The Best Heat-Wicking Sheets to Get You Through Hot Summer Nights

If you’ve ever spent a night tussling with tangled, muggy linens that are more effective at clinging to your skin than your mattress, there’s a solution for these unpleasant sleeping experiences: cooling sheets. This famously breezy bedding has unmistakable qualities: they’re made of lightweight, well-ventilated for extra breathability, and are crafted from natural sources such as bamboo and cotton. Count on them to feel cool-to-the-touch, help regulate your body temperature, and ultimately lull you into a peaceful slumber.

Whether you run hot or the air conditioning is temporarily on the fritz, we’ve compiled some of the highest-ranking, heat-wicking sheet sets from brands consistently shopped by Dwell editors and readers alike. 

Cozy Earth Bamboo Sheet Set

After Oprah co-signed them in 2018, Cozy Earth’s Bamboo Sheet Set has unparalleled bragging rights that are well-deserved from a reputation that still holds up. The smooth, stretchy premium viscose fabric is breathable and only softens with every wash—no pilling in sight. Those who prefer a more laid-back bed setup will appreciate the relaxed fit, and the fact that a self-professed "sheet snob" gave these a 5-star rating is incentive enough to add them to your linen closet. 

Quince European Linen Sheet Set

European flax gives these sheets a gentle feel, and the mid-weight material is light enough to keep you cool but hefty enough to work as a year-round option. They come pre-washed, which gives them a bit of a wrinkly appearance and a non-scratchy, soothing sensation.

Ettitude Signature Sateen Sheet Set

Senior Commerce Writer Kenya Foy slept on these silky smooth sheets for three months, but was completely smitten with them after only a few weeks. The bamboo Lyocell fabric is hypoallergenic, super soft, and holds true to their cooling reputation. They’re also OEKO Tex-certified, a perk for anyone in search of a sustainably produced option. Ettitude also offers a 30-night sleep trial so try a set to see if they suit your sleeping needs.  

Buffy Breeze Sheet Set

Eucalyptus-derived fibers that are touted as more breathable than cotton serve as the cooling factor for Buffy’s bed sheets. The sustainably produced linen is stitched with 100 percent recycled thread and dyed with natural dyes. 

Parachute Percale Sheet Set

Organic cotton, linen, Egyptian cotton, and sateen are just a few of the airy fabrics that Parachute uses to produce its bedding options. The good news is that you don’t have to choose just one: mix and match materials to find your personal comfort level.

Nest Luxury Tencel Sheet Set 

You won’t deal with any threadbare bedding, that is, if Nest’s 2100, 4.5-star review average is to be believed. The TENCEL Lyocell sheets are lauded as durable, soft, and "generously sized"; one satisfied sleeper noted that removing stains from the sheets is a cinch.

Sijo Eucalyptus Sheet Set

Sijo’s Eucalyptus collection is for those who want a cool sleep experience but appreciate bedding that has a bit of weight to it without feeling too hot and heavy. The 100 percent TENCEL lyocell fabric is made from FSC & PEFC-certified eucalyptus wood. 

SOL Organics Crisp Percale Organic Sheets

SOL Organics Organic Percale Cotton Classic Sheet Set has an all-natural color palette to match its cool. The 300-thread count sheets feature a one-over-one-under construction that maximizes breathability, making them the perfect pick for balmy summer nights.

Magic Linen Sheet Sets

Durability, feather-light weight, and high absorbency make linen the perfect material for staving off night sweats, and fortunately it comprises the entirety of Magic Linen’s stock. We also love that the sheet sets are stone-washed for extra softness.

Yaya & Co. Calla Organic Cotton Bedding Set

The general consensus about Yaya & Co.’s fair trade sheets is that they get softer with every wash. Because the organic cotton is chemical-free, some wrinkling can be expected. We don’t mind the tousled, lived-in look, but if you want smoother results, consider air drying your sheets, or using a delicate, low-heat cycle. 

Brentwood Home Luxury Organic Cotton Sheets

Not only do Brentwood Home sheets sleep cool, they’re Climate Neutral Certified. Their Luxury Organic sheets are made from 100 percent organic India cotton and available in 400- or 600-thread count. 

Serena & Lily Positano Linen Sheet Set

From the European flax weave that promises to keep you cool to a casually crinkled texture, Serena & Lily’s linen sheet sets are easily one of our favorites. At $348, they’re a bit pricey but keep an out for bedding deals during the retailer’s frequent sales. 

Coyuchi 300 Count Organic Percale Sheet

We like that Coyuchi sticks to pure cotton for its percale offering. According to multiple warm sleepers who purchased (and loved) the sheets, the percale set is lightweight, well-made, and helps maintain body temperature. 

Boll & Branch Percale Hemmed Sheet Set 

Boll & Branch’s percale hemmed linens are made from long-staple 100 percent organic cotton and specially spun cooling weave combination. Try these refined sheets on for size with a bundle and save 5 percent in the process. 

Buffy Soft Hemp Linen Sheets

100% long-staple premium hemp fibers make these textured linens soft plus they’re lauded by Buffy enthusiasts as "extremely comfortable," "fresh," and—our favorite cooling claim—"non-sticky."  

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