For Hot Sleepers, We Tested and Found the Best Bedding, Sleepwear and Accessories to Cool You Down

The Evercool Cooling Pajamas Pants Set is breathable and has moisture control, without feeling restrictive. The brand’s Evercool fabric is designed to absorb and disperse heat while boosting airflow and wicking sweat away from the skin.

Editorial director Simone Scully was surprised by how well they worked: “These are no joke. They actually do cool you down. The fabric is soft, slippery, and silklike. And the fabric does actually wick away your sweat,” she says. The only things to watch out for: The asymmetric top can feel a little revealing on one side, and the fit may be better for smaller busts.

Kuula’s Short-Sleeve Top is crafted from soft viscose that feels breathable as your body temperature shifts, plus it’s moisture wicking and cool to the touch. The top is available in two colors. If you want to build it into a set, you can pair it with matching pajama pants or sleep shorts, depending on whether you prefer coverage or maximum airflow.

Editor and writer Oliva Campbell loved how “comfortable, soft, stretchy, and cool these pajamas felt, especially for hot nights,” but she notes that she wished they came in more colors. She also found the fabric on the thinner side, which was “great for staying cool, though it can become a bit see-through when stretched.” Note: These PJs are on the pricey end, but we think the quality makes them worth the splurge.

“Yes, they are worth it, and yes, they are a good value for the money, hands down — sleep in them once, and you will agree,” says writer Raki Swanson. The sheets felt cool to the touch and, more important, they actually helped prevent heat buildup: “I’m a sweater at night. While using these sheets, I didn’t wake up sweaty.” Swanson says that she also loved the practicality: “They wash like a dream, stay odor-free longer than expected, and feel very soft and comfortable.” The main trade-offs: The set comes in just four colors. And while the feel is cooling, the fabric can cling slightly more than traditional cotton.

The Rest Evercool + Cooling Sheet Set stays cool and delivers a noticeably cooler night for hot sleepers. The brand’s Evercool fabric has a cool-to-the-touch feel that claims to help regulate temperature while wicking moisture. It’s also infused with Ionic+ silver yarns for a built-in antimicrobial defense.

“These sheets are incredible,” Scully says. “They’re actually very cool. I used to wake up sweaty in my room in the summer, but not anymore with these sheets.” She notes that the set feels “slippery and silk-adjacent.” While they are higher priced than others on this list, we think that their cooling performance and premium feel are worth the splurge.

The Ver-Tex fabric of these cooling sheets from Bedgear is immediately cool to the touch, so they actually feel cool the moment you climb into bed. Also, if you are anything like me, ill-fitting sheets simply won’t work — but the fitted sheet and pillowcases in this set include a Powerband, an additional elastic band at the corners, so that everything fits snugly and stays in place.

“They are so soft and smooth, it reminded me of gym shorts,” says Swanson. She also loved that they’re “instantly cool, so they cool you down from the start” and notes that “they breathe with noticeable airflow.” One small issue Swanson had: “The slickness can make a duvet slide around,” she says. However, if your biggest goal is that immediate “ahh” cool feeling at bedtime, these certainly deliver.

The main trade-off: These sheets are very thin and nearly weightless. Our tester found it easy to get a little tangled in the top sheet. Plus, the ultralight feel, combined with deep pockets, can cause the fitted sheet to bunch on shorter mattresses. But the breathable coolness they provide tends to offset this slight inconvenience.

“Of the two [comforters I tried], this one has more weight to it, which I actually liked,” says Scully. “It definitely cools you down and helps prevent night sweats.” She even had her son try it. “This was the first time he didn’t kick off all his covers or wake up sweaty in a while.” She also noted that it’s especially effective for temperature regulation, providing a comfortable, balanced “not too hot and not too cool” feel, making it a smart choice year-round.

The Slumber Cloud UltraCool Comforter is designed to regulate heat and moisture without feeling overly thin or like a “summer-only” blanket. The nylon-spandex cover feels smooth against the skin, while the brand’s patented ClimaDry by Outlast fiberfill (inspired by NASA-developed temperature-regulating technology) provides insulation. It’s also hypoallergenic, Oeko-Tex Standard 100 certified (meaning it has been tested against a list of more than 1,000 harmful substances), and includes corner loops to keep it in place inside a duvet cover. I love this comforter as a stand-alone blanket for summer or as an added layer with a duvet in the winter. I find that it does a great job of keeping me warm without overheating my husband.

You can choose between medium and firm to fine-tune your bed’s feel (without replacing the entire mattress), and the two-inch profile was enough to noticeably improve our tester’s comfort. Writer Grace Gallagher says that the medium topper “adds support without being too hard” and that she’d “recommend it especially to someone dealing with hip or back pain, because it adds support.” One thing to know: She noticed an initial latex smell upon unpackaging it, which dissipated within a few hours.

While Lin typically recommends “avoiding memory foam if you run hot, since it can trap heat,” we know that some sleepers (especially side sleepers looking for that extra cushion) can’t give up the contouring feel. You can get the body-hugging pressure relief of memory foam with this topper — along with a few built-in features for hot sleepers.

