The psychology of well-being: How bedding influences our sleep behaviour
October 11, 2024
Body, mind and soul united in harmony under the comforter.
Priority sleep quality
Experts agree: adults should sleep between seven and eight hours every night. Despite this, almost half of people in our part of the world do not get enough sleep. Sleep disorders, such as problems falling asleep and staying asleep, are part of everyday life for some.
A lack of sleep can not only lead to a drop in performance and poor concentration, but also to negative health consequences such as an increased risk of heart attack and diabetes, headaches and, last but not least, impaired mental health.
The specialist magazine "ÖKO-TEST" had bed linen tested and also conducted an interview on the subject with Professor Dr. Jürgen Zulley, Professor of Biological Psychology and Head of the Sleep Medicine Center at the Regensburg District Hospital. The result: high-quality bed linen has a positive influence on the quality and length of sleep. An unsurprising result for Christian Fischbacher. But we are pleased that science confirms what we have known for a long time: Those who are well bedded sleep better.
Good sleep = well-being of body + psyche
Body and mind are closely linked. Physical well-being has a major influence on our psyche – and vice versa. When choosing your bed linen, you should therefore consider various factors that influence all aspects of your sleep quality.
Five steps to well-being under the comforter
1. The right materials for your bed linen
Always choose bedding made from natural materials. Linen, cotton and silk are soft, breathable, moisture- and temperature-regulating. Polyester has no place in your bed if you want to feel completely comfortable.
2. Thread count and skin feel
The thread count of the fabric indicates how tightly a fabric is woven. A higher thread count guarantees a pleasant, smooth feeling on the skin and therefore increases sleeping comfort. However, you should avoid fabrics that are too tightly woven as they are not breathable enough.
3. Colours as mood makers
You should not leave the colour choice of your bed set to chance. Colours in the bedroom have a great influence on how you feel there. The favourite colour of colour psychologists: Light blue!
4. Breathability and temperature regulation
The high breathability of your bed linen ensures optimum temperature regulation during sleep, and the appropriate air circulation contributes to better rest. Linen is one of the most breathable fabrics.
5. Aesthetics and emotional well-being
An appealing sleeping environment can influence emotional well-being. Most people feel more relaxed and content in a tidy and aesthetically pleasing bedroom with high-quality bedding.
Top choice for bed linen: Linen
Linen comforter covers are a first-class choice. Bed linen made from this fine natural material absorbs up to three times as much water as cotton. As each of us loses an average of half a liter of sweat per night during sleep, this property of linen bed linen is particularly important. Bed linen made out of linen is also particularly breathable. It acts as a biological air conditioning system and balances temperature and moisture in both summer and winter.
Linen fabric also becomes softer with every wash, making it more and more pleasant on the skin over time. The fact that linen fabric is also particularly durable and is also the most sustainable fibre ensures that you will be able to sleep with a clear conscience. And, as if that wasn't enough, linen bed linen looks really classy. The textured crinkled look has long been a trend among the most renowned interior designers.
Linen fabrics are an excellent choice for sensitive people to improve the quality of their sleep. The
Purolino bed linen made of 100 percent linen is available in five neutral colours and absorbs up to 20 percent of its own weight in moisture, which is then easily released back into the air. A feel-good guarantee for all the senses.
Anti-aging bed linen: silk
The unique smoothness and softness of silk bed linen give a particularly soothing feeling on the skin. The deep relaxation achieved in this way makes it possible to reduce stress particularly efficiently. For many connoisseurs of silk, the fabric’s ability to regulate temperature – keeping you cool in summer and warm in winter – is merely a delightful secondary benefit. Silk bed linen has a very special property: it makes the sleeper wake up feeling younger. Or rather: feel younger and look younger.
These are by no means empty promises, but facts that are easy to prove. The unique smoothness of a silk pillowcase ensures that the face resting on it wakes up looking relaxed and less "wrinkled" than after sleeping on other fabrics. The hair also benefits from this property of silk. Reduced friction on the pillow reduces hair breakage and split ends.
Those who wake up with baby-smooth cheeks and an intact hairstyle can enjoy the glamor and luxury of the exclusive atmosphere in the bedroom even more. The Soie bed set is woven from the finest Italian mulberry silk. Weighing just 74 grams per square meter, it guarantees the most luxurious beauty sleep.
The psychology of colours: the right bed linen for every personality
The bedroom embodies the room in the home that places the highest demands on rest and relaxation. Colour theory and colour psychology play a crucial role in the design of this room. For example, a comforter cover in a primary colour such as magenta, yellow or a bright blue can create a lively and energetic feeling, while muted colours are perceived as more calming and relaxing.
The right colour scheme for the walls, curtains and bed linen makes a significant contribution to helping us calm down and find a deep, relaxing sleep. However, which colours are particularly suitable for the bedroom depends not only on general beliefs in colour psychology. Individual preferences and character traits also count. However, you can hardly go wrong with some colours.
The psychology of colours: the right bed linen for every personality
A classic, but too cool for many people. Lighten up pure white with colour accents. However, some people also enjoy the visual calmness of the colour and can relax particularly well under white comforters. A big advantage of white bed linen is that you can also use less gentle detergent. The white bed set conveys a wonderful feeling of freshness, cleanliness and hygiene.
Infinite relaxation: Blue
The cold blue is associated with calm, contentment, harmony and infinity. A colour that invites you to dream! Colour psychologists attest that light blue bed linen is an all-rounder that ensures peaceful sleep for most people. What's more, blue inhibits the appetite – so get under the blue comforter if you want to finish off those midnight snacks.
Personality Natural calm: Green
Surrounded by the colour of nature, we can relax particularly well and get rid of stress. For this reason, green bed linen is increasingly being chosen by interior design professionals. The cooler the shade of green, the greater its relaxing and stress-reducing effect.
Sleep better with Christian Fischbacher
Scientific studies prove that the quality of comforter covers and pillowcases has a surprisingly high influence on our well-being at night and therefore on the quality of our sleep.
To be honest: At Christian Fischbacher, we have known this for centuries, long before the researchers confirmed it. That's why we have always used our experience and craftsmanship to create the best bed linen in the world. Swiss quality, Swiss know-how and Swiss passion are united in our products.
