Waking up in a hot sweat in the middle of the night is never fun to live with. You can try using a fan or turning down your thermostat, but this can only mitigate the issue. According to Healthline, night sweats are prevalent in up to 41% of people. While this varies depending on multiple factors, without the right bed sheets or conditions, you are still very likely to suffer from them.
Luckily, for over a century, Pioneer Linens has been helping customers find bed sheets that not only put their room together but also provide them the comfort they need. In this guide, let us help you figure out what bedding material you should be looking for, as well as a few tips on how to manage night sweats outside of just bedding.
What Characteristics Should I Look for in Bedding?
Keywords that you’re going to want to keep an eye out for when investing in a new bedding collection are “breathable” and “moisture wicking." Not all bedding is made to allow heat or sweat to seep out, so know that not just any option is going to be sufficient.
What is Moisture Wicking?
Moisture wicking is when sweat seeps into the bed sheet and works its way outward in order to evaporate quicker. Regardless of what option you choose, THIS should be the main feature you ask store staff about when finding a new bed collection.
What Bedding Material Should I Use for Night Sweats?
When you’re a hot sleeper, it can be hard to find bedding that works for you. If you don’t know what you are looking for, trial and error can be difficult, especially if the store you’re purchasing from doesn’t have a good return policy. Aside from offering a 30-day return policy on most bedding, we can help you find the best bedding material to deal with night sweats!
What you want is a material that is light and breathable. This means you’ll want to AVOID using materials like down or down-alternative, as these are primarily meant to deal with the cold. Aside from down-based material, we advise you to avoid heavy comforters as well. The materials you should be looking for are cotton percale, bamboo, and linen. Each material has its own advantages and disadvantages, but regardless of which you choose, all of them are good options depending on your price range or personal preferences.
Cotton Percale: Regular cotton is generally the most affordable option of these three materials; that doesn’t mean it’s not as effective. With a percale weave, the material is made even more breathable and improves its moisture-wicking capabilities. A percale cotton sheet is also less prone to wrinkling than traditional cotton sheets. While this weave style is available for other materials as well, cotton’s existing affordability makes it worth investing a bit extra for the percale option.
Bamboo: While bamboo is very breathable and can use a percale weave as well, we’d recommend this option for hot sleepers with less severe conditions. Cotton and linen are generally more breathable and have better moisture wicking, though bamboo does have its own unique benefits.
Unless the brand of the bed sheet you’re purchasing claims otherwise, cotton and linen may use pesticides and are less reusable than bamboo. It’s more skin sensitive and more than durable cotton, so it will likely last much longer.

Linen: Authentic linen comes from the flax plant, and though it tends to be the most expensive of the three, it is also the most durable AND breathable option, despite usually being thicker than cotton. If you feel that it’s worth the investment, check out our wide selection of linen products, and we guarantee you won’t be disappointed.
Other Ways to Help Night Sweats
While we feel that finding a better bed sheet will make the biggest difference, there are other factors we feel you should look into to make sure your night sweats are dealt with as seriously as possible.
· Using a fan or turning up the AC at night can help, though admittedly it isn’t the most cost-effective option to have either blasting all night, EVERY night.
· Managing stress levels can actually have a great impact on your night sweats, as for some people intense stress and anxiety can be the cause of their hot sleeping. Practicing anti-stress techniques like yoga or deep breathing could slightly improve stress levels.
· Avoiding spicy foods, caffeine, or alcohol before bed can help you better regulate your body temperature and prevent night sweats altogether.
Even with all of these tips, having the wrong bed sheets could undermine your efforts to prevent night sweats. Since bed sheets are what we specialize in, Pioneer Linens is perfectly capable of finding you the perfect solution.
What to Expect from Pioneer Linens
Our team is dedicated to providing you with the best service possible. That means helping you find the brands and styles you want for the product you are looking for. If you have any more questions or need consultation about any of our bed sheets, call us at 800-207-5463 or email customerservice@pioneerlinens.com.