Why Choose Temperature-Regulating Sheets and Bedding?
Look to temperature-regulating sheets and bedding to keep you comfortable no matter the season or the weather. Linen, wool, and other popular materials are frequently associated with a specific season, but their inherent properties actually make them a safe bet for year-round comfort. Learn what temperature-regulating sheets are, how they work, and which fabrics to consider when choosing the most comfortable bedding.
What Are Temperature-Regulating Sheets?
Simply put, temperature-regulating sheets and bedding help your body adjust to the surrounding temperature, keeping you cool when it’s warm and warm when it’s cold. The best temperature-regulating sheets and bedding are made of natural or semi-synthetic materials, including linen, TENCEL™ Lyocell, and rayon made from bamboo.
How Do Temperature-Regulating Sheets Work?
Temperature-regulating materials absorb and store excess heat from your body when you’re warm, then release it when you cool down, so you stay at a consistent temperature all night long. Many materials have natural properties that help you regulate your body temperature to stay comfortable in any season, while others are specifically engineered to keep you cool.
Key Qualities of Temperature-Regulating Sheets
Temperature-regulating bedding shares several characteristics that make it a comfortable choice. Consider these key qualities when choosing the best bedding for you:
Breathable
Breathability is key to staying cool in hot weather: Breathable sheets allow moisture vapor created by perspiration to be diffused through a fabric into the air. Several factors influence the breathability of a fabric, including the tightness of its weave: Looser weaves are more breathable than tighter ones.
Moisture-Wicking
Moisture-wicking sheets and bedding do two things to help regulate your body temperature: They actively draw perspiration away from your body to the fabric’s outer surface, then dry quickly so it doesn’t become saturated with sweat. This not only helps in summer, but also in winter, when lingering moisture can lower your body temperature and make you colder.
Cooling
Whether naturally cool or engineered to offer cooling qualities, cooling products make the best temperature-regulating bedding for hot sleepers. Cooling bedding essentials, sheets, and pillows draw warmth away from your body and trap it so you stay comfortable all night long.
Best Materials for Temperature-Regulating Bedding
Our bedding collections include natural, semi-synthetic, and synthetic materials that offer thermal regulating properties for all-night, any-season comfort. Consider these options when choosing thermal-regulating sheets and bedding:
| Material | Moisture-wicking | Breathable | Cooling | Other Benefits |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Linen | X | X | X | Loose weave, cool to the touch, warm in winter |
| Wool | X | X | Soft and ultra-absorbent, good for summer or winter | |
| TENCEL™ Lyocell | X | X | X | Environmentally friendly, buttery soft |
| Rayon Made From Bamboo | X | X | X | Naturally hypoallergenic and ultra-durable |
| COOLMAX® | X | Special fibers feature moisture-wicking technology so you stay cool and dry |
Did You Know? While cotton is breathable and available in a variety of knits and weaves, so it’s comfortable all year long, it does not offer the same explicit temperature-regulating qualities as other materials.
Layer your bed with temperature-regulating sheets, duet covers, pillows, and other bedding essentials and stay comfortable in any season—no matter your sleeping preferences. For more bedding tips and advice, explore our other Guides.