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Pajamas come in lots of styles, but there's one thing they all need to be — and that's soft. The last thing you want is for your pj's to feel stiff or rough against your skin when you're crawling into bed. As you shop for the softest pajamas for women, keep their material top of mind. Here are several things to look for:
- Coziness: When it comes to a soft, breathable, and cozy material, cotton is one of the best options out there. Though, other materials like viscose, rayon, polyester, modal and bamboo can offer superior comfort, as well.
- Flexibility: A key quality to complement softness is freedom of motion — your pajamas should feel stretchy and flexible. For that reason, the best pajamas will have some spandex or elastane thrown in, too.
- Temperature control: If you're someone who tends to get hot at night, the most comfortable pajamas will be lightweight and well-ventilated, whereas if you get chilly when you sleep, you'll want thermal features like sherpa material or fleece lining.
In addition to the qualities above, it helps to read reviews, particularly if you're trying to to determine how soft the material is. Manufacturers always say their pajamas are soft, but customers will tell it to you like it is.
To give you a leg up, I've sifted through reviews, and I've also scanned tons of product descriptions to find the ones with the best blend of these qualities. Check out my list of the softest pajamas for women below.
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