Both cotton and bamboo are natural materials, known for their durable nature, breathability, and general good quality. If you’re one of the millions of people out there who “sleep hot” at night, you might have heard that both cotton and bamboo sheets have the ability to help regulate our body temperature when we’re sleeping.

But which material is best for hot sleepers–bamboo or cotton?

Beautiful, Breathable Bamboo Sheets
Whether they’re hot sleepers or not, high-quality bamboo sheets are extremely popular with many people. Bamboo sheets are a top-selling item year after year because they are silky soft, providing a cloud-like, high-luxury touch and feel on your skin. Bamboo is also considered the most durable type of sheet.

Another factor that makes bamboo sheets popular is that the material typically holds dye better, so if you prefer printed or colored sheets, you can expect your sheets to stay bright. And most bamboo sheets can be machine-washed and dried.

What’s the downside of bamboo sheets? Actually, there’s not much of one. Some people find that bamboo sheets get wrinkled more easily than other fabrics. This is because of their moisture-wicking abilities.

Cooling, Cozy Cotton Sheets

Cotton sheets are often the most popular option for hot sleepers. While bamboo is breathable, cotton sheets are actually even better for temperature regulation due to even greater breathability and moisture-wicking.

Cotton may not feel quite as silky on your skin. It has a slight crispness to the fabric, which becomes softer and softer and more and more supple over time.

Like bamboo, cotton sheets are typically machine washable and can be dried in the drier based on the manufacturer instructions. With each wash, cotton sheets become silkier and softer.

Finally, many weaves of cotton sheets are often more affordable than bamboo sheets. 

Bamboo Vs. Cotton Sheets

Let’s take a look at the pros and cons of both bamboo and cotton.

What Makes Bamboo Sheets the Best?

• They are soft and silky on sensitive skin.

• Bamboo sheets are breathable.

• Bamboo sheets tend to help regulate temperature.

• Bamboo sheets work well for many hot sleepers.

• Easy care: bamboo sheets are generally machine washable and dryable.
  
  

What Makes Cotton Sheets the Best?

• Cotton sheets are generally the best option for breathability.

• Cotton has natural moisture-wicking properties, which help those prone to night sweats.

• Cotton sheets get softer with each wash.

• Easy care: cotton sheets are usually machine washable and dryable.

The bottom line is: for hot sleepers, both bamboo and cotton sheets are a good option, with cotton being slightly better for hot sleepers, and bamboo being better for those who prefer the super silky feel.

Either Bamboo or Cotton, We’ve Got You Covered!
CGK provides a variety of cotton sheets thread counts, and incredibly soft bamboo sheet. Our affordable bamboo sheets and cotton sheets feel like luxury, but without the luxury price tag.

Check out all of our high-quality, affordable luxury options for bamboo sheets, cotton sheets, comforters and more on our website or at our Amazon Shop! We’ve got you covered, from our CGK family to yours.