Nishka Dhawan, US Deputy Editor - Commerce

As someone who's a hot sleeper, I require all my bedding to be cooling - whether it's a hot summer day or the dead of winter. Bedding like a cooling pillow and cooling sheets can go a long way for me, and help me sleep more soundly at the end of the day. It also keeps me from sweating, and all in all, improves my comfort levels so I can wake up less cranky in the morning. I like to think I'm an expert when it comes to cooling products, having tested everything from sheets to pillows to comforters in the last couple of years. Below, I've compiled a list of the best cooling pillows, after testing them for at least a period of one week. I looked at comfort levels and cooling efficiency while making my decision, while also considering smaller factors like odor, support levels, and size options....read