For pyjamas the answer depends on the season: combed cotton jersey at 140-200 g/m² for summer and mid-season, welsoft at 200-320 g/m² for winter. The usual mistake is choosing by how the swatch feels in the hand, without checking how the fabric behaves after eight hours of skin contact.
Which pyjama fabric suits each season?
| Fabric | Weight | Season | Character |
|---|---|---|---|
| Combed cotton jersey | 140-200 g/m² | Summer | Breathable, absorbs moisture |
| Interlock | 120-180 g/m² | Year-round | Smooth both faces, opaque |
| French terry | 200-280 g/m² | Mid-season | Looped inside, cool but warm enough |
| Brushed 3-thread | 280-380 g/m² | Winter | Warm, smooth outer face |
| Welsoft | 200-320 g/m² | Winter | Ultra soft, very light for the warmth |
| Anti-pilling polar | 180-300 g/m² | Winter | Warm and economical |
Is softness the same as sleep comfort?
Welsoft and polar feel remarkable in the hand, but they do not absorb moisture: if the wearer sweats overnight the sensation goes from pleasant to clammy. Combed cotton is less immediately caressing but it absorbs and breathes, which is what matters at four in the morning. The combination that works best in winter is welsoft or polar on top and cotton below, or welsoft with a jersey lining across the torso.
What suits children’s sleepwear?
- OEKO-TEX Standard 100 Class I — the class required for 0-3 years.
- No loose fibre — insist on an anti-pilling finish on welsoft and polar.
- Flat seams and printed rather than sewn-in labels.
- Written shrinkage tolerance — a pyjama that shrinks 7% is unsaleable by mid-season.
How should it be cared for?
Pyjamas are the most frequently washed garment in the wardrobe, so washing decides their life more than wear does. Cotton at 30-40 °C; welsoft and polar at 30 °C, low spin, and no fabric softener — it mats the pile and removes exactly the softness the garment was bought for.
How should volume and assortment be planned?
Pyjamas sell as colour and size assortments, not single colours. With a 50 kg per colour minimum it is realistic to launch four or five colours on a contained budget; stock colours ship in 2-5 working days, a specific Pantone takes 10-15.
Altunkaya Tekstil produces welsoft, anti-pilling polar, french terry and combed cotton jersey for sleepwear — min. 50 kg per colour, OEKO-TEX Class I certified. WhatsApp: +90 536 304 67 29