Cooling Comforter
Rest
$139.30
Sleepsmart 37.5 Technology Down Alternative Duvet Insert
Pottery Barn’s exclusive Sleepsmart bedding is activated by body heat. The technology works immediately and continuously while you sleep to either trap heat when you’re cold or evaporate excess heat and humidity when you’re warm before sweat can form, helping to maintain a climate of personal comfort at the ideal 37.5 degrees Celsius so you stay asleep longer. Perfect for couples where one partner sleeps hot while the other runs cold.
Cooling features: minimizes swings in body temperature | Cover material: 80% polyester and 20% 37.5° performance fiber blend | Fill material: 80% polyester and 20% 37.5° performance fiber blend | Sizes: full/queen and king/California king | Colors: 1
Sleepsmart 37.5 Technology Down Alternative Duvet Insert
Pottery Barn
$239.00
The Humidity Fighting Duvet
Wool might not seem like the best material to suggest to hot sleepers (hello, winter sweaters), but merino wool, which is lighter and finer, is a great insulator that naturally wicks away moisture. This cooling comforter incorporates a layer in its down fill. Its design mimics your favorite puffy jacket with sewn-in chambers to keep the down fluffy and in place.
What reviewers say: “My wife does not like any down comforters—they always make her hot—but after a week of using this one, she said that it does not get hot and she does not mind. I simply love it because we never get sweaty while under it.”
Cooling features: wool layer for temperature regulation, lightweight fill | Cover material: 100% cotton | Fill material: down fill with merino wool layer | Sizes: full/queen and king/California king | Colors: 1
The Humidity Fighting Duvet
Casper
$314.10
Breeze Comforter
The organic stitching pattern crisscrossing this white comforter is both pretty and practical. Inside the silky soft shell, the fill is constructed by stacking 95 layers of ultrafine fibers so every inch of the comforter is full. An outer frame and “fill lock” engineering secure the layers. As tempting as it might be to keep it on display, a washable duvet cover is recommended since the comforter must be spot cleaned or dry-cleaned.
What reviewers say: “I’m such a hot sleeper and this comforter is perfect for me! It’s also so soft and looks great when I make my bed. Can’t recommend enough.”
Cooling features: fabric and fiber that absorb moisture and regulate temperature, lightweight fill | Cover material: Tencel eucalyptus lyocell | Fill material: Tencel eucalyptus lyocell fiber | Sizes: twin/twin XL, full/queen, and king/California king | Colors: 1
Breeze Comforter
Buffy
$140.00
Reversible Warm and Cooling Comforter Set
Yes, this pick from Bedsure costs considerably less expensive than others on this list, but its value also lies in the fact that it can serve as an all-season comforter. Use the cool nylon side for summer (or year-round if you sleep hot), and switch to the cozy microfiber side when winter arrives. The durable quilted design holds the filling in place through laundering so you can expect years of use from this comforter.
What reviewers say: “I would have paid $100–$200 for this blanket because it is totally worth it! It’s like 5-star hotel quality bedding at a discount store price!”
Cooling features: cool-to-the-touch fabric, lightweight | Cover material: 75% nylon and 25% polyester (side 1) and 100% polyester (side 2) | Filling material: 100% polyester | Sizes: twin, full, queen, king, and California king | Colors: 11
Reversible Warm and Cooling Comforter Set
Bedsure
$44.99
AiryWeight Eucalyptus Comforter
Sijo's best-selling duvet is made from Tencel Lyocell, one of the most sustainable fabrics. Produced from eucalyptus wood pulp, it’s well-known for being cool, soft, and moisture wicking—ideal for a cooling comforter.
What reviewers say: “I’ve tried bamboo products but never eucalyptus, and I love that it’s sustainably farmed and naturally doesn’t collect odors. Well, it’s been a couple weeks now and I love it. I never feel too hot OR too cold and the fibers feel delicious on my skin.”
