With the festive season fast approaching, we’re all getting excited to fill our homes with the magic and warmth of Christmas.
With twinkling lights, stockings, and wreaths brightening our homes, many Christmas lovers go all out with festive bedding.
Searches for ‘Christmas Bedding’ have skyrocketed by 214% to 291K searches this month. But while these touches can create a cosy holiday vibe, they might also be sabotaging your sleep.
Rhiannon Masters, Head of Brand at Piglet in Bed, shares why festive bedding could be costing you your sleep and how you can make it work for you so your nightly rest doesn’t suffer.
Why most festive bedding is likely to negatively impact sleep
“Many festive bedding sets are made from synthetic fibres like polyester, which is notorious for feeling rough against the skin and trap heat, eventually making you sweat. While they may look charming, their texture can irritate sensitive skin, and the lack of breathability might also lead to a restless night.”
Three things to check for when selecting Christmas bedding:
Opt for high-quality materials
“As a solution, it’s better overall to look for festive bedding that uses natural, quality materials like linen or 100% cotton as these will feel softer, help to regulate your temperature, and are super breathable, in turn, leading to a more restful sleep”.
Avoid poorly processed dyes
“Christmas bedding is known for its quirky and colourful prints–bold reds, greens, and light blues. Yet, these prints can come with an unexpected trade-off. The dyes and inks used in these designs may not always be of the best quality, especially in cheaper products. Poorly processed dyes may bleed, fade or even give off subtle, unpleasant chemical odours that linger, which can disrupt your senses when sleeping and lead to affecting overall sleep quality”.
Choose timelessness over novelty
“If you’re someone who likes to give a nod to the festive season but are far more into timeless decor than novelty designs that you’ll likely tire of by next Christmas, opt for patterns that’ll see you through from season to season. Patterns such as ginghams are infused with nostalgia and transform your room into a cosy country cottage – perfect for evoking all the holiday feels!”
Rhiannon Masters summarises, “If you’re looking for a way to celebrate Christmas without compromising your sleep, invest in better quality bedding that still honours Christmas traditions by combining colours and patterns that symbolise the winter season. Colours like Berry or a classic check pattern can bring in a nostalgic and warm feeling in the winter months.”
