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Flannel sheets, silk pillowcases, duvets and pillows for cold nights and better sleep, compared on what the makers publish.
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A warm bed starts with what touches your skin. For cold nights, our flannel sheets guide explains why flannel is rated by weight in ounces per square yard rather than thread count, and how to keep it soft through the winter. For a smooth, cool feel, silk pillowcases and momme covers what the momme number means and which weights are worth paying more for.
Day sleepers need darkness more than anything. NIOSH’s guidance for night-shift nurses says a bedroom should be so dark you cannot see your hand in front of your eyes, or you should wear an eye mask; our gifts for nurses and night-shift workers builds on that advice.
Shopping for someone else? Cozy gifts for sleep lovers puts silk, flannel, masks and bed socks side by side, with what you need to know before buying each one.
Flannel sheet sets for cold nights
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Frequently asked questions
Are flannel sheets measured by thread count?
No. Superior, a bedding maker, says flannel quality is measured in ounces per square yard, and calls 5 to 6 ounces the thicker, warmer range.
What does momme mean on a silk pillowcase?
Momme is the weight of the silk. Dharma Trading describes under 20 momme as lightweight and 20 to 28 momme as medium weight.
Sources
- How to Choose the Best Flannel Bed SheetsSuperior
- Did You Know? Momme Fabric WeightDharma Trading Co.
- Module 9. Coping with the Night and Evening Shifts, SleepNIOSH, Centers for Disease Control and Prevention
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