The 11 Best Cooling Bed Sheets of 2026, Tested (& Beloved) by Editors

While Buffy's comforter tends to get all the hype (spoiler alert: it's warranted), you don't want to sleep on sleeping on its sheets. Our tester was a total convert after giving the eucalyptus lyocell a try—mainly, because it’s been scientifically proven to release heat and wick away moisture.

“I didn't want to love these sheets as much as I do," she says. "They're pricey, for one, and I thought I had found my go-to's in Cozy Earth, which are still great—see number six on this list—but these are better. While both sets keep me from overheating at night (not an easy feat for a gal living through this Florida heat), the softness of the eucalyptus material of these is what sets them apart. I cannot wait to throw my covers back each night and slide into them—they're that good."

Beyond cooling capacity, however, the set has been third-party tested to withstand 255+ washes—offering more than seven years of use in the average home—and the 120 grams per square meter (GSM) weight means it’s durable while still allowing air to pass through. The cherry on top? Not only does lyocell make the set naturally antimicrobial (aka great for anyone with allergies or sensitive skin), but they’re also fully biodegradable with an OEKO-Tex certification promise of toxin-free materials. In short? Sometimes, you gotta believe the hype.

Fast Facts

• Thread Count: 120 GSM
• Materials: Eucalyptus (lyocell)
• Colors: 26
• Available sizes: twin to California king

What makes people rave about this viral sheet set? The bamboo viscose has a silky, sateen feel, which again, is somewhat unusual in a cooling sheet because sateen achieves its lustrous sheen through a tight weave that tends to prevent airflow (more on that below). In this set, however, the manufacturer combines the natural thermoregulation of bamboo viscose with a buttery finish that mimics Mulberry silk—sans the heat-trapping properties: “These sheets are so absurdly soft that I feel the need to comment on them every other night,” says Candace Davison, PureWow VP of editorial. “They've held up well over the past two years (no pilling!), and they're breathable enough that you don't wake up in a puddle of sweat, even in the middle of summer." They’re also allergen- and odor-resistant—and you can try the set for up to 100 days before making a decision (which is one of the longer trial periods we've seen).

While the brand's Retreat line is considered even more cooling—it's made of 100 percent bamboo lyocell—the sheets cost $50 more per queen-size set, and the cooling effect didn't seem significant enough for us to recommend it over the Resort line.

Fast Facts

• Thread Count: 400
• Materials: bamboo viscose
• Colors: 9 (one is limited-edition)
• Available sizes: full to California king

With a gentle drape and 100 percent viscose from bamboo weave, there's a reason why Oprah is obsessed with these things—they're amazing. "The second I feel them against my skin, I feel a quick little shudder of coolness," says our tester. "In fact, I worried that they might make me too cold at night at first, but that hasn't been the case—they're just right. They fit my extra-deep mattress, too!"

I'm in agreement—not only do the sheets have naturally temperature-regulating properties, thanks to the bamboo fibers, but they’re also warrantied against pilling and abnormal rips for up to 10 years. (Translation: Cozy Earth is so sure this set will hold up in the wash, they’ll replace the entire set if it doesn’t.) Bonus: The fitted sheet stays put on mattresses up to 20 inches deep, and they come in twin/twin XL, California king and split king configurations.

Fast Facts

• Thread Count: 300
• Materials: 100 percent viscose from bamboo
• Colors: 15
• Available sizes: twin to California king

These sheets are about as cooling—and long-lasting—as you can get when it comes to genuine hotel sheets (I’ve seen the brand in 5-star resorts from Topping Rose House to Hotel Barrière Fouquet's). The knockout feature is its percale, which is woven from 350-thread-count long-staple cotton. It almost combines the crisp, fresh feel of cotton with a lavish smoothness that borders on silky. I have yet to find myself kicking the top sheet off—a struggle every hot sleeper has battled—and on the few occasions I’ve woken up sweaty, it’s quickly absorbed on the surface and dried to keep me warm.

The real selling point, however, is how sophisticated, stunning—simply gorgeous—the subtle hemstitch detail is. The pillowcases truly looked like they were plucked from high-end accommodations—and you can monogram the shams (and the flat sheet) with multiple color, font and placement options. IMO, it’s the only luxury bedding brand worth investing in, and it’s at a somewhat reasonable price point (compared to its $1,250 Gatsby flat sheet).

Fast Facts

• Thread Count: 350
• Materials: long-staple cotton
• Colors: white/ivory
• Available sizes: twin to king

When you want a pair of cooling sheets that get the job done and look great too, look no further than this percale from Brooklinen. It’s another 100 percent long-staple cotton that this editor loves—and although it’s not as sophisticated as Matouk’s hemstitched percale, it’s every bit as breathable. While the 275-thread count is woven with an over-under stitching technique (this is what allows for hot air to pass through), I also like how it feels somewhere between a super-plush brushed cotton sheet with a clean, unwrinkled finish of percale. To that end, I also love the edgy matte finish in each colorway.

While I currently have the cream set, I’m constantly seeing new colors introduced. The ‘fresh moss’ green hue is totally in line with recent color trends, and I love the idea of offsetting the two (included) pillowcases against my neutral comforter.

