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Cooling sheets are a must in the Aussie heat. Whether you’re the type to blast the aircon or have a fan blowing air straight into your face, your sleeping routine will stay sweaty unless you’ve got a sheet set that can combat the heat.
Sheets that are made with materials such as linen, cotton or bamboo will make all the difference on those hot, summer nights. Pair your cooling sheets with a comfy pillow and a good book to get you all settled. Take a look below at the best bamboo, linen and cotton sheets for a good night’s rest:
The best bamboo sheets for summer
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Ecosa bamboo sheet set
from $260, 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
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Habitat 400 thread count bamboo cotton sheet set
from $209.95, Pillow Talk
These affordable bamboo cotton sheets are luxuriously soft, lightweight and have a beautiful sheen that will add a touch of elegance to your bedroom. They’re perfect for any season, too — keeping you cool in the summer and warm in the winter, thanks to their breathable and temperature-regulating blend. The hardest part will be choosing from the ten colours on offer.
Sizes: Single, king single, double, double deep, queen, queen deep, king, king deep, super king
Colours: White, silver, pale aqua, navy, sand, charcoal, blue, tan, pink, eucalyptus
Materials: Bamboo and cotton
Key features:
- 400TC bamboo and cotton
- OEKO-TEX certified
- Silky smooth, lightweight, breathable, absorbent
- Perfect for sensitive skin
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Emma bamboo bedding set
from $189, 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
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The bamboo bed sheets
$151.20 (usually $189), 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 per cent natural bamboo fibre
- Naturally breathable
- Highly durable as well as being super comfy
- They will actually get softer over time
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Macoda’s bamboo sheets
$160 (usually $210), Macoda
Made from 100 per cent bamboo to which away night sweat and a sateen weave that 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, queen, king
Colours: White
Materials: Bamboo
Key features:
- Sateen weave works with the sheet fibres, instead of against them. This allows for a softer, cooler, lighter fabric
- Antibacterial, hypoallergenic and sustainable
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Linen House Nara bamboo cotton sheet set
from $299.99, 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 thanks to antimicrobial properties
- 50cm wall while the flat sheets and pillowcases are both cuffed and piped
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Morgan & Reid bamboo ultra cooling comforter set
$214.99 (usually $269), Manchester Factory
Featuring Q-max 0.45 cooling technology, the Morgan & Reid bamboo ultra cooling comforter set is the perfect choice for hot sleepers, efficiently pulling heat away from the body to deliver top-tier cooling throughout the night. The set includes a comforter and two pillowcases (or one pillowcase for the single set), with the flat and fitted sheet available to purchase separately.
Sizes: Single, double, queen, king, super king
Colours: Watercress green, coconut scream, haze lilac, perfect pale
Materials: Fill — 55 per cent bamboo and 45 per cent polyester blend; Cover — 10 per cent elastane and 90 per cent nylon
Key features:
- Q-max cooling technology with a rating of 0.45
- Long-lasting softness while retaining cooling properties
- Instant cooling relief
- Comes with one comforter and two pillowcases (or one pillowcase for the single set)
- Australian-owned and operated
The best linen sheets for summer
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Eva hemp linen sheets
from $350, 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
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Linen sheet set with pillowcases
from $590, 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 per cent European flax
- 165gsm
- Substantial but breathable
- OEKO-TEX® certified
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Morgan & Finch Milano linen sheet set
from $449.95, 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 per cent 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
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Sheet Society Leo washed cotton fitted sheet set
from $110, 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 per cent 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
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Sheridan Byren Percale sheet set
from $299.99, 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
To have the coolest sleep during summer, it’s 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.
Material: As mentioned, natural fibres like linen, bamboo, Percale cotton and Tencel are great options for summer. You’ll want to avoid materials like polyester, flannel, microfibre and silk, which can trap heat.
Thread count: A higher thread count usually means more threads are packed into a square inch of fabric, resulting in a denser and possibly thicker fabric. However, it’s not always a perfect measure so don’t judge your decision purely based on thread count.
Price: The cost of bed sheets can range significantly, with the price tag reflecting the quality of the material and manufacturing process. For example, sheets made from 100 per cent French flax linen will be more expensive than a bamboo or cotton blend. In saying this, it doesn’t mean you have to fork out a pretty penny for top-quality sheets. We’ve made sure our guide above covers budgets of all ranges, all without sacrificing quality so you’re guaranteed to love the sheets you end up purchasing.
When it comes to shopping for a new set of fresh bed sheets it’s important to consider your preference for a more structured or softer set. In terms of thread count (TC), sheets with a higher count will be more structured and firm, whereas a lower count will be a looser and soft sheet.
It is also important to note, that higher thread counts – anything over 700 TC, will be a lot warmer of a sheet. Considering the Australian climate, a sheet set with a 400 TC to 600 TC is most desirable – still soft to the touch but also breathable enough to prevent moisture build-up.
