Sleep isn’t a luxury for athletes—it’s foundational for recovery. As an athlete, you put your body through intense demands. Every hour of quality sleep helps rebuild muscle, restore energy, and sharpen your mental edge.
But if you’re like many athletes, your body generates more heat even at rest, thanks to your increased muscle mass and faster metabolism. This has its perks, but a fiery “internal furnace” can also mean nighttime overheating.
If you toss and turn or wake up during the night soaked with sweat, you need sleep products specifically engineered to keep you cooler. You’ve come to the right place because the team at SHEEX® has compiled a list of the best sleep products for athletes.
Why Quality Sleep Is Critical for Athletic Performance
The research on athletes and sleep is clear: lack of sleep demonstrably hurts reaction time, accuracy, vigor, submaximal strength, and endurance. It also negatively impacts cognitive functions like judgment and decision-making.
On the flip side, longer sleep duration has been shown to boost reaction times and enhance mood. In sports-specific skills, athletes who get more sleep show greater tennis serve accuracy, more accurate swim turns, better kick stroke efficiency, and greater free-throw and 3-point shooting accuracy in basketball.
Whatever your sport of choice, we know this: prioritizing sleep supports physical and mental performance, which helps you train harder and compete more effectively. But your sleep environment may be working against you. If you’ve been sleeping under piles of hot, stuffy blankets, it’s time to make the switch to performance bedding.
Here are seven of the best sleep products to support rest and recovery.
1: Original Performance Mattress Pad
The SHEEX® Original Performance Mattress Pad is a game-changing base layer for your cooling sleep system. The unique shape of the hollow CoolX™ technical fibers prevents heat and moisture from accumulating in the material surrounding the body to keep you cool and dry throughout the night. It’s cool comfort for better sleep.
2: Nightfall Cooling Sheet Set
Performance bed sheets are the second layer of your cooling sleep system. The Nightfall Cooling Sheet Set by SHEEX® is engineered to keep you cool and dry all night long. Designed for warm sleepers and anyone who craves an airy, indulgent sleep experience, the silky-smooth nylon/spandex is light as a feather and glides effortlessly across your skin. It’s luxurious comfort for athletes who need uninterrupted sleep for optimal recovery.
3: Performance Sleepwear
Upgrade your recovery with SHEEX® Performance Sleepwear. Featuring cutting-edge SLEEP•FIT® technology, our loungewear sets breathe 50% better than cotton and actively pull heat and moisture away from your skin through capillary action—no more tossing and turning or sleep-disrupting night sweats. Whether you’re winding down after a workout or turning in for the night, experience the difference of fabrics engineered to perform like top athletic wear.
4: Mulberry Silk Sleep Mask & Pillowcase Set With Collagen
The Mulberry Silk Sleep Mask & Pillowcase Set by SHEEX® is ideal for athletes on the road. Tuck this ultra-light set into your travel bag and stay cool and comfortable on your travels. The cooling silk pillowcases keep your head and neck cool and comfortable as you sleep, while the matching collagen-treated mask supports your skin’s overnight repair and blocks out light in unfamiliar environments. Fall asleep and stay asleep, wherever the road takes you.
5: Arctic Aire•MAX Diamond Collection Quilt
Crafted from 100% TENCEL™ Modal, the eco-friendly Arctic Aire•MAX Diamond Collection Quilt by SHEEX® is naturally breathable and exceptionally smooth. Like all SHEEX bedding, the advanced performance fabrics wick away moisture and effectively pull excess heat away from your body, for cooler, more comfortable nights of sleep. With matching shams, it’s a stylish, smart layer for your cooling sleep system.
6: SleepScents™ Infused Pillows
Transform your nightly routine into a soothing ritual of relaxation. Essential oils like lavender and coconut are blended directly into the memory foam of SHEEX® SleepScents™ Pillows for a heavenly aroma as you drift off to sleep. The calming scents are evenly distributed throughout the material and naturally released over time. Reduce tension and quiet the mind for deeper, more restorative sleep, so you can perform your best on and off the court or the field.
7: Nightfall™ Cool Cloud Cover
Complete your cooling sleep system with the Nightfall™ Cool Cloud Cover by SHEEX®, designed for athletes who need comfort without heat buildup. This lightweight comforter works with your body’s natural temperature regulation, allowing heat and moisture to escape for cooler, more consistent sleep. It delivers the cozy coverage athletes want while supporting deeper rest and overnight recovery.
Build Your Cooling Sleep System With SHEEX®
SHEEX® cooling bedding is modeled after top athletic wear. Every SHEEX® bedding product features advanced fabrics engineered to wick away moisture and heat, for cooler, more comfortable sleep.
Find out why SHEEX® is the best and start building your cooling sleep system with SHEEX® cooling mattress toppers, moisture-wicking sheets, cooling pillows, comforters, and performance sleepwear. Or opt for our exclusive bedding bundles for a complete bedding set! With SHEEX®, you’ll wake up refreshed and ready to take on the next match, game, or performance with confidence.
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