Our Testers Recommend The 8 Best Comforters For Hot Sleepers

Just because you’re prone to sleeping warm doesn’t mean you’re against the cozy feel of sleeping under a comforter. The best comforters for hot sleepers provide pillowy, fluffy softness without leaving you sweating. We tested a number of different options (including all of the comforters below) and recommend the Slumber Cloud UltraCool Comforter as the best overall choice for hot sleepers. It has a soft, downlike feel, is made with cooling technology and our tester found it to be a “true match for hot sleepers,” even as temperatures begin to rise.

“Our body temperature naturally drops at night and signals that it is time for sleep," says Dr. Fariah Abbasi-Feinberg, a spokesperson for the American Academy of Sleep Medicine. “Therefore, feeling hot can negatively impact the quality of sleep and increase the likelihood of trouble falling asleep and waking up throughout the night.” While temperature regulation is important to consider when shopping for a comforter, it’s also helpful to know whether the materials are synthetic or natural, if anything could be allergenic, how to care for it and whether it fits in your budget. Read on for our testers’ picks below in addition to a how-to guide on how to find the right choice.

The Slumber Cloud UltraCool is a lightweight and airy comforter that’s comparable in weight to a blanket. The comforter’s cover is mostly cooling nylon, which feels silky and cool to the touch. According to the brand, its temperature-regulating Outlast polyester fiberfill was engineered by NASA. It has a soft and fluffy feel that’s reminiscent of down and boasts hypoallergenic properties for those who live with allergies. The fill is designed to absorb heat and store it away from you while you sleep, releasing it later after you’ve cooled down or gotten out of bed. Results from a sleep study performed by Outlast show the material is clinically proven to reduce night sweats by 50%.

Senior sleep and mattress editor Bridget Chapman tested the UltraCool and says, “Both sides of the comforter are very cool to the touch, and the lightweight model is quite thin. The first night we slept with it, we didn’t use another blanket over it, and I actually got too cold. Since then, we’ve been layering it under our other blankets, and it’s been great. It feels cool throughout the night (especially when air hits it), and I haven’t noticed any heat-trapping with it.”

The UltraCool comes in three colorways, whereas some comforters come only in white. It’s also available in two weights, but if you’re a hot sleeper, we recommend sticking with the lightweight option. Additionally, you can purchase the comforter in a bundle with two matching pillowcases.

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The Bedsure Comforter Set is a great option for someone who wants a cooling comforter without having to splurge. It has a reversible design with one cooling side and another that’s more suited for keeping you warm on a cool night. Despite the low price tag it doesn’t skimp on design, and features a U-shape quilting to keep the fill from shifting inside. It’s also hypoallergenic and carries the Oeko-Tex Standard 100 certification, showing it’s free of harmful substances.

While the Bedsure Comforter doesn’t feature any specific cooling technology, the cover material on the cool side is primarily made with a breathable nylon material and shouldn’t make you sweat. It’s available in a wide array of colors (37 to be exact), so you don’t necessarily have to use a duvet cover with it—and it includes two matching pillowcases.

Our tester reported that it does a great job of cooling down her husband who she calls a massively hot sleeper. “There were couple of nights I woke up shivering and had to use an extra blanket to stay warm,” she says. "Previously, he would complain it was too hot at bedtime and he struggled to get to sleep due to the heat. [The comforter] is very effective at cooling you down, and the material allows for heat to escape easily.” Although it’s machine washable, our tester notes that it can only be washed in top-loading machines and cannot go in the dryer.

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For a luxurious choice priced more competitively than similar down comforters, the Brooklinen Lightweight choice is filled with airy, all-natural Canadian down, and finished with a smooth, 100% cotton sateen cooling cover. The down filling stays put due to its baffle-box construction, which also gives it more of a plush look. If you love the feel of a lofty, down comforter but don’t want to be smothered, this weight is breathable and keeps you cool.

Our tester says the comforter is soft and she was “impressed with the loft, especially compared to the down-alternative comforter it was replacing, which had gotten worn down over a few years of use.” Although she notes that she feels warmer when using it compared to her last comforter, she’d still recommend the Brooklinen Lightweight Comforter as a luxe down option. “I can already tell that the filling is high-quality and it maintains its loftiness for years to come,” she says.

Since the company recommends washing in commercial machines, you can protect the comforter in a duvet cover. It has corner loops to keep it secured in place on the inside of a cover. We recommend the lightweight option for sleepers prone to overheating, but this comforter is also available in all season and ultra-warm weights.

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Cozy Earth’s comforter is made of bamboo viscose inside and out, so it feels cool and also regulates your temperature while you sleep. The company says that the naturally cooling and moisture-wicking fabric combined with its weight make it appropriate to use year-round. Depending on how much loft you desire, you have the choice between standard and extra levels of fill when you order. One Forbes Vetted tester says this is “a really high-quality pick,” but feels that this comforter’s cooling qualities were muted as she chose to use it in a duvet cover. “That said, I haven’t been waking up especially hot or clammy feeling with this blanket, though, which speaks to its breathability,” she says.

