Choosing colours for nightwear

Short answer: Dark and muted colours stay looking good longest, because nightwear is washed often and worn for many hours at a stretch. Light colours show wear sooner.

What nightwear is exposed to

Nightwear lies against the skin for eight hours and absorbs skin oils, cream and sweat. It is therefore washed more often than other clothing, and every wash pulls out a little dye. Dark and muted tones hide that longest.

Colours that work

Navy, deep green, dark grey and muted pink look good for a long time. Pure white yellows over time from skin oils, and light grey shows damp patches most clearly. See bamboo nightwear for women.

Sets you can mix

With two sets in tones that go together, tops and bottoms can be mixed when one piece is in the wash. That doubles the combinations without buying more. See bamboo nightwear for men and bamboo nightdresses.

Frequently asked questions

Is white nightwear a bad idea

Not bad, but it yellows from skin oils and needs oxygen bleach now and then.

Which colour lasts longest

Muted mid dark tones. They show neither fading nor stains clearly.

Should nightwear match the bedding

That is a matter of taste. Practically it makes no difference.