There’s almost nothing quite as frustrating than a muggy night when you just can’t seem to fall asleep due to the heat. No matter whether you try a wet cloth, flipping over your pillow to the cool side or your fan on full bore, it can seem like falling asleep is impossible.
However, one thing you can do that will make all the difference is to sleep in cooling sheets – made from materials such as linen, cotton or bamboo.
Considering the average person spends 26 years asleep with an additional seven years trying to get to sleep, investing in good bedding is a true investment in your well-being.
The best summer sheets in Australia for 2024
2024’s top [products]
- Bamboo: Ecosa , $144, Ecosa (here’s why)
- Linen: Montauk , $379, hardtofind (here’s why)
- Cotton: Sheet Society , $110, The Iconic (here’s why)
What type of sheet is best for summer?
To have the coolest sleep during summer, it is a good idea to invest in sheets made from naturally breathable and moisture-wicking materials. Linen, bamboo, Tencel and percale cotton sheets are your best bets for cooling spring and summer sheets.
What are the best sheets for summer in Australia?
To help you choose the best cooling sheets, we’ve rounded up the best sheets for hot sleepers currently on the market. Read on to snooze soundly without a sweat drop in sight.
The best bamboo sheets for summer
01
Ecosa bamboo sheet set
from $144 (usually $180), Ecosa
Made from sustainably grown bamboo, this affordable sheet set from Ecosa comes in 13 natural colourways – ideal for the hot sleeper with an environmental concern. Silky smooth on sensitive skin, these sheets feature a 400TC sateen weave and are hypoallergenic, as well as odour-resistant and antibacterial.
Sizes: Single, king single, double, queen, king, super king
Colours: White, glacial green, olive green (as shown above), grey, charcoal, sky blue, lavender, barely pink, dark navy
Materials: Bamboo
Key features:
- 400TC sateen weave bamboo bedding.
- Hypoallergenic, odour-resistant and antibacterial.
- Breathable and moisture-wicking.
- Eco-friendly and sustainable fabric.
02
Emma bamboo bedding set
from $165, Emma Sleep
From the makers of cult buy mattresses, also comes this 100 per cent bamboo bedding set that keeps you cool, calm and collected while sleeping. With a 100-night trial, free shipping and returns, what have you got to lose testing out this quality summer bedding?
Sizes: Single, king single, double, queen, king
Colours: White
Materials: Bamboo
Key features:
- 300TC material
- More breathable and moisture-wicking than cotton
- Uses less water and pesticides than your standard cotton fabrics.
03
The bamboo bed sheets
from $169, Sleep Republic
Experience ultimate sleep comfort with this gorgeous sheet set, featuring 100 per cent bamboo that is sustainably sourced and gets softer with every wash. A cool and airy rest lies ahead with this durable sheet set you can return within 100 nights if you’re not satisfied.
Sizes: Single, king single, double, queen, king, super king
Colours: Brilliant white, charcoal grey
Materials: Bamboo
Key features:
- 100% natural bamboo fibre
- Naturally breathable.
- Highly durable as well as being super comfy.
- They will actually get softer over time.
04
Macoda’s bamboo sheets
from $200 (usually $240), Macoda
Made from 100 per cent bamboo which wicks away night sweat and featuring a sateen weave which makes these sheets extremely soft, there’s not a lot you won’t love about this bedding. Bonus? Macoda offers a 60-night trial and free delivery so you can try out its bamboo sheets with confidence.
Sizes: double (currently sold out), queen, king
Colours: White
Materials: Bamboo
Key features:
- Sateen weave works with the sheet fibers, instead of against them. This allows for a softer, cooler, lighter fabric.
- Antibacterial, hypoallergenic and sustainable.
05
Linen House Nara bamboo cotton sheet set
from $125.99 (usually $209.99), Myer
Crafted from bamboo and cotton with a sateen weave, these sheets regulate body temperature so you’re not too hot, and not too cold. Moisture-wicking and antimicrobial, they will become even more buttery soft over time.
Sizes: split king, double, queen, king, super king, standard pillowcase
Colours: White
Materials: Bamboo
Key features:
- Thread Count: 400
- Fabrication: Bamboo, Cotton
- 400-thread bamboo/cotton, with a sateen weave throughout.
- Favourable to allergy sufferers for its antimicrobial properties
- 50 cm wall while the flat sheets and pillowcases are both cuffed and piped
The best linen sheets for summer
06
Eva hemp linen sheets
from $345, Eva Home
Sustainably made, these hemp-linen sheets marry snuggly with breathable, are great for all year round, and come in five natural hues.
