'Genius' cooling blanket improves sleep for 96% of menopausal women
The menopause can bring a host of unwelcome side effects, but few are as disruptive as the sleep deprivation caused by night sweats and hot flashes. On average, women lose roughly two hours and 36 minutes of sleep each night due to these symptoms, causing a cumulative effect that quickly adds up.
To help women achieve more restful sleep, Silentnight has launched a new menopause-friendly cooling bedding collection specifically designed to combat overheating and discomfort during the night. In trials, 96% of women reported improved sleep using the range, while all experienced immediate cooling relief.
A standout from the collection is the Restore Cooling Lightweight Blanket (£44.99), currently available with the discount code 15RESTORE, which brings the price down to £38.24. The soft grey blanket is made from cooling cotton and breathable jersey cotton - materials chosen for their temperature-regulating and moisture-wicking properties.
The result is a blanket that feels refreshingly cool to the touch and gentle on the skin, perfect for warm nights and hormonal fluctuations alike. Easy to maintain, the blanket is machine washable and safe for the dryer, ensuring it stays fresh and clean for the foreseeable future.
Numerous other moisture-wicking alternatives are also available. For instance, Piglet in Bed offers linen sheets in a variety of colours that are not only timeless but also breathable, reports the Manchester Evening News.
A chuffed customer reviewing the Silentnight Restore blanket gushed: "I'm going through menopause, and the weather is so hot. This blanket is amazing. I don't keep waking up in a sweat. I've had the best sleep since I bought it. I would totally recommend this."
Another happy sleeper shared: "I've been struggling with getting hot at night, and this has been brilliant; I either use just this or a top sheet with it. I've now bought a second so that one can be in the wash. Highly recommended."
However, not all feedback is glowing. A less impressed buyer remarked: "For one, it's short, it won't keep you cool all night, I still have to take it off several times a night, I sleep with a cool air fan set at 16 degrees Celsius, and I am still very hot, I wake up tired."
In contrast, another user was full of praise: " This really works. It has two different sides. One is cooler with a silky texture, and the other is a cotton-type fabric, providing a slightly cosier feeling. Lightweight with minimal filling, it really helps me sleep during these muggy summer nights."
Yet another satisfied customer exclaimed: "My mum bought this for me as I'm going through the menopause and haven't had a good night's sleep in years. I used it for the first time last night and have to say it's genius, and I was so happy that I didn't want to get up.
"It's big enough that when the part covering you feels warmer, you can just pull across another bit and instantly feel cool again."
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