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What Bedding Material Is Best For You?

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Do you have trouble sleeping? Then you may suffer from poor mood, changes in appetite, and difficulty concentrating. And your bedding could be to blame for your sleeping struggles.  

Why? Buying the right bedding material is critical for keeping your cool in the summer and warm in the winter. And according to research, improper temperature regulation is one of the main contributors to poor sleep habits.

We created this guide to help you find the right bedding material for your unique sleeping needs. Whether you want luxury, low environmental impact, affordability, or cooling materials, we have you covered.


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For the Luxury Sleeper

Do you love life's little luxuries? Is your budget as big as your king-sized mattress? Then, your bedding material options are endless.

Still, the best bedding material for a luxury sleeper must be the highest-quality stuff on the market. That's why you need to know about silk and Egyptian cotton. 

Silk

Silk is the most indulgent bedding material on the market. And, rightly so: silk sheets are as breathable as they are elegant. Sensitive skin sleepers can also rejoice because silk is naturally hypoallergenic.

You should particularly consider silk if you have curly or frizzy hair. People report having silkier, more manageable hair after sleeping on sheets made of this material.

The only downside? Silk is highly difficult to care for. In fact, you may have to get your silk sheets dry-cleaned every time they need a wash.

Egyptian Cotton

Egyptian cotton is the most high-quality cotton money can buy. It's the best choice for sleepers who want a little luxury in the boudoir.

High-thread count Egyptian cotton is super-soft and smooth for the dreamiest sleep of your life. Just make sure you choose sheets with thread counts of 600 or higher.

The best part? Like all kinds of cotton, Egyptian cotton is easy to care for. You can throw your sheets in the washing machine, a major plus compared to silk bedding.

For the Eco-Minded Sleeper

Your bedding options can seem limited when you're concerned about your environmental impact. Luckily, manufacturers have taken notice of your worries.

Tencel and bamboo sheets are becoming more popular among bedding customers like you. Here's why.

Tencel

Tencel® isn't actually a type of material, but a brand-name fabric. Tencel is actually made of Lyocell, which is made from untreated eucalyptus wood pulp.

Lyocell is a highly eco-friendly choice because eucalyptus trees grow using very little water. This fabric is also extremely soft, fairly breathable, and an excellent alternative to less-sustainable cotton or silk.

Bamboo

Bamboo is a sustainably grown plant used to create many kinds of fabrics, including sheets. This option is perfect for environmental-minded sleepers because bamboo doesn't need much water to grow.

Bamboo sheets are also non-toxic since the plants grow well without pesticides. So, you can rest assured knowing your bedding is as good for the environment's health as it is for yours.

Like silk, bamboo sheets are also ideal for sensitive skin. Bamboo is naturally anti-microbial, meaning it repels bacteria, viruses, and mildew.

For the Budget Sleeper 

So, you want to sleep in a cloud of sheets but you're looking for a more affordable option than silk. That's no problem when you choose a synthetic material.

And don't let the "synthetic" description scare you away. The following products can be just as soft and breathable as their naturally produced counterparts.

Polyester

When you think of polyester, you may imagine scratchy and hot sleeping. After all, manufacturers make polyester from petroleum — the same starting ingredient as plastics.

But polyester sheets don't have to feel itchy when you choose a high-end product like microfiber or nylon. Both of these materials are smooth and more breathable than lower-quality polyesters.

Plus, even choosing a high-end polyester will be a fraction of the cost of other bedding materials.

Blends

Fabric blends are yet another affordable yet dream-inducing option. You can find many varieties of blends on the market, including:

  • Cotton/polyester
  • Cotton/rayon
  • Polyester/rayon

These fabrics aren't only expensive. They're also usually wrinkle-resistant and highly durable to whatever sleepers throw their way.

For the Hot Sleeper

Do you sweat like it's summer all year round? Then we bet you're tired of waking up with cold, damp sheets clinging to your body.

Here's the good news: you don't have to suffer the heat any longer with these cooling bedding materials.

Cotton

Egyptian cotton isn't the only type of cotton out there. More affordable options like Pima and Upland organic cotton sheets are nearly just as soft and arguably more breathable than more expensive weaves.

Want to feel like you're sleeping in your favorite old t-shirt? Check out cotton jersey fabrics. These fabrics are 100% cotton, but the manufacturers knit the threads together instead of weaving them.

Linen

Linen is one of the oldest materials in the world. It comes from the fibers of the flax plant, which can also be eaten as food.

As a bedding material, this natural fiber conducts airflow, wicks away sweat, and gets softer the more you wash it. Like cotton, linen bedding is also extremely easy to care for.

Nest Has the Bedding Material of Your Dreams

Choosing the right material for your new bedding is critical to a good night's sleep. The good news is that no matter your budget and sleeping concerns, there's a bedding material that will help you get the best sleep of your life.  

Ready to buy bedding online? Browse our sheets, duvets, and bedding sets that come in many of these incredible bedding materials.

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