The Sleep Journal

Illustration of pyjamas in a gift box with the four things to check: hot or cold, fabric, skin and size
How to Gift Sleepwear Without Getting It Wrong
|3 min read|Updated October 17, 2026
Buying pyjamas as a present? Work out whether they sleep hot or cold, pick the right fabric, get the size right, and when a sleep mask is the safer bet. Read more...
Illustration of a magnifying glass revealing that a 100% bamboo clothing label really means viscose
Bamboo Pyjamas: Is 'Bamboo' Fabric as Green as It Sounds?
|3 min read|Updated October 17, 2026
Bamboo pyjamas are soft, but the fabric is almost always bamboo viscose. What the label really means, which green claims hold up, and how to read it. Read more...
Illustration comparing a merino top that holds warmth with a TENCEL Modal top that lets heat and sweat escape
Merino vs Modal Pyjamas: Which Fibre Suits Your Hot Nights?
|4 min read|Updated October 17, 2026
Merino or modal for night sweats? One holds warmth, one lets heat go. Here's which fibre suits hot-all-night sleepers, and which suits the hot-then-cold crowd. Read more...
A checklist of four ticked items — doona, pyjamas, sheets and wash schedule — for the spring sleep reset
The Spring Sleep Reset: A Bedding and Pyjama Checklist for the Season Ahead
|2 min read|Updated October 17, 2026
A practical, once-a-season checklist for swapping winter sleep gear for summer — before the first heatwave makes the decision for you. Read more...
A pyjama top beside a bare silhouette, both shown with sweat droplets, for the sleep naked or pyjamas debate
Is It Better to Sleep Naked or in Pyjamas When It's Hot?
|2 min read|Updated October 18, 2026
The classic summer debate, settled by what's actually touching your skin — not by which option sounds more virtuous. Read more...
A winter flannelette pyjama top on a hanger switching to a lighter TENCEL Modal set, for the seasonal pyjama switch
When to Swap Your Winter Pyjamas for Something Lighter
|2 min read|Updated October 18, 2026
The seasonal wardrobe question nobody times right — when flannelette becomes a liability and what to reach for instead. Read more...
Illustration comparing a long sleeve and short sleeve pyjama top — which should you buy
Long Sleeve vs Short Sleeve Pyjamas: Which Should You Actually Buy?
|1 min read|Updated October 18, 2026
Same fabric, different job. A straightforward guide to choosing between long and short sleeve sleepwear, including the honest answer for people who need both. Read more...
How to Tell If Sleepwear Is Actually Breathable (Before You Buy)
How to Tell If Sleepwear Is Actually Breathable (Before You Buy)
|1 min read|Updated October 18, 2026
Every brand says 'breathable' — including the polyester ones. How to spot genuinely breathable sleepwear in two minutes: fibre label, weight, and three hand tests. Read more...
Illustration of a certification rosette badge with a tick — OEKO-TEX decoded
What Does OEKO-TEX® Certified Actually Mean?
|1 min read|Updated October 18, 2026
The little label on sleepwear and baby clothes, decoded: what OEKO-TEX® Standard 100 actually tests, what it doesn't promise, and why it matters most for the clothes you sleep in. Read more...
Illustration of a new tagged pyjama top with an arrow to a washing machine
Should You Wash New Pyjamas Before Wearing Them? (Yes — Here's Why)
|1 min read|Updated October 18, 2026
New pyjamas look pristine and bed is right there. But finishing chemicals, loose dye and the factory-to-mailbox journey say wash them first — especially for sensitive skin. Read more...
Illustration of a pyjama top with a snowflake and an honest tick — do cooling pyjamas work
Do Cooling Pyjamas Actually Work? What the Science Says
|1 min read|Updated October 18, 2026
A sceptic's guide. No fabric can refrigerate you — but the right fibre stops sabotaging the cooling your body already does. What's real and what's marketing. Read more...
Illustration comparing silk, polyester satin and modal fabric swatches
Silk vs Satin vs Modal Pyjamas: The Silky Showdown
|1 min read|Updated October 18, 2026
Breathability, price, durability and skin-feel compared — an honest breakdown of the 3 most popular sleepwear fabrics. Read more...