Cooling Bedding for Summer – A Guide

Short answer: Cooling bedding is about breathability and moisture wicking, not magic. Bamboo bedding feels cool against the skin because the fibres move heat and moisture away from the body. That makes a noticeable difference on tropical nights, where cotton quickly feels warm and clammy.

Why bamboo feels cool

Bamboo viscose has a smooth fibre surface that draws heat away from the skin, and an open structure that lets moisture evaporate. You therefore lie drier and cooler than in densely woven cotton. Read the full explanation in the article on bamboo and temperature regulation, and see the selection of bamboo bedding.

Get the bedroom ready for summer

Switch to a thin summer duvet, air the room out morning and evening, and draw the curtains during the day so the room does not heat up. Combine it with light nightwear from the collection of bamboo nightwear, or sleep without and let the bedding do the work.

Still sleeping hot?

If you sweat a lot at night, whatever the season, there are several things you can do. Read our article on better sleep with bamboo, which goes through the whole sleep routine from duvet to nightwear.

Frequently asked questions

What is the best bedding for hot nights?

Breathable and moisture-wicking bedding, for example in bamboo viscose, which draws heat and sweat away from the body.

Is bamboo bedding cold to sleep in?

No, it feels cool, not cold. The material evens out temperature, so it is comfortable on cool nights too.

Does cooling bedding help if the bedroom is warm?

It helps with the comfort, but also air the room out and turn the heating down. The ideal sleeping temperature is 16 to 18 degrees.