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Winter Bedding Layers: 5 Tips for Warmth
Tuck yourself into bed for a cozy and snug night’s sleep with these winter bedding layering tips and tricks.
Materials for Winter Bedding Sets
Material for your sheets, blankets and pillowcases can affect the way your winter bed feels. Here, check out the best types for creating the ultimate cozy winter bedding setup.
- Microfiber Fitted Sheet Sets & Duvet Cover Sets: If you are a hot sleeper, skip microfiber. If you sleep cold and are already looking for products to battle the winter season, consider microfiber sheet sets as they trap heat more easily than cotton and synthetic materials.
- Sherpa Comforter Sets: Keeping warmth in and cold out, sherpa wicks moisture and dries quickly, making it the perfect thing to cuddle up with during winter.
- Sateen: Usually for pillowcases, to keep the head at a balanced temperature and from overheating. Sateen is similar to silk in feel and doesn’t trap heat, a great offset to the warmer layers of your duvet, comforter and blanket.
- Faux Fur: More for style, faux fur also offers a cozy feel. Usually used in throw blankets to add a plush look over a duvet, strewn across a made bed or folded nicely.
- Down Alternative Comforters & Duvet Inserts: The fill inside many winter comforters is down alternative, a material that isn’t made from real feathers but feels soft and cushy.
Winter Bedding Layers: 5 Tips for Warmth
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1. Invest in a Quality Fitted Sheet
Investing in quality fitted sheets sets the foundation for cozy and warm bedding. Look for flannel or cotton fabrics with a high thread count. A flannel fitted sheet adds another layer of insulation, providing you with an extra surface of warmth to snuggle up to.
2. For Warm Bedding, Try a Heavyweight Blanket
A weighted blanket is an excellent way to add warmth to your bedding during winter. Heavier equals more heat entrapment, so weighted alone can do the trick for some people. If you need a little more brute force for staying warm, opt for a weighted blanket with plastic pellets, as plastic retains heat more than other materials.
3. For the Warmest Bedding, Top Off With a Sherpa Comforter or Throw Blanket
Sherpa comforters or throw blankets are a great way to add an extra layer of warmth to your bedding during winter. These blankets are made of thick, fluffy, and warm materials such as wool and fleece. The soft and cozy texture of these blankets will make it difficult to leave the bed in the morning.
4. Don’t Settle for a Blanket That’s Less Than Super Soft
The texture of your blankets matters just as much as its warmth. Look for blankets that are super soft, plush, and comfortable to sleep on. This will elevate your sleep experience and make it even harder for you to leave the bed in the morning.
5. Consider a Year-Round Mattress Topper
A year-round mattress topper is an investment that is generally overlooked. These toppers are made of materials such as memory foam, which will help add an extra layer of warmth and comfort to your bed during winter. Investing in a mattress topper will also save you money in the long run as you won’t need to replace your bedding items every season.
Ways to Winter Bedding
Whether you’re looking to add on layers of warmth to combat dropping temps or simply want to add cozy style, we’ve rounded up a fresh batch of winter bedding options to choose from.
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