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The Top 16 Cooling Sheets You Need This Summer

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As summer rolls in and the temperature in your bedroom get hotter and hotter, sleep can feel impossible (even with the best sleep products). Blasting the AC and skyrocketing your electric bill is not the only solution: Dressing your bed with cooling sheets can help you get quality shut-eye and stay cozy all season long.

Even if it's not summer yet, breathable bedding can be a game-changer. For one, it makes it possible to layer your way to the perfect, cloud-like bed without overheating under a duvet. Next, if you are a sweaty sleeper or going through menopause, they can make long nights a whole lot more comfortable. Whatever your situation, we scoured the internet to track down cooling sheets that can help; between lightweight fabrics and moisture-wicking tech, these made the cut:

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Top Pick

SlumberCloud Essential Sheet Set

SlumberCloud Essential Sheet Set
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If your body temperature changes throughout the night, these sheets can help prevent any major fluctuations. The secret is that these sheets use Outlast technology, which absorbs and stores heat throughout the night to help keep you at a comfortable temperature. We loved how strong the sheets were, while our testers loved their super soft feel.

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Best for Hot Sleepers

Saatva Banded Percale Sheet Set

Saatva Banded Percale Sheet Set
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Specifically created for anyone who sleeps hot, Saatva's percale sheets feature a contrasting band that elevates them from basic white bedding—a plus if you're looking for style in addition to function. The 200-thread-count sheets are made from long-staple cotton, the effect of which is that you'll feel like you're sleeping in a hotel bed.

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Best Value

Comfort Spaces Coolmax Cooling Sheets

Comfort Spaces Coolmax Cooling Sheets
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Many cooling sheets have technology that can make them pricey, but this sheet set has an unbeatable price. It uses Coolmax technology that the brand says has an instant cool-to-the-touch feel. Reviewers love how much cooler they feel at night with these sheets, whether they're going through menopause or suffer from night sweats.

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Best Reviewed

Hotel Sheets Direct Bamboo Sheets

Hotel Sheets Direct Bamboo Sheets
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With a whopping 22,000+ 5-star reviews, these sage green sheets definitely live up to the hype. They're made from 100% bamboo-derived viscose, a silky smooth material that's anti-pilling, moisture-wicking, and thermoregulating; in other words, they tick all the boxes. Pick from 16 colors to instantly spruce up your bedroom design.

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Best Eco-Conscious

Buffy Eucalyptus Sheet Set

Buffy Eucalyptus Sheet Set
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If you're looking to step up your sustainable style, make the swap to more eco-friendly sheets (and donate or upcycle your old ones), courtesy of Buffy's trademark eucalyptus design. These hypoallergenic sheets are made from eucalyptus fiber, which uses 10 times less water than cotton to produce and are colored using plant-based dyes. The ultra-soft 300-thread count doesn't hurt, either.

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Best Color Variety

Brooklinen Classic Core Sheet Set

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Brooklinen Classic Core Sheet Set
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Brooklinen's classic 270-thread count percale sheets are breathable, super lightweight, and the ultimate crisp option for hot sleepers. They're made from 100% long-staple cotton (read: high quality won't wear down after multiple washes) and are OEKO-TEX® Certified. Available in 14 chic shades and prints that range from graphite stripes to pastel coral, they're a great way to customize your bedroom decor.

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Best Rayon

BedVoyage Solid Sheet Set

BedVoyage Solid Sheet Set
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At first glance, a semi-synthetic material like rayon isn't exactly what springs to mind when you think about crisp, cool sheets. But BedVoyage makes their sheets from bamboo-derived viscose, which reviewers say feels silky smooth in addition to being cool to the touch and moisture-wicking.

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Best Sateen

Beautyrest Cooling Sheet Set

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Beautyrest Cooling Sheet Set
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Featuring built-in cooling designed to manage moisture levels while you sleep, this durable sateen weave set is also antimicrobial; meaning, not only will it keep sweat at bay, but it'll banish bacteria and odors in the process. The silky soft finish is just a bonus.

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Best Anti-Sweat

Tempur-Pedic Cool Luxury Sheet Set

Tempur-Pedic Cool Luxury Sheet Set
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It's all in the details with this soft sheet set: Tempur-Pedic's premium sheets are made from a mix of Tencel and Refibra (an upcycled cotton material) that absorbs and releases moisture while you sleep, essentially making these linens sweat-proof.

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Best Linen

Baloo Pure French Linen Sheets

Baloo Pure French Linen Sheets
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Something about a crisp linen sheet set makes going to bed feel extra luxurious. These breathable, stonewashed ones from Baloo are no exception, with a woven fabric that gets softer and softer after each wash. Worth every penny.

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Best Percale

Sleep Mantra Organic Cotton Bed Sheet Set

Sleep Mantra Organic Cotton Bed Sheet Set
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Percale sheets are known for their crisp and airy feel – ideal for a breathable summer sheet. These organic cotton percale sheets come in a set that includes a fitted sheet, a flat top sheet, and two pillowcases. This option is great for those with sensitive skin, and they come in an assortment of colors.

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Best Cotton Blend

Joss & Main Marigot Cotton Blend Sheet Set

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Joss & Main Marigot Cotton Blend Sheet Set
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Cotton might be the go-to for breathable, lightweight bedding, but this set—which includes some polyester in the mix—might just be the exception. It's designed to be temperature-regulating, wicking away moisture while still keeping you comfy at a thread count of 600.

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Best Luxury

Frette Triplo 4-Piece Sheet Set

Frette Triplo 4-Piece Sheet Set

It's pricey, but this four-piece set has the credentials to back up the price tag. Frette's cotton poplin sheets and pillowcases feature embroidered edging and are the bedding of choice for some of the world's most luxurious hotels. The crisp, cooling fabric is made in Italy and is well worth the splurge.

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Best Lived-In Look

Coyuchi Organic Crinkled Sheet Set

Coyuchi Organic Crinkled Sheet Set
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Step one to the perfect, rustic-themed bedroom: Pick up some crinkly sheets that look lightly washed for a lived-in look. Coyuchi's organic cotton ones are definitely on the high end of the price spectrum, but the fabric is ultra-breathable and they'll actually get softer with each wash, making them an investment in your sleep.

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Best Striped

Birch Lane Lush Linen Sheet Set

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Birch Lane Lush Linen Sheet Set
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Available in three subdued shades, these linen sheets feature a painterly striped motif that offers just the right amount of pattern. The airy material is stonewashed for softness and naturally temperature-regulating, meaning this set should help you stay toasty in the winter months and cool in the summer.

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Best Hypoallergenic

Pom Pom at Home Viscose Sheet Set

Pom Pom at Home Viscose Sheet Set
Credit: Pom Pom at Home

Made from viscose, these slate blue sheets are breathable and moisture-wicking—plus they're hypoallergenic, which is a definite bonus if you have sensitive skin. The silky smooth fabric features a thread count of 300.

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Elly Leavitt
Fashion & Luxury Commerce Editor

Elly Leavitt is a fashion and luxury commerce editor with over seven years of experience covering fashion and design. Her writing can be found in Harper’s BAZAAR, ELLE, Town & Country, Esquire, ELLE Decor, and more. Previously, she was an editor at Domino magazine. You can probably find her in line at Trader Joe's. You will never find her at SoulCycle.

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