Rest's Cooling Bedding Nabs Coveted Good Housekeeping Awards

NEWARK, Del. – March 10, 2026 – For anyone who has kicked off the covers in a desperate search for the cool side of the bed, sleep technology brand Rest® has delivered a significant breakthrough, and one of the nation's most trusted consumer authorities has taken notice. The company's Evercool® Cooling Comforter and Evercool® Cooling Pillow have been officially named winners in the prestigious Good Housekeeping 2026 Bedding Awards, a distinction that validates the products' performance through intensive scientific and real-world testing.

This marks a major milestone for the brand. The Evercool® Cooling Comforter secured its title for an impressive fourth consecutive year, solidifying its position as a dominant force in the cooling bedding market. Meanwhile, the Evercool® Cooling Pillow earned its first-ever win, signaling the collection's expanding influence and effectiveness.

The Gold Standard of Approval

Receiving a Good Housekeeping Bedding Award is more than a simple accolade; it's a testament to a product's ability to withstand one of the most rigorous testing protocols in the consumer goods industry. The experts at the Good Housekeeping Institute (GHI) Textiles Lab, staffed by fiber scientists and analysts, put hundreds of bedding products through a battery of demanding evaluations to identify the year's best.

Using specialized equipment, the GHI team assesses critical performance factors like fabric strength, resistance to pilling, and shrinkage after laundering. For the 2026 awards, this lab-based analysis was supplemented by feedback from a vast panel of over 800 at-home sleep testers. These real-world users evaluated the products on comfort, support, ease of use, and, most importantly, their impact on overall sleep quality. Judges then focused on a holistic set of attributes—including quality, innovation, convenience, value, and style—to make their final selections. This dual-pronged approach of scientific measurement and extensive consumer feedback has cemented the Good Housekeeping awards as a trusted benchmark for quality and performance, helping shoppers navigate a crowded market with confidence.

"Icy Innovation" Meets Real-World Relief

The Evercool® Cooling Comforter once again earned the "Icy Innovation" title in the comforter category, a testament to its sustained performance. The product is engineered with a silky-smooth, moisture-wicking performance fabric designed to feel cool to the touch while actively pulling heat and sweat away from the body. Its lightweight and breathable construction offers the comfort of a traditional comforter without the heat-trapping properties, creating a dry and temperature-stable sleep environment.

Good Housekeeping noted its exceptional performance in lab tests, stating, "We have been recommending this comforter since it launched because it aces moisture-management tests, immediately wicking away a sweat-like solution in our Textiles Lab tests." The verdict from hot sleepers was equally enthusiastic. More than ten testers reported significant relief, with one proclaiming, "I feel like I'm wrapped up in a soft, cool cloud when I sleep with this comforter." Another confirmed it "keeps me cool and comfortable throughout the night and helps me get a better night's sleep."

Making its award-winning debut, the Evercool® Cooling Pillow was recognized for "Cooling & Contouring." The pillow features a multi-layer cooling system and a micro-porous core that promotes constant airflow to prevent heat buildup. Beyond its cooling capabilities, it offers ergonomic contouring with three available heights to provide personalized support for back, side, and stomach sleepers. GHI's fiber scientists were particularly impressed by its unique construction, noting "the unique use of silicone for a bouncy, responsive feel." A key differentiator highlighted by the Institute was its practicality: unlike most solid memory foam pillows, the entire pillow is machine washable and emerged from lab tests with "no shrinkage or changes in appearance." Testers praised its performance, with one stating it "keeps its cool temperature and never overheats" and another calling it "truly the perfect pillow."

A Calculated Approach to Cooler Sleep

The dual awards underscore Rest's focused mission to solve a common sleep problem through material science and thoughtful design. The company's four-year winning streak is not a matter of chance but the result of a deliberate strategy centered on innovation.

"We started Rest with a simple belief — that everyone deserves a good rest, and that bedding should actually help make that happen," said Andy Nguyen, Co-Founder of Rest. "Receiving the Good Housekeeping Bedding Award for four consecutive years for our Evercool® Cooling Comforter, and now seeing the Evercool® Pillow recognized alongside it, means a great deal to our team. It tells us we're on the right track."

This commitment has earned the brand widespread recognition beyond a single awards program, including accolades from Apartment Therapy, Health, and Men's Health. By prioritizing science-backed solutions, Rest has carved out a leadership position in the growing market for temperature-regulating sleep products. The company further enhances consumer access by making many of its products eligible for purchase using Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA) and Health Savings Accounts (HSA).

Both award-winning products are available directly to consumers. The Evercool® Cooling Comforter is priced from $199 to $249, depending on size, and is offered in six colors. The Evercool® Cooling Pillow retails for $199 and comes in four colors and three height profiles. Both products are fully machine washable and include free shipping and a 30-night return window. To learn more about Rest's Evercool® Cooling Comforter and Evercool® Cooling Pillow, please visit www.rest.com.