The perfect gift for athletes? High-performance PJs from Dagsmejan!
Functional sportswear designers love merino wool. It’s antibacterial, absorbs sweat, and keeps you warm – the ideal properties for sleepwear, as well, and for a good night’s sleep. Who said the perfect gift doesn’t exist?
This article is presented by Dagsmejan
How functional merino PJs can boost your sleep
They call it wonder wool and speak about the magic of merino, and rightly so. The material is a true gift from Mother Nature and can be found in a great variety of functional garments. Athletes will already have come across merino wool fibers in different forms, as many functional base layers and outdoor garments make use of its myriad benefits. And thanks to Swiss brand Dagsmejan, you can even boost your sleep in it.
«I really LOVE the Dagsmejan pyjamas. They help me to ensure my temperature is controlled for optimal sleep conditions, allowing my body to recover for the sessions ahead. Wearing them when it matters, so comfortable and super lightweight!» says Ellie Salthouse, champion triathlete from Australia.
Athletes who sleep well, perform well
It’s not just triathletes like Ellie Salthouse, but every professional athlete who knows about the positive effects of a good night’s sleep on their performance. Restful sleep helps the body recover from the physical strains of training or a competition, and it is only during deep sleep that we produce the hormone needed to initiate tissue repair.
«Dagsmejan helps me keep my body temperature in balance so that I never feel too cold or too warm during the night. In addition, it is super soft and mega comfortable to wear.» says four-time Swiss junior champion Joshua Burkhalter triathlete, and Olympian cross-country skier and world champion Anja Weber states: «Sleep is extremely important to me. Dagsmejan Sleepwear has helped me to have a perfect sleeping climate and thus also the regeneration is promoted, which is crucial for us athletes.»
Studies have shown that athletes who sleep well tend to be faster, more accurate, and react more quickly than those who struggle to get enough sleep or rest well enough. Well-rested athletes will also lower their risk of suffering injuries during sports. After a long day of training or the physical and mental challenges of a competition, professional athletes will also need more sleep to recover properly – at least an hour more per night is what’s recommended.
Why temperature matters
While many people underestimate the importance of room and body temperature during sleep, trainers and athletes know all too well how quickly their sleep will suffer if they feel too hot or too warm. Maintaining the ideal temperature for sleep is vital for a good night’s rest, and that’s where functional fibers like merino come in. They are natural thermostats and will help our bodies maintain the right temperature throughout the night.
When we overheat, merino fibers will absorb moisture to keep us dry and avoid overheating, while offering high thermal resistance to keep us from feeling cold during the night. As a result, your body stays in its thermal comfort zone, and that can help you fall asleep faster as well as sleep longer and better. Merino wool will also feel incredibly soft on your skin, which is great for those who suffer from eczema – its antibacterial properties can even have a therapeutic effect.
How Dagsmejan uses natural fibers to give you a good night’s rest
All those amazing properties come in fabrics that are a 100% natural – no synthetics needed. Enhancing those natural fibers by using innovative technology Dagsmejan has been able to design sustainable and functional sleepwear for exceptional sleep quality all year round. In winter, for example, their STAY WARM merino PJs will make sure you don’t feel cold during the night by absorbing moisture to keep you warm and dry.
The NATIVA™ merino wool used in those functional thermal pyjamas comes from certified farms in Uruguay guaranteeing 100% traceable, mulesing-free wool and all production steps following the shearing are Oekotex 100 certified. This means no child labour and a full commitment by all suppliers to a safe work environment and fair salaries. And while the wool might come from Uruguay, the whole production takes place in Europe – for peace of mind and exceptional sleep.
In fact, Dagsmejan is so sure about their sleepwear’s effectiveness that they give every customer a 14-day sleep comfort guarantee. If you are not convinced after having slept in their sleepwear for two weeks, simply send it back and they will give you your money back.
Still looking for the perfect gift?
Any athlete in your life – whether professional or amateur – will love the functional sleepwear from Dagsmejan. The STAY WARM collection will offer them the full range of merino magic: lightweight breathability paired with an antibacterial effect. At the same time, it will keep them warm, doesn’t have any tags, and feels super soft on the skin to make sure nothing disturbs their sleep. And uninterrupted sleep leads to fresh mornings and loads of energy for new challenges – in sports just as much as in everyday life.
For the festive season, the brand is offering gift sets at exclusive prices and all their pieces will ship in beautiful gift boxes – no wrapping needed. So why not give your athletic friends the gift of comfortable sleep this winter with the most comfortable pyjamas in the world?
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