Cooling features: moisture-wicking eucalyptus fibers | Cover material: 100% Tencel Lyocell | Fill material: 100% eucalyptus lyocell fibers | Sizes: twin/twin XL, full/queen, and king/California king | Colors: 1
AiryWeight Eucalyptus Comforter
Sijo
$156.00
Down Comforter
Down comforters are soft and fluffy. And Brooklinen has a lightweight option tailormade for hot sleepers or warm months: a smooth cotton sateen shell enveloping just the right amount of duck down clusters so as not to retain much heat. Its baffle box construction ensures even distribution of the fill.
What reviewers say: “I bought this comforter and a cover for my husband for Christmas. I didn’t get one for myself—after all, I like to sleep cool and this is a down comforter. Well, it’s like sleeping under a cloud! I immediately started stealing his every chance I got (but only when he was out of bed, of course!). So, for Valentine’s Day, he got me my own.”
Cooling features: lightweight and less down fill | Cover material: 100% cotton sateen | Fill material: 75% duck down | Sizes: twin/twin XL, full/queen, and king/California king | Colors: 1
Down Comforter
Brooklinen
$159.20
Lightweight Down Alternative Comforter
If you don’t want to deal with the shedding of a traditional down comforter but still crave plushness, then consider a down alternative comforter like this lightweight one from Saatva. The brand’s unique blend of down alternative fiber and lyocell offers a high volume of airflow so you stay comfy, cozy, and cool.
What reviewers say: “I am a hot sleeper and it’s perfect all year and it does not hang on or stick to you with the cover, kind of just makes you feel cozy.”
Cooling features: moisture-wicking lyocell filling | Cover material: long-staple percale cotton | Fill material: down alternative fiber and lyocell blend | Sizes: twin/twin XL, full/queen, and king/California king | Colors: 1
Lightweight Down Alternative Comforter
Saatva
$205.00
Bamboo Viscose Comforter
Softness and breathability are among the benefits of bamboo fabric, making it an excellent choice for hot sleepers. Nearly flawless ratings—4.9 out of 5 stars—attest to this luxurious comforter’s record of customer satisfaction.
What reviewers say: “I’ve gone through about four different brands until I took the plunge on buying this one. I got the viscose bamboo filling and let me tell you, it is the softest, comfiest, coolest, yet weighted comforter I ever had. It’s soooooo soft and feels cool to the touch, but you still feel hugged by the weight of the fabric. It is very breathable too!”
Cooling features: breathable and moisture-wicking fabric and fill | Cover material: viscose from bamboo | Fill material: viscose from bamboo | Sizes: twin, full/queen, and king | Colors: 1
Bamboo Viscose Comforter
Anthropologie
$419.00
UltraCool Comforter
Instead of waiting for you to become uncomfortable, this cooling comforter is proactive in regulating temperature to stop moisture from developing by absorbing, storing, and releasing heat. Its premium outer fabric means there’s no need to pair the soft-to-the-touch comforter with a duvet cover, but if you prefer to use a cover, then rest assured the comforter will still regulate your temperature.
What reviewers say: “I had the best night’s sleep I’ve had in a long time. The feel of the comforter is super soft and very cooling to the touch. It felt like I was sleeping on a cloud and kept me cool all night long.”
Cooling features: NASA-engineered temperature regulation fiberfill, moisture-wicking cover | Cover material: 89% nylon and 11% spandex jersey | Fill material: 50% Outlast ClimaDry polyester fiberfill and 50% polyester fiberfill | Sizes: twin/twin XL, full/queen, and king/California king | Colors: 1
UltraCool Comforter
Slumber Cloud
$171.75
Snug Cooling Comforter
Say goodbye to night sweats and hello to the cooling version of Sunday Citizen’s viral Snug Comforter. The all-in-one design replaces your duvet, duvet cover, and top sheet and features technology that continually absorbs and releases heat to keep you at the optimal sleep temperature.
What reviewers say: “The description on this comforter is spot on! Cool and silky on the bottom—cozy and comfy on the top.”
Cooling features: breathable bamboo viscose fabric cover, Tones of Cool cooling technology that absorbs and releases heat | Cover material: microfiber (top side) and viscose from bamboo (bottom side) | Fill material: polyester made from recycled plastic bottles | Sizes: full/queen and king/California king | Colors: 3
Snug Cooling Comforter
Sunday Citizen
$288.00
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