I tested different fabrics to see how they affected my sleep score
I have been experimenting with various sleep fabrics and their effects on the oura ring sleep score. I conducted this small study on my own at home and on myself. I am a male gym athlete, I have a higher BMR (Basal Metabolic Rate) due to which I sleep hot and wake up sweaty, and have midnight wakes due to sudden heat spikes and sweat.
Controls:
Control 1: Oura Ring worn in the Index Finger for all Nights.
Control 2: AC set to Auto at 21 degrees Celsius or 69.8 degrees Farrenheit.
Control 3: Humidity controlled between 35 - 40% on all nights.
Control 4: 100% Cotton Bedsheets, Duvet Cover and pillow Covers.
Control 5: Mulberry Silk filled Duvet and Pillows.
Control 6: Short Format sleepwear (short sleeve T-Shirt and Shorts)
Independent Variable: The Fabric used in my sleep wear.
- 95% Polyester, 5% Elastane
- 100% Cotton
- 100% Bamboo Viscose
- 100% Silk
- 100% Tencel
- 100% Merino Wool
- 100% Tencel/ Modal
Each type of fabric was worn for 4 nights each and an average was taken of the sleep score.
The Results are as follows:
- 95% Polyester, 5% Elastane: 64.2
- 100% Cotton: 66.3
- 100% Bamboo Viscose: 79.8 (I was genuinely surprised because the fabric did not feel comfortable)
- 100% Silk: 62.5 (It was too rigid without any give)
- 100% Tencel: 89.8 (The winner)
- 100% Merino Wool: 83.5 (Another surprise for a hot sleeper, I thought this would make me feel hot)
Do let me know if you guys know any other fabrics that I can try with!!