Merino Wool for Better Sleep

By Ridge Merino

Merino Wool for Better Sleep

Pictured: The Ridge Merino Frankie Tank and Women's Boy Short 

Can't sleep? Look to the sheep. 

Sleep in Merino wool to wake up less often

Did you know that merino wool can lead to a better night's sleep? It's true. Waking up in the middle of the night — aka "sleep disturbance" — is no fun. According to results from a sleep research study in 2019, wool sleepwear led to better sleep on average for study participants (all 50-70 years old).
As the results state, "In older adults with no health concerns, sleep disturbances are often linked to the thermal environment that is vital for sleep maintenance."
Natural fibers like Merino wool and cotton can absorb and transfer moisture (what we call moisture wicking), which leads to better body temperature regulation, which leads to better sleep. In this study, wool outperformed both cotton and polyester sleepwear for multiple sleep parameters.

Fall asleep faster with Merino wool

In the above study, it was also found that the participants 65 and older fell asleep within 12 minutes on average in wool, compared to 22 minutes for polyester or 27 minutes for cotton.

Another study from 2016 looked at the effects of sleepwear fabric on 17 healthy young participants. "Sleep onset latency" is the scientific phrase for how long it takes to fall asleep.

"Sleep onset latency was significantly shortened when sleeping in wool with trends of increased total sleep time and sleep efficiency compared to cotton sleepwear."

Participants fell asleep faster and had deeper sleep when sleeping in wool compared to cotton at lower temperatures (62.6 degrees Fahrenheit).

This should come as no surprise, as Merino wool's inherit qualities make it the ideal sleepwear for improved slumber. Merino wool naturally offers unique temperature and moisture management and is a soft, smooth fabric perfect for a cozy night of sleep.

Keep your skin comfortable and happy sleeping in Merino wool

Trying to sleep in scratchy clothing or fabrics that irritate your skin is a sure way to have a bad night.


The next time you're having trouble nodding off, consider wearing garments made from sheep instead of just counting them.

Our Merino Wool Sleepwear Picks

Women's Ridge Merino Wool Bralette and Boy Shorts + Men's Boxer Briefs and Journey V-Neck Tee

 

Did you know... sleep deprivation can cause damage to your body in the short term? Over time, it can lead to chronic health problems that can negatively impact your quality of life such as heart disease, diabetes, stroke, depression and obesity. 

1 comment

  • Michelle Henry on

    What a surprising find! Thanks for sharing this post. Sounds like the perfect sleepwear.

    Michelle
    www.betterbedsolutions.com

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