9 Best Cooling Blankets of 2024, Tested by Bedding Experts

Attention hot sleepers! It's time to upgrade your bedding.

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Getting some quality shut-eye as a hot sleeper can feel impossible. Hot sleepers know that feeling all too well: waking up in the middle of the night, drenched in sweat and unable to get back to sleep. Instantly cool down your sleeping environment by swapping your thick comforter with a cooling blanket. Cooling blankets give you that cozy feel without trapping in heat, ideal for summer use.

The Good Housekeeping Institute Textiles Lab tests all types of cooling bedding, including these blankets. Because many bedding brands promise cooling benefits, we vet all cooling claims to ensure you aren't being duped. In recent years of blanket testing, we have tested 68 different blankets with over a hundred testers who give feedback on comfort, feel, temperature regulation, appearance and more.

The cotton cover and polyester fill on this Sleep Number blanket are both mixed with 37.5 cooling technology fibers. These materials have active particles permanently embedded which store and release heat to keep you comfy all night long. It's available in five colors that you can pair with the brand's top-rated sheets. The blanket is entirely machine washable, but the brand recommends using a large-capacity dryer and dryer balls to ensure the blanket completely dries. We love that Sleep Number offers a variety of top-tested bedding products with a generous 100-night sleep trial period.

Tester notes: When this blanket arrived in the Lab, I was immediately impressed with its cool fabric and lightweight feel without looking too thin. One tester said, "This is a nice in-between weight that can work throughout the year." They added, "The blanket feels crisp and airy." Because of its smooth, cooling materials, testers said it didn't feel as plush or soft as their other blankets.

This cooling blanket from Elegear is double-sided — one side is 100% cotton, while the other features the brand's Arc-Chill cooling yarns for a cool-to-the-touch feel. You can enjoy the natural feel of cotton with the option for a chiller side in warmer weather. Available in eight colors and four sizes, this blanket is perfect for your bedroom or living room. It's machine washable, but unfortunately, not dryer-safe. With an impressive 25,000 reviews on Amazon, it comes with many stamps of approval.

Tester notes: When I put this blanket on my bed, it didn't look as stylish as my usual quilt, but it felt so much cooler. The thin, lightweight material had an instantly cool feel with a smooth, soft texture. I liked using this pick as both a couch throw and a bed blanket during the summer.

Moisture-wicking materials help keep you cooler by quickly moving sweat away to keep you dry. This thin comforter from REST has an immediately cool-to-the-touch feel and excellent moisture-wicking capabilities. This blanket aced moisture management tests in the Lab, and we appreciated its silky feel and lightweight construction. Amazon is currently offering coupons for each of the three sizes —you can get the Full/Queen size for $84 off right now!

Tester notes: Testers were impressed with this pick's cooling abilities. One tester said, "It feels soft and cool (almost icy even), providing much-needed relief in hot weather" and another said, "I no longer wake up drenched in sweat!" This pick is available in three colors, but testers gave it lower appearance scores when used without a duvet cover.

Linen has an airy, natural feel that is ideal for hot sleepers. This linen blanket from The Citizenry is available in 13 stylish colors to complement your other bedding perfectly. When I evaluated this quilt, I was impressed with its high-quality construction and chic box stitching. I appreciated how soft it felt compared to other linen fabrics.

Tester notes: All testers shared that they loved the appearance of this quilt with some saying that it looked high-end and luxurious. "With this linen one, it doesn't overdo it with the heat, so I'm able to sleep with it on me all night," reported one tester who said she usually kicks off her quilt during the night. Another tester said, "I also often get hot at night, and this quilt feels lightweight enough that I don't get as hot as I do in a traditional duvet."

A weighted blanket can help encourage sleep and relaxation, but added weight can mean added heat. Avoid overheating with this knitted weighted blanket from Bearaby. The thick knit allows ample airflow through the blanket, so you sleep cooler. It's made with Tencel, which wicks away moisture to keep you dry and comfortable, and cotton for a soft feel. It's available in three weights and seven color options. Note that the higher weights cost more.

Tester notes: "I like how the woven material allows for breathability while being nestled beneath it," said one tester. "I didn't overheat and wasn't cold either." All testers gave high marks for appearance, but some said it was challenging to clean as there's no cover. Another tester said, "I’m a super hot sleeper, and this feels cool to the touch, and the open structure makes it much more breathable than my other weighted blanket." She added, "I sleep so well under it."

If you want to outfit your bed in both organic and cooling bedding, look no further than this airy blanket from Avocado. It's made with four layers of GOTS-certified organic cotton muslin for a natural, lived-in look that's breathable and lightweight. You can pair it with a thicker comforter in the winter or use it solo in the warmer months. Don't worry about complicated laundering as this pick is machine washable and dryer safe.

Tester notes: "With this blanket, I was able to stay cool overnight," said one tester who identified as a hot sleeper. All testers said they would continue to use this blanket after testing, especially liking its lightweight feel that didn't trap heat. Some testers wished this blanket was softer. "This will be a great blanket for summer," noted another tester. "I can’t sleep without a blanket, no matter how hot it is, because I need the weight and feeling of a blanket." One tester appreciated that the blanket had no odor when it arrived and came with an included bag made of the same material for convenient storage.

