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I am very picky when it comes to bedding. My husband and I are very hot sleepers, and we require cooling sheets and a breathable comforter to avoid waking up in a puddle of sweat. Down and down alternative-filled comforters are way too heavy for both of us, so opting for a lightweight, thinner comforter like the Buffy Breeze (from $175; $140) is a must.
The cult-favorite comforter is known for its unique wave stitching to keep the filling in place and the Tencel eucalyptus lyocell fiber fill. It's fully biodegradable and is compatible with duvet covers, thanks to the corner loops. (The brand recommends adding a duvet cover, as it's not machine washable.)
I'll never understand how a comforter can be cozy and warm while also not suffocating you with heat at the same time, but the Buffy Breeze Comforter manages to do that. Because it's not as thick as most comforters and it is filled with eucalyptus fibers, it does a great job at regulating temperature and avoiding overheating, no matter how cold or hot your home is. It always feels like you just flipped your pillow over to the cold side, but doesn't leave you with shivers. Plus, I'm usually a one-leg-in, one-leg-out-of-the-comforter kind of girl, and I don't even have to do that with the Buffy.
It's not recommended to clean your Buffy Breeze Comforter at home. Instead, the brand suggests spot cleaning or taking it to the dry cleaner for professional washing.
The Breeze comforter is available in white, but because it's designed with corner loops, you should add a duvet cover on top to keep it clean and swap to whatever color you want. The brand's duvet cover (from $129; $103) is available in a whopping 41 different colors and patterns. I got it to top my Buffy Breeze in the shade moss. It doesn't trap in heat, in my opinion, and has a silky soft finish, which is super cozy to snuggle up in.
I've only been using this comforter for a few weeks now, but because of the wild changes in weather here in Pennsylvania, I can speak to the level of breathability and warmth it offers. Like I said, I'm a very hot, sweaty sleeper, and need a light comforter that's heavier than a quilt but lighter than a down comforter to feel comfortable when I snooze. The design of the Buffy Breeze is indeed strategically made, from the wave stitching pattern (which does a great job keeping the filling where it's supposed to be), to the cooling Tencel eucalyptus inside that doesn't feel super heavy. Since I usually wake up at some point throughout the night a bit sweaty and having to just cover up with a sheet until I cool down, it was a pleasant surprise when I didn't have to do that with this one right off the bat.
Former fashion editor Dena Silver had a similar experience, though she felt much more comfortable in it when her air conditioner was on. "I still had to do the whole one-leg-in-one-leg-out dance to get comfortable, but once I did, I dozed off and stayed asleep all night, waking up still feeling cool (and sweat-free)," she said. As you can expect, being covered up in the middle of summer without AC wouldn't be super comfortable for even the chilliest of sleepers, so it was no surprise that the legs had to pop out at some point. "A few nights later, when it was finally time to turn on the air conditioning for the first time, the blanket felt much more comfortable to settle in under," she continued.
Recently, Pennslyvania's nighttime temperatures have dropped as low as 45 degrees, and oddly enough, I didn't feel cold or like I needed an extra layer with this comforter, which I didn't expect since my room felt cooler, too. The fibers in the filling expel excess body heat so well, and when I'm not extra hot, it just keeps me warm at a normal, comfortable temperature. Silver also added that she thinks it would be a great cold weather blanket, too. "I actually could see myself using this blanket all year-round, not just in the summer months. When layered with a cozy cashmere or wool throw, it’s plenty warm enough for the depths of winter and it will definitely be my favorite place to be during the entirety of fall."
A few qualities of the comforter are a bit of a bummer, if you ask me. For starters, you cannot wash it (at least the brand suggests you avoid it). I like to wash my bedding every couple of weeks, so avoiding the insert is annoying if you get it dirty. Thankfully, I am not sweating like before, so I don't feel the need to do it. "While I don’t love that Buffy recommends sending it to a dry cleaner to wash (because it will certainly cost a fortune), the fact that this blanket is made using sustainable practices does, literally, help me sleep better at night," said Silver.
The comforter comes with corner loops for attaching the duvet cover, but I really wish it had additional loops in the middle of the seams to really keep it in place, because it still will sag in the center when I make the bed and requires a little jiggling to get it aligned.
My final gripe is the size. I want the length and width of my comforter to fall closer to the floor. This one only comes down a couple of inches off of each side and just barely grazes the top of my bed frame in the front, so it fits more like a big blanket on my bed.
As much as I would like to say this is a magical blanket that will instantly cool you off when you're hot and have no cool air, that's just not the case. But, if you're a hot sleeper and still want to cover up with a cozy comforter that doesn't trap your body heat beneath the blanket, this is the comforter for you. And if you're all about the aesthetics, you'll love the color and pattern options of the duvet covers available, so you can customize it to your tastes. It's a fantastic blanket, and despite its downfalls—like the shorter length and the need to dry clean it—I plan on keeping it on my bed all year-round.
