Do cooling bed sheets really work? Many of us have fallen down the rabbit hole of cooling products, in the hope of improving our sleep and avoiding that unpleasant sticky feeling during hot summer nights. But can bed sheets deliver on a promise to keep you cool? We've spoken to sleep and bedding product experts who say, yes, good cooling bedding actually is worth it, plus tips on what to look for, and which promises are no more than marketing ploys. Before you start shopping for the best cooling bed sheets , consider this expert advice on what is worth spending extra for, and whether you need to change your bed linen to cool down on a hot night.
What are cooling bedsheets? Many bed linen products are marketed as 'cooling', but what are they and importantly, do they work? Aidaliz Jimenez, who is a Buyer and luxury fabrics expert for Fine Linens of New York , has been in the textiles business for 24 years. She is cautious about using the term, telling us that 'I would say that the proper term that should be used is coolest bed sheet options instead of cooling bed sheets .' Jimenez makes an important point: while it is true that some bed sheets feel smoother and cooler to the touch, there is no evidence that any bed sheets can actually change your body temperature.
Having said that, 'cooling bed sheets' is a common term and is often applied to bed sheets made from materials that wick moisture away from the body. Dr. Chelsea Perry, Owner of Sleep Solutions and a member of the Ame.