10 Best Cooling Sheets for Hot Sleepers in 2023

This sheet set from Slumber Cloud uses activewear fabric to wick away moisture, which is ideal for super sweaty sleepers. This 40% Outlast viscose and 60% Tencel performance fabric uses cooling technology that stores and releases heat to help keep you at a more stable body temperature, helping to prevent night sweats in the first place. We love that this brand offers a 60-day any reason return period for ease of mind before ordering. This sheet set won a Good Housekeeping 2022 Bedding Award!

TESTING NOTES: These sheets aced our Lab wash tests with a notably perfect laundering score, showing no shrinkage or changes in appearance after laundering. They showed a bit of pilling during our abrasion resistance tests. Testers raved that this fabric helped them maintain a stable body temperature all night with one especially loving the "cool to the touch and silky feel." They also appreciated the fitted bottom elastic straps that "helped hold the corners in place and kept the sheets tight on my mattress even through days of sleeping on them."

Many cooling sheets use fabric technology that can make them pricey, but if you're shopping for cooling sheets under $50, this Comfort Spaces sheet set has an unbeatable price! This set 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.

TESTING NOTES: While we haven't tested these yet in the Lab, they are getting promising feedback from testers who loved the "immediate cool feel without feeling slippery or too silky." GH analysts like that this set uses synthetic materials for better moisture-wicking capabilities compared to cotton. Testers noted that they have a thinner, less substantial feel than the sheets they usually use.

With 16 different color options to choose from, these top-tested sheets from Bedsure are an excellent value, starting at $60 for a Queen set. Made with rayon for moisture-wicking capabilities, these sheets can accommodate mattresses up to 16 inches deep. As a popular buy on Amazon, this pick has over 46,000 reviews and an overall 4.5 out of five rating.

TESTING NOTES: In the Lab, these sheets proved to be completely pill-resistant with decent fabric strength scores. Especially impressive for hot sleepers, testers raved that "the sheets feel silky soft and cool to touch. Very comfortable to sleep on especially if you get hot when sleeping" with one tester even saying "I no longer wake up with night sweats." GH fiber scientists note that this sheet set is made with viscose and some of the brand's marketing is a bit misleading. We have more information about bamboo mislabeling at the end of this article.

Percale sheets are known for their crisp and airy feel — ideal for a breathable sheet. Made with 100% long-staple Pima cotton for a softer feel, this percale sheet set from L.L. Bean is available in nine shades at an affordable price for high-quality sheets.

TESTING NOTES: Proving to be both pill-resistant and strong, this fabric held up extremely well to our battery of Lab tests. Generally, percale sheets tend to wrinkle, but this set was noticeably less wrinkled compared to other percale sheets we've tested. One tester said the sheets feel "like quality hotel sheets. It also feels a bit cool to the touch, which I like" — ideal for sweatier sleepers.

Silky soft and smooth, these West Elm sheets are made with 100% Tencel for excellent moisture-wicking capabilities. As a recent recipient of a Good Housekeeping 2022 Bedding Award, this sheet set uses a more sustainable material that's responsibly processed using wood pulp for less overall waste. It's available in eight shades and can accommodate mattresses up to 16 inches deep. Note that this pick is not available in Twin sizing.

TESTING NOTES: Rated as "very soft" by our tester panel, this fabric also proved to be moisture-wicking by spreading out liquid quickly based on in-Lab evaluations with the moisture management tester. It showed no signs of pilling whatsoever, while most other tested sheet sets did, but Lab analysts and testers found it a bit wrinkly.

If you have a thicker mattress or a mattress topper, choose sheets with a thick enough depth to properly fit your bed. This set from Sheets & Giggles boasts a 20-inch mattress depth with a stretchy elastic bottom to stay put. We love that they're available in 11 fun bold shades, so you're sure to find a look you'll love.

TESTING NOTES: Impressing our textile pros, these sheets were excellent performers in Lab evaluations with a high durability score and high softness ratings from our panel. This set received a notably perfect pilling resistance score, showing no signs of pilling after testing. Testers were equally impressed, loving the silky smooth lyocell fabric that wicks away moisture while still being soft, but some found it "too silky." One tester raved that "it was very generously sized and fit my tall mattress and a mattress topper well (which I often struggle with using other sheets)."

Most cooling performance sheets are made with synthetic materials, but this unique sheet set from SOMÉ uses 100% cotton with infused cooling technology. It combines the natural feel of cotton you love with innovative cooling capabilities to help prevent night sweats in the first place. Note that these sheets have a slight hexagonal pattern to them that not all testers liked the appearance of.

TESTING NOTES: GH pros were impressed that it had an instant cool-to-the-touch feel while easily wicking away moisture in Lab tests. It features a thick elastic bottom band to keep the sheets perfectly secure. Hot sleeper testers at home swore by these sheets for actually being cooling, raving that they "did their job" and "worked way better than my usual sheets."

The silky feel of sateen can feel like a slip 'n slide if you are sweating all night. But the True Temp Sheet Set from SleepNumber uses 37.5 technology to prevent night sweats in the first place by absorbing and releasing heat, so you can enjoy a smooth feel without the heat.

TESTING NOTES: In the Lab, these proved to be strong and somewhat pill-resistant but did show slight shrinkage after laundering. Making your bed has never been easier with the convenient labels for short and long sides on the fitted sheet. Testers noted that "the feel of the fabric is soft but slightly crisp, which is a nice texture," raving that it's the ideal feel for summer.

These sheets from Sijo combine the natural feel of cotton you love with the cooling performance of the brand's CLIMA fiber (nylon/recycled polyester/Tencel). These sheets were less moisture-wicking than other picks because they're made with 80% cotton; cotton absorbs fluid and takes longer to dry, meaning it doesn't wick away moisture well. We appreciate that you have the option to purchase this set with or without a flat sheet.

TESTING NOTES: Impressing GH Lab pros with its excellent fabric strength, this sheet set aced Lab testing, showing minimal shrinkage and pilling. With a near-perfect score from testers across the board, they received especially high marks for being soft and comfortable. One tester raved that "these sheets are luxuriously soft. The first night we got into bed on these sheets, we noticed right away that they felt like the sheets we slept on in high-end hotels." Multiple testers said they planned to buy a second set!

Linen sheets have a great breathable feel for the summer months, but they have a coarser feel that's not for everyone. If you’re nervous to take the plunge, try this top-tested linen sheet set with a generous 90-day return policy from Piglet in Bed. We love that this brand lets you customize your bedding with personalized bundle options and tons of color choices.

TESTING NOTES: Compared to other linen sheet sets we've tested in the Lab, this fabric showed minimal pilling and had a good fabric strength score. Testers were over the moon for these luxurious sheets, even those who have never tried linen sheets before. One tester raved that "I do not think that I have ever owned sheets as nice as Piglet in Bed" and another noted that "I liked that they made my body cool during the night." Like all linen sheets, they have a wrinkled, lived-in look that will require ironing if you want a wrinkle-free appearance.