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We tested cooling comforters in our lab to determine which made sleeping sweat free and comfortable.
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Keeping cool while you sleep is beneficial to your health, and according toDr.
Darria Long, it helps you sleep better.
After washing, we noticed the fill bunched inside of the comforter.
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TheRest Evercool Cooling Comforteris our pick for the best overall cooling comforter.
Its soft, breathable, and cool to the touch.
We described it during testing as having a similar feel to a high-quality bathing suit.
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We also liked that this comforter felt pillow soft and fluffy, even though it was very lightweight.
This comforter is quite thin.
We found that it fluffed up a bit during the washing process.
This comforter is dry clean only, so you cannot wash it at home.
The weight was enough to keep us feeling cozy and covered, without making us feel overheated or restricted.
After washing, we found that this comforter got extremely wrinkled due to its cotton outer shell.
For those looking for a comforter to use year round, we loved theRiley Down Alternative Comforter.
We liked that this comforterwhich is made of 100% hypoallergenic microfibergave the feel of a down comforter.
It has a medium loft of 1.5 inches thick, and the fill was evenly distributed throughout the comforter.
The fill also remained uniform throughout and did not seem to be disturbed by the wash process.
As warm sleepers, we didn’t have any issues using this blanket during the testing period.
We liked that it wasn’t very plush and felt that this comforter was temperature-regulating.
Overall, we thought it would work well for both hot and cool sleepers all year.
This comforter can be dry cleaned only.
The material is not only cooling and comfortable, but also biodegradable and compostable.
All of these features earned it our top spot for comforters with eucalyptus.
To determine the comforters breathability, we spent five minutes lying under it.
While it was warming, we did not find it to be hot or uncomfortable.
This comforter is dry clean only, so you wont be able to wash it at home.
To avoid the comforter becoming dirty between cleaning, you may want to usea duvet cover.
We thought this option almost had the feel of a weighted blanket while still being temperature-regulating.
During testing, it proved to be comfortable, durable, and breathable.
Our Testing Process
for find the best cooling comforters, we tested 28 comforters in our lab.
They were rated on their quality, texture, durability, breathability, and value.
First, we inspected the comforter to determine whether it was constructed using a baffle box or sewn through.
Our pick for best lightweight cooling comforter, theEgyptian Bedding Goose Down Feather Comforter, is the exception.
Down fill can also be an issue for allergy sufferers.
Cotton and wool are also good options for temperature regulation and breathability while being more affordable than down.
Silk provides a soft and airy fill, but it has a much higher price point.
Breathable comforter shell materials include both conventional and organic cotton, Lazor says.
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Other breathable alternatives are blends that include rayon made from bamboo and Tencel Lyocell, made from eucalyptus."
Washing Instructions
Instructions for washing your comforter vary depending on the cooling comforter and its material.
Otherwise, there are many machine washable picks that are lower maintenance.
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Your Questions, Answered
What bang out of comforter is best to keep you cool?
You also may want to consider pairing your cooling comforter witha cooling pillowandcooling sheetsfor a more comfortable sleep experience.
Are duvets cooler than comforters?
Duvets are just an insert and cover combined, while a comforter is just one piece.
Duvets (duvet inserts) and comfortersare basically the same, Lazor says.
One is not cooler than the other; rather their warmth level depends on the weight you choose.
Meanwhile, theRiley Down Alternative Comforterhas a medium fill that makes it great for all seasons.
Do down comforters keep you cool?
Down, a natural by-product from geese or ducks, has insulating properties, Wojewoda says.
Down is composed of clusters, and the larger the clusters, the warmer the down.
Fill power is the industrys metric for measuring the insulating properties of down.
Who We Are
Andrea Wurzburgeris a writer atBetter Homes & Gardens.
She also spoke withAnki Spetsof AREA Home about factors to consider when making comforter selections.
What Is BHG Recommends?
In these cases, we use the same testing criteria we use to test the purchased products.
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