No matter the season, regulating our body temperatures while we slumber is of utmost importance. But, it’s a tricky dance between overheated apartments in winter and stuffed-up airconditioning come summer. Since we can’t control the weather, our best bet for keeping things cool is investing in some breathable sleepwear.
Unless you’re down to snooze in the buff, we’re here to help you on your hunt for the breeziest PJs. Ahead, browse our selection of sleep styles broken down by the optimal fabrics that equal comfortable and sweat-free bedtimes — from cloud-like cotton to smooth-as-a-baby’s-bottom silk and lighter-than-air linen.
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Cotton
This classic warm temp staple is a material that is both breathable and absorbent allowing for just the right amount of air circulation.
Athleta Cotton Dreams Sleep Oversized Top, $, available at Athleta
Athleta Cotton Dreams Sleep Short, $, available at Athleta
Madewell Striped Saunter Lounge Pants, $, available at Madewell
Madewell Striped Saunter Lounge Top, $, available at Madewell
ban.do Leisure Pants, $, available at ban.do
ban.do Short Sleeve Leisure Shirt, $, available at ban.do
Out From Under Joslyn Sleep Shirt, $, available at Urban Outfitters
Out From Under Joslyn Sleep Short, $, available at Urban Outffiters
Monki Tova Organic Cotton Heart Print Pajama Set, $, available at ASOS
Linen
Linen is a hot sleeper no brainer. The flax fibers and light weave of this natural material allow for supreme breathability.
Noble Mount 100% Linen Pajama Set, $, available at Amazon
H&M Linen-Blend Pajamas, $, available at H&M
dressMeLinen Linen Pajama Top & Short Set, $, available at Etsy
Serena & Lily Positano Linen Pajamas, $, available at Serena & Lily
morrow soft goods Esme Short, $, available at morrow soft goods
morrow soft goods Mila Short Sleeve Shirt, $, available at morrow soft goods
Silk
Silk is a luxurious fabric that’s worth the investment. It’s a natural temperature regulator, which means it’ll keep you cool in the warmer months and comfortably toasty during chillier seasons.
LilySilk Checked Silk Pajamas, $, available at LilySilk
Summersalt The Cloud 9 Silky Slip Dress, $, available at Summersalt
Quince 100% Washable Silk Pajama Set, $, available at Quince
& Other Stories Leopard Jacquard Silk Rob, $, available at & Other Stories
La Perla Silk-Satin Pajama Set, $, available at Net-A-Porter
Intimately Need It Silk Tank, $, available at Free People
Intimately Blush Worthy Silk Shorts, $, available at Free People
Fabric Blends
Surprisingly, blends of fabrics such as cotton, nylon, spandex, and rayon have a moisture-wicking quality useful for sweaty slumbers.
Soma Cool Nights Short Sleeve Pajama Top, $, available at Soma
Soma Cool Nights Crop Pajama Pants, $, available at Soma
Aerie Seersucker Boxer, $, available at AE
Aerie Seersucker Cami, $, available at AE
Anthropologie Lily Pajama Set, $, available at Anthropologie
Eloquii Oversized Rib Tee, $, available at Eloquii
Eloquii Ribbed Bike Shorts, $, available at Eloquii
Refinery29 Short Sleeve Lounge T-Shirt, $, available at Nordstrom
Refinery29 Print Jogger Pants, $, available at Nordstrom
Eberjey Finley Top, $, available at Revolve
Eberjey Finley Short, $, available at Revolve
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