Stories
The Benefits of Merino Wool for Breast Cancer Patients
The Ultimate Travel Companion: The Benefits of Merino Wool
Cool and Comfortable: Managing Hot Flashes and Night Sweats with Merino Wool
Wool and Sleep, research summary by the International Wool Textile Organization
How to Create Hygge in your home
This article was written by Chill Angel friend and wanderwriting.com blogger, Alex Gulsby. It's all about the Danish principle of Hygge (pronounced hoo-gah), or the “art of creating intimacy,” which essentially equates feelings of coziness with lifelong happiness. It captured my interest because Chill Angel is all about being cozy and comfortable at home. I thought our fans would enjoy learning about Hygge, which can lead to increased happiness in life..
Why This Backpacker Loves Chill Angel Pajamas for Camping
This blog article was written by Alex Gulsby, freelance writer and PR manager for Chill Angel. She is an avid backpacker and lives in Durango, Colorado. So as part of her team initiation, I asked her to put our sleepwear to the test and report back.
"These pajamas are not only for those who struggle with sleep, but for any and every outdoor enthusiast."
Outside magazine just called us "high performance pajamas!"
The folks at Outside magazine know all about the heat management benefits of merino base layers. So, it was no surprise to me that they totally "got" what I'm trying to do with Chill Angel.
You can read the full review here.
Here's my favourite part from the artcile:
"I love merino base layers, but I initially wasn’t sure I wanted to sleep in wool—I was afraid it might feel scratchier than the cotton and silk pajamas I’m used to. But the Chill Angel pieces passed the itch test. They’re made from superfine New Zealand merino that’s not blended with nylon or anything else.
Einstein's genius sleeping habits
The BBC published an article last year about Einstein and his quirky daily routines. The content relating to his sleep regime caught my eye. You can read the full article here.
It covers interesting topics such as spindle events and fluid intellect, and links to a study relating to sleep and enhancing brain activity - here are the highlights:
10 HOURS OF SLEEP AND ONE-SECOND NAPS
It’s common knowledge that sleep is good for your brain – and Einstein took this advice more seriously than most. He reportedly slept for at least 10 hours per day – nearly one and a half times as much as the average American today (6.8 hours). But can you really slumber your way to a sharper mind?
Chill Angel wins annual business plan competition
The business plan for Chill Angel was, like the rest of my fledging business, a real passion project for me. When I heard about Steamboat Springs' very own "Shark Tank" I couldn't resist the opportunity to put my ideas under the lens of scrutiny.
What a thrill it was then to find out that my entry had been nominated as the winner. You can read all about the competition and what it means to Chill Angel in this neat article from Steamboat Today.
Our Sleep Study With Cancer Patients Shows Remarkable Results!
During the initial Chill Angel research and development phase, I worked with women who suffer from hot flashes asking them to test my prototype garments. I requested they keep a sleep log, which gauged their hot flashes and the impact these episodes were having on their quality of sleep.
Read the testers' feedback here!
“When I first heard the pajamas were going to be of wool I was a little skeptical. I put them on and they were like wearing nothing at all.”
What I have learned about sleep.
