Let’s set the scene for a minute. It’s 2am and you’re still tossing and turning thanks to a combination of searing temperatures, a lack of air conditioning, and an irrational fear of sleeping sans covers. Sound familiar?
Missing a good night's snooze is an all too real summertime dilemma, but apart from migrating to a cooler climate, what can you actually do to ensure you get a solid night's sleep when the temperatures start to rise? The solution: Investing in lightweight and airy summer-friendly sheets.
Trade-in your thick, high thread count (and potentially synthetic) bedding for more breathable and lightweight materials like linen, cotton, or bamboo, which promote healthy and cool sleeping conditions thanks to their natural temperature regulating properties.
The added bonus here? You don’t need to compromise your bedroom style for guaranteed good sleep. From bamboo to linen and Tencel, below we’ve rounded up a selection of the best cooling—and cool-looking—sheets designed to help you sleep well, all Summer night long.
Sheridan Linen And Linen Blend Sheets
Price: From $299.99
An icon in the Australian bedding scene, Sheridan has you 100% covered year-round. Sheridan's linen and linen blended sheet sets are a perfect investment for a great night's sleep—and we're also big fans of Sheridan's incredible SleepSafe initiative, providing linen to those in need through "sleep kits" which contain a bath towel and sheet set (read more about SleepSafe here).
Sheridan's sheets will see you through chillier nights, but be perfectly cool when we reach those steamy 30-degree-plus evenings. Bonus, it's on sale right now. Shop here.
Milou Milou
Price: From $205
With an unmatched variety of unique colour choices (hello chartreuse), these 100% flax linen sheets are crisp, soft, and durable to promote healthy (and cool) sleep. Bonus, if you’ve got an unusually-sized bed Milou Milou offers a big range of sizes and everything is made-to-order. Shop here.
In Bed 100% Linen
Price: From $215
A dream to sleep in all year round, these 100% European flax linen sheets won’t have you sweating thanks to both their commitment to sustainable best practice and their naturally light and breathable properties. Shop them here.
The Sheet Society
Price: From $120
These 100% pure certified French flax linen sheets aren’t just durable, breathable, and easy to care for, but they also feature clever details. With a pre-folded top edge, direction labels, and deep pillowcases (to stop your pillows escaping), you’ll find both making—and sleeping in—your bed a cooler and calmer affair. Shop them here.
Suku Home
Price: From $260
This label is a cult favourite for its beautiful, hand-dyed organic bamboo rayon sheets. If you're looking for eco-conscious sheets that will stand-out, without making you sweat in the middle of the night, Suku Home should be your go-to. Shop here.
Marimekko
Price: $215
Speaking of standout sheets, it's hard to go past Marimekko's iconic prints if you're looking to add a little colour to your bedroom without adding harsh synthetic materials. Made from 100% cotton, this duvet cover features the brand's famous poppy pattern "Unikko", which was first created in1964. Shop here.
Aere Home
Price: From $240
This lightweight, breathable linen from Aere is perfect to mix and match with your other sets—while also keeping the temperature manageable on those sweltering summer nights. Shop here.
Adairs Home Republic Bamboo Linen
Price: From $129.99
If you’re struggling to decide between linen or bamboo, these sheets are the perfect middle ground. Made from a lightweight blend of 80% bamboo and 20% linen, they are not only beautifully soft ,but they will keep your body temperature regulated throughout the night. Shop here.
Ecosa European Flax Linen
Price: From $465
Available in a range of beautiful earthy tones, these eco-conscious sheets are designed to make bedtime a breeze. Plus, they are garment washed, making it some of the softest linen you'll ever get your hands on. Shop yours here.
I Love Linen Sheet Set
Price: $305
Woven from flax-grown linen in France these stonewashed sheets have a soft, ready-to-sleep feel straight out of the box. Naturally heat-regulating, their cool, dry and textured feel will keep you comfortable even on the most humid summer nights. Shop here.
Loom Living Loom Bamboo Sheets
Price: $199 $129.95
Ethically made, these bamboo cotton sheets feature a linen look thanks to their subtle texture, making them a great option if you prefer the look of linen but the feel of bamboo. Featuring a tailored border and shell button detail, they are the perfect choice for elevating any bedroom. Shop here.
Ettitude Bamboo Lyocell Sheet Set
Price: $218
Made from 100% organic bamboo these sheets have been performance tested to ensure their comfort and wellness properties live up to the hype. Hypoallergenic, thermoregulating, and Oeko-Tex Standard 100 certified, these silky-soft sheets are famous for a reason. Shop them here.
Now, keep the cosy vibes going with our hitlist of the best weighted blankets to own.
Image credit: Milou Milou, Milou Milou, In Bed, The Sheet Society, Suku Home, Marimekko, Aere Home, Adairs, Ecosa, I Love Linen, Sheridan, Ettitude
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