Summer nights in New Zealand have their own temperament. Tossing. Turning. Flipping the pillow for the tenth time. Kicking off the duvet only to pull it back on when the air shifts. A humid Kiwi night can make rest feel miles away.
The good news is simple. Your bedding can genuinely cool you down. Not through big marketing promises or inflated thread counts, but through fibres and weaves that actually breathe. This guide breaks down everything you need to know to sleep cooler this summer.
(Why You Are Hot)
Thread count sounds impressive, but it’s not a measure of how cool your sheets will feel. Thread count is density. Higher numbers mean a tighter weave.
A thousand thread count sheet often means a sateen weave. Smooth and elegant, yes, but dense. Dense fabrics trap heat and hold it close to your body.
In summer, that’s the last thing you want. For warm sleepers, breathability wins every time.
Open weave = airflow.
Closed weave = heat build-up.
Your bedding comfort comes down to two factors.
Fibre
Natural fibres such as linen, cotton, and bamboo breathe, wick moisture and adapt well to warm climates.
Weave
The pattern the yarns follow. Some weaves are airy. Some are tight. Percale is light and crisp. Sateen is smooth and dense.
Together, fibre and weave determine everything about how a sheet feels in summer.
How it feels
Pure linen starts crisp, then melts into complete softness over time. It carries that natural, rumpled texture that feels lived-in and effortless.
The science
Linen fibres are hollow, which means they circulate air, regulate temperature and absorb moisture without feeling damp. Linen adapts to your body, keeping you cool when it’s hot and warm when the air drops.
The downsides
Linen wrinkles. It’s part of the charm.
2. Fresh Cotton Percale: The Cool, Crisp Hotel Classic
How it feels
Percale is your classic boutique hotel sheet. Light. Crisp. Cool to the touch. The entire bed feels fresher.
The science
The one-over, one-under weave forms a breathable grid structure. This allows air to move between threads, creating a cooler sleeping surface.
Percale vs Sateen
Percale is breathable and matte.
Sateen is silky and dense.
One is perfect for summer. One is not.
Fresh Cotton Percale
Our spring staple. It’s crisp, clean, and highly breathable - perfect for those who run warm at night. The matte finish adds a grounded, minimal feel. A classic.
Pure Linen
An all-time favourite - loved by customers for its relaxed texture and effortless comfort. Grown in Belgium and garment-washed for softness, Pure Linen wicks away moisture while regulating temperature. The texture? Relaxed. The comfort? Effortless.
Soft Washed Cotton
Soft from the first sleep. With a gently worn-in feel, this cotton offers breathable comfort and relaxed charm. For those who prefer softness over crispness.
Cotton Jersey
If a T-shirt were bedding. Stretchy, breathable, and beautifully unfussy. Cotton Jersey brings a casual ease that feels like a hug.
Yes, but not in the way most people think. Thread count is often misunderstood. For spring, you want breathability, not bulk. A lower to mid-range thread count (200–400) allows more airflow. Even more important is weave. A percale weave (a simple one-over-one structure) creates a crisp, matte finish that’s airy and cool - perfect for the warmer months.
Our Fresh Cotton Percale is the ideal example: simple, breathable, and seasonally spot-on.
Spring doesn’t ask for much - just a shift in tone. Start with a sheet set in a light, natural hue like Buttercup, White, or Natural. Layer with a linen quilt or cotton throw, and let the textures do the talking.
Keep it calm. Keep it breathable. Let your bed feel like fresh air in fabric form.
Explore the full collection of breathable, naturally beautiful sheets designed for this in-between season.
Your bed, but lighter. Softer. Just right.
