Get a better night’s sleep with these cooling blankets
Whether you’re a hot sleeper or just sleeping in hot weather, get a restful and comfortable sleep with these cooling blankets.
By Aaron Kok -
It’s no secret that the weather of late has been reading on the hotter and more humid end of the scale. Now, couple that with being a hot sleeper, and you’re in for a night of tossing and turning. Then, after waking up several times throughout the night covered in sweat, you return to the workplace the next day feeling unrested and suspended in a mental fog.
Sound familiar? You’re not alone. Scientists have approximated that hot sleepers – people who feel warmer during the course of their rest – at anywhere between 10 to 41 percent of us. One solution may be to turn down the thermostat to a frosty temperature, but that’s not entirely possible at times, especially when you sleep with a partner who isn’t a hot sleeper.
Enter the cooling duvet blanket, which is designed to help wick away sweat and maintain breathability at night so that you will always feel ventilated and cool.
To help you get a more peaceful night’s sleep, we’ve scoured around for the best cooling blankets. Tuck yourself in with these cooling blankets, and trust that you’ll wake up the next morning feeling rested and rejuvenated!
Local bedding brand Weavve’s duvet is a no-brainer, thanks to its multitude of benefits! Made from 100% Tencel Lyocell fibers, this super-soft duvet blanket is naturally temperature regulating and moisture wicking, keeping the body cool and dry during sleep, no matter the temperature or weather.
Can a weighted blanket also keep you cool? In the case of the chiliBLANKET™, the answer is yes! This blanket weighs about 6kg and relies on circulating water throughout the blanket to keep you feeling cool all night long as your anxieties melt away.
Bamboo is a great duvet filling alternative to down, as it’s made to keep the body well-ventilated and cool. On top of cooling down the sleeper, this duvet is also hypoallergenic and resistant to odours, making it great for people with sensitivities.
Looking to get a cooling blanket without having to wait for the postman to send it to you? Try this one from Iuiga, which you can get from Iuiga stores. It features a double-sided material, so the warm side keeps you cozy during chilly nights and the cold side keeps you comfortable and ventilated when the evening turns warm.
This New York-based cult bedding brand is known for its super-soft bedding sheets, but its linen quilt is an equal winner. Linen is a fiber known for its incredibly cooling effect on the skin, as it doesn’t trap heat and helps regulate body temperature effectively.
This lightweight blanket offers you two options for the price of one! For humid nights, flip to the dry side to ensure that moisture is constantly wicked away for a more comfortable sleep. Then, as the nights get hot and dryer, turn to the cold side to keep you feeling cool all through the night.
Combining traditional bedding comfort with modern moisture-wicking technology, this duvet cover helps to regulate your body temperature for a more comfortable sleeping experience.
For a lighter blanket option, consider this summer blanket by FortyTwo. Providing you a moderate level of warmth for those who sleep in air-conditioned rooms, it’s lightweight enough to not add extra heat to your body as you sleep. It’s also easy to care for – just pop it into the washing machine!
Leave it to local bedding brands to truly understand the needs of local customers. Sunday Bedding’s duvet insert is stuffed with Tencel fibers to harness its moisture absorbing capabilities and cool-to-touch effect. The Tencel filling also enables the blanket/comforter to achieve an optimum level of softness, without retaining excessive heat.