My 8 Picks for the Best Temperature-Regulating Blankets

If you’re looking for blankets to keep you warm during the winter or cool you off mid-summer, there are several options to choose from. From budget options like LUXOME’s blanket to Brooklinen’s cozy quilt to futuristic, high-tech units like Eight Sleep’s Pod, there’s something for everyone on this list. 

Let’s see how they compare for different needs.

Best High-Tech: The Eight Sleep Pod

Price: $2,500+, depending on the model chosen

Eight Sleep’s cooling blanket consists of a mattress cover, blanket, and a pod unit that tracks your biometric data and adjusts the temperature throughout the night. Because it uses a dual-zone system, it dynamically cools or heats each side of the bed. While the rest of the options on this list can wick moisture and allow more air to pass through the blanket, this is the only one that leverages this kind of active technology — a technology that comes with a hefty price point.

Made with a high-quality foam base that’s nothing if not comfortable, this blanket comes in neutral and black colors and fits full, queen, king, and California king mattresses.

Pros:

• Precise, customizable temperature control
• Comprehensive sleep tracking
• Independent, dual temperature zones

Cons:

• Very expensive, with a high upfront cost and added subscription fees for full functionality
• The hub unit can be bulky

Best for: People who want the best possible sleep and don’t mind paying a premium.

Best Natural-Fiber: Cozy Earth Bamboo Blanket

Price: $218 (queen)

Made from 100% premium viscose from bamboo, this blanket has higher moisture-wicking and breathability than blankets made from synthetic (and in some cases, even organic) materials. It’s incredibly soft, and some options include a silk fill that makes it even softer. 

Designs are limited, since you can only find two-tone or solid colors. However, it’s one of the few temperature-regulating options available in a baby-sized blanket.

Pros:

• Exceptionally soft, luxurious feel
• Moisture-wicking
• Oversized for generous draping

Cons:

• Takes a long time to dry

Best for: People who want a blanket made from natural, silky-soft materials.

Best Luxury: Brooklinen Linen Quilt

Price: $279 (queen)

Brooklinen is well-known for their luxury bedding. For temperature regulation, their linen quilt is their most durable and popular option.

Made from European linen, this design can be used year-round. It’s naturally breathable, which means you can use it in the winter or the summer, and it will help wick moisture so you don’t build up heat between you and the blanket.

You’ll have lots of solid colors to choose from, but you’ll be limited in sizes to full/queen and king/California king.

Pros:

• Excellent breathability
• Soft, garment-washed fabric
• Durable construction

Cons:

• Can wrinkle easily
• Less effective for extreme hot sleepers than performance fabrics

Best for: People who love linen blankets and appreciate sophisticated design.

Best Sustainable: Quince Organic Airy Gauze Blanket

Price: $248 (queen)

Made from 100% organic, long-staple cotton gauze, Quince’s gauze blanket is perfect for warm temperatures. The brand proudly wears its sustainable, eco-friendly production practices like a badge of honor, so you can rest easy in both a comfortable blanket and with peace of mind.

This blanket uses a loose, airy weave that promotes good airflow in conjunction with the cotton material, preventing the fabric from retaining heat.

Design is limited to neutral colors, and sizes are also restricted to just throw, full/queen, and king. 

Pros:

• Breathable and lightweight
• Made with eco-friendly practices
• Better airflow than similar options

Cons:

• Too light for colder weather
• Susceptible to snagging, especially with pets

Best for: Eco-conscious sleepers who are okay with finding a different blanket for the winter.

Best Budget: LUXOME Lightweight Blanket

Price: $195 (queen)

As the cheapest option on this list (excluding sales), this is one of your best bets for an affordable blanket that will keep you cool in warmer months but is quite serviceable even as the year grows colder. 

Made from 100% viscose bamboo with a durable sateen weave, this blanket regulates air flow and wicks moisture naturally, preventing humidity from building up and keeping you cooler.

With plenty of color options, this blanket comes in throw, full/queen, and king.

Pros:

• Very soft and lightweight
• Breathable, but not the most proficient in this area
• Made with all-natural materials

Cons:

• Limited color choices

Best for: Warm sleepers on a budget.

Best Engineered: Slumber Cloud UltraCool Comforter

Price: $299 (queen)

If you want blankets scientifically engineered to keep you cool (but not as effective as something like Eight Sleep’s Pod), check out Slumber Cloud’s NASA-engineered blanket.

This blanket uses a special fiber blend (of spandex, nylon, and fiberbill) that was developed by NASA engineers for their spacesuits. It works by storing your body heat and then releasing it to maintain a sustainable temperature while you sleep. In doing so, the outside of the blanket stays cool to the touch — no matter how much heat is supposedly stored inside.

While the science is impressive here, not as much work went into the aesthetics, and you’re limited to just white and sand tones. However, they come in a range of sizes, including twin/twin XL, full/queen, and king/California king. 

Pros:

• Highly effective cooling performance
• High-quality, hypoallergenic synthetic fill
• Machine washable

Cons:

• Not as plush as some comforters
• An odd initial odor

Best for: Warm sleepers who want an engineered blanket that’s not as heavy as a weighted blanket or as expensive as Eight Sleep’s tech.

Best Heat-Dispersing: Rest Evercool Cooling Comforter

Price: $229 (queen)

The Rest Evercool comforter is made from a mixture of spandex blends and cooling nylon, engineered to disperse your heat more than synthetic fibers. However, you can also find versions with a down alternative fill if you want something fluffier.

It’s effective at what it does, albeit slightly underwhelming when compared to Cozy Earth’s or Slumber Cloud’s blankets. 

You’ll find plenty of color options (more than you get with Slumber Cloud), and they offer twin, full, queen, and king sizes.

Pros:

• Superior heat dispersion
• Very cool-to-the-touch fabric
• Hypoallergenic

Cons:

• Not as plush as some comforters

Best for: Warm sleepers who like more aesthetically pleasing bedding.

Best Weighted: Bearaby Tree Napper Weighted Blanket

Price: $224–$341, dependent on size

This is a chunky, open-knit style weighted blanket that looks like lots of braided fabric. Made from TENCEL (a plant-based fiber that comes from tree pulp), this blanket stands apart from other weighted options that use artificial fillers like glass or acrylic beads. I love this because as someone who has children and a dog, I always worry that a seam will tear and release potentially dangerous materials everywhere. 

My weighted blankets prior to this one always seemed to trap heat, leaving me sweaty and uncomfortable — but the airflow and breathability are great with this blanket, and it’s a solid pick for anyone who sleeps hot but still wants the anxiety-reducing benefits of a weighted blanket. 

When it comes to options, you’ll be able to pick from several different sizes, but you won’t find full bed coverage. The colors are typically neutral, with light bluish grays, whites, and beige.

Pros:

• Natural weighted materials vs. artificial ones
• Therapeutic benefits as a weighted blanket
• Excellent breathability

Cons:

• Rather pricey
• Limited size options if you have a larger bed

Best for: People who want a weighted blanket without the risk of overheating.

Picking the Best Temperature-Regulating Blankets

There are plenty of blankets to choose from if you’re struggling with maintaining a comfortable temperature at night. A budget option like LUXOME’s will suffice if you want to stay cool, while Brooklinen’s quilt works just fine in the winter.

Despite its price, however, there is no question that Eight Sleep’s Pod will be most effective at regulating your temperature no matter what time of year it is. If you can pay a premium for a consistent, comfortable sleeping experience, this is by far the way to go.