To truly make sure your comforter feels cooling, you should look for a few features:

When shopping for a comforter, make sure its description lets you know how it keeps cool, whether it’s through cooling materials, like bamboo or eucalyptus, or thermo-regulating technology that will keep you cool when needed. This way you aren’t freezing on nights you actually need more warmth. One example of a temperature-regulating feature is 37.5 Technology, which “works in all seasons because it provides both cooling and warming benefits depending on what you need,” says Steinnes.

You don’t have to sacrifice that cloud-like feel just because your comforter is cooling or lightweight. Instead, you should look for a fill that’s adjustable and contours around the body while sleeping so that it feels luxurious, soft, and light on the body, says Steinnes. To achieve this feeling, it’s best to opt for some kind of down alternative, as real down can often trap in heat.

• Moisture-Wicking, Quick-Drying Features

You should also make sure that your comforter excels at quickly drying sweat or preventing it from forming. One example of comforters that excel at this are those made with bamboo, since the material offers great ventilation, allowing it to absorb and dry sweat quickly.