The kids are out of school and the mercury is climbing—but that doesn’t mean you need to lose precious sleep on those hot summer nights. With the right moisture-wicking sheets, cooling pillows, and breathable bedding, you can still get restful, rejuvenating slumber all summer long.
Keep reading to find out why your choice of bedding matters so much in the hot summer months and what to look for in your search for the best summer bedding.
Why Your Summer Bedding Matters
We all know the misery of kicking off the covers in the middle of a hot summer night only to pull them back on again a few minutes later. Overheating is one of the most common reasons people wake up during the night, and even brief wakeups can disrupt your natural sleep cycles.
The right sheets and bedding can help create a more comfortable sleep environment by:
- Actively pulling trapped heat away from your body
- Wicking away sweat before it leaves you feeling damp
- Promoting airflow for better breathability
Tossing and turning may not seem like a big deal, but it can reduce the amount of REM sleep and deep sleep you get over the course of the night—two critical sleep stages for body and brain health. Deep sleep is the stage when your body repairs muscles and tissues, and it’s when your immune system gets a boost. And your brain needs REM sleep and deep sleep to consolidate memories and wash away toxic metabolic waste.
It may feel like a stretch to connect your bedding to good health, but anything that helps you sleep better is bound to help you feel better. When you sleep cooler, you’re more likely to spend uninterrupted time in restorative sleep stages and wake up feeling rested, recovered, and ready for the day.
Tips for Layering Your Bedding on Warm Nights
Your bedroom temperature can change quite a bit from night to morning. Depending on where you live, it might even start to get chilly in the middle of the night.
Layering your bed makes it easier to adjust your sleep setup during the night, so you can quickly add or remove layers as your comfort changes. Here are some tips for layering:
- Start with a cooling foundation, including a cooling mattress pad and breathable sheets that help dissipate heat and wick away moisture.
- Choose a lightweight summer comforter instead of a heavy duvet so you have coverage without excessive warmth.
- Keep a lightweight blanket at the foot of the bed in case the temperature drops overnight.
- Skip bulky quilts or heavy blankets that can trap body heat.
- If you share a bed, consider separate top blankets so each person can adjust their own level of warmth.
- Wear performance sleepwear for even better temperature regulation throughout the night.
A layered system can make a big difference in your comfort throughout the night. When you can easily adjust your bedding, you’re less likely to wake up feeling too hot or cold.
What to Look for in Summer Bedding
Not all bedding is designed to handle warm weather. The best summer sheets and cooling bedding will keep you cool, dry, and comfortable while you sleep. And they’ll stand up to frequent washing during the hot summer months. As you compare your options, look for these features:
- Breathability: Fabrics that promote airflow help release excess body heat instead of trapping it around you.
- Lightweight: Lightweight bedding feels comfortable without adding unnecessary warmth, making it easier to sleep through hot nights.
- Silky Feel: A smooth, silky surface glides gently against your skin and hair, reducing sleep wrinkles and hair tangles, for a more luxurious sleep experience.
- Moisture-Wicking: Materials that wick away sweat help you stay dry and comfortable so you never wake up damp.
- Cool-to-the-Touch: Some performance fabrics feel cool the moment you climb into bed and continue helping regulate your body temperature throughout the night. You’ll know it when you feel it.
- Easy Care & Durability: Choose bedding that holds up to regular washing without losing its softness, cooling performance, or shape.
Quality bedding with cooling properties really can make a difference in your sleep quality during the sticky summer months, so choose wisely.
Get the Best Sheets for Summer
Upgrade your sleep with cool bed sheets designed to help you stay comfortable, dry, and refreshed throughout the warm summer months.
Original Performance Sheet Set: Year-Round Comfort
The Original Performance Sheet Set delivers the temperature regulation, breathability, and moisture-wicking performance that made SHEEX® famous. Designed for year-round comfort, it’s an excellent choice if you want cool, comfortable sleep through every season.
Original Performance Sheet Set
$249.00
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Nightfall™ Sheet Set: Cool All Night
Nightfall™ is the next evolution in performance bedding. Crafted from our advanced cooling nylon/spandex blend, this silky-smooth fabric delivers the ultimate in lightweight luxury. Naturally breathable and temperature-regulating, Nightfall keeps you cool, dry, and comfortable all night long.
Nightfall Sheet Set
$249.00
Meet Nightfall™, the next evolution in performance bedding. Crafted from our advanced Cooling Nylon/Spandex blend, this silky-smooth fabric delivers the ultimate in lightweight luxury. Naturally breathable and temperature-regulating, Nightfall keeps you cool, dry, and comfortable all night long. Inspired by… read more
Arctic Aire MAX Sheet Set: Traditional Feel
Made from naturally hypoallergenic fibers, our 100% TENCEL™ Lyocell SHEEX® Arctic Aire•MAX Sheet Sets are softer than silk and thoughtfully designed with SHEEX® CoolX™ Technology that wicks away moisture to keep your body cool and comfortable while you sleep.
Active Comfort Sheet Set: Everyday Comfort
SHEEX® Active Comfort Sheets work hard when you’re at rest. Performance fibers channel moisture and heat away from your body and maintain ideal body temperature for quality sleep. SHEEX® innovative cooling bedding brings deep benefits at night to enhance the day.
VersaCloud Adjustable Hybrid Pillow: Personalized Comfort for Every Sleeper
The VersaCloud Adjustable Hybrid Pillow combines customizable support with cooling comfort for a better night's sleep. Its adjustable fill lets you personalize the loft and firmness to match your preferred sleep position, while the breathable design helps promote airflow for a cooler sleep experience. Designed for back, side, and stomach sleepers, it delivers responsive comfort and support throughout the night.
Original Performance All Season Comforter
Our All Season Comforter features a shell made from signature SHEEX® Original Performance fabric that’s 10 times more breathable than the average comforter and wicks moisture 2 to 3 times better than cotton. Hypoallergenic CoolX™ fiber fill promotes efficient heat transfer to help maintain a comfortable sleep temperature all night long. Available in white and graphite.
Get Cool Comfort All Summer Long With SHEEX®
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