Published: 6 July 2023
We spend 49 hours a week in bed on average. Dare we say we don’t spend as much time anywhere else as we do in bed? So, it would make sense to think that investing in your bedding is a smart choice.
There are many options on the market from cotton bed linen, to silk sheets and the right linen can make a significant difference to your sleeping experience.
Tencel lyocell is a fabric that is gaining popularity and a reputation as a high-quality, sustainable and cooling bedding choice.
But, is this innovative fabric worth its price? Is Tencel better than cotton, linen or other choices? What makes Tencel a suitable choice for those who suffer from hot flushes and night sweats?
Let’s look closely at Tencel lyocell to understand what are its benefits and temperature-regulating properties.
Tencel performance backed by research
Tencel has been found to improve quality of the sleep helping people get a more restful sleep (and who wouldn’t want that). Research concluded that Tencel bedding was found to be the coolest bedding and caused the least amount of sweating during the night. This was further confirmed by another study in which Tencel was described as a fabric with great thermoregulatory properties that help to get cool, smooth and dry feeling while you sleep.
Tencel can be also highly recommend for those with sensitive skin as 80% of psoriasis and atopic dermatitis sufferers said that Tencel items were preferable to the textiles they typically used.
What makes Tencel sheets worth their price?
Yes, pure Tencel sheets are more expensive than regular sheets. If you go for 100% Tencel lyocell sheets you will not have to compromise on any of the Tencel’s benefits as 100% Tencel sheets are not blended with other fabrics like cotton or polyester.
Tencel lyocell bedding comes with many benefits that definitely outweigh its cost:
Moisture wicking – Tencel has superior moisture-wicking properties pulling sweat away from your body and helping it evaporate quickly so you can feel cool and dry.
Moisture absorption – Tencel absorbs 100% moisture in 20 seconds so any moisture is not build-up on your skin.
Breathability – Tencel allows air to circulate and avoid heat from building up around the body, preventing you from overheating.
Hypoallergenic – preventing the build-up of dust mites and other allergens. Perfect choice for babies, sensitive skin and people who are prone to allergies.
Antibacterial – the rate at which bacteria multiply is 200 times slower on Tencel fabric than on polyester, preventing infections and skin irritations and requiring less washing than regular sheets.
OEKO-TEX certification – meaningTencel is environmentally friendly and free from harmful chemicals.
Sustainable and eco-friendly – made from wood pulp from FSC®/PEFC™-certified forestry, Tencel production can be up to 10 times more ecological than cotton due to its biodegradable properties, low water and bio-energy usage during production, and closed-loop process that recycles 99% of solvents.
Silky soft yet durable – Tencel is known for its strength and durability, which means it can withstand more wear and tear than your average bed linen yet it is silky soft and gets even softer with every wash.
Who are Tencel sheets made for?
Anyone will enjoy sleeping in Tencel lyocell sheets, but there are types of people who will definitely appreciate its properties more than a regular person. Tencel is often considered the best menopausal bedding but not only those in menopause (peri-menopause or post-menopause) will benefit from its many advantages. Tencel bedding is particularly suitable for those who:
- Experience hot flushes
- Sweat at night
- Want to avoid embarrassing stains and odours on their bedding
- Are hot sleepers
- Have sensitive skin (incl. acne, psoriasis, atomic dermatitis)
- Are prone to allergies
- Want to sleep in luxurious yet sustainable sheets
Where to find the best 100% Tencel bedding?
Tencel bedding can really upgrade your sleeping experience. It’s not only a fabric with outstanding mechanical properties but it’s also stylish, smooth and durable. If you are looking for the best Tencel sheets, meaning Tencel sheets that:
- have a high thread count to get maximum performance (especially the temperature regulation)
- are made from 100% Tencel without any blends that would compromise the properties of Tencel
- are sustainably and ethically made
- are Oeko-Tex certified and free from harmful substances
- are designed to help minimise perspiration and reduce the impact of hot flushes
- are ultra-soft, smooth and cool-to-the-touch
look no further!
Cassvensi offers 600 thread count, 100% Tencel bed sheets that are made in Portugal, are Oeko-Tex certified and are crafted to cater for those who suffer from night sweats (and want to snuggle up in super soft sheets every night). What else would you need to get deep and relaxing sleep?
Conclusion
Tencel has many benefits and performs better than cotton and linen when it comes to moisture management, sustainability and temperature-regulation.
If you’re a menopausal woman struggling with hot flushes and night sweats, or a hot sleeper tired of waking up in a stained bedding, or have sensitive skin or allergies, or are some who’s looking for luxurious and sustainable bedding, investing in Tencel bedding is a smart choice. Sleeping in Tencel sheets will:
- help you regulate your body temperature,
- support you in feeling cool and dry,
- make you sweat less
- prevent odour and bacteria accumulation
- improve the quality of your sleep.
You deserve deep and restful sleep and the right bedding can help you get it.
TIP: When shopping for Tencel bedding, look for products that are made from 100% Tencel fabric, not just blend Tencel with other fabrics, to get its maximum benefit and search for sheets that are designed specifically for hot sleepers and to reduce impact of menopausal hot flushes and sweating.