Winter Bedding: Which Bed Linen Is Best for Winter?

Winter Bed Linen: What Sets It Apart

Anyone who wants to stay snug and warm in bed during winter can rely on special winter bed linen. It should keep you warm without causing night-time sweating.

A lightly brushed surface provides warmth, and you will find this texture in beaver and flannel bed linen. “Beaver” most likely really does take its name from the animal of the same name, which has a dense, warming coat. Flannel is slightly finer than beaver and therefore also somewhat lighter – anyone who tends to sweat easily should therefore opt for flannel bed linen. However, both fabrics offer warming properties and a soft, cosy feel.

Jersey, on the other hand, is a classic material for year-round bed linen. This fabric helps regulate temperature while also being absorbent. What is more, bed linen is in fact also available in terry towelling, even if that is still rather uncommon. Its special surface texture also provides warmth, which is of course why it is so popular for towels.

Material: Which Bed Linen Keeps You Warm in Winter?

Which material winter bed linen should be made from depends somewhat on the ambient temperature and also on any allergies. Cotton is the usual choice here and can be made into different fabrics, including beaver and flannel.

Some winter bed linen sets also contain wool, which is intended to provide additional warmth. In addition, there is bed linen made from microfleece, which consists of a polyester blend and therefore dries quickly and does not need ironing. This bed linen is also especially fluffy.

In fact, satin bed linen made from 100% cotton can also be warming in winter, provided it is of a somewhat denser, firmer quality. Its smooth surface would normally create a cooling effect in summer.

For the colder season, we recommend the luxurious MÖVE NOBLESSE bed linen with its dense weave and elegant details.

Washing Winter Bed Linen

Even in winter, you should make sure to change and wash your bed linen regularly. The temperature you may use depends on the material, so always check the care instructions. We recommend washing at 60°C to ensure lasting hygiene while sleeping – which is generally no problem for cotton.

There is also special non-iron bed linen, but this is often treated with chemicals. In general, the Oeko-Tex label is helpful when choosing bed linen, as it shows that you are buying a product free from harmful substances.

The Basis for Warm Nights: the Right Duvet

Good winter bed linen is one thing, but without the right duvet it will not keep you as warm as it could. Some duvets are particularly thin and therefore more suitable for mild summer nights. Winter duvets are much thicker and help keep cool temperatures away from the body. Whether down or synthetic fibre is used is no longer quite so important these days.

When choosing a duvet, make sure it is the right size as well: the usual standard sizes for single beds are 135 x 200 cm and 155 x 220 cm. The larger duvets are especially suitable for people who like to be covered from their toes right up to their neck. For couples who enjoy snuggling under one duvet, there are various comfort sizes available, such as 200 x 200 or 220 x 240 cm, and so on.

With a suitable mattress, for example one made of foam, and a breathable fitted sheet, you also create the basis for restful sleep, even in winter. Fitted sheets are particularly practical here, as you can simply pull them over the mattress without having to tuck them in all the way round.

A Warming Robe on Winter Mornings

After a night in warm winter bed linen, getting up can sometimes feel especially difficult: after all, the ideal sleeping temperature is 16–18°C – which can mean something of a temperature shock in the morning. Once you leave the bed, an elegant dressing gown or a fluffy bathrobe will keep you well warmed. Choose the length so that the robe falls below your knees – whether or not you prefer a hooded robe is entirely up to you.

We wish you a restful night and a good start to the day!