Great Pajamas Make Sleep Life Better

Best sleepwear for women We spend one-third of our lives in bed, but for many women, the experience is anything but dreamy. Scientific studies show that while women actually require more sleep than then men, they also tend to sleep less soundly than their male counterparts. This discrepancy could be due to a number of factors, including hormonal fluctuations or being uncomfortably hot or cold. If you're too warm or cool at night, the right pair of pajamas may be key to getting a full, healthy night's sleep.

Women Tend to Get Colder At Night

More women wear pajamas than men because they simply get colder. A cool room, no warmer than 70 degrees, is essential for deep sleep. Depending on your home and climate, you need some good natural-fiber pajamas in cotton, flannel, or silk to keep you snug, comfortable, and warm or cool enough, depending on the environment. For example:

• Silk is a particularly versatile material for women's pajamas or nightgowns, feeling warm when it is cool and vice versa;
• Cotton or a cotton-polyester blend is light and fresh on warm nights;
• Flannel is always the best choice for warmth when the mercury disappears and the wind is howling - add some silk and wool socks and you'll be warm from head to toe.

Slipping into beautiful pajamas in any of these fabrics can also be part of a relaxing "sleep hygiene" routine that includes a regular bedtime, a warm bath, a relaxing read, and a low-carb snack a few hours before bed.

Hot Flashes Disrupt Sleep

Nothing ruins a good night's sleep like waking up drenched with sweat from a hot flash. Silk, cotton, and flannel pajamas absorb and hold moisture. Menopausal women would be wise to add to their collection special wicking pajamas made of polyester or bamboo fabric designed to draw moisture away from the body. Don't worry - the new polyester fabrics are high performance synthetics that combine softness, style, and easy care. Some may not stand up to bleach, hot drying, or dryer sheets, so please consult the care label before laundering.