A shifting daily rhythm and the bedding

Short answer: If you sleep during the day, the room is warmer and lighter than at night. Choose thinner bedding and a layer that moves moisture.

Why daytime sleep is warmer

During the day both the room and the body are warmer than at night. The same bedding that feels right at three in the morning is too warm at eleven in the morning. That is the most important difference to allow for.

Bedding in two weights

With a thin set for daytime sleep and an ordinary one for night, you can change according to the rota. That is easier than adjusting the heating. See bamboo bedding.

The nightwear has to follow

For daytime sleep, thin nightwear that moves moisture is right. For night sleep it can be a little thicker. See bamboo nightwear for men and bamboo nightwear for women.

Frequently asked questions

How many sets do you need

Four sets of bedding let you change as needed without washing mid week during a run of shifts.

What about light and noise

Blackout and earplugs help more than clothing can. Clothing only solves temperature.

How do you hold a rhythm

Fixed routines around bedtime help. With persistent problems, talk to your doctor.