It’s only available in white and is not machine washable, so we do recommend using it as a duvet insert. It has built-in snaps to keep it from shifting around and can be paired with the Cozy Earth Bamboo Duvet Cover, which comes in 21 chic colors and patterns. Note that if you ever want to take advantage of the extended warranty, use of a duvet cover is required. Otherwise any claim against it is invalid.

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The Buffy Breeze Comforter is made of 100% Tencel eucalyptus lyocell, which is a silky and temperature regulating material ideal for hot sleepers. The relatively low thread count of 300 keeps the fabric breathable so you can cozy up under the comforter without getting too warm. Buffy says it designed the comforter’s openings and fittings to be frustration-free, adding that it’s great for anyone who craves a smooth, textureless experience.

Our tester reports that she got mixed results in terms of breathability for the Buffy Comforter. Although she didn’t feel “clammy or sweaty” with it, her hot-sleeping fiancé did. But our tester recognizes that he typically prefers a quilt over a comforter, anyway. She adds, “I think many hot sleepers would enjoy its cool-to-the-touch sensation that’s akin to finding the ‘cold side’ of the pillow.”

Like many comforters, the Breeze works best with a duvet cover (and is designed to pair with the Breeze Duvet Cover Set), as Buffy recommends dry cleaning it. Each corner features a loop to help it stay put inside a cover. The company offers a 7-night free trial before charging you and a 50-night return period, so you can make sure the Breeze is right for you.

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This cooling comforter features a mostly nylon, cool-to-the-touch cover filled with Tencel and a material called Sorona. Sorona is a new high-performance fabric made in part from plant-based ingredients through a fermentation process. This results in a fill blend that’s breathable and moisture wicking, so you don’t overheat while sleeping. It’s also hypoallergenic, making it safe for those with allergies or sensitive skin.

One of our testers says, “The Rest Evercool actually stays cool while still keeping me warm,” adding that it’s “so cozy, so soft and so cool.” Another tester who currently sleeps with the comforter emphasizes that its "cooling properties are beyond compare against other comforters I’ve tried.” He says, “Sleeping with my previous comforter, I often woke up with a damp forehead or realizing I was overheating. That hasn’t happened to me once since I’ve started using this comforter. The heat escapes easily from below, so I’m no longer throwing the blankets off me in the middle of the night in a sweat fit.”

The Evercool Comforter comes in a few bright color options and can be both machine washed and dried. Our tester points out that the comforter lacks loops or corner ties, so using it without a cover isn’t a viable option.

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For the look and feel of a top-of-the-line down comforter—but without the down—consider this Silk & Snow lightweight option as a great substitute. And because it’s not made of natural down, it’s easy to care for in the washing machine and dryer. Our tester says, “The fabric feels very crisp—like a percale weave," but notes that she doesn’t notice a cool-to-the-touch feeling with the fabric. However, we think its light and breathable design makes it a good value option for hot sleepers looking for relief.

This plush comforter is stuffed with hypoallergenic and vegan microfill, and covered in 100% cotton. Just as other reviewers have reported, our tester concurs that the comforter’s fill leaks out of the seams pretty easily, but that may not be an issue if it’s used with a duvet cover. The Silk & Snow Comforter is available in three weights, but the lightweight option is best for hot sleepers. The company offers a 100-night trial period, so you have plenty of time to make sure you love it.

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According to the brand, Breescape’s BlendTek fabric is measurably cooler than cotton, rayon or silk. The proprietary formula features high thermal conductivity fibers to draw heat, a polygonal fiber structure that maximizes surface area to wick away sweat and highly porous fibers to increase airflow, which lets heat and moisture escape.

This high-tech cooling blanket comforter has two sides—one is silky and cooling, and the other is buttery soft and breathable. Our tester, Forbes Vetted editorial assistant Lee Cutlip, notes that the comforter is so thin that it feels more like a blanket. “I’ve almost exclusively started using the ‘cool’ side, especially since it’s getting warmer out," she says. "The silkiness is extremely cool to the touch, and remains that way all throughout the night. It’s the only piece of bedding I’ve used that I haven’t had to kick off me in the middle of the night.”

The Cooling Comforter is available in five neutral colorways. Note that the brand claims the comforter can be machine washed and dried, but Cutlip had trouble getting it completely dry in her machine, so chooses to air-dry it. Also consider a commercial-grade washer.

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Why Trust Forbes Vetted

The Forbes Vetted team has extensive knowledge and testing experience with mattresses and sleep products. This includes the best products for hot sleepers, cooling sheets, cooling mattresses and more.

