Why cooling sheets are the best thing you'll buy all summer

If you're a hot sleeper, getting a solid night's rest can be difficult. It's especially hard if you can't sleep without some kind of bed covering. Sleeping on top of the comforter, vulnerable to all manner of aliens and demons, is just not an option.  That's where cooling bedding — pillows, comforters, and sheets — comes in. (For more info on why sleeping cool is so important, check out our story on cooling pillows.) A cooling sheet set is a particularly useful way to stay cool: Since sheets come into direct contact with your body, their cooling effects are less likely to be blocked by protectors, pads, or other layers of bedding. Read more...More about Culture, Sleep, Bedding, Sleep Tech, and Mashable Shopping IMAGE: Brooklinen BEST LINEN SHEET SET Brooklinen Linen Core Sheet Set This luxurious linen sheet set is an investment, but one that's likely to pay off for sweaty sleepers who prize breathability. Set includes: 1 flat sheet, 1 fitted sheet, 2 pillowcases Material: 100% linen Sizes available: Full, queen, king, California king $259 from Brooklinen IMAGE: Amazon BEST BUDGET PICK Trident 100% Cotton Percale Sheet Set Cotton percale is a classic, comfy material that will keep you cool — and this cooling sheet set is super affordable to boot. Set includes: 1 flat sheet, 1 fitted sheet, 2 pillowcases (twin and XL twin include 1 pillowcase) Material: 100% cotton Sizes available: Twin, full, queen, king $36.99 from Amazon IMAGE: Brooklinen BEST COTTON PERCALE SHEET SET Brooklinen Classic Core Sheet Set These cotton percale sheets are a little more luxurious than our budget pick — and, of course, a little more expensive. Set includes: 1 flat sheet, 1 fitted sheet, 2 pillowcases Material: 100% cotton Sizes available: Twin, twin XL, full, queen, king, California king $139 from Brooklinen IMAGE: Sleep Number BEST COTTON SATEEN SHEET SET True Temp Sheet Set This sheet set's blend of 37.5 polyester and cotton sateen make for a sleep experience that's both soft and cool. Set includes: 1 flat sheet, 1 fitted sheet, 2 pillowcases Material: 76% cotton, 22% 37.5 polyester, 2% spandex Sizes available: Queen, king, split king, California king, split California king $199.99 from Sleep Number IMAGE: Nest Bedding BEST TENCEL SHEET SET Nest Bedding Tencel Lyocell Sheet Set These soft, cool Tencel sheets will be a godsend for hot sleepers with sensitive skin. Set includes: 1 flat sheet, 1 fitted sheet, 2 pillowcases (twin and XL twin include 1 pillowcase) Material: 100% Tencel Sizes available: Twin, XL twin, full, queen, split queen, king, split king, California king, split California king $135 from Nest Bedding IMAGE: Slumber Cloud BEST SHEETS WITH OUTLAST TECH Stratus Sheet Set These cotton sheets are infused with Outlast fibers, which work like dropping ice cubes into a glass of water. Set includes: 1 flat sheet, 1 fitted sheet, 2 pillowcases (twin and XL twin include 1 pillowcase) Material: 40% Outlast viscose, 60% cotton sateen Sizes available: Twin, twin XL, full, queen, king, California king, split king $199 from Slumber Cloud IMAGE: Buffy BEST TRENDY SHEET SET Buffy Eucalyptus Sheets Like its famous comforter, Buffy's eco-conscious Eucalyptus sheet set lives up to the hype. Set includes: 1 flat sheet, 1 fitted sheet, 2 pillowcases Material: 100% eucalyptus Sizes available: Twin, XL twin, full, queen, king $199 from Buffy