You always want comfort and coziness! Especially when a long and not always easy day ends. A sleepless night in this case becomes a real punishment. To prevent this from happening, you need to take care of a comfortable sleeping place, quality bedding and a good blanket. It’s easier with the winter option - we’re looking for something warmer. What to do in the summer? In the heat, many people make do with a sheet, but on cool days and nights, you will need a thin blanket that will reliably protect you from the coolness of the night and make your sleep comfortable. How to cover yourself, how to choose a summer blanket, so as not to regret the waste later? Let's try to figure it out.
What should a blanket be like for summer sleep?
Bedding for the summer heat and warm seasons should be as comfortable and convenient as possible. It means that special attention must be paid to thermoregulation.
The most successful in terms of heat removal are:
- linen;
- silk;
- bamboo;
- Tencel.
Important! Despite the warmth that down, wool and cotton provide as a filler, they are also often used for summer blankets. The fact is that they easily remove moisture and allow air to pass through, which allows the body to “breathe” during sleep.
Linen and silk are expensive materials that are not suitable for everyone. If you have limited funds, it is better to pay attention to natural cotton, bamboo or products with down filling.. They are light, moderately warm and cozy.
Flannelette blankets are still often used for young children. They provide comfortable warmth without creating a feeling of heaviness while babies sleep. A summer blanket should be light, so very little filler is used here, no more than 100 g per square meter of product.
A summer blanket must be chosen especially carefully, in accordance with the season and the needs of the person.
Important! It should be light, pleasant to the body, have high hygroscopicity and thermal insulation.
Choosing a light blanket
Choosing a quality bedspread for the summer is difficult and difficult. The variety of materials makes you think about the correctness of the choice made. Let's look at the main types of summer blankets.
Silk
They remove moisture perfectly and have bactericidal properties. Can be used by people who suffer from allergic reactions, as they are absolutely harmless. At the same time, they maintain a comfortable temperature well during sleep.
Cotton and bamboo
A wonderful alternative to expensive silk, this more economical options for eco-friendly blankets for the summer.
They have increased hygroscopicity and good thermal insulation properties, ensuring a comfortable sleep.
Downy
This product It is very light in weight, you can hardly feel it. This is very attractive when choosing a summer blanket.
Tencel
One of the most popular natural materials today is tencel. This is a real find for the summer! After all, Tencel seems to combine the qualities of several fibers. It gives a feeling of coolness, has no contraindications for allergy sufferers, is durable and gentle at the same time.
Synthetic
There is also a large assortment of synthetic bedspreads that attract buyers with their price and good thermal insulation properties. But don't forget that synthetics do not “breathe” at all.
Important! A synthetic product will not provide adequate comfort and will create a danger of catching a cold.
Possibility of use in winter
The selected blanket should only be used for its intended purpose. It will be of little use if used during the winter months.
Although some people prefer it cooler and can sleep under a thin summer blanket during the winter months. The main thing in this case is that the bedspread is made of natural fabrics and does not create a “bathhouse”. A person steamed under synthetics can easily open up and catch a cold in a slight breeze.