Picking the right mattress and pillow is important. Choosing the right material that goes over your mattress is equally essential. Bedding materials come in many forms and they can make a difference in your sleep experience. In this episode we will:Look at the research about bedding and disease modificationUnderstand the temperature-regulating properties of various fabricsExplore cotton as a bedding material and how the addition of performance fibers can enhance the cooling properties of the materialEvaluate linen as a bedding material and learn how newer forms can help is become a cooler fabric while retaining the properties that make if feel more upscaleProvide an overview of polyester, perhaps the fabric with the biggest quality range in the bedding spaceConsider silk and how it might be the best fabric for sensitive skin or for people with certain dermatological conditionsDiscuss the cooling nature of bamboo and its low impact on the environmentLargely ignore flannel as a bedding abominationTouch upon Tencel and its unique textural propertiesProduced by: Maeve WinterMore Twitter: @drchriswinter IG: @drchriwinter Threads: @drchriswinter Bluesky: @drchriswinter The Sleep Solution and The Rested Child Thanks for listening and sleep well!