The right sleep climate ensures restful sleep

Almost a third of the population suffers from regular sleep onset or maintenance issues, which over time can negatively impact health. Below, you’ll learn how improving the sleep climate in your bed can be an important step towards better sleep.

Why a Continental Bed Helps Avoid Heat Build-up

The fundamental requirement for a pleasant sleep climate is the efficient ventilation of your bed. The best air circulation is provided by the pocket spring mattresses used in continental beds: The springs sewn into fabric pockets enclose cavities, allowing air to circulate and moisture to evaporate, unlike mattresses made with solid construction (waterbeds, foam or latex mattresses).

High-quality pocket spring mattresses are generally equipped with additional ventilation holes, which help moisture and heat produced by the body escape more easily. When the main mattress is placed not just on a slat base or a board but on a boxspring base, the airflow improves significantly as the additional spring layers provide more cavities for ventilation.

Why a Contintental Bed is also Perfect for Chilly Nights

A continental bed offers the best conditions for comfortably temperate sleep in the colder months. Due to the increased height from the boxspring base and pocket spring mattress, the body rests at a pleasant distance from the potentially coldest area in the bedroom: the floor.

Natural Materials are Breathable

Natural padding materials in mattresses and topper covers, such as pure wool, cashmere, cotton, and horsehair, are ideal for regulating temperature and body moisture. For bedding, fabrics made from cotton, wool, or silk for the covers, as well as down, wool, cashmere, or silk for the duvet fillings, are recommended. Wool, cashmere, or camel hair fillings provide particularly dry warmth, while silk has a cooling effect, and down is an all-rounder for temperature regulation and moisture transport, especially in winter.

An age-old rule also applies to beds: Always ventilate your bedroom adequately to ensure the removal of moisture by introducing fresh air.

How the Size of Your Duvet Affects the Sleep Climate

A duvet that is too small can negatively affect the sleep climate, especially if areas of the body, like the back or legs, are left exposed due to a change in sleeping position. Colds are almost inevitable in such cases, as a person unconsciously moves in their sleep approximately every 20 minutes. The standard size for single duvets of 135 x 200 cm is often too short for individuals over 1.75 meters in height, and a duvet in the length of 220 cm is recommended. If you are unsure between two widths, consider your movement needs during the night and opt for the wider one.

The width of your duvet also depends on whether you plan to use it alone, with a partner, or even with the whole family. Do you prefer to wrap yourself up, or enjoy when the duvet hangs loosely on both sides of the bed? People “learn” how to sleep just like they learn to eat: sleep habits, no matter how individual, are always culturally influenced. In Germany, two single duvets in a large bed are quite common, while in the UK, it is almost unheard of. There, a large duvet for two is preferred.

Which Bedding is Best

The individual warmth needs in bed vary from person to person but can be regulated by choosing the right bedding: In winter, jersey sheets and duvet covers are better than those made of Mako-Satin because jersey fabric, being knitted, retains heat more effectively. Mako-Satin is perfect for summer—this fabric made from the finest Egyptian cotton can absorb and release moisture very efficiently. As a result, Mako-Satin has a cooling effect—and its wonderfully smooth structure (anti-pilling effect) makes it especially soothing to the skin on hot nights.