What's the Deal With Cashmere Bedding?

"While I try to find the upside in most everything thrown my way, the daylight saving time-induced late-afternoon darkness tests my resolve. For me, slipping in cashmere bedding after an early dinner-without a hint of judgment or guilt-is the ultimate revival. Yes, there are hygge staples this season: candles, incense, and books. But this upgrade takes me from bed rotting to bed luxuriating."

"Anyone who has ever wrapped themselves in a cashmere throw, be it at home or in the middle of Nordstrom (speaking from experience), knows the thrill of being swathed in this soft natural fiber. It's warm without feeling too heavy, moisture-wicking so things don't get too clammy, and if cared for properly, long-lasting. Cashmere bedding is like if flannel went to boarding school abroad and came back with an accent."

"Thanks to Brooklinen, I realized that I might be the kind of person who could sleep in cashmere. The brand is reliably consistent in quality, offering really nice sheets at an approachable price point. Their heathered cashmere sheets are 95% cotton and 5% Himalayan cashmere, with a weight of 125 GSM (grams per square), a measurement of how much the material weighs per square, a.k.a. the weight. For reference, their flannel sheets are 100% cotton and have a 140 GSM."

Daylight saving–induced early darkness encourages indulgent bedtime rituals like slipping into cashmere bedding for restorative comfort. Cashmere bedding delivers soft, warm, and moisture-wicking properties that reduce clamminess and can last with proper care. Quality differences arise from fiber length, processing, and treatment, and accessible options are often blends rather than pure cashmere. A small cashmere percentage can noticeably increase pliability and softness compared with ordinary flannel. Brooklinen’s heathered cashmere sheets blend 95% cotton with 5% Himalayan cashmere at 125 GSM, offering a lighter-feeling, elevated tactile experience versus standard 140 GSM cotton flannel.

Read at Architectural Digest