Bamboo, Cotton, Modal, Lyocell: How to Choose Your Pajamas

Bamboo-derived viscose

● Feel: smooth, drapey, low friction.

● Climate comfort: breathability + moisture handling may help many hot sleepers feel cooler.

● Care: prefers cool water and gentle handling; avoid high heat.

● Who loves it: hot sleepers, sensitive-skin families, anyone who wants glide instead of tug.

Cotton

● Feel: familiar and versatile; comes in knits (jersey) and wovens (poplin, flannel).

● Climate comfort: breathable; warmth depends on structure (e.g., flannel traps air).

● Care: easy—tolerates higher heat better than viscose.

● Who loves it: low-maintenance households; fans of classic feel; great as a layering base.

Modal

● Feel: very soft and smooth; similar comfort goals to bamboo viscose.

● Climate comfort: breathable with good drape.

● Care: gentle wash; moderate heat caution.

● Who loves it: those who want silky softness with a slightly denser, resilient hand.

Lyocell

● Feel: smooth, cool hand; clean drape.

● Climate comfort: breathable, nice moisture management.

● Care: gentle, low heat; typically resilient in wear.

● Who loves it: shoppers who value smooth feel and prefer a more modern cellulosic option.

Decision mini-grid

● You overheat easily: bamboo viscose or lyocell; pick relaxed cuts.

● You want no-nonsense care: cotton jersey.

● You want silky without silk care: bamboo viscose or modal.

● You change temps through the night: bamboo viscose layered over a cotton tank.

What about safety and transparency?

Across all fabrics, look for OEKO-TEX® STANDARD 100 and clear fiber percentages. The more a product page explains—content, care, and construction—the easier it is to buy with confidence.