I Tested 68 Cooling Blankets–These Were the Best for Hot Sleepers

If you're a sweaty sleeper, you're going to love this moisture-wicking comforter from REST, a 2026 GH Bedding Awards winner. It helps keep you cooler by quickly moving sweat away to keep you dry, plus it has an immediately cool-to-the-touch feel. This thin blanket aced moisture management tests in the Lab, and we appreciated its silky feel and lightweight construction.

✔️ TESTER NOTES: Consumer 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," while 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.

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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."

Testers were split on the aesthetics. Some thought it looked luxe, while another thought the sheen of the fabric made it hard to match and look wrinkly.

Ideal for hot sleepers, linen has an airy, natural feel. This chic-looking 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 noticed right away how soft this one felt compared to other linen fabrics.

✔️ TESTER NOTES: All consumer 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." Some testers noted that it took some time to get used to sleeping under a blanket this lightweight.

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 waffle design elevates your bed or couch setup—one tester said how "it adds nice texture to the room."

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

Buffy's duvet inserts are one of the most popular cooling comforters among our testers, and they also were big fans of this duvet cover. Cool and remarkably soft to the touch, Buffy's duvet covers feature a smooth fabric made of Tencel lyocell fibers that is available in more than 50 colors and patterns.

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

Even if you prefer organic materials, you still have cooling bedding options. This airy blanket from Avocado is a great example. 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.

No need to worry about complicated laundering as this pick is machine washable and dryer safe. Note that select sizes are out of stock, but you can sign up on Avocado's site to be notified when inventory is replenished.

✔️ TESTER NOTES: All our consumer testers highlighted the blanket's lightweight feel that didn't trap heap and noted that they would continue to use this blanket after testing. "With this blanket, I was able to stay cool overnight," said one tester who identified as a hot sleeper.

"This will be a great blanket for summer," noted another tester who explained, "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. There were a few testers who wished this blanket felt softer though.