Moisture-wicking is one of the most overlooked parts of cooling performance. A fabric that moves sweat away from skin can feel cooler than a fabric with stronger initial contact cooling but poor moisture handling.
Eucalyptus lyocell, bamboo lyocell, and some engineered fibers typically wick better than dense cotton sateen. To evaluate material tradeoffs, see eucalyptus guide, bamboo guide, cotton type comparisons, and humidity effects on sleep.
This is why products like Rest Evercool Cooling Comforter, Buffy Breeze Comforter, and MellowSleep CloudCool Cooling Comforter can outperform warmer-feeling alternatives in sweaty conditions.
If your issue is waking damp at 2-4 a.m., combine this page with washing cooling bedding and best cooling comforters so finish buildup and laundry habits do not reduce wicking performance.