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The Best Fabric for Pyjamas: Cotton Lawn, Poplin and Linen

Classic Cabana Stripe print by Aline Bea, pyjama fabric

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The best pyjamas are soft, breathable and easy to wash. Fine cotton is the classic choice, and linen blends are lovely for warm nights.

Here are the fabrics we recommend for pyjamas, for adults and children, and how many metres to buy.

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The bases

The best fabric for pyjamas

Cotton Lawn base fabric
Soft, light pyjamas

Cotton Lawn

80 GSM100% cotton137 cm

Our finest cotton, soft and almost silky with a fluid drape. Lovely for nighties and summer sets.

Choose a mid-tone print for more coverage.

Classic button-up setsCotton Poplin115 GSM, crisp and cool
Warm nightsLight Linen Cotton140 GSM, breathable
Cosy all yearSignature Cotton150 GSM, soft body
Quantities

How many metres for pyjamas

3 to 3.5 mAdult long pyjama set
2 to 2.5 mAdult shorts set
1.5 to 2.5 mChild's set, ages 2 to 10
2 to 2.5 mKnee to mid-calf nightie

Based on fabric about 137 cm wide. Allow 4 m for an adult long set in size 18 and up. Your pattern's fabric chart has the exact figure for your size.

Designs

Prints for pyjamas

Pink and White Flowers on Aqua fabric design by Jasmine Blooms DesignsPink and White Flowers on AquaJasmine Blooms DesignsSwallow Birds Blockprint fabric design by Marie Le MoalSwallow Birds BlockprintMarie Le MoalTiny Bows and Dots Pinstripe fabric design by Nordic DuckTiny Bows and Dots PinstripeNordic DuckDream in Flowers Peonies fabric design by Juanette Design StudioDream in Flowers PeoniesJuanette Design Studio

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Prints for pyjamas

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Questions

Pyjama fabric questions

What is the best fabric for pyjamas?

A soft, breathable cotton. Cotton Lawn for light pyjamas and Cotton Poplin for classic button-up sets.

What fabric is coolest for summer pyjamas?

Linen and fine cotton. Light Linen Cotton is linen-led and breathes well on warm nights.

How much fabric do I need for pyjamas?

About 3 to 3.5 m for an adult long set, 2 to 2.5 m for a shorts set and 1.5 m (ages 2 to 4) to 2.5 m (ages 8 to 10) for a child's long set, at around 137 cm wide.

Should I pre-wash pyjama fabric?

Yes. Cotton can shrink 3 to 5% on the first wash, so wash and dry it before you cut.

The fabric your idea deserves. By the metre, on demand.

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