As soaring temperatures persist, shoppers are rushing to buy a bestselling cooling blanket that customers claim feels 'genuinely cold to the touch'. The Ailemei Direct Cooling Blanket for Night Sweats has been reduced from £32.99 to £21.44 in a limited-time Amazon offer, with many buyers hailing it as a 'lifesaver' during sweltering weather and sticky nights.
Alternatives Available
For those weighing up other options, Dunelm is also stocking a 'soft and cooling' blanket priced between £32 and £48, available in two sizes and a range of colours. One customer described it as 'perfect for anyone on warmer summer nights'. Meanwhile at Oodie, the brand best known for keeping people toasty, a cooling blanket is on offer in chocolate or natural shades and in single or queen size. It's been discounted from £99 down to £74.25 for the single, while the queen costs £96.75 (reduced from £129).
Customer Reviews
The Ailemei Direct Cooling Blanket has racked up hundreds of glowing reviews from hot sleepers battling through recent warm spells. One shopper wrote: 'I honestly can't recommend these enough! They're soft, cool and easily cool you down when in one of the many heatwaves that we have had recently! My favourite thing to do is throw it in the freezer and put it on just before going to sleep, it has massively helped my sleep quality and I was happy to pay for this as it was so worth it!'
Another said: 'I've had cold blankets before and they have been rubbish! This one does what it says on the tin! You literally put it on and can feel the cooling straight away! It's very light and has two layers, it's a slippery type of fabric. The design is super cute, I got the seaside one!'
A third shopper added: 'I run very very warm, it is annoying and I was getting very little sleep, thought I'd give this a go, I'm legit amazed by this, it is genuinely cold to the touch. The whole blanket is properly cold, it stays cold all night. It really helped me sleep through a very humid summer.'
Another review read: 'With the recent warmer weather in the UK - this has been a Godsend! I'm still confused as to how this works as it's just made from normal breathable material but it really does cool you down. I even purchased one for my dog as it works brilliantly if you slightly dampen it and put it over them.'
Mixed Feedback
Not every customer was entirely persuaded though, with one buyer commenting: 'Lifesaver in hot weather. Although it's cold, if you wear it for too long you don't notice the cold. Also not very large in size.' Another said simply: 'Not as cold as it saying.'
Technology and Features
Crafted especially for hot sleepers, night sweats and hot flashes, the blanket employs cooling fabric technology designed to absorb and disperse body heat more effectively throughout the night. According to the manufacturer, it boasts a Cool-Sense Value (Q-max) exceeding 0.441, which helps prevent heat accumulation and keeps you feeling cooler as you sleep. The blanket boasts a double-sided cooling design, with one face blending cooling nylon and polyester for a softer, more breathable touch, while the other uses 100% cooling nylon for an even silkier and cooler feel. The lightweight design is also engineered to draw away heat and moisture while reducing internal temperature by roughly 2C.
Machine washable and easy to fold for travel, the blanket is also suitable for use on flights, camping adventures and balmy evenings outside. The brand advises that the cooling effect performs best when paired with a fan or air conditioning. The £21.44 price tag applies to the grey stripe design measuring 127 x 1278cm - several other sizes and patterns are available at different price points.
