{"id":35020,"date":"2025-05-29T08:00:00","date_gmt":"2025-05-29T12:00:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/blog.saatva.com\/?p=35020"},"modified":"2025-05-14T15:38:41","modified_gmt":"2025-05-14T19:38:41","slug":"what-is-a-cooling-blanket","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.saatva.com\/blog\/what-is-a-cooling-blanket\/","title":{"rendered":"How to Choose the Best Cooling Blanket"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

With the summer months approaching, your mind might be turning toward how to sleep cooler<\/a> when the temperatures rise. After all, experts say people tend to sleep better when they feel cooler<\/a>, so you may be looking for\u00a0ways to cool things down\u00a0in order to improve your sleep quality.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

One popular option right now is a cooling blanket. But what is a cooling blanket for summer? Ahead, we\u2019ll explore everything you need to know about cooling blankets, including how they work and how to choose the best one.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

What is a cooling blanket?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

What is a cooling blanket\u2014and what, exactly, is it used for?\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n

“A cooling blanket is a type of blanket made with special materials or technologies designed to pull heat away from the body or improve airflow, keeping the sleeper cooler throughout the night, explains Raj Dasgupta, MD, chief medical advisor for\u00a0Sleepopolis<\/a>. \u201cThey’re often lighter and more breathable than regular blankets.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Cooling blankets have surged in popularity as more people look for ways to improve their sleep quality, especially during hot weather<\/a> or due to conditions like night sweats<\/a>, adds Dasgupta. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

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“A cooling blanket is a type of blanket made with special materials or technologies designed to pull heat away from the body or improve airflow, keeping the sleeper cooler throughout the night.” – Raj Dasgupta, MD, chief medical advisor for Sleepopolis<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n

How do cooling blankets work?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Cooling blankets work by either wicking moisture away, increasing airflow, or using materials that absorb and dissipate body heat, says Dasgupta. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

So, what’s a cooling blanket made of then? In addition to materials like bamboo and cotton, some use advanced fabrics infused with cooling fibers and others incorporate phase change materials (PCMs) that adjust to your body temperature.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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The Saatva Lightweight Down Alternative Comforter offers maximum breathability for cool sleep. <\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

Types of cooling blankets<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Dasgupta lists the various types of cooling blankets, which include the following:<\/p>\n\n\n\n