Thermoregulation is one of the most important properties of the body that influences the quality of human sleep. The right fillings or bedding can support the ability to optimise body temperature, even in the face of surrounding conditions.
Internal and external body temperature
The body has two types of temperature - internal and external. Internal temperature relates mainly to the abdomen, head and chest. Ideally it hovers around 36-37 °C, and its stability is largely influenced by our state of health. If the value is unstable, the body is alerting us to illness. External temperature, on the other hand, tells us about the state of our muscles and skin. It is less stable, because it is influenced by changing surrounding conditions.
When we are cold, we start to shiver, because the body is trying to generate energy by contracting the muscles. Conversely, when we are hot, we sweat - a process of transporting moisture to the surface of the body. From there, the sweat evaporates and the body cools down.
Thermoregulation as the key to peaceful sleep and a fresh awakening.
Thermoregulation during sleep
As tiredness sets in, the body slowly begins to lower its internal temperature and prepare for sleep, because only a cooled organism allows the brain the regeneration it needs.
Once we fall asleep, any temperature fluctuations impair the quality of our rest. This leads to repeated sleep disturbances, waking or complete arousal. It is therefore necessary to maintain a microclimate close to the body that fully satisfies all its needs. A quality mattress helps to stabilise the microclimate, but so do well-chosen sheets, bedding, duvets and pillows.
It all starts with the fillings
Do you tend to sweat more during sleep, or on the contrary, can you never get warm? If you belong to the first group, the ideal choice for you is a filling that breathes and whose main advantages include the ability to wick away moisture efficiently. In our range, our Comfort duvets and pillows meet this requirement with ease.
If you tend to feel cold, we would recommend reaching for the Classic range. It effectively retains the heat the body naturally produces. A common mistake is made by people who artificially heat their bedroom while sleeping under fillings that do not function correctly. This leads to excessive overheating, during which the body has no chance to rest properly. Ideally, keep the room temperature at 16-20 °C - quality bed equipment will easily take care of the rest.
If something different troubles you in every season and you want a filling that will serve you perfectly all year round, go for the premium Down Comfort fillings made of certified goose down. It has excellent thermoregulating and absorbing properties and ensures perfect sleep in any conditions.
Our fillings made of 100% hypoallergenic microfibre stand out for their lightness and fluffiness.
What you sleep on matters
The right mattress covered with a quality sheet is another key factor that influences thermoregulation. Choose a mattress that does not retain moisture but actively wicks it away. Instead of a classic foam mattress, we recommend opting for a gel, spring or latex mattress. Mattresses with coconut fibre also work excellently.
The sheet should be sufficiently breathable so that moisture is transported through it into the mattress and carried away from there.
At Lejaan, we make sheets from cotton, organic cotton and lyocell and cotton fibres.
BEDDING AS THE CHERRY ON TOP
The quality foundation of perfect fillings, a functional mattress and sheet is best completed by premium bedding, which takes their advantages to a new level. The most important thing is for the bed linen to be breathable, which all our collections fulfil. After that, it is simply up to you which material from our range you prefer, or which composition your dream shade has to offer.
Lejaan bedding for the longed-for feeling of restfulness.
A FEW PRACTICAL TIPS
The feet and head lose the most heat from the body. So how do you achieve effective insulation? If you often feel cold when falling asleep, put on socks and try to cover yourself up to your head under the duvet for a few minutes. Let the rest of the body breathe freely to avoid the overheating mentioned above.
Do you struggle with sweating, on the other hand? Try wearing pyjamas. They act as the first barrier that draws moisture away from the body and carries it through the bedding and fillings until it evaporates completely.
Well-earned rest
For maximum regeneration, comfort and perfect thermoregulation during rest, all the elements mentioned must complement each other. Quality sleep is simply a team effort that bears the loss of any player badly.
The aim is for you to feel comfortable under the duvet, for the body not to need to sweat, yet not to lose excessive heat either. And that is exactly what thermoregulation takes care of perfectly. The result is balance and peaceful sleep full of undisturbed dreams.
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