• Author Christine Colby is a seasoned product reviewer and commerce editor; she has years of experience researching and testing home and sleep items. She recently covered the best mattresses made in the USA, the best firm mattress toppers and AI and sleep products for Forbes Vetted.
• Mattress and sleep editors Bridget Chapman and McKenzie Dillon approved the product picks on this list and oversee all sleep content for Forbes Vetted. They have tested and written about hundreds of sleep products including mattresses, sheets, sleep trackers and more.
• We consulted with Fariha Abbasi-Feinberg MD, FAASM, FAAN, a spokesperson for the American Academy of Sleep Medicine, about how a temperature-regulating comforter can improve sleep. We also tapped Bea Ovalle, CEO and founder of Ovalle, for her expertise in textiles, particularly cotton.
• We regularly revisit our content to ensure its accuracy and relevancy. This article was updated to add real-life testing results and expert insights in May 2025.

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How We Chose The Best Comforters For Hot Sleepers

We relied on the robust expertise of the Forbes Vetted sleep team to look at offerings from trusted brands and products made from appropriate materials.

• In order to select the best comforters for hot sleepers, we sought out products made from materials known to be lightweight, moisture wicking, breathable and temperature regulating.
• We started by tapping our own experience with reliable products and trusted brands in the sleep space. Then we expanded to look for other well-reviewed offerings from major retailers.
• We consulted with Abbasi-Feinberg for her insight into the best materials for hot sleepers and with Ovalle for her knowledge of bedding textiles.
• We also considered varying budgets and choices for keeping your comforter clean, so we made sure to recommend a variety of options.

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What To Consider When Shopping For A Comforter For Hot Sleepers

In order to pick a comforter that’s great for hot sleepers, you need to start by looking for something made with appropriate materials, and that’s just the beginning.

Materials

This is not an exhaustive list of every possible type of cooling material for hot sleepers, but these are some common ones to look out for.

Tencel, lyocell, viscose: These three materials are all forms of cellulose derived from wood pulp, but with differing manufacturing methods. (Note that Tencel is a brand name for a type of lyocell and is a popular bedding material, like Tencel sheets.) They are all durable, breathable, moisture wicking and temperature regulating. You can expect a silky-smooth texture that is cool to the touch.

Cotton: Cotton is a common material in all types of bedding. Bea Ovalle, CEO and founder of Ovalle, recommends “100% organic cotton in a plain weave, for structure, freshness, and coolness.” It’s light, breathable and doesn’t trap heat against your skin. If you do have night sweats, the material can absorb moisture to pull it away from your skin. Some specific cotton weaves also have a cool and smooth feel, such as percale found in percale sheets. Bedding made with cotton can also usually be easily machine washed.

Down: If you enjoy down-filled comforters, opt for a lightweight one with a low level of fill and a breathable cover. A high-loft down comforter is likely too much for a hot sleeper. That said, down is naturally breathable and moisture wicking.

Silk: Silk is a great comforter fill material for sleepers with allergies. Not only is it hypoallergenic, but it doesn’t attract dust mites or mildew. It can be higher priced, but it offers high air permeability, wicks moisture without feeling damp and it adapts naturally to your body temperature. Just make sure the silk is at a lower momme weight if you sleep hot.

Nylon, polyester: These synthetic fabrics and blends may not be the absolute best materials for bedding for hot sleepers, but you often see them in the more affordable options. If you don’t want to pay hundreds of dollars for a comforter for hot sleepers, one including nylon or polyester can still feel cool to the touch, wick moisture and dry quickly if it does become damp with sweat.

Cooling Technology

Material and fabric plays a major role in how cool a comforter sleeps. Cover materials like organic cotton, bamboo and fill materials like silk can do the job naturally. “Natural fibers are known to be more breathable and help regulate body temperature by maintaining airflow. Synthetic fibers can be hit or miss depending on whether the fabric is made to be moisture-wicking or not,” according to Abbasi-Feinberg.

Another way to keep a fabric breathable is to use a lower thread count or, in the case of silk or silk sheets, a lighter momme weight. That enables air to move through the material. Some products also include specific cooling and moisture-wicking technologies that may be proprietary to the brand. Examples of these high-tech fabrics are Coolmax, Sorona, Outlast, 37.5 and Frio. Some of these materials have been engineered by scientific research.

Thread Count

When you’re shopping for quality bedding, many people believe that a high thread count means good quality. And if you’re looking for a thick, drapey set of sheets, that may be true. But to ensure a light and airy comforter for hot sleepers, a lower thread count is more beneficial. “A high thread count can trap heat since it has a tighter weave, whereas a lower thread count allows for better air flow and breathability,” says Abbasi-Feinberg. And Ovalle says that her best recommendation for a night of restful sleep is “a plain weave of a 300-thread count made from long staple organic cotton,” which she claims is what some of the finest hotels use.

Care

Always defer to the manufacturer’s washing instructions on the care tag. They specify the best methods of cleaning, whether it’s spot cleaning, dry cleaning or even hanging them in the sun. For those types make sure to use a duvet cover to protect your purchase as much as possible. However, some comforters for hot sleepers can be machine washed and tumble dried, depending on what they’re made of.

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