Ditch the duvet and swap it for this under-£30 double sided cooling blanket, which is said to make a huge difference to how you sleep in the heatwave and quickly reduce night sweats
If the usual cooling bedding sets, fans and sweat-wicking pyjamas are still failing to keep you cool and comfortable while you sleep this summer, it might be time to try something new. Amazon shoppers have been rushing to snap up the Omerai Cooling Blanket after it’s said to make a big impact to reducing night sweats and overheating, and it’s ideal for anyone trying to sleep in the heatwave, or those who suffer from night sweats thanks to illness or the menopause.
Instead of spending all night throwing your duvet on and off or sleeping without anything on top of you at all, the cooling blanket lets you have the comfort of a cover over you without the added heat, and has a double-sided design so you can always find the cold side of the blanket, and is affordably priced at just £27.99 for a 130cm x 150cm one.
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The Omerai Cooling Blanket also comes in two other sizes if you need something bigger, with a 150cm x 200cm option (£34.99) and a 200cm x 220cm version (£44.99), and you can choose between a light grey or a blue colourway. Although it’s a great substitute for your duvet, it can also be used on the sofa or in your car or even for your pet to lie on when they’re too hot. It’s made with a keep-cool fibre which quickly reduces your body’s temperature to help you sleep better and reduce sweating and overheating.
One side of the blanket also uses a fabric with jacquard technology which increases breathability and air circulation, and it has a thin, lightweight design which keeps you comfortable as you sleep. It’s also fully machine washable to make it easier to clean, although it recommends not ironing it or putting it in the dryer to help preserve the cooling technology.
Alternatively you could shop the Silentnight Restore Cooling Blanket for £45, which has been made from an innovative cool sensation fabric that feels instantly refreshing to touch. It also has a breathable construction which helps keep you at a comfortable temperature throughout the night.
Also from Silentnight is the Restore Cooling Body Gel Pad which is £30 and ideal if you’ve ever looked at your pet’s cool mat and thought “I want one of those”. Measuring 60cm x 90cm it covers most individual sleep spaces, and provides instant cooling as soon as you lie on it.
However for something simple you can grab and use as soon as you need it, the Omerai Cooling Blanket has been well-praised for getting the job done. One wrote: “After months of excessive night sweats due to menopause this was a god send. I really didn’t think it would work. I used it under my quilt. I’ve also brought the fitted sheet so will be using both tonight.”
Another agreed: “Nice soft silky blanket but not really like a blanket. It’s more like a heavy thick sheet. It’s amazing how when you put it on you it is actually cool. I have used this on nights when I’m getting very hot. It does tend to warm up a bit itself but I just remove it and put it back on me and it has the same cooling effect . It’s not freezing cold but you do feel the difference from normal sheets. I would definitely recommend this product.”
One did say, however: “It does keep me slightly cooler at night but it has to be flipped multiple times. If you put it in the freezer it doesn’t retain the coolness for long at all. Wouldn’t buy one of these again.”
And another warned: “Great material, it’s soft and comfortable and does its job keeping you cool. However it was torn at the seam at multiple points around the edge after only one nights use. Other than that it’s a great blanket.”
But those who found it effective praised it, saying: “Pleasantly surprised by blanket. I took it away on our holiday to France last week to help survive the extreme temperatures and it worked well. I prefer to have something covering me at night, especially when there are mosquitoes around, and the cooling blanket is really comfortable because it’s slightly weighted and nicer than just having an empty duvet cover over you. Even husband thought it was “quite good” so I can’t say better than that!”
