The Textiles Lab specialists at the Good Housekeeping Institute examine a wide range of bedding products, including mattress pads for hot sleepers, cooling sheets, and cooling comforters.Using more than a hundred at-home testers, we examined 68 blankets for look and performance characteristics in our most current tests.
I evaluated each choice’s cooling promises and examined reviews from years of thorough testing to identify the top cooling blanket options.
✔️ Cooling technologies: Certain blankets feature cooling technologies that store and release heat to keep you at a more stable body temperature throughout the night. Look for temperature-regulating technology like Outlast or 37.5 for a proven cooler sleep.
✔️ Breathable materials: While some fabrics hold onto moisture, others wick it away to keep you sweat-free. Opt for synthetic fabrics like polyester or regenerated cellulose fibers like lyocell. Cotton holds onto moisture more, so if you love the natural feel of cotton, go with a blended material or a lightweight option.
✔️ Lightweight construction: Blankets that are designed for the winter months will be thicker and more tightly woven. For an airier feel, look for looser knits or weaves without any added bulk.
✔️ Fits your home: In the end, the best cooling blanket for you needs to fit with your home’s decor and your lifestyle. Make sure to think about where you plan on using the blanket before purchasing: Is it for movie nights on the couch? Sleeping? Year-round or just summer use? Then, make sure to pick a style that has the right dimensions and construction for your needs.
✔️ Be wary of “bamboo” or “eucalyptus” claims: These types of materials are actually known as viscose, rayon or lyocell and they’re fibers made from regenerated cellulose, meaning the wood pulp from different plants is dissolved in a chemical solvent before being pushed through an extruder to form fibers. Because of this chemical process, the final product doesn’t contain any of the original cellulose material. Regenerated cellulose fibers can help keep you cool because of their moisture-wicking capabilities, but you shouldn’t buy them just because they claim to be plant-based or natural.
