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After the driest Spring in almost 70 years, and a June that was dominated by heatwave after heatwave, it’s safe to say that July has been a little anti-climactic in the weather department.
But fear not — because the Met Office are predicting a much-needed return to dry conditions and higher temperatures in August. Hurrah!
Alongside a trusty electric fan, a cooling blanket can make a real difference in helping you get a good night’s sleep when the weather is hot and sticky. And while they’re best known for their snuggly sherpa-lined blanket hoodies, this Oodie Cooling Blanket is one of the best ones on the market.
Oodie Cooling Blanket
Lightweight and seriously silky, this Oodie blanket is made from a breathable and moisture-wicking blend of nylon and elastane that’ll work throughout the night to draw excess heat and moisture away from your skin. With an ‘excellent’ Qmax score of 0.32, it’s instantly cooling — feeling 2-5°C cooler than your skin.
Plus, it’s also OEKO-TEK® certified — which means it’s made from skin-friendly materials — and is totally fine to put in the washing machine on a gentle cycle. Simply choose from the seven different colours and patterns — from basic grey, to jazzy leopard print — and select whether you want a single or queen size blanket.
Loved by solo sleepers, people with partners who run particularly hot, and even pet parents, it’s got heaps of 5* reviews — with shoppers seeming genuinely surprised by the impressive cooling technology.
‘I brought this because I’m a very hot sleeper, and now I can never go back to normal blankets,’ writes one happy customer. ‘It’s so soft and lightweight, and is cool enough that I no longer have to leave my legs outside of the blanket when I’m sleeping.’
And if you’re also in the market for some summer-friendly sleepwear, definitely browse Oodie’s cooling pyjama collection. The Cooling Short Sleeve PJ Top comes in two different prints — Cloud or Love Candy — and makes a really light and airy set when paired with the Cloud Cooling PJ Short, or Love Candy Cooling PJ Short.
Deemed 21% more breathable than regular cotton jersey, these ultra-breathable modal blend pyjamas are naturally cooling, softer than silk, and are also stretchy enough to move with you while you snooze.
As someone who practically lives in their Pink Oodie™ Original during winter, I can confirm that the quality is unmatched. So – watch this space — as writing this was the only convincing I needed to now stock up on some of their cooling gear, too. Heatwave, here I come!
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