The Best Cooling Blankets for Hot Sleepers, According to Our Tests

The cotton cover and polyester fill on this Sleep Number blanket are both mixed with 37.5 cooling technology fibers. These materials have embedded active particles which store and release heat to keep you comfy all night long.

The blanket is entirely machine washable, but the brand recommends using a large-capacity dryer and dryer balls to ensure the blanket completely dries. We love that Sleep Number offers a variety of top-tested bedding products with a generous 100-night sleep trial period.

✔️ TESTER NOTES: When this blanket arrived in the Lab, I was immediately impressed with its cool fabric and lightweight feel without looking too thin. One tester said, "This is a nice in-between weight that can work throughout the year." They added, "The blanket feels crisp and airy." Because of its smooth, cooling materials, testers said it didn't feel as plush or soft as their other blankets.

This cooling blanket from Elegear is double-sided — one side is 100% cotton, while the other features the brand's Arc-Chill cooling yarns for a cool-to-the-touch feel. You can enjoy the natural feel of cotton with the option for a chiller side in warmer weather. Its unique design and versatility earned it a 2025 Good Housekeeping Bedding Award.

It's machine washable, but unfortunately, not dryer-safe. The brand recommends users place the blanket in a mesh laundry bag to prevent it from becoming damaged during the wash cycle.

✔️ TESTER NOTES: When I put this blanket on my bed, it didn't look as stylish as my usual quilt, but it felt so much cooler. The thin, lightweight material had an instantly cool feel with a smooth, soft texture. One tester in perimenopause described it as "a night saver," adding that "It cools my body off so quickly."

A Good Housekeeping Bedding Award winner, the Dreamweave Waffle Blanket from Brooklinen wowed Lab analysts and testers alike. Waffle weave tends to be less soft compared to other materials, but this blanket was the exception: One tester described it as "very soft and remarkably lightweight."

The blanket allows for ample airflow and its textured design elevates your bed or couch setup. Note that there are limited colors available in the Twin/Twin XL size.

✔️ TESTER NOTES: Our panel of testers gave high scores for the blanket's appearance, describing it as "classy and sophisticated." Multiple testers appreciated its generous size and that it kept them warm but still felt airy.

Moisture-wicking materials help keep you cooler by quickly moving sweat away to keep you dry. This thin comforter from REST has an immediately cool-to-the-touch feel and excellent moisture-wicking capabilities. This blanket aced moisture management tests in the Lab, and we appreciated its silky feel and lightweight construction.

✔️ TESTER NOTES: Testers were impressed with this pick's cooling abilities. One tester said, "It feels soft and cool (almost icy even), providing much-needed relief in hot weather" and another said, "I no longer wake up drenched in sweat!" This blanket is available in six colors, but testers gave it lower appearance scores when used without a duvet cover.

Linen has an airy, natural feel that is ideal for hot sleepers. This linen blanket from The Citizenry is available in 17 stylish colors to complement your other bedding perfectly. When I evaluated this quilt, I was impressed with its high-quality construction and chic box stitching. I appreciated how soft it felt compared to other linen fabrics.

✔️ TESTER NOTES: All testers shared that they loved the appearance of this quilt with some saying that it looked high-end and luxurious. "With this linen one, it doesn't overdo it with the heat, so I'm able to sleep with it on me all night," reported one tester who said she usually kicks off her quilt during the night. Another tester said, "I also often get hot at night, and this quilt feels lightweight enough that I don't get as hot as I do in a traditional duvet."

A weighted blanket can help encourage sleep and relaxation, but added weight can mean added heat. Avoid overheating with this knitted weighted blanket from Bearaby. The thick knit allows ample airflow through the blanket, so you sleep cooler. It's made with Tencel, which wicks away moisture to keep you dry and comfortable, and cotton for a cozy soft feel.

✔️ TESTER NOTES: "I like how the woven material allows for breathability while being nestled beneath it," said one tester. "I didn't overheat and wasn't cold either." All testers gave high marks for appearance, but some said it was challenging to clean as there's no cover. The brand notes the blanket may need more than one drying cycle to completely dry.

Another tester said, "I’m a super hot sleeper, and this feels cool to the touch, and the open structure makes it much more breathable than my other weighted blanket." She added, "I sleep so well under it."

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If you want to outfit your bed in both organic and cooling bedding, look no further than this airy blanket from Avocado. It's made with four layers of GOTS-certified organic cotton muslin for a natural, lived-in look that's breathable and lightweight. You can pair it with a thicker comforter in the winter or use it solo in the warmer months.

Don't worry about complicated laundering as this pick is machine washable and dryer safe. Note that select sizes are out of stock in all or certain colors, but you can sign up on Avocado's site to be notified when inventory is replenished.

✔️ TESTER NOTES: "With this blanket, I was able to stay cool overnight," said one tester who identified as a hot sleeper. Especially liking its lightweight feel that didn't trap heat, all testers said they would continue to use this blanket after testing. Some testers wished this blanket was softer.

"This will be a great blanket for summer," noted another tester. "I can’t sleep without a blanket, no matter how hot it is, because I need the weight and feeling of a blanket." One tester appreciated that the blanket had no odor when it arrived and came with an included bag made of the same material for convenient storage.

Buffy's duvet inserts are one of the most popular cooling comforters among our testers, and they also loved this duvet cover. Cool and incredibly soft to the touch, Buffy's duvet covers feature a smooth fabric made of Tencel lyocell fibers that is available in 40 colors. Note that some colors are currently out of stock in certain sizes.

While this duvet cover may have "eucalyptus" in its name, it's made with a regenerated cellulose fiber that doesn't have any eucalyptus in the final product.

✔️ TESTER NOTES: "It's soft and silky to the touch and was perfect for warmer nights," said one tester. She also appreciated its "luxurious look." When I used this duvet cover, I especially liked the fabric's slight sheen and lightweight, cool feel. The cover was a bit wrinkly after laundering, according to testers.

This lightweight cooling blanket from Luxome is made from viscose, which has a silky smooth feel and easily wicks moisture away for a cooler feel. Note that viscose is a regenerated cellulose fiber that uses bamboo wood pulp at the start of production; but, because of chemical solvents, it doesn't contain any bamboo in the final product.

✔️ TESTER NOTES: "As a hot sleeper, the lightweight blanket has been a great relief to me," said one tester. All testers reported that this blanket helped regulate their body temperature all night, making it ideal for the summer months. "I loved the silky smooth finish and how lightweight the blanket is," said another tester. "The blanket felt very cool to the touch, and I did not overheat during the night when using this blanket."