Best Cooling Comforters of 2025
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Night sweats got you in a bother? With this cooling bedding, waking up hot, wet and uncomfortable will be a thing of the past.
Body temperature plays a significant role in falling asleep comfortably. If you’re struggling with hot flashes, innovations such as cooling comforters can help you stay asleep. According to a recent CNET survey, 46% of US adults are willing to spend up to $1,000 a year to improve their sleep quality. With such demand, it’s no wonder that bed companies and brands have stepped up, creating high-quality comforters to meet your needs.
Unlike traditional options that trap heat and moisture, modern cooling comforters are lightweight, breathable and cool to the touch. They are ideal for beating the summer heat — and now’s the perfect time to upgrade. With warmer nights ahead, especially for hot sleepers, a cooling comforter can seriously improve your sleep.
I slept with a different comforter each night.
Caroline Igo/CNETIf you’re thinking about using a duvet cover with your comforter, keep in mind that it can change how cool or warm you feel. If you tend to overheat, go for a duvet cover made from cotton, bamboo or sateen. That way, you’ll enjoy the cooling effects of your comforter.
After personally testing 11 cooling comforters, I’m confident I’ve found the best options for hot sleepers, along with a couple of honorable mentions. And don’t just take my word for it — a couple of the picks I mention below are also recommended by Reddit users trying to help others find their perfect cooling comforter.
Rest Evercool Cooling Comforter in ivory has a cool-to-the-touch feel.
Caroline Igo/CNETThe best overall cooling comforter
The Rest Evercool Cooling Comforter is my top pick for the best cooling comforter because of its truly cool-to-the-touch feel, comfort, color options, weight and moisture-wicking properties. During my testing, I found that it kept me dry at night; a very important aspect for a hot sleeper like myself.
How we tested the best cooling comforters
I considered each comforter’s materials, feel, weight, cooling properties, size and price. I then used one comforter a night, in addition to some daytime lounging. My own comforter consists of a light duvet insert and a white duvet cover. During my testing, I didn’t put a duvet cover over any of the comforters (honestly, most don’t need a cover). Note that if you choose a duvet cover, the cool-to-the-touch sensation may be affected.
You won’t find a comforter, duvet or blanket that will stay ice cold for the entire night, but these cooling comforters contain temperature-neutral materials that won’t retain any of your body heat. Some have a cool-to-touch feel that I’ve noted below, but be aware that these comforters won’t feel that cool all night.
Best cooling comforters of 2025
The Rest Evercool Cooling Comforter is silky soft and truly cool to the touch. That’s why it made it to the top of my list for the overall best cooling comforter. It’s machine-washable, has a wavy stitch pattern and comes in six colors: arctic blue, cool gray, lavender, navy, white and ivory. Three of those colors are reversible, so you can easily switch up the look of your bedding. It’s made with Tencel lyocell and poly fibers, and the cover is nylon and spandex.
Besides the feel and look, the Rest Evercool Cooling Comforter is also great for wicking away moisture. It kept me dry, and when I turned to my side in the middle of the night, the other side of the comforter was still cool to the touch. If you prefer bedding with a little more fluff or don’t want to use this as your sole comforter, I recommend using the Rest Evercool as a top sheet or a blanket. Either way, sleeping with it will keep you from waking up covered in sweat. Rest Duvet often has sales, and you can usually find this comforter for less than $180 with discounts.
Pros:
- Soft and very cool to the touch
- Comes in six colors (three are reversible)
- Wicks away moisture
Cons:
- Thinner and wrinkles easily
- Doesn’t have anchor loops if you wanted to use it as a duvet insert
If you loved everything about the Rest Evercool Cooling Comforter but wished it was fluffier and had anchor loops, then the Slumber Cloud UltraCool Comforter is for you. The truly cool-to-the-touch cover is made with nylon and spandex, and the filling is 100% polyester fiber. It’s machine-washable and can be a comforter or a duvet insert.
I love how soft and fluffy this comforter is and, much like its name, it feels like a cloud. I noticed that it might not be thin or lightweight enough for some hot sleepers. If that’s you, I recommend the thinner Rest Evercool instead.
Pros:
- Soft and truly cool to the touch
- Fluffy, feels like a cloud
- Temperature regulating
Cons:
- Limited colors
- Might not be light enough for some hot sleepers
If you’re on a budget or looking for a cooling comforter with the best value, the Silk and Snow Down Alternative Comforter is by far the best option. Made with down-like microfiber fill and a square baffle construction, the comforter is both machine-washable and hypoallergenic. The corners also have anchor loops if you want to turn it into a duvet insert.
While I wouldn’t say that the outer shell is soft or cool to the touch, it is light and made of 100% cotton. There are also all-season and winter thickness options, but hot sleepers should stick to the lightweight version.
Pros:
- Can be a duvet insert or a comforter
- Has anchor loops
- The best value for your money
Cons:
- Not soft or cool to the touch
- A bit of the fill may escape
Hot sleepers should look for cooling comforters that are made with the right materials and are also the right weight. Truly lightweight comforters are hard to come by but the Brooklinen Down Comforter is just right. The outer shell is made with 100% long-staple cotton and has a baffle box construction (meaning the filling won’t get stuck in one place). The down cluster and feather fill have been sustainably sourced from Hutterite Farms in Canada and are Downmark Certified.
I like how fluffy this comforter is and I can see it as a duvet insert or a comforter on its own. Just like any down comforter, be aware that some fill may escape. Also, dry-clean or spot-clean only.
Pros:
- Fluffy, light and Downmark Certified
- 650 fill power (meaning it has the lowest amount of heat retention)
- Has anchor loops
Cons:
- Only available in white
- A bit of the fill may escape