Fast Facts

• Thread Count: 275
• Materials: long-staple cotton
• Colors: 15
• Available sizes: twin to California king

ICYMI, silk has been proven to be especially moisture-wicking when it comes from the cocoons of Mulberry silk worms (more on that below), and it has unprecedented benefits for your skin and hair health. Unfortunately, however, 100 percent Mulberry silk sheets are hard to come by—and they’re a splurge to say the least (most retail upwards of $500). Not to mention that they’re difficult to maintain in the wash and require ultra-delicate care. Luxome’s solution? This bamboo viscose set, which has all of the glossy smoothness of silk and none of the high-maintenance upkeep. The breathable, heat-resistant qualities of bamboo make it light and airy while the viscose helps to thermoregulate and prevent heating overnight. What’s more, Editor-in-Chief Jillian Quint says it still mimics the feel of genuine silk: "These sheets are not expensive (in the grand scheme of sheets), but they feel SO luxurious—silky and thick at the same time…I also love how cool they stay in summer months.” Her only complaint? “They come out of the dryer wrinkly, though usually de-wrinkle after a few days on the bed." 

Fast Facts

• Thread Count: 400
• Materials: bamboo viscose 
• Colors: 12
• Available sizes: twin to California king

Made with both polyester and microfiber, these sheets are wrinkle-, stain- and fade-resistant, hypoallergenic and cooling to boot. (And they’re only $33 in the queen size.) "I am stunned at how soft these sheets are. Like, softer-than-a-cherub-swaddled-in-chenille soft, and yet they're still pretty lightweight and breathable," says Davison. "I can pair them with a fluffy duvet for the whole cloud-bed effect without waking up in a puddle of sweat halfway through the night. Plus, they're cheap! So cheap!" Even better? The set is available in every size you can imagine, including an extra-deep fitted sheet option, which can fit 18-, 19-, 20- and even 21-inch mattresses—and will stay in place, per the brand. 

Fast Facts

• Thread Count: N/A
• Materials: microfiber and polyester
• Colors: 40
• Available sizes: twin to extra-deep pocket California king

If you've heard the Mellanni hype but are looking for a 100 percent cotton option, you've found it. The brand recently launched Cloudten—available only through its website at the moment—and in early testing, these sheets have been every bit as durable, breathable and soft as the Iconic set. That's because they use long-staple combed cotton, which is airy and almost velvety to the touch, and tends to get softer with every wash. The set is also OEKO-TEX Standard 100 certified, providing added peace of mind.

All that for under $100? Well, that's just the cherry on top.

Fast Facts

• Thread Count: 400
• Materials: long-staple cotton
• Colors: 4
• Available sizes: twin to California king

Some things age like a fine wine...including these sheets. "[They] have great airflow and they get better with time. As in, the more you wash them, the cozier they feel (at first, they're a little stiff, IMO)," Davison writes. "They also give you full license to slack on making your bed. After all, that rumpled linen gives you that influencer-y, effortlessly cool vibe. ... If you’re the type of person that likes everything to coordinate (duvet cover included), invest in this dreamy linen set, which comes in 15 muted earth tones." Each piece is stonewashed to ensure a super-soft finish, and as linen sheet lovers know, the splurge will be worth it to experience the increasingly buttery feel after every wash.

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• Thread Count: N/A
• Materials: French flax linen
• Colors: 15
• Available sizes: full to California king

Here, a technology-driven option that’s from NASA made to be super durable, thanks to its combination of 40 percent Outlast fibers and 60 percent Tencel lyocell (basically a fancy name for eucalyptus). At the bottom of this article, we get into a deep dive of why these materials are truly cooling. But for this set, all you really need to know is that it combines NASA-engineered thermoregulating tech with lyocell’s ultra-durable, ultra-silky antimicrobial fibers.

To that end, it’s not only made to last for the long haul (these sheets get softer with every wash), but creates the ideal conditions for deeper sleep and less humidity build-up. What’s more, thanks to the eucalyptus, the sheets manage to be rather silky with moisture-wicking capabilities for a cool-to-touch surface. (They have been touted as the brand's highest performing fabric, actually.)

Take it from one reviewer, who backs the set’s temperature-regulating claims: “We live in Florida and need cooling sheets most of the year. During winter, the temperature regulation of these sheets still offers warmth when needed! Outstanding!”

Fast Facts

• Thread Count: 300 
• Materials: Outlast and Tencel lyocell
• Colors: 4
• Available sizes: twin to California king

You may think of Ted Baker for dresses and handbags, but the brand makes a surprisingly crisp—yet airy—sheet set. The 300-thread-count designs are made of an 80 percent cotton, 20 percent Tencel lyocell blend, creating that sense of coziness without trapping in moisture. (They're also OEKO-TEX Standard 100 certified, and the company is committed to using Better Cotton Initiative, or BCI, cotton, to promote sustainable farming.)

While Ted Baker's colorways are limited—four solid color options, ranging from white to petal pink—the options are all timelessly elegant, with a refined ladder stitch hem to add a subtle flourish to the sheets.

Fast Facts

• Thread Count: 300 
• Materials: cotton and Tencel lyocell
• Colors: 4
• Available sizes: queen and king