‘Sweat wicking’ is a term you will come across often when shopping for outdoor clothes and activewear. But what exactly does sweat or moisture wicking mean and how important is it? Let’s break it down.

Sure a new mattress can help keep you cool at night and you can even get one of those high-end bed cooling systems. But you don't have to spend a lot of money to make your bed cooler. Here are five ways you can sleep cooler on a budget.

Heat is one of the biggest enemies of good sleep. This is why insomnia tends to get worse for many people during hot summer nights. The human body doesn't sleep well when it is hot. In this post, we dive deep into the science of sleep temperature and explain why we sleep best when it's cool.

This summer has been a hot one for the United States with certain places experiencing record-breaking heat waves. But the sweltering heat doesn't feel the same everywhere. Depending on how humid a place is, you might experience humid or dry heat. We explain the difference and how to stay comfortable in any type of heat.

Your pillow is a lot dirtier than it seems. Even just one night of sleeping on it leaves the pillowcase with deposits of sweat, body oils and dead skin cells. Keeping your pillow clean is good for your health and sleep. Here are five ways to clean different kinds of pillows and get rid of smells.

A duvet cover protects your duvet or comforter from getting dirty. This reduces how often you need to wash the comforter, which increases its lifespan. The kind of duvet cover you choose can affect your comfort in bed and how well you sleep. Here is a guide on how to choose the best type of duvet cover.

Summer heat can make it harder to keep yourself smelling nice all day long. On really hot days or when you are outdoors, even deodorant might not be enough to completely prevent body odor. The good news is that it’s possible to smell fresh even in sweltering heat. Here are our best tips to smell nice when it's hot.

If you sweat a lot at night, it’s harder to keep your bed smelling fresh. The sweaty smell latches onto the sheets and mattress and the moisture buildup can cause additional smells because of mold, mildew and bacteria. Here are tips to keep your bed smelling fresh if you have night sweats.

Good quality bed sheets can be expensive. But you still have options if you are shopping for budget bed sheets. You may not get the cooling luxury of linen sheets or the silky softness of mulberry silk sheets, but you can still get comfortable and long lasting bed sheets at an affordable price.

Synthetic bedding is made from manmade fibers, the most common one being polyester. Others include rayon and nylon. Synthetic bedding is affordable, long lasting and easy to take care of. But it compares poorly to natural bedding when it comes to breathability, cooling and sweat wicking.