5 Bedding Materials to Avoid That Trap Heat When You Sleep — And Why That's Not as Good as It Sounds, Even in Winter

A white bedroom with a fuzzy chair, a stone side table, a wood bedside table with a vase of flowers and a pendant lamp above, and a bed with upholstered head and foot boards.

As winter rolls in with its cool breeze, there's nothing I yearn for more than a warm bedscape to keep me comfortable through the night. And, typically, we're quick to fall for anything that looks soft and is tagged with words like insulating and warming.

However, the experts tell me that this isn't always a good thing when you're trying to learn how to sleep better. Getting caught up on these inviting buzzwords could actually hinder your rest and leave you feeling totally uncomfortable.