Why is Summer Sleep so Hard? Here's What Might Be Hiding in Your Bedroom
Longer days. Bright evenings. Ice creams on the patio. British summer has its charm, but what about those nights when you're just lying there, wide awake, one leg out of the duvet, fan blasting, wondering if anyone "ever" sleeps well in July?
If that sounds familiar, let's ask the obvious:
Is it the heat or is it your bedding?
You're Not the Only One Struggling
When temperatures creep past 25°C indoors, your body finds it tough to cool down enough for deep sleep. That natural drop in core temperature (which helps signal your brain that it's bedtime) can't happen. Result? You feel sticky, restless, and wake up tired.
While we often blame the weather, the truth is that what you're sleeping in makes a massive difference.
Is Your Bedding Making Things Worse?
Let's be honest. Most of us don't think much about our sheets. We focus on colours, maybe thread count, maybe if it matches the curtains. But in summer, the "material" matters most.
Ever wake up damp and hot despite the window being open? That could be your bedding telling you it can't breathe.
Cotton Vs... Well, Everything Else
Here's where it gets real. Not all fabrics are created equal, and some are downright sleep-sabotaging in summer:
Polyester & Microfibre
Trap body heat X Don't absorb sweat X Stick to your skin X Feel cheap and shiny (because they are)
They might wash easily and look fine at first but when it's muggy? It's like sleeping in cling film.
Flannel (Yes, some people use this year-round)
Warm, cosy and perfect... for December. In July? You'll wake up gasping!
Even some so-called 'summer flannels' are heavy and airflow-blocking.
100% Cotton Difference
Now compare all that to cotton, especially the kind Leruum uses:
• Breathes beautifully
• Pulls moisture away from your body
• Softens over time
• Feels fresh and cool against your skin
It's not magic, it's just nature doing what synthetics can't; soft, healthy, pure cotton you’d be happy to tuck your little ones into, night after night.
"I never really checked what my sheets are made of!"
You're not alone. Most people don't. But next time you strip the bed, check the label. If it says polyester, microfibre, or a blend, that might explain the midnight misery.
Leruum's Summer Bedding: Cool, Classic, and Honestly Just Lovely
These days, it’s easy to get swept up in techy promises: 'cool-touch fibres', 'smart climate gels', 'moisture-reactive nano blends'. Clever-sounding stuff. But does it help you sleep better? Sometimes. Often... not quite.
Cotton has been trusted for generations, and with good reason. It's naturally breathable, soft on the skin, and it just works.
At Leruum, every bedding set is thoughtfully crafted from 100% cotton, designed to keep you cool and comfortable without compromising on style. Our fitted sheets stay put, even when you don’t. Pillowcases stay cool to the touch, long after you’ve drifted off. And duvet covers? They look crisp, but feel like drifting into a cloud.
So if sleep has started to feel like a struggle, if you're waking up clammy, restless, or not quite rested, maybe it’s not you. Maybe it’s your bedding.
Try cotton. Try Leruum. Sleep the way nature intended.
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