5 Home Textiles for a Good Night's Sleep

February 22, 2022, 3:53 pm | Read time: 4 minutes

Especially in challenging times, physical and mental relaxation is essential. However, many people find it difficult to achieve a state of calm. Interior designer and myHOMEBOOK author Odett Schumann introduces home textiles and bedding that can effectively promote well-being and health.

Winter blues, pandemic times, stress phases: In challenging times, many people find it difficult to relax and find peace. Yet both are absolutely necessary for mental and physical health. Sometimes, all it takes is a little help from the outside. We’re talking about textiles designed solely for optimal comfort, a good indoor climate, and human well-being. This article explores which home textiles can promote healthy sleep.

1. Neck Pillows Made of Natural Latex

For healthy sleep, neck pillows are especially recommended. Primarily, this home textile improves the sleeping position. The head and neck are supported and relieved in an orthopedically sensible yet comfortable way.

But the filling is also important: for a restful sleep, sustainable models filled with natural latex are particularly suitable. There are also neck pillows with a natural latex core plus an additional insert. This insert can be equipped with organic feathers or down (no live plucking). Some neck pillows even allow the filling to be adjusted to individual needs, making it comfortable to adapt to one’s own lying height.

Note: Regardless of the filling, the cover should ideally be removable for regular washing.

2. Pillows with Pine Shavings

What initially sounds unusual, but especially uncomfortable, is said to provide particularly high sleeping comfort: pillows filled with pine shavings. The emerging and slightly spicy aroma has many health-promoting properties. It relaxes the body, mind, and soul, stimulates circulation, clears the airways, and is even said to calm anxiety and nervous conditions.

The same applies to another home textile, namely pillows filled with spelt or millet husks. Indeed, what initially sounds like ingredients for morning porridge can also be found in a pillow and be beneficial for one’s sleep. The slightly grainy consistency of the husks adapts optimally to the shape of the head and neck, is breathable, absorbs moisture, and balances temperatures.

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3. Bath Textiles Made of Waffle Piqué

Yes, the right home textiles in the bathroom can also provide relaxation and thus lead to better sleep afterward. For some time now, a particular home textile has been frequently found in bathrooms: waffle piqué. Not without reason, as the fabric with its cell-like 3D honeycomb structure not only looks exceptional but also has high absorbency and can absorb a lot of moisture.

The breathable textile dries relatively quickly, making it well-suited for use in the bathroom. It is also gentle on the skin, making it more than welcome as a bathrobe, hand, or bath towel after a soothing cream bath.

4. Weighted Blankets as a Sleep Aid

Weighted blankets, also known as therapy blankets, are said to be extremely effective in helping people fall asleep. The solution lies in the name, as such a blanket can weigh up to 12 kg. What sounds like an enormous, uncomfortable burden aims to act like a soothing, protective hug during the night, subconsciously triggering a sense of security in the sleeper.

The individual micro-weights are evenly distributed throughout the blanket, exerting a gentle, even pressure. This, in turn, ensures the release of happiness and sleep hormones while simultaneously reducing anxiety and stress levels. People prone to restless sleep find it easier to fall asleep on both a mental and physical level with this home textile.

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5. Duvet Made of Tencel

Actually, Tencel is not directly a home textile but a brand that has developed a new sustainable fiber. These wood-based cellulose fibers have good moisture absorption, optimally absorbing body fluids such as sweat during the night. And because the fibers are lightweight and comfortable, Tencel is ideal as a filling for duvets. Home textiles equipped with this natural fiber are also ideal for allergy sufferers.

This article is a machine translation of the original German version of MYHOMEBOOK and has been reviewed for accuracy and quality by a native speaker. For feedback, please contact us at info@myhomebook.de.