When shopping for new sleepwear, it is a good idea to spend some time considering the type of fabrics used before you make your final purchase. You wear sleepwear close to your skin, so it is important to choose fabrics which feel comfortable and don't irritate you, as this may disturb your sleep. Read on, and discover the materials used to make women's sleepwear, to make deciding which is best for you easier!
Cotton Jersey Sleepwear
Cotton jersey sleepwear is popular because it feels soft on your skin, whilst retaining a supple texture. The slight stretch of cotton jersey makes it an excellent sleepwear choice as it moves with you as you sleep. The flexibility of cotton jersey makes it a common choice for maternity sleepwear, as it allows for the changing body shape of a pregnant woman.
Brushed Cotton Flannelette Sleepwear
Brushed Cotton Flannelette sleepwear has a soft, fluffy texture which is delightfully warm in winter and cool in summer. Offering less stretch than cotton jersey, which has elastane added, brushed cotton flannelette keeps its shape and texture, wash after wash. Cotton based sleepwear is generally seen as less luxurious than modal or satin, but offer great value for money and are genuinely comfortable.
Satin Sleepwear
Sleepwear made from satin is glamorous and pretty, with a soft sheen and smooth touch look at Pleasure State's Hanako Chemise for a perfect example.. Because satin is made from man-made fibres, it doesn't breathe like cotton does, and can make your feel sweaty on hot nights. Some women find the texture of satin off putting because it makes them feel as though they are slipping around in the bed, while others enjoy the sensation. If you don't fancy satin nightwear, but like the look of the fabric, try sleepwear which features a satin trim or detailing.
Modal Sleepwear
As seen in the Calvin Klein Essential PJ collection and in the Gingerlilly range, Modal is a beautifully soft fabric which is made from spinning cellulose harvested from beech trees. Silky smooth to the touch, modal has greater absorbency than cotton, which means that on hot nights, this fabric will help to draw sweat away from your skin and keep you cool.
Lace/Mesh Sleepwear
Lace and mesh are often used to embellish women's sleepwear and can give a sweet or sexy look to an outfit. Sleepwear which is made entirely of fragile lace or mesh fabric is perhaps not meant to be worn all night, but rather to impress your bed-mate! Lace and mesh designs are usually cool to wear, due to the design of decorative holes in the fabric.
