Size Guide for Nightwear

Short answer: Nightwear sizes are chosen as your normal clothing size, but with room to move. Nightwear should sit looser than everyday clothes, so you can turn freely in your sleep without the fabric squeezing or twisting.

How to Choose Your Nightwear Size

Start with your normal size and check the brand's chart against your waist and chest measurements. If you are between two sizes, the larger one is usually the right choice in nightwear, because a little extra room is no bother at night. The general size guide for bamboo clothing shows how to measure correctly.

Why Nightwear May Sit Loose

At night you change position many times, and tight nightwear twists and wakes you up. Loose-fitting bamboo nightwear moves with the body and wicks moisture away at the same time, so you sleep more comfortably. See the range of bamboo nightwear for women and bamboo nightwear for men.

The Difference Between Nightdresses, Pyjamas and Night Trousers

A nightdress needs width at the bottom, night trousers must pull up without a tight waistband, and a pyjama top must not squeeze across the shoulders. Read more in the guides to nightwear for women and nightwear for men.

Frequently Asked Questions

Should nightwear be bigger than ordinary clothes?

Nightwear should sit looser than everyday clothes. If you are between two sizes, most people choose the larger one, so there is room to move in your sleep.

How do I measure myself for nightwear?

Use your normal waist and chest measurements and compare with the brand's size chart, exactly as with ordinary clothes.

Why choose bamboo nightwear?

Bamboo viscose is soft and moisture-wicking, so it keeps you dry and comfortable through the night, especially if you sweat at night.