Sleep trousers or shorts for men at night
Short answer: Sleep trousers cover the legs and keep the warmth in, while shorts let the air in. Choose by the temperature in the bedroom, your duvet and how much you move at night, and remember both can have a place in the wardrobe.
The difference between sleep trousers and shorts
Sleep trousers have long legs that cover the whole leg, and are often used when it is colder. Shorts end at the knee or above and give more air. Both can be made in soft fabric, and the difference lies in how much of the body is covered, not in comfort itself.
Sleep trousers for a cool bedroom
If it is cool at night, long sleep trousers give the legs a calm warmth, even if the duvet slips off. Choose a soft, slightly stretchy fabric and a fit that does not pull at the knee. Then you can lie on your side and bend your legs without feeling the fabric tug and bunch.
Shorts for warm nights
Shorts are the light choice when the air is warm and the duvet thin. They give the legs freedom and do not sit tight around the calf. On the other hand shorts need a soft waistband that does not squeeze, so you can sleep calmly. Choose a length that does not ride up when you turn in your sleep.
The waistband and the fit
The waistband is where you notice fastest whether sleepwear is good. It should be wide and soft or have an elastic band that does not press. Also check that the legs have room to move. A bamboo pajamas for men set with a soft waistband can be a good starting point if you want sleep trousers.
Combine a long top with shorts
You do not have to choose entirely one or the other. A long top with shorts gives warmth to the upper body and air to the legs, and that suits a cool but not cold night. Some also wear sleep trousers with a short top if their legs get cold but not their body.
See more options in sleepwear
If you need a whole set or just a single pair of trousers, you can compare under bamboo sleepwear for men. There you see trousers, shorts and sets side by side and can choose by your need. It is easier to decide when you can see the lengths next to each other.
Trousers you can also wear in the daytime
A soft pair of sleep trousers can be worn at home in the morning and the evening. Not every pair suits going outside, though, so think about whether you want a set for home. Here a bamboo jogging suit for men can be an alternative if you want something that also looks fine at the front door.
Washing and care
Trousers and shorts alike should be washed by the care label. Choose a gentle programme and a moderate temperature, and avoid a very hot tumble dryer. Change your sleepwear regularly, even when it looks clean, as it sits close to the skin, and let it dry fully before you put it in the wardrobe.
Frequently asked questions
Are sleep trousers or shorts better to sleep in?
It depends on the temperature. Sleep trousers keep you warm in cool rooms, while shorts give the legs air when it is warm.
How should the waistband on sleep trousers sit?
It should be soft and must not press or squeeze. Check that you can lie on your side and bend your legs without feeling it.
Can I combine a long top with shorts?
Yes, it gives warmth to the upper body and air to the legs, and suits a cool but not cold night.
See our range of bamboo shorts for women.