This three-inch topper uses memory foam infused with graphite (which Saatva says is naturally cooling) to draw heat away and keep the surface more temperature-neutral throughout the night. The cover is made from breathable, moisture-wicking organic cotton, and it’s treated with Saatva’s Guardian botanical antimicrobial treatment to help inhibit the growth of bacteria, mold, and mildew. Writer Linda Childers calls it “extremely soft and comfortable” and notes that “the cotton cover helped prevent overheating.” She also says she found that “as promised, the mattress topper did regulate my body temperature and helped me sleep through the night.”

For hot sleepers who want to dial in the exact loft and firmness you need without sacrificing cooling, this pick from Slumber Cloud’s got you. Instead of a one-size-fits-all design, it includes two removable inserts (one supportive memory foam, one soft fiberfill) plus zippered side gussets that give you greater control over height and feel. The brand provides clear setup guidance by sleep position. On the cooling front, the pillow is wrapped in NASA-engineered Outlast fabric on both sides to help reduce heat buildup, and it’s made with Oeko-Tex Standard 100 certified materials.

“I love that you can adjust the firmness and height of the pillow to suit your own needs,” says health writer Lindsay Modglin. As a combo side/stomach sleeper, she followed the brand’s guidance and landed on her ideal setup after a few nights of trial and error. “Once I found the right combination, it was great. It is cool to the touch initially, and it stayed cool throughout the night,” she says. She also loved that it held its shape, was easy to fluff, and felt “noticeably cooler than my previous pillow.”

Back sleepers: This one from mattress company Purple stays cool, retains its shape, and supports the head and neck without that “sink-in” feeling that can cause overheating. The pillow uses Purple’s honeycomb GelFlex Grid, designed to draw heat away and flex to your shape for gentle pressure relief. Add in the moisture-wicking mesh cover, and you get a pillow that’s designed to stay dry and breathable all night.

We love that you can choose from three height options. The low profile (5.5 inches) is often preferred by stomach and back sleepers, people with small-to-medium frames, and anyone who likes a lower pillow height.

“The cooling feature was excellent,” says writer Sadie Crouch, who loved that “both sides were the cool side of the pillow.” She also notes that there was “no adjustment period. It was comfortable from the moment I used it. It also retained its shape and bounce throughout.”

If you sleep hot but still love that “something to hug” comfort, this body pillow delivers relief without the bulky, potential heat-trapping feel of a traditional full-length body pillow. Designed for side sleepers, its compact, ergonomic shape supports key pressure points — neck, shoulders, spine, and hips — and works well for hugging or tucking between the knees to improve alignment. It’s also fully adjustable: You can customize the loft and firmness by adding or removing fill. For cooling, it includes a breathable, machine-washable cover (and you can upgrade to an even cooler Super Cooling Cover if you prefer).

“Even though it’s considered a body pillow, it’s smaller than most and has sort of an hourglass shape, making it good to hug at night,” says writer Nicole Bonaccorso. She reported “no adjustment period” and says that it was “cool to the touch and remained cool all night.” She also felt that it held its shape well and was easy to fluff. It does have a chemical/factory smell out of the box, but that improved over time.

Helight Sleep is a portable red light device designed for bedtime. It uses a 28-minute “sleep protocol” consisting of 14 minutes of steady 630-nanometer red light, followed by a 14-minute gradual fade-out. This protocol is designed to mimic the natural softening of light that occurs at the end of the day, to support a wind-down routine. The device is travel-friendly, rechargeable via USB, and doesn’t require an app or subscription, which matters if your goal is to stay off your phone before bed.

Dietitian and health writer SaVanna Shoemaker, RDN, says that she liked the simplicity and routine-building aspect of this device, calling it “small, convenient, and portable,” and adding, “I can see how this may be especially helpful as a wind-down cue, as long as it replaces scrolling.”

The Slow North Neck Wrap is a simple, low-tech way to help hot sleepers feel cooler right before bed. It’s designed to drape across the neck and shoulders. You can use it warm or cold, whichever relaxes you most. For a before-bed cooldown, keep it in the freezer and place it around your neck while you read, stretch, or do a quick wind-down routine. The wrap is made of a breathable cotton-and-linen canvas and filled with natural, unscented lentils, so it has a nice weight and conforms comfortably, without added fragrance.

Writer Katie Mannion says that it “works exactly as described,” noting that “the breathable linen-cotton fabric holds temperature well (hot or cold) and feels evenly distributed, lasting a while.” She also appreciated the straps, which kept it in place during gentle neck stretches.

If you’re a hot sleeper, one of the most effective fixes is often just moving air. Sleep expert Mike Gradisar, PhD, head of sleep science at Sleep Cycle, recommends using “a bedroom fan to help air circulate and support heat transfer from your body.” This Bladeless tower fan is built to create a wide, steady breeze without the choppy feel (or dust-catching blades) of a traditional fan. With 180-degree oscillation, 10 cooling speeds, and the ability to pivot from vertical Tower Mode to horizontal Air Blanket Mode, you can aim the airflow exactly where you need it. It’s also convenient for everyday use: The remote adjusts the speed, mode, and oscillation, and the wipe-friendly, bladeless design makes it easy to keep clean.