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Summer Bedding Swaps: How to Stay Cool and Comfortable All Season

 

As the temperatures rise and the nights get warmer, swapping out your winter bedding for something lighter and more breathable is essential for staying cool and comfortable throughout the summer months. The right bedding can significantly impact the quality of your sleep, and making these seasonal swaps will ensure that you stay refreshed and comfortable, no matter how high the mercury climbs. In this blog, we’ll explore why seasonal bedding swaps matter, the best materials to use during the summer, and how to make swaps that will keep you cool and cosy all season long.

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Why seasonal bedding swaps matter for Summer


Swapping out your bedding when the seasons change is more than just an aesthetic choice. It’s about enhancing your comfort, improving your sleep quality, and creating an environment that helps you stay cool. Summer bedding is specifically designed to allow for airflow, wick moisture away, and regulate body temperature, all of which are essential for a good night’s sleep during the warmer months.


Discuss the benefits of summer bedding


Summer bedding plays a vital role in ensuring you get a restful night’s sleep, particularly during hot and humid nights. Here’s how it can help:

Improved Sleep Quality: Choosing breathable, lightweight fabrics can keep your body temperature regulated, leading to deeper, more restful sleep. Cooler sleep can also prevent restlessness and tossing and turning.
Reduction in Night Sweating and Overheating: Heavy bedding traps heat, which can lead to excessive sweating and discomfort. Summer bedding, made from moisture-wicking fabrics, keeps sweat at bay, ensuring you stay dry and cool through the night.
Better Sleep Hygiene: Sleep hygiene refers to the conditions and habits that promote restful sleep. Lighter bedding that is cool and breathable helps create a comfortable sleeping environment, promoting better overall sleep hygiene by ensuring comfort and temperature regulation.

 

Why winter bedding isn’t ideal for Summer


Winter bedding is perfect for the cold, but it’s simply too heavy for the warmer months. Materials like flannel, fleece, or thick cotton are designed to trap heat, keeping you warm through chilly nights. When the weather turns warm, these fabrics can lead to overheating, sweaty sheets, and discomfort.

Storing your winter bedding in a cool, dry place not only protects the integrity of the materials but also ensures you can switch to breathable, light bedding when the temperatures rise. By making the swap to lighter bedding, you extend the lifespan of your heavier bedding, which can last longer by being reserved for colder months.

 

Key bedding materials for summer comfort


When selecting bedding for the summer, it’s essential to choose fabrics that are breathable, moisture-wicking, and cooling. Here are some of the top materials to consider:


Cotton


Cotton is one of the most popular and versatile fabrics for bedding, especially during the summer months. Known for its natural breathability, cotton helps your body stay cool by allowing air to flow through the fibres. Additionally, cotton absorbs moisture, which helps prevent sweat from accumulating on your skin while you sleep.

Cotton bedding also comes in different weaves that impact its feel and functionality. Percale cotton is a tight weave that feels crisp and cool to the touch, perfect for hot sleepers. Sateen cotton has a smoother, shinier surface and offers a soft, silky feel that is still breathable, although slightly warmer than percale.


Linen


Linen is another excellent choice for summer bedding due to its natural cooling properties. Unlike cotton, linen has a looser weave, which allows more airflow. Linen can absorb moisture from the skin without feeling damp, and because of its lightweight nature, it provides superior breathability.

Linen is also incredibly durable and only gets softer with every wash, making it a great long-term investment. Additionally, linen's natural, slightly textured look gives the bedroom a relaxed, summery vibe, which makes it an ideal fabric for your seasonal bedding.


Bamboo


Bamboo is a highly sustainable fabric known for its eco-friendly properties and cooling abilities. Bamboo sheets are naturally hypoallergenic, moisture-wicking, and temperature-regulating, making them perfect for hot summer nights. Bamboo’s ability to regulate heat means that it keeps you cool when it's warm and provides warmth in cooler weather, making it a great year-round option.

The fabric is also incredibly soft, with a silky feel, and is resistant to odours, which is particularly useful during the hot, sweaty nights of summer. Bamboo bedding is also biodegradable, making it a fantastic choice for environmentally conscious consumers.


Tencel/lyocell


Tencel (also known as Lyocell) is a luxurious fabric made from sustainably sourced wood pulp. This fabric is known for its exceptional moisture-wicking and cooling properties, which is essential for comfort during the warmer months. Tencel feels cool to the touch and helps regulate temperature, so you stay comfortable throughout the night.

Additionally, Tencel is naturally resistant to wrinkles, making it low-maintenance. It’s also biodegradable and produced with minimal environmental impact, which makes it an excellent choice for eco-conscious shoppers who want luxurious comfort while being mindful of the planet.

Top bedding swaps to make for Summer comfort


Once you’ve chosen the right materials for summer, it’s time to swap out your heavy bedding for lighter, cooler options that will ensure comfort all night long.


Opt for a summer-weight duvet or comforter


If you typically use a duvet, consider switching to a lightweight quilt or blanket for the summer months. Heavy duvets can cause overheating, while lighter quilts made of cotton or bamboo are breathable and offer just the right amount of warmth without trapping excess heat. You can also layer thin blankets or sheets to customise your bed’s warmth depending on the temperature.


Breathable sheets over thick fabrics


Thick sheets like flannel or heavy cotton are too warm for the summer months. Instead, opt for lightweight cotton percale sheets, which are cool and crisp to the touch. Bamboo sheets are also an excellent choice for their breathability and moisture-wicking properties. These sheets will help regulate your body temperature and ensure that you stay dry throughout the night.


Replace mattress toppers with cooling pads


Memory foam and plush mattress toppers may feel comfortable in winter, but they tend to retain heat, making them unsuitable for summer. Cooling gel mattress toppers or breathable pads are an excellent alternative. These toppers allow for better airflow, help regulate body temperature, and keep you cool throughout the night, ensuring you’re not overheated by the time morning arrives.


Pillow swaps for Summer


Just like your bedding, your pillows should be swapped out for something more breathable during the warmer months. Opt for pillows made from cooling materials like gel-infused foam, cotton, or Tencel. These fabrics will prevent heat retention around your head and neck, reducing the likelihood of sweating while you sleep.

Shop Summer Bedding at Briscoes


When it’s time to refresh your bedding for the warmer months, Briscoes has a wide selection of summer bedding options. From breathable sheets to cooling mattress protectors, you’ll find everything you need to stay cool, comfortable, and well-rested. Shop now to make your summer nights more enjoyable.

 

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