Night sweats are the number one reason people decide to invest in cool sheets. Whether you suffer from night sweats caused by some medicine, menopause, sickness, or any other reason, a cool sheet can help you stay dry and wake up in the morning without feeling the instant need for a shower.
The treatments that exist for night sweats are limited, expensive and can have dangerous side effects. A cool sheet, on the other hand, is a safe option for individuals who suffer from this condition. Cool sheets are made with natural fibres that are breathable and can prevent perspiration. They wick sweat away faster than your body can produce it – all this to ensure you stay dry through the night. Here are some cool sheet recommendations to make your bed feels less like a sauna.
Bamboo
Bamboo linen is a popular choice and for a great reason too. In addition to evaporation, we cool ourselves by conduction, which means we transmit heat when we contact objects with temperatures lower than our body. The more heat we transmit the cooler we feel. Bamboo linen cells hold 40% more water than cotton and all this additional water allows us to transmit extra heat. Bamboo linen cells also absorb more moisture than cotton, offering superior breathability and allowing you to wake up dry and comfortable no matter how much you perspire.
Cotton
Cotton has the ability to immediately absorbs the water that is transported away from our bodies during perspiration. This makes a cotton line a safe and traditional choice to prevent night sweats. While most people think that the higher the thread count, the better the linen will be, this is not always true. Sometimes, cotton sheets with very high thread count don’t allow air to pass freely, which can trap heat underneath. Look for a cotton linen with a 300-400 thread count.
Linen
Linen sheets tend to be a little expensive but they are still a popular choice due to their natural cooling effect in warm weather or in areas where humidity is very high. There are some more affordable options but you should be careful with these as lower prices often affect the quality and feel of the sheet.
One option you want to stay away from is silk sheets. Silk is definitely not a good choice for those looking for cold bed sheets. Although it feels cool to the touch, silk is a finely woven fabric that tends to trap heat. So stay away from them.
By investing in good, cooling sheets that feature the right technology to regulate your body temperature while you sleep, you’ll be able to get much better, longer and more restful sleep.
