Thermoregulation: The First Step Towards Quality Sleep

Thermoregulation is one of the most important properties of the body that affects the quality of human sleep. The ability to optimize body temperature, even despite ambient conditions, can be supported by the right fillings or bed linen.

Internal and external body temperature

Humans have two types of body temperature - internal and external. Internal temperature mainly concerns the abdomen, head and chest. Ideally, it ranges around 36-37 °C, with its stability largely influenced by our health. If the value is unstable, the body warns us of illness. In contrast, external temperature informs us about the condition of muscles and skin. Its value is more unstable because it is affected by changing ambient conditions.

When a person is cold, they start to shiver because the body tries to generate energy by contracting muscles. Conversely, when we are hot, we sweat, which is the process of transferring moisture to the body's surface. From there, sweat evaporates and the body cools down.

Thermoregulation as the key to peaceful sleep and fresh waking.

Thermoregulation during sleep

When fatigue sets in, the body slowly begins to lower its internal body temperature and prepares for sleep, because only a cooled body allows the brain the necessary regeneration.

When we fall asleep, any temperature fluctuations worsen the quality of rest. Sleep is repeatedly disturbed, leading to wakefulness or complete awakening. It is therefore necessary to maintain a microclimate near the body that fully satisfies all its needs. A quality mattress helps stabilize the microclimate, as do well-chosen sheets, bed linen, duvets and pillows. 

For quality children's sleep, in addition to a suitable routine, cot equipment is crucial.

It all starts with the fillings

Do you tend to sweat more during sleep, or conversely, can't get warm? If you belong to the first group, an ideal choice for you is a breathable filling whose main advantages include the ability to efficiently wick away moisture. In our offer, the Comfort duvets and pillows comfortably meet this requirement.

If you tend to feel cold, we would recommend opting for the Classic range. It effectively retains the heat that our body naturally produces. A common mistake people make is artificially heating their bedroom while sleeping under fillings that don't function correctly. This leads to excessive overheating, preventing the body from resting. Ideally, maintain a room temperature of 16-20 °C; a quality bed setup will effortlessly take care of the rest. 

If you struggle with different issues in each season and want a filling that will serve you perfectly all year round, opt for the premium Down Comfort fillings made of certified goose down. These have excellent thermoregulatory and absorbent properties and will ensure perfect sleep in any conditions.

Our fillings made from 100% anti-allergenic microfiber excel in their lightness and fluffiness.

It depends on what you sleep on

Other key factors influencing thermoregulation include the right mattress covered with quality sheets. Choose a mattress that does not retain moisture but actively wicks it away. Instead of a classic foam mattress, we recommend choosing a gel, coil, or latex mattress. Mattresses with coconut fibers also work great.

The sheet should be sufficiently breathable to allow moisture to transport through it into the mattress and from there to be wicked away.

At Lejaan, we sew sheets from cotton, organic cotton, and lyocell-cotton fibers.

BED LINEN AS THE ICING ON THE CAKE

A quality foundation in the form of perfect fillings, a functional mattress, and a sheet is best complemented by premium bed linen that elevates their benefits to a new level. Most importantly, the bed linen must be breathable, which all our collections fulfill. Then it's up to you which material from our offer you prefer or what composition your dream shade boasts.

Lejaan bed linen for the desired feeling of rest.

A FEW PRACTICAL TIPS

The feet and head dissipate 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 hide under the duvet up to your forehead for a few minutes. Let the rest of your body breathe freely to avoid the aforementioned overheating.

Do you, on the other hand, have a problem with sweating? Try wearing pajamas. They serve as the first barrier that wicks moisture away from the body and leads it through the bed linen and fillings until it fully evaporates.

Deserved rest

To achieve maximum regeneration, comfort, and perfect thermoregulation during rest, all the mentioned elements must complement each other. Quality sleep is simply a team game, and the loss of any player is keenly felt.

The goal is to feel comfortable under the duvet , for the body not to feel the need to sweat, but at the same time to prevent excessive heat loss. And thermoregulation perfectly takes care of this. The result is balance and peaceful sleep full of undisturbed dreams.