We Asked Sweaty Sleepers to Try Cooling Sheets — These Are the 8 They Liked Best

There’s nothing worse than waking up drenched in sweat, with damp sheets twisted around you. That’s why these moisture-wicking sheets really stood out for their quick drying time during testing.

Cooling bedding is traditionally made with breathable fibers like cotton, linen, or bamboo, but Rest Evercool+ Cooling sheets are made with the brand's proprietary Evercool+ Performance fabric, a blend of nylon and spandex designed to mimic the smoothness and softness of silk. Evercool+ Performance fabric is composed of thin fibers that can help promote moisture wicking and faster drying, and treated with an ionic antimicrobial technology that helps repel microbes and smells.

Right out of the package, Rest Evercool+ Cooling bedding felt notably cold to the touch. During our sleep tests, the stretchy, soft fabric remained cool throughout the night. If anything, our complaint might be that these sheets are too cold: After returning to bed after using the bathroom in the middle of the night, it took a moment to warm up enough to fall back asleep in the frosty sheets. In addition, the sheets are so silky that they tend to slide around, which could be annoying for sleepers who toss and turn and get tangled up in their sheets.

Rest Evercool+ Cooling sheets have an Oeko-Tex certification, an internationally recognized label awarded to products that have been tested for harmful substances and found to be safe for humans and the environment. These sheets are backed by a 30-night return policy and a one-year warranty.

These sheets are made of natural cotton with a percale weave. “Percale weave cotton sheets in particular are known for their crisp and cooling feel, making them ideal for warm nights,” according to Harris. Percale uses a one-over, one-under weaving method that creates a tightly knit structure with a crispy, cool hand feel — similar to a cotton button-down shirt. Percale sheets are ideal for anyone who prefers a light, almost paperlike feel over a silky, smooth feel. The sheets stayed airy and light on hot summer nights, matching or exceeding some of the higher-priced bedding we reviewed. Sleepers who prefer a smoother, softer feel may find the Silk & Snow Percale Bedsheets too stiff — at least at first. We found that the sheets got softer each time we washed them, and the generous 100-night return policy means you have plenty of time to see if they'll soften to your liking over time.

Compared with the 16-inch pockets of most sheets on this list, the Silk & Snow 15-inch pockets are on the shorter side. If you use a tall mattress or thick mattress pad, it's worth measuring your bed to check if these sheets will fit. (Most mattresses are between 8 and 14 inches tall, so typically a 15-inch pocket should suffice.)

During testing, the Cozy Earth bamboo sheets did not disappoint in softness or temperature regulation. The breathable sheets were also easy on our hair, resulting in fewer frizzy morning hairdos. There wasn't much we didn't love about these Cozy Earth sheets, though their high price tag certainly makes them an investment. It's also worth noting that the sheets wrinkle easily (as with any bamboo-based linen) and shrink some after washing. However, shrinkage is unlikely to be an issue for most mattresses, since the sheets arrive slightly oversized.

While many bamboo-based bedding products are blended with other materials, the Cozy Earth Bamboo Sheet Set stands out for its bamboo viscose construction. Bamboo viscose comes from the plant's pulp, giving the fiber a velvety soft and breathable feel. The brand oversees production from start to finish, meticulously selecting responsible farmers, fiber producers, weavers, treatment facilities, and other partners with a proven track record of ethical, sustainable practices. Cozy Earth sheets are Oeko-Tex certified and backed by a 100-night return policy and a one-year warranty.

Saatva's sheets feature a percale weave, which generates a crisper, lighter feel compared with a sateen weave. In addition, Saatva's percale sheets use long-staple cotton, a type of cotton with fibers measuring 1.25 inches or longer. (By comparison, regular- or short-staple cotton has fibers ranging between 0.5 to 1.25 inches.) Longer fibers contribute to a smoother, softer feel and increased durability.

To the delight of our testers, the Saatva Percale Sheet Set arrived wrapped in an elegant box with a ribbon, and the bedding performance matched its luxurious presentation: The plush percale was light as air and cool to the touch, and became softer with each wash. Our only complaint is that these sheets come in only three, slightly neutral colors.

Another note: The sheets are see-through, so we were concerned that they might pill, snag, or fray more easily over time. However, we found that the sheets excelled in our durability tests. These Saatva percale sheets are Oeko-Tex certified and backed by a 45-night return policy and a one-year warranty.

Quince is a popular brand known for affordability, thanks to its direct-to-consumer model. Quince's bamboo sheets are made from naturally moisture-wicking organic bamboo viscose. The sheets feature a sateen weave — a one-under, three-over pattern that exposes more bamboo surface for a silky, luminous sheen. These were some of the soft and silkiest sheets we tested, and they offered the perfect amount of stretchiness. Despite their low price point, the sheets felt as luxurious as some of the higher-priced sheets we tested.

Quince’s linen sheets are woven from European flax, a fiber known to be breathable and quick drying, and recognizable by its textured, rumpled look and feel. Like virtually all linen sheets, Quince European linen sheets feel thicker, with a rough texture. Considering this, we were surprised at how breathable and comfy the sheets felt during our sleep tests. In addition to keeping us cool, these sheets wicked away moisture and were quick to dry in our testing. Our only caveat is that these sheets (again, like all linen) can look a little wrinkly. While many people like the casual aesthetic of linen, it's not for everyone.

The Quince European linen sheets are Oeko-Tex certified. The sheets are backed by a 365-night return policy and ship free to destinations within the United States.

During testing, the Purple SoftStretch sheets offered a uniquely soft and stretchy feel reminiscent of a T-shirt. Although the thicker fabric wasn't crisp or cool to the touch, the sheets kept us cool at night by providing good breathability. Purple SoftStretch sheets are designed with a blend of materials: 63 percent bamboo viscose rayon, 27 percent polyester, and 10 percent spandex. The bamboo-based construction can help promote cooling. One potential pitfall of these sheets is their clinginess: The sheets are made to hug and adapt to your body, which makes them comforting but easy to get tangled up in.

If you’re a hot sleeper who also has sensitive skin, we recommend the Sijo AiryWeight Eucalyptus Sheet Set. These sheets offer all of the must-have features for hot sleepers, like breathability and moisture wicking, and they’re also hypoallergenic and free of dyes, harsh chemicals, and bleach.

Tencel lyocell sheets can be made from several wood sources; the Sijo AiryWeight sheets are made from eucalyptus, a fiber prized for its sustainability, natural moisture-wicking capabilities, breathability, and hypoallergenic properties. Sijo treats the hypoallergenic fiber with a silver ion antimicrobial process to further prevent the growth of bacteria, earning the sheets an Asthma & Allergy Friendly certification.

When we received these sheets to test, the sheets looked shiny and felt smooth out of the package — almost slippery. After the first wash, however, their slipperiness was replaced by buttery softness. The ultrathin sheets were airy and breathable, and kept our testers consistently cool at night. One potential drawback? These sheets are so thin and weightless that our testers found it easy to get tangled up in the top sheet. In addition, the light weight combined with the deep pockets means that the fitted sheet may bunch up in spots on shorter mattresses.