I Always Woke Up Sweaty Until I Tried These Cooling Pajamas
I’m a sweaty sleeper. It’s not the sexiest thing to admit, but it’s part of my life and something I have to work around when selecting sheets and negotiating the thermostat setting with my husband. Oddly enough, though, despite a lifetime of dealing with this issue, I’ve never really considered the role my pajamas might play. I’ve been wearing a variation on the same cotton T-shirt and shorts combo for years. But, with all of the advancements in natural and synthetic fibers, my PJs get at least the same consideration as my gym clothes? There had to be something better out there.
A little internet searching revealed a number of companies designing pajamas exclusively for keeping you cool at night. To see if they actually work, I requested samples from eight different brands and spent three weeks testing out cooling nightgowns, tailored-looking sets, and sweat-friendly versions of the classic shorts and T-shirt look. All of the styles I tried, detailed below, were a huge improvement for me. After my test I went back to my old sleepwear and was shocked by how much sweatier I felt in comparison. Needless to say, my pajamas drawer has gotten a total revamp.
Quick note on washing: Some brands recommend hand-washing and/or hanging their pajamas to dry, but doing that would cost me precious sleep, so I tossed everything in the washer and dryer with no ill effects.
Best wool cooling pajamas
Chill Angel stands out as the only brand that makes their pajamas from merino wool. This might sound like a recipe for overheating, but if you’ve ever worn merino athletic wear you know that the material actually excels at wicking away sweat and keeping you dry. (Wool is also naturally odor-resistant so you can probably get an extra night of wear out of these pajamas before throwing them in the laundry.) With its cozy feel, the long-sleeve shirt I tried reminded me of wool base layers I’ve worn for running and skiing. It’s nicely form-fitting with a little bit of drape, and wouldn’t look out of place as casual wear or as a workout top. The shorts were a little long and baggy on me, which I didn’t love style-wise, but they did keep me cool. For a sleeker look, you might want to try their joggers. The pieces don’t have the same cool-to-the-touch feel that some other pajamas do, but they did keep me sweat-free all night.
Made in the U.S. from all-natural wool, these pajamas are expensive (the shirt alone costs $99). But if natural fibers are a must-have, they would be a good investment.
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