How The Right Bed Sheets Can Make You Cozy & Get a Good Night’s Sleep

Comfort is the key to restful sleep. The most common reason observed for disrupted sleep is feeling too hot or too cold at night. The human body regulates the body temperature by dropping it slightly at night to conserve energy and to protect vital organs. Since we expend a lot of heat while sleeping, it is vital to think about bed sheets that don't trap this heat and make us feel uncomfortable at night. Therefore a bedsheet with pillow cover is as important as your mattress and bedding in providing a good night’s sleep. 

So, now it’s time to figure out your bedding needs and get some restful sleep the entire night. This article will walk you through some facts about bedding necessities to enhance your sleep.

 

Bedsheets are the first thing that comes directly in contact with your skin. Hence it is important to consider certain factors while purchasing new bedsheets. Take a look at the below-mentioned points to get the best comfy bedsheets next time: 

 

The Material of the Fabric

There are mainly four types of materials available namely Cotton sateen, cotton percale, flannel, and linen. Cotton sateen is the high-quality silkier weave that's usable year-round. Cotton percale is the most popular classic and crisp and cooler cotton that works throughout the year. What you need to look for in both these cotton varieties is the quality of the yarn, it should be long-staple fibres. Flannel sheets are meant for winter nights as it offers cosy warmth, hence not recommended in summers. Linen is a great choice for summers as they are very lightweight and make you stay comfortable. When new this material will be stiffer than cotton but each wash makes it more flexible. Among these varieties, cotton is the best material to perform in terms of breathability, softness, absorption, and durability. 

Synthetic sheets may be low in price but it can be the main reason for sweating and eventually tossing and turning at night. So, never compromise on the quality of the material.

 

Thread Count or Weave

This refers to the number of threads present in one square inch of the fabric. Higher thread count doesn’t mean high quality of the fabric.  This is only a misconception. According to bedding experts from Wakefit, the ideal thread count for cotton percale is 250 to 300, and for cotton sateen are 300 to 600. However, this number can be inflated by counting the number of threads present in one piece of yarn. 

 

Colour of the Fabric

Even though bedsheets are partially hidden by blankets, it is still important to choose the right bedsheets that blend well with the rest of the bedding. Be it plain or printed bedsheet design you will get a plethora of designs, and colours to choose from. Make sure to choose the one that gels well with your bedroom ambience.

 

Hypoallergenic Fabric

Also, ensure to choose hypoallergenic and one that has been approved for chemical safety guidelines if you are very sensitive, allergic to certain substances, suffer from eczema, or if your kids sleep with you. Kid’s skin is hypersensitive to any kind of chemicals and dye used during fabric manufacturing. Also, today different kinds of fabric are used in bedsheets. So our family's safety should be your first concern while choosing a bedsheet online. 

Other Factors to Consider For a Cosy Sleep

• Have a regular sleep schedule: Good sleep hygiene will help you get a good night's sleep. Maintaining a regular sleep schedule like going to bed and waking at the same daily will tune your biological clock and trigger the sense of sleep when it is bedtime. This will help you fall asleep and stay asleep faster. This schedule needs to be followed strictly even on weekends. The best way to get this rhythm started is by bringing a habit of reading or listening to music or by having some herbal tea.

 

• Switch off the electronic gadgets: All types of electronic gadgets emit blue light that inhibits melatonin synthesis which is essential to make you fall asleep. This blue light triggers the signal to make your brain stay alert and awake. Hence it is crucial to keep all the blue light-emitting items such as smartphones, tablets, laptops, and television to be switched off at least 30 minutes before bedtime.

 

• Regularly wash your bedsheets: Washing your bedsheets at regular intervals is as important as maintaining good sleep hygiene. Generally, a bedsheet shall be washed after 7 to 10 days. However, if you are active throughout the day and don't have the habit of taking shower at bedtime, the washing frequency shall be once a week. Hence always choose structurally durable and wrinkle-free bedsheets that can withstand kids and pets.

 

Always go for brands that are transparent with all these particulars. Don't forget to check customer reviews. Negative reviews are as important as positive ones to avoid some of the discomforts that you may experience while using them. Keep the above-mentioned factors in mind and double-check before buying a new bedsheet for your home. Happy shopping and happy sleeping!