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But upgrading your bedding to include a cooling blanket can help keep you cozy while remaining sweat-free.
Ideally, the body cools at night, Peters says.
This dovetails with cooling that occurs in the natural environment overnight.
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Washing the blanket requires additional steps.
Made of a bamboo viscose cotton blend, theDangtop Cooling Blanketstood out for its cooling abilities in our tests.
The thin blanket remained cool to the touch, even in the warm room we tested it in.
The Dangtop Cooling Blanket provides about a foot of excess fabric, allowing it to drape with enough room to neatly tuck under three sides.Credit: Better Homes & Gardens / Dera Burreson
It has a slightly textured design, but it still felt soft, not scratchy.
The blanket comes in four sizes suited for twin, full, queen, and king mattresses.
We were very impressed with this blanket, especially given its low price.
The biggest downside is that we found it difficult to care for, and stains didnt lift easily.
The care instructions also recommend letting the blanket air dry, which we found to be an inconvenience.
Even when the heat was on in our apartment, we never felt overly warm using it.
With regular use, we didnt find any snags or loose threads.
Its dry clean only.
Its not as lightweight as other options we tested, but we never felt overheated.
Plus, the fill didnt shift while we tossed and turned under the comforter.
We went against the manufacturers instructions and cleaned the comforter in our washing machine.
However, we didnt notice any major issues.
Its only available in twin and queen sizes.
TheGravity Cooling Weighted Blanketalleviates that concern, as we found it didnt trap any heat during our testing.
The lyocell cover is OEKO-TEX-certified and stayed cool to the touch throughout our testing.
The weighted interior is filled with breathable cotton and glass beads that we thought felt evenly distributed.
Like we found during our initial testing, it was a hassle to launder.
However, even after six months of regular use, we havent noticed any significant changes in quality.
It was still damp after going through the drying machine.
Coverlets are meant to cover your whole bed and theCozy Earth Bamboo Coverletis no exception.
We didnt notice any issues and the blanket looked good as new post-wash as well.
The blanket is made of viscose from bamboo, a naturally temperature-regulating material.
Cozy Earth describes this blankets weight as all-season, which we confirmed during testing.
The care instructions on the Boll & Branch site differed from what was listed on the blankets tag.
Those who love the coziness of a waffle blanket should consider theBoll & Branch Waffle Bed Blanket.
We loved the look of this blanket and appreciate that it was lightweight yet still temperature-regulating.
We tried the blanket in the sky hue and liked that the color was subtle and elegant.
However, we still thought it was breathable and a great option for hot sleepers.
After six months of use, this blanket continued to hold up well.
Some of the fill bunched together after washing.
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We also loved that the shell felt buttery-smooth and likened it to a bathing suit.
The twin, full/queen, and king sizes are offered in four reversible colors.
The throw size comes in two different patterns made for kids.
The Ettitude Bamboo Comforter was light and breathable when we tested it, and we found it didn’t trap in too much heat.Credit: Better Homes & Gardens / Dera Burreson
We werent fans of the bright blue swatch we tested since we thought it was difficult to style.
We appreciated that this comforter is machine washable and it dried quickly.
While thiscomforter is cooling, we found that it still provided enough warmth during cold weather.
At home, the blanket has held up to regular use and the wash.
Overall, we felt as if it improved our sleeping routine.
It snags easy, so its not a great pick for homes with pets.
TheQuince Orgainc Airy Gauze Blanketstands up to its namewe found this pick light and breezy during testing.
The texture was delicate and soft to the touch.
We were impressed with its quality and craftsmanship especially given that its less expensive than other options.
The breathable blanket is made of four thin gauze layers of organic cotton.
While its not as heavy as other blankets we tested, it still draped well over our mattress.
If you live with pets, even the smallest scratches could rip this blanket apart.
That being said, with regular use and laundering, we didnt notice any wear.
We loved using this blanket, especially in the warmer months.
After multiple washes, the blanket looked great and we used it as an accent piece on our couch.
We then measured the length and width of each blanket to compare to the product listing.
To test the blankets performance, we lay under it for five minutes.
We took note of how much heat the blanket trapped or how breathable the material felt.
Then, we created coffee stains and laundered the blanket according to its care instructions.
We evaluated how well the stains lifted and whether the washing and drying process affected the blankets quality.
Then, we compiled all our findings to determine which cooling blankets offer the best value overall.
These claim to control temperatures by completely removing moisture rather than spreading it like most moisture-wicking fabrics.
It held up well to washing and the stains we created lifted without any trouble.
But despite it being lightweight, it wasnt as cooling as we expected.
Pottery Barn SleepSmart Temperature Regulating Basketweave Blanket
This blanketfrom Pottery Barnoffers a stylish basketweave look.
We think it could be used year-round as it slowly warmed us as we lay under it.
Your Questions, Answered
Who should use a cooling blanket?
Those who live in a warmer climate or sleep hot may benefit from using a cooling blanket year-round.
How do cooling blankets work?
Cooling blankets keep you cool thanks to breathable and moisture-wicking materials.
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Can duvet inserts be cooling?
Who We Are
Jessica Comstockis an associate shopping editor for Better Homes & Gardens.
To write this article, she analyzed testing results from various blanket tests.
The Gravity Cooling Weighted Blanket gave us a sense of comfort, but we found it didn’t trap any heat during our testing.Credit: Better Homes & Gardens / Dera Burreson
She also spoke withBrandon R. Peters, MD, FAASM, a sleep physician at Virginia Mason Medical Center.
What Is BHG Recommends?
Next to all of the products on this list, you may have noticed ourBHG Recommends seal of approval.
In these cases, we use the same testing criteria we use to test the purchased products.
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The Rest Evercool Cooling Comforter was examined for snags, loose threads, and uneven edges right after opening the package.Credit: Better Homes & Gardens / Dera Burreson
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The Quince Airy Gauze Blanket is not as heavy as other blankets we tested, but it drapes well over the mattress.Credit: Better Homes & Gardens / Dera Burreson
Every blanket we tested was measured length and width-wise and compared to the product listing.Credit:Better Homes & Gardens
Each blanket was laundered in a washing machine and dried in a dryer to see how well they held up during our testing.Credit:Better Homes & Gardens
Other cooling blankets we tested that didn’t make the list were evaluated for their material, cooling ability, weight, and ease of care.Credit:Better Homes & Gardens
