The Best Sleepwear Fabrics for Crisp, Cool Nights

As the nights grow cooler and the days start to slow, there's something wonderful about making small changes to welcome the new season—lighting a candle, adding an extra throw to the bed, slipping into a nightgown that feels a tad cozier.

At Hank & Hera, we believe what you sleep in matters.

Especially in cooler weather, the right fabrics — soft, breathable, and natural — can make the difference between tossing and turning, and falling into the kind of deep sleep that restores you from the inside out.

If you've ever woken up feeling hot and tangled in heavy synthetic fabrics, you'll know exactly what we mean. That's why we only use natural fibres in our collections—including our best-selling cotton nightgowns, linen robes, and size-inclusive sleepwear up to AU 34.

Here's why these fabrics belong in your winter sleep wardrobe.

Cotton: The Sleep Essential You'll Reach for Night After Night

Cotton is nature's gift to cooler-weather sleepwear. It's breathable enough to let your skin breathe under heavy quilts but soft enough to cocoon you in comfort.

If you love curling up in a nightgown that feels like a warm hug, our Barbara or the Arianna Nightgown is made for you. Crafted from pure, premium cotton, it has the softness and flow you want on a cool night — long sleeves, generous length, and that beautiful balance between cozy and breathable.

Why it works:

Helps regulate temperature naturally
Soft against sensitive or dry winter skin
Easy to layer with a robe or throw blanket

Because we design plus-size sleepwear thoughtfully, not just sized-up, every woman from AU 4–34 can experience that same luxury.

Linen: Not Just a Summer Fabric

We often think of linen for hot weather, but linen's magic is how well it works when temperatures fluctuate.

A linen nightgown, like our Kareena Nightgown, feels effortlessly light on your body but traps and releases heat depending on your needs. It's the ultimate smart fabric for unpredictable in-between seasons or for anyone who doesn't love feeling weighed down at night.

Why we love linen for cooler nights:

Breathable and moisture-wicking
Feels crisp at first, but softens beautifully with time
Moves with you — no clingy, sweaty nights

Linen nightwear has that lived-in elegance — a quiet luxury that makes winding down feel like a ritual.

Silk: The Unexpected Winter Hero

Silk isn't just beautiful — it's practical, too. Naturally insulating, silk adapts to your body temperature like cotton and linen do — but an elegant slip, like our Fiona Nightie, adds an extra layer of softness that feels almost weightless.

On cooler evenings, layering a silk slip underneath our linen Anne Robe creates a breathable but warming cocoon. It's that perfect in-between: substantial enough to feel protected from the chill but light enough to move and breathe with you.

For nights when you want to feel truly cared for, luxury sleepwear like silk makes all the difference.

Sleep Deeper, Dream Longer

When you surround yourself with the right textures—natural, breathable and kind to your skin—sleep becomes richer, deeper, and more restorative. At Hank & Hera, we create sleepwear designed for your entire life, not just for bedtime but all the quiet moments around it.

Choosing natural-fabric sleepwear like our cotton nightgowns, linen nighties, and breathable plus-size sleepwear options means investing in deeper sleep, better mornings, and a more beautiful rhythm to your days because you deserve to feel good in every season.