From Marks and Spencer to Oodie to Boux Avenue, we’ve shared just a few PJs that are loved for their cooling properties as the heatwave hits
Temperatures are expected to reach a whopping 35 degrees in some parts of the country. While during the day there are a number of solutions we can employ to keep us cool and collected, at night it’s a whole other ball game.
With the fluctuating climate, many have switched out the summer duvet for a sheet and have invested in a quiet fan to keep the cool air blasting. But another option is to ensure we’re wearing breathable pyjamas that not only wick away sweat but also help cool us down.
This is all down to the material the pyjamas are made from, with the likes of bamboo, modal, linen, lyocell, technical synthetics, and, of course, cotton being the ideal make-up to look for. With temperatures remaining high until at least Thursday, according to the Met Office, we thought we’d share just a few heatwave-friendly pyjama sets to help.
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Oodie’s Cooling Short Sleeve PJs
While it’s mostly famed for its viral blanket-style hoodie, Oodie has made quite a name for itself when it comes to hot weather nightwear, too. Its Cooling Pyjamas are receiving high ratings from users who say they are ‘better than expected’.
The brand’s Cloud Cooling Short Sleeve PJ Top, on sale for £23.40, and matching Cloud Cooling PJ Shorts, also £23.40, are made from an ‘ultra breathable’ and ‘buttery soft’ modal blend that allows airflow to prevent that sticky, overheating feeling. It’s reportedly ‘21% more breathable than regular cotton jersey PJs’. Crafted with four-way stretch to move with us while we sleep, it has a slightly oversized fit that ensures optimum comfort (ie, not clammy or too tight).
Oodie explains: “All pyjamas in our Cooling Range are made from a luxurious blend of modal and elastane – one of the softest materials on Earth. Modal is lightweight, breathable, stretchy, durable, fade resistant, easy to care for, and… well, basically, everything you could want in a pair of PJs.”
A number of shoppers have branded these as the ‘best PJs ever’, with one person writing: “These are the most comfortable and lightweight pjs I’ve ever worn. I no longer wake up covered in sweat, I sleep the whole night comfortably.”
However, another user mentioned how the waistband of the shorts are slightly tight. They said: “The shirt is great! It’s super super soft and definitely helps with cooling! Size up for the shorts if you want to match due to the increased tightness of the waistband on the shorts.” So keep that in mind.
Boux Avenue’s Shell Striped Modal Short Pyjama Set
Included in Boux Avenue’s latest sale, dropping in price from £35 to £22, this Shell pyjama set is perfect for those who don’t like having a lot of material to deal with at night, but still want to wear PJs. Made from modal, these PJs are extremely lightweight and breathable.
Thanks to its silky-soft texture, this modal material absorbs moisture and wicks sweat away, helping keep the body cool. I say this from experience as I own and often wear a Boux Avenue modal set to bed for this reason.
It’s adorable in design, too, and features a beach-inspired shell print on a pink-and-white striped background. Its shorts and strappy top are finished with a lace trim on the neckline and hem that add to their romantic and feminine style.
With a perfect five-star rating, shoppers are calling these the ‘comfiest pjs ever’. The only downside is they’re selling fast and come only in sizes six to 18.
Their Nibs Women’s
Loved by Amanda Holden, this PJ set from one of her go-to brands Their Nibs is made from 100% cotton gauze – different to typical cotton fabric like poplin, jersey etc. It is a lightweight, breathable fabric woven from soft cotton fibres in a loose, open weave that promotes airflow for a cooler night’s sleep.
It’s typically characterised by a subtly crinkled texture and has a soft finish that makes it lovely to wear against the skin. With a relaxed, oversized fit, these jimjams from Their Nibs are decorated in a bright orange lobster print that neatly contrasts its navy blue background.
Costing £44, the luxurious set is made up of a short sleeved shirt and shorts that shoppers say is like ‘wearing a whisper’ they’re so light. Although one customer warned: “Material is slightly sheer.”
tbco. Cropped Cotton Pyjama Set
Not everyone enjoys wearing shorts to bed at night, and this pretty cropped trouser set from tbco. is a lovely option for the summer months. Made from 100% crinkle gauze cotton, the brand shares how the PJ set is ‘breathable, keeping you at the perfect temperature while you snooze’. Fitted with short sleeves and a cropped trouser length, the sleepwear is finished with an elasticated waistband and button fastening on the shirt.
Its shirt’s opening and trouser hem is scalloped and its edging features dark contrasting piping. The PJs, which cost £89, come in four different colours – lilac, blue, green and rust orange – and range in size from XS to 3XL.
While most reviews have been singing the praises of the set, one shopper noted how the ‘colour is a bit off’ and said of the ‘rust’ tone: “My one gripe is that the colour saturation is darker than the images shown – the ‘rust’ is more a pumpkin orange and I’d hoped it would be a bit lighter. Perhaps it will lighten in the wash but yet to test.”
Marks and Spencer Cool Comfort™ Cotton Modal Shortie Set
M&S fans have been lauding praise on these pyjamas for helping them ‘keep cool’ in bed. Like aforementioned PJ sets, these are also made from a modal blend (50% cotton, 50% modal) and are cut to a short-sleeved revere-collar shirt and matching shorts with an elasticated drawcord waist.
Coming in a stylish dark navy hue with white piping, the pyjamas’ most impressive feature, however, is their Cool Comfort™ technology, which the brand says is ‘a breathable, moisture-wicking technology that helps keep you feeling fresh’.
And it seems to work as shoppers have left rave reviews about the set, with one person citing: “Great! Really comfy for hot weather. Very well made.”
Another added: “Brilliant, they are really good, always get very hot in bed, but I need to wear pjs, they keep me cool, thank you.”
A third added: “Super comfy pjs, cool in the heat too.” Although their ‘only negative’ was: “I think they shrunk a tiny bit in a routine 30C wash.”
