Which Bedding Fabrics Are Best for Canadian Seasons?

Ah, the Great White North…We’ve got friendly people, beautiful scenery, and seasons like nobody else. There’s the true cold of northern winters, the summer humidity of the east, the torrential rain of the Pacific Northwest, and the wild wind of the Atlantic coast. Not to mention the massive daylight and temperature changes throughout the year! 

All this to say, in order to sleep comfortably in every Canadian season, changing up your bedding is a must. Here are the best fabrics for resting all year round:

Winter Bedding

Canada can be one of the coldest places on Earth in winter, with Arctic regions and the northern Prairies regularly seeing temperatures between −40°C and −60°C. Elsewhere across the country, from Quebec to BC, freezing temperatures and dry winter air are common, often taking a toll on skin and hair.

The key to sleeping well in winter? Bedding that offers breathable warmth, and natural fabrics that nourish your body.

The Warmest Winter Bedding:

• Flannel Sheets: The toastiest natural sheeting option, our flannel is made from organic cotton and triple-brushed for extra softness and warmth.
• Down Duvets: With different weights and warmths to suit every season, our down duvets are crafted in Canada with the softest, loftiest down. Best paired with hot cocoa.
• Blankets & Throws: Extra layers in a variety of fabrics to tuck in with on the longest, coldest nights of the year.

Best Bedding for Dry Skin: 

• Silk Pillowcases: Ultra-smooth and nourishing on hair and skin, our silk pillowcases are the key to perfect winter beauty sleep.
• TENCEL™ Lyocell Sheets and Duvet Covers: Buttery soft and luscious with effective moisture control, our TENCEL™ Lyocell line is a winter favourite.

Spring Bedding

As Canada defrosts—first on the coasts, then further inland—the buds start to bloom, and we see a gradual increase in humidity (with indoor dampness higher in regions with more snowmelt), and large temperature fluctuations each week. It’s also pollen and dust allergy-season! 

In springtime, opt for hypoallergenic bedding made from temperature-regulating materials for the best possible rest.

Best Bedding for Allergies:

• Mattress and Pillow Protectors: Easy to wash frequently to keep allergens at bay, with many hypoallergenic protector options for sneeze and wheeze-free sleep.
• Bamboo Cotton Sheeting and Duvet Covers: Naturally hypoallergenic, temperature-regulating, and moisture-wicking, bamboo cotton is perfect for sensitive skin and fresh sleep.

Ideal Bedding for Changing Temperatures:

• Silk Duvets: Featuring exceptional temperature-regulating properties and an elegant drape that hugs your body, silk duvets are perfect for shoulder seasons and co-sleepers.
• Cotton Quilt Sets: Not just for your grandma’s cottage, quilts are a breathable extra layer made from classic cotton that you can add or remove as needed.
• Organic Cotton Sheets: A comfortable, easy-breathe classic, our organic cotton sheeting is made with all-natural, eco-friendly materials.

Summer Bedding

Across the country, temps heat up and humidity rises, especially in Ontario, Quebec, and the Maritimes, where nights can be sticky and uncomfortable. In the Prairies and BC, nights are milder, but many sleepers still overheat regularly.

For comfortable summer sleep, choose bedding specifically made to help you keep cool and keep moisture and bacteria at bay.

Cool Summer Bedding:

• TENCEL™ Modal Sheets: Silky-smooth and cooling, these sheets are your go-to for fresher, dryer sleep.
• Cool Touch Blankets & Pillowcases: Drawing 2°C of heat away from the body with Cool Touch Technology, these summer blankets let you rest like it’s springtime in BC.

Best Bedding for Sleeping Healthy:

• Bamboo Charcoal Sheets: Ideal for allergies and sensitive skin, these sheets have added charcoal, giving excellent antibacterial, antifungal, and temp-regulating properties. 
• Bamboo Gauze Blankets: An extra lightweight layer made from bamboo and cotton, these blankets offer soft, ultra-breathable sleep.

Fall Bedding

Cool, dry and crisp in much of central and Western Canada, short-lived in Northern regions, and increasingly wet and damp on the coasts, fall sleep can be a mixed bag. But from coast to coast, it’s cozy season, and Canadians start to stay in, snuggle up, and look for home comforts.

Explore fall bedding that helps with temperature-regulation, and soften up your space with comfy accessories.

Ideal Bedding for a Balanced Temperature:

• Year-Round Duvets: Crafted from a variety of materials, our year-round duvets are designed to let you sleep ‘just right’ through the varying temperatures of fall.
• Comforter Sets: Extra easy-care layers that bring softness and style, add or remove comforter sets as needed to regulate your temperature.

Coziest Accessories to Warm Up With: 

• Throws: Serving up comfy fall vibes, our throws are perfect for snuggling up with and providing extra softness and warmth on the couch.
• Cushions: Ideal for sitting up in bed and making cozy corners of your home even cozier.

Sleep well, Canada! Though our country comes with its share of seasonal challenges, there are bedding fabrics to help you rest well through all of them. If you need help getting comfortable at any time of year, browse our online catalogue or visit one of our 75+ stores across Canada to talk to a Sleep Stylist about getting your best rest yet.