Rest Duvet reviews and discussion

I bought a Rest Duvet after my Buffy one got ruined in the washer. I get very hot at night so I thought this would be a good replacement. I also like light coverings when I sleep so this seemed like a great fit. However, as I've discovered, "cooling" blankets are not really what folks like me are looking for. Sure it's cool as long as you're not in it, but with 8hrs of sleeping UNDER it, it's just like a regular blanket. Maybe it'd work better with a pair of cooling sheets. (I have regular cotton.) Also if you have any dry skin ANYWHERE, the material (think light sleeping bag) they use, will not be your best friend. I suffer from dry skin on my feet and elbows, and hands (if you have a hangnail, OUCH) all the time, and the blanket makes you feel all the sensations from scratching up against it and can ruin your sleep if you're sensitive. It also can cause pain for cracked skin. One thing I do like is that it washes and dries easily. For $150 bucks, try something else. It's not that luxury. Also, I hope for the future they have prettier options that don't scream "prison."

I have a couple sheets, pillows, and duvets. In terms of reducing the number of sleep disturbances and night sweats, Rest bedding has made a significant difference. I also get seasonal (I think) dry and irritated skin and the bedding doesn't irritate it further. The sheets are a similar material to some performance activewear. I hated that at first, but then realized I was actually not sweaty anymore because of it. Also, the sheets and duvet don't retain smells. The duvet has a corded trim which does get out of shape in the wash. I felt like the duvet stayed consistently cool to the touch during the night. Of course, bedding will not stop or cure something that is physiological like night sweats, but the bedding does create a more comfortable sleep experience. My only complaint is that they use Veho for shipping. It's so frustrating to know your package is sitting for days in a warehouse an hour away.