Hot sleepers know how hard it is to fall asleep and stay asleep if your bedding makes you hot, leading to sweaty nights full of tossing and turning. Even if you’ve purchased the best cooling pillow, its ability to help you beat the heat may be hindered by your pillowcase, defeating its purpose. That’s where the coolest pillowcases can help.
One of the coolest pillowcase might be the solution to waking up with a sweaty face and neck. Bedding Sets Collections
Cooling pillow cases are designed to promote air flow, wick away moisture and may also feel cool to the touch. The best cooling pillow case should help keep your body at a comfortable temperature, leading to a refreshing night of sleep. If you’re still feeling hot at night after upgrading your pillows, it may be worth considering one of the best cooling mattresses or even a cooling blanket. But without further ado, these are the top picks for the coolest pillowcases out there.
Material: 100% cotton | Cooling aspect: Percale fabric | Key features: Percale weave for a crisp feel, airy, envelope enclosure
If you love bedding with a crisp feel, you’ll love these percale pillowcases from Brooklinen. This is one of my favorite percale pillowcases I’ve slept on, because it’s crisp without feeling rough and doesn’t stick to the skin. The 270 thread count, in combination with the percale weave, make these sheets breezy and lightweight, helping to keep sweat away on a hot night. You won’t have to worry about your pillow slipping out of the case thanks to the envelope enclosures that tuck the pillow right in.
Material: 100% bamboo viscose | Cooling aspect: Bamboo fabric | Key features: Temperature regulating, moisture wicking, 13 colors available
Viscose from bamboo pillowcases can get pricey, but this Bedsure set of two is less than $15, making them the least expensive option on this list. These are 100% viscose from bamboo, so they feel soft and breathable—almost silky. Even though these sheets are inexpensive, they don’t skimp on features like being absorbent and wicking away moisture, keeping night sweats in check. I’ve slept on the Bedsure’s sheets made of the same material, which felt soft and dried quickly.
Material: 100% Lyocell | Cooling aspect: Outlast Technology | Key features: Fabric has Outlast technology, moisture wicking, zipper closure
A hot pillowcase can make it a struggle to get to sleep and stay comfortably asleep all night long. However, the Slumber Cloud Performance pillow cover is made with lyocell, which is moisture-wicking keep you dry and cool. What makes this pillowcase stand out is the built-in Outlast technology, which helps regulate body temperature by pulling heat away from the body and later releasing it, keeping you at a comfortable temperature all night long. This pillow cover features a zipper to prevent your pillow from slipping out, even if you’re among the wildest of sleepers. It’s worth mentioning that this pillow cover is designed to be used under a pillowcase, but can be used on its own.
Material: 100% linen | Cooling aspect: Linen fabric | Key features: Airy, lightweight, gets softer with each wash
Linen fabric is a popular choice for summer clothing and bedding due to its breathability, temperature regulation and ability to dry faster than other fabrics like cotton. But it can be used year-round if you want to sleep cooler. I was never a big fan of linen until I tried Buffy’s linen sheets. Unlike other linen fabrics that can feel scratchy, Buffy’s linen feels smooth thanks to the 100% long-staple linen fiber, which is the same linen used to make this pillowcase. Linen is known for its inherent wicking properties and ability to absorb moisture, making these a great choice for anyone who sleeps hot or sweats at night. According to Buffy they are lightened with safe and natural hydrogen peroxide and dyed with water-saving, toxic-chemical-free dyes. Seven colors are available.
Material: 100% silk | Cooling aspect: Silk fabric | Key features: Mulberry silk, cool to the touch feel, lots of color and pattern options
Skin and hair enthusiasts rave about silk pillowcases. Wrapping your pillow in this luxurious material can help keep a new blowout looking fresh and many fans believe the material limits creases forming on your face as you sleep. In addition to these features, silk pillowcases feel cool to the touch, relieving hot sleepers when they lay their head down for the night. The Slip pillowcase is made with high-quality 22 momme Mulberry silk. “Momme” is the term for silk’s weight. Values typically range from 19 to 25, and occasionally go up to 30, putting this pillow squarely in the middle and making it not too thick or thin. I’ve slept on a Slip silk pillowcase, and it was one of the sleekest feeling pillowcases I’ve tried. These are available in a wide variety of colors and patterns.
Material: Side 1: Arc-Chill fabric (80% mica nylon, 20% polyethylene); side 2: 100% cotton | Cooling aspect: Arc-Chill technology | Key features: Two-sided with one side made with cooling material, feels silk-like
This cooling pillowcase from Luxear is one of the most popular options on Amazon, with over 7,000 people giving it a perfect, five-star review. It’s made with Arc-Chill technology, and according to Luxear this technology absorbs body heat and moves it away from the body. Reviewers comment that the cooling side feels smooth and silk-like. The double-sided design is Arch-Chill fabric on one side, and 100% cotton on the other, making it great for all-season use or those who like to switch between sides.
Material: Side 1: 57% polyester, 43% polyethylene, Side 2: 60% polyester, 40% viscose rayon | Cooling aspect: Lulltra fabric | Key features: Thick quilted material, helps wick moisture, zipper closure
Instantly cool your head and neck as soon as you lay your head on this pillowcase from Coop Home Goods. This pillowcase has two sides. One side is designed to keep you cool and the other cozy, so you can flip between sides as needed. The cool side is made with Coop’s signature Lulltra fabric, which has a silky feeling jacquard weave that gives it a cool and plush feel. Coop Home Goods suggests sleeping directly on the pillowcase for the best cooling effect.
When choosing the coolest pillowcases, I sorted through dozens of pillowcases online. I looked at popular cooling pillowcases and ones from well-known brands and scoured sites like Amazon that carry numerous options. I also relied on my knowledge from testing dozens of bedding items, like sheets, that has made me familiar with the pillowcases of those sets. In addition to my work experience with textiles, I also have an education background in textiles.
I’ve worked in product development and quality assurance at a home textiles company as well as Nike, and also have a degree in apparel and textile design and mechanical engineering. In the end, I chose the coolest pillowcases that I’ve tried in the past that are from my favorites and brands that I’ve found to be reliable over years of testing hundreds of apparel and textile products. I also chose options that are highly rated and well reviewed.
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