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Theyve seen me through two Alabama summers.
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This also helps with my night sweats, since theres more ventilation which causes moisture to evaporate more quickly.
The U.S.-grown pima cotton is long-staple for softness and durability.
In fact, they’ve only grown softer with time.
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Weave
Percale and sateen are the two most common types of weaves for bed sheets.
This means that a higher thread count will lead to a denser fabric, which can block airflow.
Whenshopping for percale sheets, I tend to look for a thread count between 200 and 400.
The L.L.Bean Pima Cotton Percale Sheets feel similar to a crisp dress shirt and are cool to the touch.Credit: Southern Living
It has a relaxed, lived-in appearance with enough loose fabric to easily accommodate shifting and moving.
Most importantly, they dont trap heat.
Questions and Answers
Do cooling sheets actually work?
In my experience, any cooling technology or performance fabrics makes very little difference if the sheets dont breathe.
What is the best material for night sweats?
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The Lands' End Garment Washed Belgian Flax Linen Sheets have a relaxed, lived-in appearance and a gentle drape that allows for airflow underneath.Credit:Southern Living