Sizes: double, queen, king
Colours: Terracotta (as shown above), olive, yellow, oat, white, grey
Materials: Hemp linen
Key features:
- Requires very little water and no pesticides, synthetics or fertilisers.
- Most durable of the natural fibres
- You will stay at your ideal body temperature while you rest, due to thermoregulation.
- Don’t need frequent washing or replacing
- Antibacterial and hypoallergenic
07
Linen sheet set with pillowcases
from $120, Cultiver
Crafted from pure linen, these gorgeous sheets are woven from European flax and are pre-washed for a soft vintage feel from their very first use. There are 16 colours to choose from, as well as a range of different sizes.
“These beautiful sheets and pillowcases are a joy to sleep in and a treat for the guests we host in our accommodation,” wrote one five-star reviewer. “We wouldn’t consider buying any other brand.”
Sizes: single, king single, double, queen, king, extra deep king, super king
Colours: White, smoke grey, slate, sky, bluestone, forest, sage, natural (as shown above), blush, dusk, cedar, pinstripe, pencil stripe, cedar stripe
Materials: European flax
Key features:
- Made from 100% European flax
- 165gsm
- Substantial but breathable
- OEKO-TEX® certified
08
Montauk Style pure linen sheet set
from $379, hardtofind
Pre-washed and constructed from 100 per cent pure French flax, these are the sheets dreams are made of. You’ll also sleep better knowing this linen is a sustainable material.
Sizes: double, queen, king, super king
Colours: Cactus
Materials: French flax
Key features:
- Material: 100% Pure Linen
- Pre-washed for an amazingly soft look and feel.
- Breathable and absorbent.
09
Morgan & Finch Milano linen sheet set
from $179.95 (usually $299.95), Bed Bath N’ Table
Made from 100 per cent linen, which is stronger and more durable than cotton, these sheets will continue to soften with age. They’re also hypoallergenic, breathable and available in four colours to suit any décor.
Sizes: double, queen, king
Colours: White, granite, blush, ink, khaki, silver, oatmeal, smoke blue
Materials: French flax
Key features:
- Material: 100% Pure Linen.
- Premium fabric will continue to soften with age.
- Hypoallergenic and breathable.
- Pre-washed to enhance its natural softness.
The best cotton sheets for summer
10
Sheet Society Leo washed cotton fitted sheet set
from $11o, The Iconic
Get a better night’s sleep with Sheet Society’s Leo Washed sheet set. Made with 100 per cent cotton in a plain weave, they are stone-washed for that lived-in look and feel. Soft on your skin and relaxed on your bed frame, it will be like you’ve been sleeping in them for years.
Sizes: single, king single, double, queen, king, super king
Colours: charcoal, dove grey, white, sunny stripe, lyle gingham, blush (as shown above), terracotta, butter, hunter green, sage, sky, lilac
Materials: 100% long-staple cotton
Key features:
- Fitted sheet is secured with a 3cm wide ribbed elastic hem to ensure a snug fit
- Deep walls to allow fitted sheet to hug all mattress depths
- Generous sizing
- Pillowcases have a 22cm internal envelope to ensure pillows fit tight inside
- 8mm piping detail along edges
- Stone-washed cotton provides that lived-in look
11
Sheridan Byren Percale sheet set
from $167.99 (usually $279.99), Myer
Made from 100 per cent organic cotton, these percale weave sheets are soft, light and breathable. Available in six colours, you’re sure to find one to suit your bedroom scheme!
Sizes: single, king single, double, queen, king, super king
Colours: Blue mist, lunar grey, white (as shown above), lychee, straw
Materials: Cotton, Tencel
Key features:
- Lyocell fibres
- Lightweight with a cool feel
- Suitable for year-round use
- Easy care and fast-drying
- Includes 1 flat sheet, 1 fitted sheet and 2 pillowcases
12
Organic Percale cotton classic sheet set
from $84 (usually $129), SOL Organics
Lightweight, breathable and featuring longer fibres which gives a stronger, finer and smoother result, these 100 per cent certified organic cotton sheets will do the job and then some. During summer, they will be cool and inviting against your skin so you can say goodbye to restless nights.
Sizes: twin (sold out), twin XL (sold out), full, queen (sold out), king, cal king
Colours: White (as shown above), dove grey, stone, steel grey, ivory
Materials: 100% organic cotton
Key features:
- Ultra Crisp Fine Long Staple
- 100% Organic Cotton
- 300 Thread Count
- 60s Yarn Count
- Crisp Percale Weave
- Single Ply
Looking to save money on summer sheets? Check out our coupon codes for Myer, Ecosa and more.
