Bamboo loungewear or sleepwear and when to switch between them
Short answer: Bamboo loungewear is for the time you are awake at home, while sleepwear is for the time in bed, and you switch when you go to bed or get up. The difference is not the fabric alone but the cut and how long you wear it, so both can be made in bamboo.
The difference between sleepwear and loungewear
Sleepwear is made for lying in bed, so it is often soft, loose and without tight waistbands. Loungewear is made for being up and about, so it copes with the sofa, the kitchen and a quick errand. The cuts overlap and many sets work for both, but think about what you will be doing in them.
When bamboo loungewear is right
Bamboo loungewear suits days at home, evenings on the sofa and slow mornings. The fabric is viscose from bamboo, which drapes softly and feels pleasant on the skin. Choose loungewear when you have guests, answer the door or go for a short walk, so you do not have to change but still feel comfortable.
When sleepwear is better
Sleepwear is best when you are lying down, because it is cut to sit well in bed without bunching around the body. It often has a looser cut and softer seams so you do not wake because something pulls. Choose sleepwear for sleeping and switch to bamboo loungewear when you get up.
Changing for the sake of hygiene
It is a good habit to change between day and night so the bed stays clean and the clothes feel fresh. If you wear the same thing around the clock the fabric wears and needs washing more often. A small change in the morning and evening also gives you a sense that the day begins and ends.
How to choose the cut
For the night, sets with long or short sleeves and legs work, depending on how warm you sleep, and a nightdress if you like freedom. For loungewear a set of trousers and a top or a jogging suit suits. Look at the range of bamboo sleepwear for women and compare it with the softest sets you already own.
Care and washing
Wash both sleepwear and loungewear by the label, turn them inside out and avoid fabric softener, which can leave a film on the fibres. Air drying is best. Sleepwear should be washed after a few nights, while loungewear can be worn a little longer if it is aired. Change if you have sweated a lot.
Nightdress or set
If you prefer a nightdress to a set it suits warm nights and anyone who dislikes waistbands. See bamboo nightgowns for women and remember that a nightdress often feels too bare to wear around the house outside bed, so it suits the night itself best.
When loungewear becomes daywear
A soft jogging suit can go from the sofa to a walk to the postbox or a coffee in the neighbourhood. Look at the bamboo jogging suit for women if you want a set that works both at home and a little way out in the world. Choose a cut you feel good in and that looks tidy.
Frequently asked questions
Can I sleep in loungewear
Yes, if the cut is loose and soft with no tight waistbands. Many prefer to change into sleepwear, though, so the bed stays clean and the clothes get a break between day and night.
How often should I wash sleepwear
After a few nights, or sooner if you have sweated. Follow the care label, turn it inside out and air dry it so the softness and shape last longer.
What is the difference between a jogging suit and sleepwear
A jogging suit is made for being up and about and copes with the day's movement, while sleepwear is cut for lying in bed and is often looser and softer.
