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9 Cooling Comforters Hot Sleepers Should Buy ASAP

Crafted from moisture-wicking fabrics and designed to be lightweight, these comforters will keep you cool as you sleep.

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If you're a hot sleeper, you may only use the top sheet or a lightweight blanket at night. But few things compare to snuggling up under a comforter or duvet while you sleep. Luckily, you don't have to sacrifice staying cool for being comfortable. There are many comforters and duvet inserts on the market that are designed with moisture-wicking properties to keep you from overheating as you sleep.

What to Look for When You Shop

Before purchasing a cooling comforter, there are factors to consider to ensure the bedding lives up to its claims.

  • Moisture-wicking materials: Choose a comforter constructed from moisture-wicking materials, which removes sweat from your skin and brings it to the outer surface of the material. "For hot sleepers or those living in hot or humid climates, we like to recommend linen, cotton, or bamboo," says Tom Ryan, product expert at Sleep Foundation. "Each of these fabrics is light, breathable, and can wick away moisture."
  • Weight: Most brands make different weights—also known as fill power—for comforters. Ryan says that making sure the comforter isn't packed too tightly with material will make it more breathable throughout the night. "If you're a hot sleeper, look for a comforter with lower fill power (around 700 or less) or something that is generally lighter weight," he says.
  • Fill type: Down alternative is an ideal comforter fill if you are a hot sleeper. "Down alternatives are meant to mimic the feel of down, but they use synthetic materials like polyester or microfiber," says Ryan. Also, look for comforters filled with cotton, as it tends to trap less heat.

To help you in your search, we rounded up some of the best cooling blankets on the market. Each option on our list will keep hot sleepers comfortable all night long.

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Parachute Down Duvet Insert

Parachute Down Duvet Insert
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The shell of this duvet is formulated entirely from moisture-wicking cotton, while the filling is made with European white down that has a fill power of 750 for the perfect amount of fluff. "Parachute offers duvet inserts in a lightweight warmth that will keep warm sleepers cozy and comfortable," says Amy Hoban, chief creative officer of Parachute.

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Layla Down Alternative Comforter

Layla Down Alternative Comforter
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This down alternative comforter has a 10-ounce fill weight, which will keep you cool during hot nights but cozy when you want a bit more warmth. It's crafted from 300-thread count cotton, which isn't just lightweight and breathable—it's also extremely soft to the touch.

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Cozy Earth Comforter Made With Viscose From Bamboo

Cozy Earth Comforter Made with Viscose from Bamboo
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Designed to have a thinner profile than a traditional down comforter, this option from Cozy Earth is ultra-soft. It's made from 100 percent bamboo viscose, which is a naturally temperature-regulating fabric that is lightweight, breathable, and moisture-wicking.

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Rest Evercool Cooling Comforter

Rest Evercool Cooling Comforter
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Want a comforter that doesn't just keep you cool, but is actually cool to the touch? This is the option for you. It's made with cutting-edge, temperature-regulating technology that's formulated to keep you nice and chilly all night long. What's more, the ultra-thin fibers efficiently absorb and eliminate moisture, creating a dry sleeping environment.

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Brooklinen Down Comforter

Brooklinen Down Comforter
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Brooklinen's down comforter is available in three different weights: lightweight, all-season, and ultra-warm. For hot sleepers, we recommend the lightweight option, which has a fill power of 650 to keep you cool throughout the night.

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Linenspa Comforter Duvet Insert

Linenspa Comforter Duvet Insert
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This highly-rated duvet insert is offered at a lower price point than some other cooling comforters, making it a great budget-friendly option. The plush, down alternative fill offers all-season comfort for hot sleepers. It can be used as a comforter or as a duvet insert and has a box-stitch construction to keep the fill in place.

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Pottery Barn Sleepsmart 37.5 Technology Temperature Regulating Down Alternative Duvet Insert

Pottery Barn Sleepsmart 37.5 Technology Temperature Regulating Down Alternative Duvet Insert
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Pottery Barn's down alternative duvet continuously adjusts to help maintain an ideal climate as you sleep. The machine-washable duvet insert is made of 80 percent antimicrobial polyester and a 20 percent performance fiber blend that works to simultaneously keep you cool and prevent allergens.

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Casper The Humidity Fighting Duvet

Casper The Humidity Fighting Duvet
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Believe it or not, wool is a great bedding material for hot sleepers. "While it sounds counterintuitive, wool is naturally moisture wicking, which can be helpful in the summer months or for hot sleepers," says Ryan. This duvet is made with lighter and finer merino wool, which naturally wicks away sweat to keep you comfortable throughout the night.

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Slumber Cloud Lightweight Comforter

Slumber Cloud Lightweight Comforter
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This ultra-lightweight comforter incorporates NASA-approved temperature-regulating technology, which was created to keep you cool when it's hot out and warm when it's not. It's available in three different thickness levels—1/4 inch, 1 1/2 inch, and 2 inch—but each option is constructed with the same cooling technology.

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