The Best Duvet Covers for Hot Sleepers
A duvet cover is a versatile, practical bedding layer, and options in breathable, moisture-wicking materials are ideal for hot sleepers and summer months. Whether you use a duvet cover alone or fill it with a lightweight comforter, you can enjoy all-night comfort without overheating when you choose one sewn from linen, cotton percale, TENCEL™ Lyocell, or rayon made from bamboo. Read on to learn more about the best duvet covers for people who sleep hot.
Are Duvet Covers Good for Summer and Hot Sleepers?
While the look of a lofty, cloudlike duvet is often associated with cold weather, this practical bedding piece can be used comfortably year-round, even in summer. Hot sleepers should choose a cool, breathable material, then pair the cover with a lightweight summer comforter: Slip the cover off and use it alone during extra-warm months, then put the duvet cover back on when temperatures fall once again.
What Is the Coolest Duvet Cover Material?
When choosing a duvet cover, hot sleepers should seek out moisture-wicking or breathable fabrics that help regulate their body temperature and keep them cool throughout the night. From natural cotton and linen to semi-synthetic materials like TENCEL™ Lyocell and rayon made from bamboo, explore the best options for duvet covers for hot sleepers and summer weather:
Linen: Ideal for all-seasons comfort, a linen duvet cover feels cool to the touch and gets softer with every wash.
Cotton Percale: A loose weave and crisp, cool hand make cotton percale duvet covers perfect for hot sleepers. (Jersey, sateen, flannel, and other heavier cotton fabrics are better for colder temps.)
Bamboo Rayon: Bamboo-based rayon duvet covers are super soft, hypoallergenic, moisture-wicking, and ultra-durable, keeping hot sleepers cool and comfortable through several seasons.
TENCEL™ Lyocell: This eucalyptus-based semi-synthetic material is not only soft, breathable, and moisture-wicking; it’s also sustainable and biodegradable, making it eco-friendly as well as cool.
Qualities of Cooling Fabrics
The best duvet covers for hot sleepers are made from cooling fabrics that help regulate body temperature and prevent warm air from being trapped between the bedding and you. From breathability to temperature regulation, consider the primary qualities of cooling bedding and the fabrics in which they appear.
| Feature | Why It Matters | Linen | Cotton Percale | Bamboo Rayon | TENCEL™ Lyocell |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Breathability | Breathable materials allow air to circulate, preventing your body heat from getting trapped in your bedding. | X | X | X | X |
| Moisture-Wicking | Moisture-wicking materials absorb perspiration and facilitate evaporation, so you can say goodbye to sweaty sleep. | X | X | X | |
| Temperature Regulating | Temperature-regulating materials combine the best of breathability and moisture-wicking to keep you cool in summer—and warm in winter, too. | X | X | X |
What Should Hot Sleepers Use Inside a Duvet Cover?
The defining characteristic of a duvet cover is that it envelops an insert, which simultaneously protects the insert and adds warmth and style to the bed. Choosing the right insert for your cooling duvet is imperative to a good nights’ rest, especially if you often sleep hot.
- Choose a lightweight, all-season insert that will keep you cozy without overheating. A Cool Zzz™ temperature regulating comforter features special tech to keep you cool, making it an ideal option to pair with a duvet cover for hot sleepers.
- Fill your duvet cover with a quilt instead of an insert. A quilt won’t have the handy corner loops to help hold it in place, but you could sew in your own. Or, simply secure the cover’s ties around each corner of the quilt to prevent bunching and slipping.
- For super-hot sleepers in extra-hot summer months, the best insert for a duvet cover might be no insert at all. This approach is similar in look and feel to using a coverlet as your top bedding layer.
When paired with breathable, cooling sheets and the right insert, a duvet cover can be a comfortable bedding option for hot sleepers in any season. Stick with lightweight, breathable fabrics like linen, cotton percale, bamboo rayon, and TENCEL™ Lyocell to help regulate your body temperature through the night. For more on choosing the right bedding, explore our other Guides.