From summer to winter: how to optimize your sleeping comfort?

Summary

1. Why change your bedding with the seasons?
• The question of temperature
• Comfort and the importance of softness
2. The benefits of a mattress topper for the fall-winter transition
• Extra heat
• Improved comfort
• Mattress protection
3. How to choose your mattress topper for winter?
• The best materials
• The ideal thickness
• The right level of firmness
4. Additional tips for restful sleep in winter
• Ventilate the room regularly
• Adapt your sleep cycle
• Invest in a suitable duvet
• Choose warm sheets
• Wear suitable nightwear

The seasons change, and so do our sleep needs. While in summer we crave cool, light nights, in winter we yearn for a cozy, warm cocoon. To transition smoothly from one to the other, a few adjustments are necessary, particularly when it comes to your bedding.

1. Why change your bedding with the seasons?

• Temperature: In the summer, we ditch our usual duvet and switch to a lighter cotton or linen sheet that will help wick away perspiration. In the winter, materials like wool or silk will keep you warm, as will a soft mattress topper and a cozy feather or down duvet.
• Comfort: A suitable mattress topper can transform your mattress into a cozy nest. It allows you to adjust the firmness, relieve pressure points, and provide an extra soft feeling. Ideal for when we want to snuggle up in bed to combat the winter cold.

2. The benefits of a mattress topper for the fall-winter transition

A mattress topper can be a valuable ally for a smooth transition to the cooler months. Here's why:

• Extra warmth: A wool or feather mattress topper will envelop you in softness and keep you warm on the coldest nights. Also, a microfiber cover, like the one on our Soft mattress topper, offers good thermal insulation and is often more affordable.

• Improved comfort: It will soften a mattress that is too firm or provide additional support to sensitive areas. This will help you recover better night after night.
• Mattress Protection: It protects your mattress from stains, wear and tear, thus extending its lifespan.

3. How to choose your mattress topper for winter?

• Materials: Choose materials such as wool, feathers/down or memory foam for their thermoregulating properties.
• Thickness: A thickness of 4 to 8 cm is generally sufficient to provide optimal comfort.
• Firmness: Choose a mattress topper whose comfort matches that of your mattress.

4. Additional tips for restful sleep in winter

• Ventilate your room: Even in winter, it is important to ventilate your room regularly to renew the air, especially with the appearance of seasonal viruses.
• Adapt your sleep cycle: In winter, the days become shorter and the nights longer. This increased darkness is interpreted by our bodies as a signal that it's time to get more rest. Our bodies will therefore produce more melatonin, the sleep hormone, which is why it's important to establish an optimal sleep routine to regulate your cycle.
• Invest in a good duvet: Choose a duvet suitable for the season with a high weight between 400 and 500g/m2.
• Sheets: If you suffer from the cold and a winter duvet doesn't meet your needs, we recommend flannel or thick cotton sheets.
• Wear warm sleepwear: Flannel or wool pajamas will help you retain your body heat.

By following these tips, you can enjoy restful and peaceful sleep throughout the winter.