Nightwear for travel and the hotel
Short answer: When travelling, space in your bag and drying time are what count. A thin set in bamboo viscose takes up little room, creases less and can be rinsed in the hotel sink.
Takes up little room
A thin set can be rolled up and tucked into a corner of your bag. That is one of the reasons it gets packed. When you travel with hand luggage only, every centimetre counts, and thick pyjamas are often the first thing taken out again.
Creases less
Bamboo viscose creases less than cotton, which matters when the set is also worn as homewear in the room. Roll the set instead of folding it, and you avoid the sharp creases that form when clothes lie pressed in a bag.
Can be rinsed
If the set gets sweaty, you can rinse it in the sink in the evening and it will be dry by the next night. Use a little mild detergent or soap, rinse well and roll it in a towel to press out the water. See how to wash clothes while travelling.
Warm countries
In the heat a thin style is better than nothing, because the fabric moves sweat away from the skin. A short set gives your legs and arms air on the warmest nights. See bamboo sleep shorts for women.
Cold rooms
If there is air conditioning, the room can get colder at night than you expect. A set with long legs is the right choice, because you can sleep without turning the temperature up. See bamboo nightwear for women.
For men
The same advice applies for men: a thin set that takes up little space, and a long style if the room has air conditioning. See the equivalent sets in bamboo nightwear for men.
Drying in the room
Hang the set on a hanger in the bathroom or by the window, where air can reach it. Avoid laying it directly on a radiator, because the heat can wear the elastic. A thin fabric usually dries overnight if it has air around it.
One or two sets
On a short trip one set is enough if it can be rinsed along the way. On a longer trip two sets give more peace of mind, because one can dry while the other is worn. They still take up less space than one pair of thick pyjamas.
Homewear in the room
A calm nightwear set can also be worn as homewear in the room when you read, work or wait for breakfast. It saves space in your bag, because you do not need an extra set for the quiet hours.
Read more
You will find more ideas on what to pack for the night in sleepwear for travel. There is also advice on materials and fit for long journeys.
Frequently asked questions
How much space does a thin set take up?
Less than thick pyjamas. It can be rolled up and tucked into a corner of your bag, leaving room for everything else, even with hand luggage only.
Can nightwear be washed at the hotel?
Yes. Rinse it in the sink in the evening with a little mild soap, press out the water with a towel and hang it up. It is usually dry by the next night.
Should I pack long or short sleeves?
It depends on the destination. In warm countries a short set is often enough, but if the room has air conditioning, a set with long legs and sleeves is more comfortable.
See our range of bamboo sleepwear.
