Luxurious Lightweight Bedding You’ll Love

With the summer months upon us, it’s the perfect time to swap out your sheet sets and invest in lightweight bedding that will keep you cool and comfortable during the hottest months of the year. 

300 Thread Count Cotton Percale Sheet Set from Southshore Fine Linens.

Your bedding is crucial in creating an ideal sleep space where you can get the rest you need. Choosing suitable colors and bedding materials can make the difference between overheating or feeling like you’ve wrapped yourself in luxury every time you get into bed.

Learn about bedding that doesn’t get hot, bedding accessories for all seasons, and how a tranquil sleep space can deliver the soothing, cool vibes your body needs.

Finding Lightweight Bedding That’s Right For You: What Is the Lightest Bedding Material?

Lightweight bedding materials aren’t necessarily thinner than other bedding. Lightweight fabrics have natural properties that make them breathable, and that’s the key feature to prevent overheating while you sleep. 

What Makes Breathable Lightweight Bedding Different?

Breathable bedding has microscopic holes within the fabric. Thanks to these holes, air can flow through the sheets. Fabrics without these holes trap air inside, which can cause you to overheat and interfere with your sleep during the hot summer months.

Benefits of Breathable Materials

Breathable materials offer multiple benefits. Since breathable materials allow air to flow through the sheet and prevent overheating and sweating, you won’t have to worry about body odor issues while you sleep. Since breathable, lightweight sheets don’t trap odors, you’ll feel and smell fresher when using lightweight bedding. 

Breathable materials also have moisture-wicking properties. Moisture-wicking materials dry faster than other materials and promote temperature regulation by allowing heat to pass through the material.

Breathable materials also have the bonus of being durable, which means you’re investing in long-lasting sheets.

What Are the Best Lightweight Bedding Materials?

Bamboo and cotton are excellent lightweight bedding materials.

Bamboo Sheets

When you’re shopping for lightweight bedding, consider bamboo bedding. Bamboo bedding offers multiple benefits. Bamboo is an environmentally friendly option that delivers the breathability and moisture-wicking properties you need for a perfect night’s sleep. 

Check out our selection of exquisite bamboo bedding.

Cotton Sheets

Cotton bedding is an ideal lightweight option. Organic cotton sheets are natural and chemical-free, and the peace of mind that comes with knowing you’re resting on toxin-free sheets will help you relax at bedtime. Plus, you’re getting the benefits of a breathable material that promotes air flow while you sleep.

How Your Body Temperature Affects the Quality of Your Sleep and Health

You’ll enjoy a better night’s sleep if you have a lower body temperature at bedtime and stay cool. Since you need to keep your body cooler while sleeping, you can benefit from using lightweight bedding throughout the year. Regulating your body temperature helps you stay asleep and enables you to get the REM sleep and slow-wave sleep you need.

Getting enough sleep is crucial for your health. REM sleep is essential for your immune system and promotes better mental health. Slow-wave sleep is also crucial for your immune system functions and helps you with your memory. Sleep deprivation also affects your concentration and mood and makes you more susceptible to infections. 

Adjusting Your Bedding Throughout the Year

Now that the warmer months are upon us, it’s the perfect time to switch to your summer bedding. Creating the perfect summer bedding doesn’t just mean swapping out your sheet sets for lightweight alternatives. Your bed covers also play a crucial role in regulating body temperature while you sleep.

Lighter comforters are excellent options for the warmer months. Still, you can also use blankets and throw blankets when it’s time to put your bed cover away for the summer. Choose from cotton, Sherpa-fleece, acrylic, and microfleece blankets that fit your design aesthetic. You can also use cooling blankets to help lower your body temperature during the hottest months of the year.

Shop for throw blankets for all seasons.

Accessories and Colors for a Tranquil Sleep Space

Your sheets are a crucial part of your bedding, but there are several other items to consider when creating your sleep space. Many people appreciate the comfort and health benefits of sateen pillowcases, which can help prevent acne flare-ups and keep your hair from getting frizzy and tangled while you sleep.

You can also use a bed skirt to complete your bed’s look. A bed skirt in a calming color, such as blue or green, can help you relax when you enter your bedroom. 

Colors can impact your mood and energy level, so when choosing your bedding, focus on colors that promote a calm, restful atmosphere. Excellent options include natural colors like green and blue and neutral colors like tan and gray. 

Find the Perfect Luxurious Lightweight Bedding

Southshore Fine Linens offers an excellent selection of sheet sets, pillowcases, throw blankets, comforters, and more. Discover our impressive selection and find the perfect lightweight bedding to keep you cool and comfortable during the hot summer nights.

Sources:

The Power of Breathable Fabric: Comfort and Performance Unleashed. (2023). 

What Happens to Your Body When You Sleep? (2021). 

Yetman, D. (2023). 7 Reasons Why You Get Hot While Sleeping (and What to Do About It).