Tips for the right sleeping clothing

More than 90% of people are not happy with their body temperature while sleeping. A good pair of pajamas can help you neither sweat nor freeze at night. We'll show you what you should consider when choosing your sleepwear here.

Table of contents

1. Why do we sweat or freeze at night?
2. Why Sleepwear Is Important
3. Tips for the perfect sleepwear
4. Conclusion

1. Why do we sweat or freeze at night?

Our body temperature is subject to natural fluctuations and varies depending on the time of day, outside temperature, activity level and state of health. In the evening, the body temperature naturally drops slowly and is at its lowest between 2 and 3 am, before slowly rising again in the morning. You can find out why this is the case in this article read it.

In order to keep the body sufficiently warm even when inactive, we usually use a duvet and like to slip into soft, cuddly pajamas in winter. If these are too thin, we freeze at night and wake up more often as the body tries to bring the body temperature back to normal. If, on the other hand, we mean well and wrap ourselves up too thickly at night, we can start to sweat. Sweat then soaks through the pajamas, it becomes uncomfortable in bed and sleep becomes less restful.

2. Why sleepwear is important

Sleeping naked or clothed - which is actually healthier? Whether you want to wear pajamas, a nightdress or an old T-shirt at night depends entirely on your personal preference. In principle, there is nothing wrong with sleeping naked. However, to protect yourself from cold drafts, to allow heat and sweat to be drawn away from your skin and to maintain a normal body temperature, we recommend that you do not completely do without clothing or a thin duvet. It is important that you choose pajamas that, in combination with your duvet and mattress, ensure a good sleeping climate.

By the way: Sleeping with socks can also affect body temperature and blood circulation. As the night progresses, the extra layer of fabric can become too warm, causing us to wake up and interrupting our sleep.

3. Tips for the perfect sleepwear

How to recognize a good pajama set

In addition to purely fashionable aspects, you should also pay attention to the functionality of your sleepwear. The clothes and materials we wear on our bodies while we sleep affect whether we sleep well. Some features can be particularly helpful in helping us sleep well.

➨ Warm, breathable & moisture-regulating

Your pajamas should keep you warm enough at night and protect you from the cold and drafts. At the same time, they should also be breathable so that you do not overheat at night and start to sweat. During sleep, the body releases moisture through the skin A high-quality, moisture-regulating material is therefore recommended. It can absorb sweat and moisture without getting wet and thus helps to maintain a pleasant sleeping environment.

Your sleepwear should ideally be adapted to the room temperature, your personal warmth requirements and your duvet. If you get cold easily or move around a lot at night, you should choose a loose model with long sleeves and trousers.

➨ Soft & Light

In order to sleep well, we should be able to relax.Good pajamas are light and soft on the skin to prevent irritation, pressure points or an uncomfortable feeling when worn. If we feel uncomfortable or constricted at night, stress can arise and sleep can be less restful. The choice ultimately depends on which fabrics you find comfortable. Natural materials are generally a little softer and more skin-friendly than synthetic ones.

➨ Functional fit & design

Clothing that is too tight, has scratchy seams or tight cuffs can be uncomfortable, prevent the skin from breathing and impair blood flow in the body. The skin cannot then regenerate optimally and pressure points or circulation problems can occur, which disturb sleep and wake you up. Clothing that is too loose, on the other hand, can easily slip at night or allow the accumulated heat to escape more easily. We therefore recommend pajamas with a looser overall cut, loose-fitting cuffs on the arms and legs and as few buttons and seams as possible.

➨ The right material

The material of the pajamas is the same as the material of the bed linen crucial for whether we feel comfortable at night. Natural materials such as cotton are considered skin-friendly and can absorb a lot of moisture. However, the material can quickly become wet and then feels uncomfortably damp and cool on the skin. Materials with good moisture management and balanced heat regulation, on the other hand, can absorb sweat better. Merino wool or Tencel, for example, are recommended.

Pajamas made of silk and satin have a smooth surface and are usually light and airy on the skin. The fabrics have a cooling effect and are particularly suitable in summer or for people who do not need much warmth.

4. Conclusion

• Body temperature naturally drops at night and the body is more susceptible to overheating or hypothermia.

• Appropriate sleepwear can help regulate body temperature during the night.

• A good pair of pajamas should be warm, moisture-regulating, breathable and light and loose-fitting.

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