Can you wear pyjama bottoms as lounge trousers
Short answer: Yes, easily. Pyjama bottoms are soft and loose, which makes them work well as lounge trousers. The only things to think about are hygiene and wear, because trousers worn both day and night need washing more often.
What pyjama bottoms are made for
Pyjama bottoms are sewn to sit loosely and not pinch while you lie down. They usually have a soft elastic waist, no hard buttons and a roomy fit over the hips and knees. Those are exactly the qualities many people want from a pair of trousers for the sofa. The difference between pyjama bottoms and lounge trousers is therefore mostly about the time of day you wear them, not about how they are made.
Hygiene when worn around the clock
At night the body releases sweat and skin cells, which collect in the fabric. If you wear the same trousers all day and then sleep in them again, they never get the chance to air out. It is not dangerous, but the fabric may start to smell and your skin can feel less fresh. A simple answer is to keep two pairs: one for the night and one for the day at home. That way one pair airs while the other is worn. See night pants for men.
Wear on the fabric
Soft fabrics such as bamboo viscose are comfortable, but they wear faster when worn for many hours at a stretch and washed often. The seat and knees in particular take a lot of strain when you sit on the sofa or at the dining table. Wash the trousers inside out at 30 or 40 degrees and let them air dry. That keeps the surface smooth for longer and reduces lint and bobbling.
When guests or parcels arrive
Many pyjama bottoms are a little thin or have a pattern that clearly says nightwear. That is perfectly fine at home, but not everyone likes answering the door to a courier in them. Choose a pair in a calm, plain colour if you plan to wear them all day. They then look more like ordinary soft trousers, and you can take the bins out in them without a second thought.
What to wear underneath
Because pyjama bottoms are roomy, a soft layer underneath is pleasant when you wear them during the day. Short, close fitting shorts keep everything in place and stop the loose trousers from rubbing. At night, on the other hand, many people prefer to sleep without. See bamboo inner shorts for a light layer that works under loose trousers.
The whole home in the same soft style
Once you are used to soft fabrics against your skin, it is natural to think about the rest of the home as well. Bedding and pillowcases in viscose feel smooth and cool against the skin and suit a quiet evening in the same style as your clothes. See bamboo pillowcases.
Frequently asked questions
How often should pyjama bottoms be washed
If worn only at night, usually after three or four nights. If they are also worn during the day, more often.
Can you go outside in pyjama bottoms
For short errands there is no rule against it. Plain coloured pairs look most like ordinary soft trousers.
Do viscose pyjama bottoms shrink
Viscose can shrink at high heat. Wash at a moderate temperature and avoid hot tumble drying.
See our range of women's bamboo pyjama bottoms.
