The best sheets to keep you cool while the temperature soars & why picking the wrong ones can stop you from sleeping
THE HOT weather can leave us tossing and turning all night, unable to get to sleep. But your choice of bed sheets could be the reason why.
A sleep expert has revealed the best sheets that'll help keep you cool while the temperature soars and why picking the wrong ones could mean another restless night.
What are the most cooling sheets?
, from Sydney, said that linen sheets are ideal for warmer weather as it's " super lightweight, it absorbs moisture well and it's also very breathable."
Speaking to Femail, she said: "Linen is the ultimate trans-seasonal bedding, which explains its growth in popularity over the last few years."
Linen is a natural temperature regulator, which means it keeps you warm and snug in winter and super cool in summer, allowing to to sleep easily regardless of the temperature.
Synthetic sheets, or blends, work much the same, specially when woven tightly - which most are.
Due to the thicker fabric they can stay dry if you sweat profusely, unlike lighter fabrics, but they don't actually keep you cool.
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