Nightwear or ordinary sweat in bed

Short answer: Ordinary sweats work fine for sleep if they are soft and free of thick seams. Proper nightwear is thinner and has fewer edges, which matters for people who turn a lot during the night.

Seams are felt when lying down

If you lie on a thick side seam for eight hours, you will feel it, even if it does not bother you during the day. Nightwear is cut with fewer, flatter seams, so there is less to lie on. Sweats work just as well if the seams are soft, see the bamboo sweatshirt for women.

Warmth and airflow

Sweats are thicker and hold more warmth, which is nice in a cold bedroom or in winter. In a warm room it can be too much, and then a thin layer is better. Many of the most popular soft styles are among the most popular pieces.

Choosing by the room

If the bedroom is below eighteen degrees, sweats work well. Above twenty, choose something thin. If the temperature is in between, pair sweats with a lighter duvet or the other way around. The key is that you neither sweat nor feel cold when you wake at night.

If you turn a lot

If you turn many times a night, thick fabric and wide ribbing can twist slightly around the body. Nightwear is often looser and smoother, so it moves with you. Sweats with soft edges and a little extra room also work, if you choose a size that does not sit close.

Fit for the night

For sleep, a slightly looser fit is usually most comfortable. Tight sleeves and a firm waistband can press when you lie on your side. Feel free to size up in sweats you plan to sleep in. Nightwear is usually already cut to sit loose and calm.

Washing and care

Clothes you sleep in collect moisture and skin residue, so wash them regularly. Wash at a low temperature, inside out, with a mild detergent. Skip fabric softener, which can reduce how well the fabric moves moisture away from the skin. Dry on a rack so the seams stay flat.

One set for day, one for night

Many people wear the same sweats around the clock, but they wear out faster. With one set for day and one for night, both last longer and you always have something clean to change into. Browse all womens clothing for an extra set.

The simple rule

A cold room and calm sleep favour sweats. A warm room and a restless night favour thin nightwear with few seams. Try each for a week and notice how you wake up. That tells you more than any rule, since everyone sleeps a little differently.

Frequently asked questions

Is it unhealthy to sleep in sweats

No, as long as the fabric can move moisture away from the skin. If you have questions about sleep and health, talk to your doctor.

How often should nightwear be washed

Once or twice a week with normal use. If you sweat a lot at night, washing a little more often is pleasant.

Can you use the same set day and night

You can, but it wears out roughly twice as fast. Two sets used in rotation therefore last longer together.