Wearing just about anything or nothing to bed is old news. Bedtime dressing is a real thing now and it can do more than just make you look good. 

Bedtime dressing is perceived as a waste of time by many because there’re fewer people around to witness the outfit you put on or take off at night.

But indulging in smart and comfy cotton boxers, exploring a range of silk night suits for men or giving what you wear to bed more thought is a powerful act of self-care and can help you sleep better and faster.

via GIPHY

With that in mind, we’ve compiled a list of things you should and should not be wearing for a good night’s sleep. 

What You Should Wear To Bed

How to sleep fast? Pay attention to comfort. That’s your answer. If you’re not comfortable in your night suit, perhaps you need to reevaluate your bedroom essentials. Consider:

Soothing FabricsCotton: It’s breathable. It’s naturally cooling. It’s soft. Cotton boxers are a great option for warmer nights. However, it might not be the best option if you sweat a lot at night. 

__ECOMPRODUCT__2797__

Silk: The luxurious fabric is soft and soothing. It does a great job at maintaining body temperature and can keep warm during the cold and cool you up on warm nights. Silk, however, can be slippery, expensive and is dry-clean friendly.Linen: Pure linen clothes are soft and breathable. They are ideal for sweaty sleepers as the linen has natural heat and moisture-wicking properties. But linen is known to wrinkle easily.

__ECOMPRODUCT__2798__

Wool: It’s a popular winter fabric that can keep you warm on colder nights but wool can also maintain the temperature of your body in warm weather.

__ECOMPRODUCT__2799__

Bamboo: Bamboo fabric is surprisingly soft, naturally wicking and hypoallergenic. It also has antibacterial properties. 

__ECOMPRODUCT__2800__

__ECOMPRODUCT__2801__

Flannel: A soft, breathable fabric that keeps you warm and cosy in chilly weather. If you sweat a lot, flannel might be too hot for your body. 

__ECOMPRODUCT__2802__

Sleep AccessoriesEyemasks: Eye masks are designed to fool your brain into thinking it’s time to sleep. So if anything is blocking your good night’s sleep, use a mask.  

__ECOMPRODUCT__2803__

Socks: According to the National Sleep Foundation, warming your feet can actually help you fall asleep faster. So slide on a pair of lightweight socks to keep your tootsies cosy.

__ECOMPRODUCT__2804__

Earplugs: Snoring, unpleasant and loud music, someone playing television in the next room, they’re all distractions that hit different when you’re trying to sleep. Consider blocking out the noise with a pair of good quality earplugs.What You Shouldn’t Wear To Bed

If you’re not getting the sleep you need, one of the reasons could be the following hindrances. We suggest you avoid:

Uncomfortable FabricsLow-quality Fabrics: The better the quality of the fabric, the more comfortable your sleepwear will be. For example, high-quality cotton has a low thread count, which makes it softer and more durable. 

__ECOMPRODUCT__2805__

Wrinkle-free Fabrics: You might be tempted to buy wrinkle-free night suits if you toss and turn a lot at night. But people with sensitive skin and allergies should avoid them.

The wrinkle-free agent, formaldehyde, used on fabric to make it resist wrinkles is a carcinogen—a cancer-causing substance.

__ECOMPRODUCT__2806__

Synthetic Fabrics: Fabrics like polyester, nylon and spandex can trap heat and moisture and make you feel hot and clammy. 

__ECOMPRODUCT__2807__

Clothing StylesTight Clothes: Tight clothing can cut off circulation and make your hands and feet tingle in the middle of the night.

__ECOMPRODUCT__2808__

Tight Elastic: Pyjamas, boxers or undergarments with elastic too tight can cause chafing and soreness. 

__ECOMPRODUCT__2809__

Underwear: Your boxer briefs and briefs are a hotbed for bacteria and can cause irritations and yeast infections. So considering going commando to bed. 

__ECOMPRODUCT__2810__

Other Sleep HindrancesMakeup: Sleeping with makeup on is not just bad for your pillowcase, it’s also bad for your skin. It can clog pores and cause acne. Remove any form of makeup and dirt from your face before heading to bed.

__ECOMPRODUCT__2811__

Thick Socks: During winter, heavy, insulating socks may feel comfy at first but they can make your feet sweat and overheat in the course of a night.

__ECOMPRODUCT__2812__

Dirty Pyjamas: While sleeping, your skin sheds dead skin, sweat, you drool and your body releases oil. If your PJs are cleaned regularly if you fall sick or develop skin problems.

__ECOMPRODUCT__2813__

Bedsheets & Blankets: Keep changing your bedsheet weekly and clean your blanket every month. Dirty sheets and blankets can be as damaging as your unwashed clothes. So clean them before the sweat smell sets in.

__ECOMPRODUCT__2814__

How To Stay Warm In Bed

If your continue to shiver at night even after putting on layers of blankets, you’ve probably forgotten to wear the most important item of clothing—socks.

You lose body heat through your feet. This is why you need to cover them at night to keep your body warm. 

__ECOMPRODUCT__2815__

How To Keep Cool In Bed

If you sweat a lot at night, it’s probably because your bedtime clothes are made of synthetic fabrics which can trap body heat and moisture. 

Switch to 100% cotton or bamboo as they are many breathable fabrics and can keep maintaining your body’s temperature more efficiently. 

__ECOMPRODUCT__1139__

That’s about it, folks! May you see some well-dressed dreams.

Explore More

View the full article