{"id":726,"date":"2019-10-17T22:17:38","date_gmt":"2019-10-17T22:17:38","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.wesleepwell.co.uk\/?p=726"},"modified":"2019-10-18T11:39:45","modified_gmt":"2019-10-18T11:39:45","slug":"why-wool-duvet-makes-me-sweat","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.wesleepwell.co.uk\/why-wool-duvet-makes-me-sweat\/","title":{"rendered":"Why Wool Duvet Makes Me Sweat?"},"content":{"rendered":"

Natural fabrics like cotton, silk and wool are the best for people who sleep hot or experience night sweats<\/a>.<\/p>\n

They are better than synthetic fabrics such as polyester.<\/p>\n

So a wool duvet should keep you cool and cozy at night.<\/p>\n

If you find yourself sweating when sleeping under a wool duvet, it could be an issue with the type of duvet<\/a>, your body or the kind of bedding you are using.<\/p>\n

Here are some reasons your wool duvet is making you sweat.<\/p>\n

Less breathable type of wool<\/h2>\n

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There are over a dozen types of wool including Merino, cashmere and Alpaca wool. These varieties have different levels of breathability.<\/p>\n

For instance, camel wool is more insulative than many other types of wool. So a camel wool duvet may feel a bit warm and make you sweat.<\/p>\n

It\u2019s a wool blend duvet<\/h2>\n

When blended with other fibres, especially synthetic fibres, wool can lose some of its breathability.<\/p>\n

A wool and polyester blend duvet may feel warmer than a pure wool duvet, making you sweat more.<\/p>\n

If you want a wool blend duvet, look for those that contain a blend of two natural fibres such as wool and silk or wool and cotton.<\/p>\n

Since the other fibre is also naturally breathable, the duvet is unlikely to make you sweat.<\/p>\n

You are heat sensitive<\/h2>\n

In most cases, the duvet is not the problem. It\u2019s you.<\/p>\n

You may have heat sensitivity or intolerance. This can just be how your body is naturally or it can be caused by a health condition such as Hyperthyroidism or multiple sclerosis.<\/p>\n

If it\u2019s mild sensitivity, the best solution is to make sure the rest of your bedding is cool as well. Switch to a latex or innerspring mattress and use cooling sheets made from fabrics like silk, linen or percale.<\/p>\n

For serious health conditions, it\u2019s best to talk to your doctor on how you can sleep cooler.<\/p>\n

They may recommend an active cooling solution such as a bedside portable AC<\/a>, a fan or a bed climate control topper.<\/p>\n

You have a hot mattress<\/h2>\n

If you\u2019ve slept on a memory foam mattress, you know how hot and sweaty it can make you especially in summer.<\/p>\n

A wool duvet may not be enough to keep you cool.<\/p>\n

If you are sleeping on a memory foam mattress that you suspect is making you hot, try a cooling pad or topper.<\/p>\n

If that doesn\u2019t help, you may have to buy a new mattress. We recommend a hybrid (foam + springs), latex or innerspring mattress.<\/p>\n

If you really love memory foam, look for one that uses gel foam.<\/p>\n

Your sheets are making you hot<\/h2>\n

The problem could also be the kind of sheets you are using. Cheap synthetic fabric sheets don\u2019t breathe and the do a poor job wicking sweat.<\/p>\n

Look for sheets made from breathable fabrics like percale, organic cotton, linen, bamboo or silk.<\/p>\n

Other tips<\/h2>\n

If you don\u2019t want to change any of your bedding, there are other ways to cool your bed and reduce the sweating.<\/p>\n

Here are the most effective ones.<\/p>\n