Best Fabrics for Night Sweats

If you wake up damp, the fabric against your skin matters more than the thread count. The best fabrics for night sweats combine high breathability with the ability to absorb moisture and release it — keeping the skin dry without trapping heat.

1. ILinenBreathability 95 · Moisture 12% · Warmth 15 · 180 gsm+2.69
2. IIHempBreathability 90 · Moisture 12% · Warmth 20 · 200 gsm+2.44
3. IIIRamieBreathability 88 · Moisture 10% · Warmth 15 · 170 gsm+2.35
4. IVLyocellBreathability 75 · Moisture 13% · Warmth 25 · 155 gsm+2.17
5. VModalBreathability 72 · Moisture 13% · Warmth 25 · 150 gsm+2.11
6. VIViscoseBreathability 70 · Moisture 13% · Warmth 25 · 150 gsm+2.06
7. VIIChiffonBreathability 78 · Moisture 8% · Warmth 20 · 50 gsm+2.05
8. VIIICuproBreathability 68 · Moisture 12% · Warmth 25 · 120 gsm+2.02
9. IXOrganzaBreathability 72 · Moisture 8% · Warmth 18 · 40 gsm+1.88
10. XMerinoBreathability 80 · Moisture 15% · Warmth 55 · 180 gsm+1.78
11. XISilkBreathability 60 · Moisture 11% · Warmth 30 · 90 gsm+1.62
12. XIICottonBreathability 75 · Moisture 8% · Warmth 35 · 160 gsm+1.49

How this ranking is built

Ranked on breathability and moisture absorption, penalised for warmth and weight. Scores combine ISO 6741-1 moisture data with breathability, thermal, and weight attributes — recalculated at each build, with no affiliate bias.