Wool the Best Temperature Regulator for Sleep! What Women Need to Know About Staying Cool at Night.

For many women, sudden hot flushes disrupt not just comfort, but sleep and daily wellbeing. These episodes bring with them sweating, a racing heart, and flushed skin, all triggered by the body’s natural response to hormone changes.

Whether you’re navigating menopause, pregnancy, or monthly hormonal shifts, these sudden, intense episodes of heat can cause discomfort, impacting your daily life and sleep quality, and we know how hard it can be to find comfort in those moments.

But what if there was immediate relief to be found in something other than a whirring fan, or cool flannel? What if natural, temperature-regulating wool was the answer?

To find out how wool works lets first understand how hormones affect us. 

Understanding Hot Flushes: The Hormonal Connection

Hormonal changes, particularly shifts in oestrogen and progesterone, play a major role in how your body regulates temperature. As hormone levels rise and fall, they can throw your internal thermostat out of balance.

This often leads to:

·         Night Sweats that drench your sheets

·         Sudden hot flushes, especially in your chest, neck, and face

·         Cold chills after overheating

·         Interrupted sleep followed by next day fatigue

These symptoms are especially common during:

·         Menopause and perimenopause

·         Pregnancy and post-natal recovery

·         Monthly cycles or while taking hormonal treatments.

It’s frustrating and these symptoms can lead to poor sleep, affecting your mood, energy, skin and even lower your immune system. That’s why at Creswick Woollen Mills, we know creating a supportive sleep is so important.

This is where the remarkable properties of natural wool come into play, offering a solution that works with your body, not against it. So, why is wool such a game changer for women and their sleep?

Why Wool Works When Hormones Wreak Havoc

Unlike synthetic fibres that can trap heat and moisture, wool uses its unique crimped structure to absorb moisture, manage airflow, and respond to temperature changes in real time. Here’s how:

Thermal Regulation & Moisture Wicking

Wool is a smart fibre that works with your body. It helps you stay comfortable by adjusting to how warm or cool you are.

When you’re hot, it releases heat to help cool you down.

When you’re cold, it holds onto warmth keeping you cosy.

Wool also absorbs perspiration before it turns into sweat, then slowly releases it into the air. This keeps your skin dry and helps reduce sleep disruptions.

Simply put, wool helps to:

·         Cool you down during hot flushes

·         Keep you warm when your body cools down

·         Create a stable, comfortable sleep environment around your skin

·         Keep you dry by managing moisture before it turns into sweat.

Highly Breathable

The natural loft of wool (it’s soft and airy structure) allows air to flow freely through it. This gentle airflow helps prevent heat from building up, whereas synthetic fibres tend to trap heat, leaving you with that clammy, overheated feeling.

Wool vs. Synthetic Bedding: A Closer Look

While synthetic fibres may seem cost effective, wool offers those affected by hormonal changes something that man-made fibres can’t, unmatched comfort and breathability.

How Wool Bedding Supports Women’s Wellness

For women navigating hormonal changes, naturally hypoallergenic wool bedding is gentle on skin and offers improved sleep quality by minimising tossing and turning and by supporting longer, deeper REM cycles. The unique structure of the wool fibre offers relief from night sweats by wicking away moisture and offering overall greater comfort during hormonal fluctuations throughout the night.

Sleep Better with Wool: How to Layer for Comfort

Maintaining a natural, even temperature and breathable sleep environment throughout the night is easier thank you think! Start with:

·         Wool Underlay or Mattress Topper - A breathable wool underlay allows for airflow underneath your body, helping you reduce overheating from below

·         Creswick Wool Quilt - Our Australian wool quilts are designed to regulate temperature without the added weight. Choose from summer, winter, all season or Lavendar infused options

·         Bed Layers, Blankets or Throws - Perfect for layering, our blankets and throws allow you to easily adjust warmth based on your needs.

A Better Night’s Sleep Starts with Wool

At Creswick we’ve taken the time to expertly craft our woollen quilts to deliver long-lasting comfort and support – because sleep quality matters no matter where you are on your life journey.

While synthetic fibres may seem like the cheaper alternative, they simply do not offer the same breathability or temperature control as wool. Switching to wool bedding is a simple change that can make the world of difference - say goodbye to restless nights, sudden overheating and waking up in a sweat!

It’s a natural solution that supports temperature sensitive sleepers, especially during times of hormonal change. 

Ready to reclaim your sleep?

Shop our range of wool quilts, underlays, blankets and throws today – and discover the natural power of wool.