Cotton is the most popular bedding material because it has a soft, natural feel, but it absorbs moisture, which can make it feel sweaty. This blanket from Boll & Branch has a springy waffle weave, which allows more airflow. It's made with 100% GOTS-certified organic cotton fabric that's preshrunk with an oversized fit to drape beautifully on your bed. Because of the cotton material, this blanket is warmer than our other picks.

Tester notes: All testers gave this blanket high marks for appearance and comfort with most saying they will continue using it after testing. "I liked that the bed blanket was very soft," said one tester who used it both on its own and with a comforter. Another tester said, "It was breathable and the waffle texture is nice and comfortable." One analyst noted that the waffle weave adds visual texture to an otherwise smooth-looking bed.

This blanket is also a 2024 Good Housekeeping Bedding Awards winner!

Buffy's duvet inserts are one of the most popular cooling comforters among our testers, and they also loved this duvet cover. Cool and incredibly soft to the touch, Buffy's duvet covers feature a smooth fabric made of Tencel lyocell fibers that's available in 30+ colors. While this duvet cover may have "eucalyptus" in its name, it's made with a regenerated cellulose fiber that doesn't have any eucalyptus in the final product. More information about misleading bamboo and eucalyptus claims can be found in our shopping guide below.

Tester notes: "It's soft and silky to the touch and was perfect for warmer nights," said one tester. She also appreciated its "luxurious look." When I used this duvet cover, I especially liked the fabric's slight sheen and lightweight, cool feel. The cover was a bit wrinkly after laundering, according to testers.

This lightweight cooling blanket from Luxome is made from viscose, which has a silky smooth feel and easily wicks moisture away for a cooler feel. Note that viscose is a regenerated cellulose fiber that uses bamboo wood pulp at the start of production; but, because of chemical solvents, it doesn't contain any bamboo in the final product. This pick is available in six colors and two sizes: Full/Queen and King/Cal King.

Tester notes: "As a hot sleeper, the lightweight blanket has been a great relief to me," said one tester. All testers reported that this blanket helped regulate their body temperature all night, making it ideal for the summer months. "I loved the silky smooth finish and how lightweight the blanket is," said another tester. "The blanket felt very cool to the touch, and I did not overheat during the night when using this blanket."

At the Good Housekeeping Institute, the Textiles Lab tests many different types of bedding — from cooling sheets and comforters to mattress pads. We work with consumer testers and conduct Lab tests to assess bedding and we have collected thousands of data points over the years for analysis. In our most recent blankets tests, we analyzed 68 blankets for appearance and performance properties with over a hundred at-home testers.

To determine the best cooling blanket options, I vetted each pick's cooling claims and analyzed thousands of data points from years of rigorous testing before making these selections.

✔️ Cooling technologies: Certain blankets feature cooling technologies that store and release heat to keep you at a more stable body temperature throughout the night. Look for temperature-regulating technology like Outlast or 37.5 for a proven cooler sleep.

✔️ Breathable materials: While some fabrics hold onto moisture, others wick it away to keep you sweat-free. Opt for synthetic fabrics like polyester or regenerated cellulose fibers like lyocell. Cotton holds onto moisture more, so if you love the natural feel of cotton, go with a blended material or a lightweight option.

✔️ Lightweight construction: Blankets that are designed for the winter months will be thicker and more tightly woven. For an airier feel, look for looser knits or weaves without any added bulk.

✔️ Fits your home: In the end, the best cooling blanket for you needs to fit with your home's decor and your lifestyle. Make sure to think about where you plan on using the blanket before purchasing: Is it for movie nights on the couch? Sleeping? Year-round or just summer use? Then, make sure to pick a style that has the right dimensions and construction for your needs.

✔️ Be wary of "bamboo" or "eucalyptus" claims: These types of materials are actually known as viscose, rayon or lyocell and they're fibers made from regenerated cellulose, meaning the wood pulp from different plants is dissolved in a chemical solvent before being pushed through an extruder to form fibers. Because of this chemical process, the final product doesn't contain any of the original cellulose material. Regenerated cellulose fibers can help keep you cool because of their moisture-wicking capabilities, but you shouldn't buy them just because they claim to be plant-based or natural.

Emma Seymour is a senior textiles product analyst at the Good Housekeeping Institute Textiles Lab where she has been testing bedding products for over five years. She has tested thousands of blankets, sheets, pillows, comforters, mattress protectors and more in the Lab. As a fiber scientist with a degree in Fiber Science and Apparel Design from Cornell University, she has extensive product quality assessment expertise.

Emma Seymour (she/her) is the associate director of the Good Housekeeping Institute's Textiles, Paper and Apparel Lab, where she has led testing for luggage, pillows, towels, tampons and more since 2018. She graduated from Cornell University with a bachelor of science in fiber science and apparel design and a minor in gerontology, completing research in the Body Scanner Lab on optimizing activewear for athletic performance.

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