Fabric for sheets

Overall fabric comfort plays an important role in determining how well you sleep, and you have several options when it comes to choosing fabric for sheets. Look for the perfect balance between keeping you cool enough to fall asleep comfortably and warm enough to stay comfortable throughout the night.

You can also use special blankets, a comforter to help regulate your body temperature during the night, but the sheets you choose lay a solid foundation for thermoregulation. Now we'll take a look at some of your fabric choices and their pros and cons.

Linen sheets

Linen sheets get major points for being made of natural fibers and feeling fresh and cool on your skin. They also let air in well, so you don't have to worry about good ventilation. Linen sheets were originally designed for use in hot climates, and they are extremely durable. But linen sheets can be quite expensive, and they are also notoriously easy to fold. If you don't want to iron the sheets, you're better off using a more wrinkle-resistant fabric. Linen sheets also take time to soften and can feel rough on your skin.

Silk sheets

Silk is often referred to as the most luxurious fabric in the world. Silk is a good fabric for allergy sufferers because it is naturally hypoallergenic and its structure makes it difficult for dust mites to breed. Silk is also useful for regulating body temperature and helps maintain healthy skin and hair due to a number of amino acids present in the fibers. With the natural chemical protein in the threads, sleeping on silk sheets can speed up skin metabolism, which helps with skin cell development and repair.

Silk sheets can be a bit of a hassle because you can't just throw silk sheets in the washing machine - most must be professionally cleaned. If you choose silk because of its skin and hair properties, you can always mix and match a silk comforter that can be used with a sheet that is easier to keep clean.