Boody nightwear and home clothing
Short answer: Boody has a group of nightwear and loungewear in bamboo viscose. The pieces are simple and designed to be worn both in bed and at home during the day. The range changes over the season, but the idea stays the same: few models, calm colours and thin fabrics.
Simple cuts
Without lace or prints, the pieces can be used more widely than classic nightwear. A simple top and soft trousers work at night and in the morning without looking like pyjamas. See the range at Boody and in bamboo nightwear for women, with both long and short models.
For warm sleepers
Thin bamboo viscose moves moisture away from the skin, and you notice it most if you wake up clammy at night. The fabric does not cling and feels cooler than cotton of the same weight. Read more in nightwear for warm sleepers, which also has advice on bedding.
Homewear all day
If the cut is clean enough, the same pieces are worn for working from home and at weekends. Soft trousers and a long sleeved top work from morning coffee to evening. That saves changing and makes it easy to be dressed if the doorbell rings. See bamboo loungewear for women.
Nightwear for men
For men, nightwear is often a pair of long or short trousers and a T-shirt in the same soft quality. The cut is straight and gives room, so nothing pulls when you turn over. See the models in bamboo nightwear for men, with both summer and winter options.
Fit
Nightwear should be loose enough to move freely, but not so loose that it twists around the body. Soft elastic at the waist presses less than a tight band. If you are between two sizes, the larger is often better for nightwear, because you move a lot at night.
Washing
Nightwear is washed often, so the programme matters a lot for how long it lasts. 40 degrees, no fabric softener and air drying. Softener makes the fabric less absorbent, and the tumble dryer wears the elastic. Turn the pieces inside out to protect the surface. See the washing guide.
Summer and winter
In summer, short models are worn alone, and in winter the same tops go with long trousers. Because the fabric is the same, the pieces can be mixed all year. That means you can manage with fewer pieces and still have the right thing for warm and cold nights.
Colours
Calm colours such as black, grey and muted earth tones can be mixed freely, so tops and bottoms from different purchases match. That makes it easier to build a small wardrobe over time. Dark colours also show less wear than very light ones.
How many pieces
Two or three sets are enough for most people, so there is always a clean one. If you also wear the pieces as homewear during the day, an extra top is useful. More than that is rarely worn, because you keep returning to your favourites.
When to replace them
When the elastic at the waist has gone slack, or the fabric has become thin at knees and elbows, it is time for new pieces. Nightwear is worn every night, so it wears out faster than much other clothing. With good care it lasts well, but replacing pieces is normal.
Frequently asked questions
Can the nightwear be worn as homewear?
Yes, the simple models without lace or prints can be worn all day at home. A clean cut means they do not look like nightwear when you work from home or have visitors.
Is it good for warm sleepers?
Thin bamboo viscose absorbs moisture and moves it away from the skin, so many warm sleepers find they wake up less clammy. The fabric feels cooler than cotton of the same weight.
How do you wash it?
At 40 degrees without fabric softener, then air dry. Avoid the tumble dryer, which wears the elastic, and turn the pieces inside out to protect the surface of the fabric.
