Night sweats aren’t just a nuisance — they’re exhausting, disruptive, and all too common for people going through menopause, cancer treatment, autoimmune disorders, and other chronic health conditions.
When your sleep is constantly interrupted by overheating and damp sheets, your body never quite gets the rest it needs to recover, repair, and restore.
At Floks, many of our customers come to us searching for relief from exactly this. And time and again, they tell us the same thing: switching to wool bedding has been transformative.
So, what makes wool so uniquely suited to easing the discomfort of night sweats? The answer lies in its science — and its softness.
What causes night sweats?
Hormonal fluctuations, medications, infections, or underlying health conditions can cause night sweats in both men and women. In particular:
Menopause and perimenopause bring shifts in estrogen levels that affect the hypothalamus, the part of the brain that regulates body temperature.
Chronic illnesses such as diabetes, cancer (especially during chemotherapy or hormone therapy), hyperthyroidism, or autoimmune disorders can disrupt the body's ability to regulate heat.
Certain medications, including antidepressants and steroids, can also trigger thermoregulatory side effects like sweating during sleep.
The result is often the same: you wake up feeling overheated, drenched, and fatigued — sometimes several times a night. And if your bedding traps heat or holds onto moisture, the cycle repeats.
How does wool help?
Unlike synthetic or down-filled bedding, wool doesn’t just insulate — it breathes. Its complex, coil-shaped fibres allow for natural airflow and moisture dispersion in a way no man-made material can match.
Here’s how wool helps manage night sweats more effectively than conventional bedding:
1. Moisture wicking like nothing else
Wool can absorb up to 35% of its weight in moisture without feeling damp. That’s more than double the absorbency of cotton and miles ahead of synthetics.
This means that when you perspire during the night, wool draws the moisture away from your skin, into the core of the fibre, where it slowly evaporates, keeping your sleeping surface dry and comfortable.
2. Temperature regulating (adapts depending on your body)
Wool responds to changes in body temperature, a trait known as thermoregulation. When your body heats up, wool releases moisture to cool you down. When your temperature drops, the fibre traps warm air close to the skin. This dynamic process occurs throughout the night, creating a stable microclimate that supports deeper, uninterrupted sleep.
This is especially helpful for people going through hormonal temperature swings — whether it’s a hot flush in the middle of the night or post-fever chills.
3. Naturally antibacterial and hypoallergenic
Night sweats can lead to a warm, damp sleeping environment — ideal for bacteria, fungi, and dust mites. But not with wool. Thanks to its unique structure and the presence of lanolin, a naturally antimicrobial wax, wool resists microbial growth, discouraging common allergens and keeping your bedding fresher, longer.
For individuals with sensitive skin, eczema, or concerns about their immune system, wool makes an exceptionally safe and comforting choice.
The gentle option to care for your body
When your body is going through intense changes — whether hormonal, emotional, or medical — comfort takes on a whole new meaning. Wool offers more than just softness. It provides:
- Fewer wake-ups during the night
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Less tossing and turning
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A more stable body temperature
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A fresher, drier sleep environment
- Better rest and recover
Unlike cooling gels or synthetic “moisture-wicking” fills that rely on chemical coatings or plastics, wool is entirely natural, gentle on skin, kind to the earth, and safe for sensitive health conditions.
You deserve deep, healing, restorative sleep
Night sweats might be part of the journey, but poor sleep doesn’t have to be. Whether you’re navigating menopause, chronic illness, or simply running a little hotter at night, wool bedding offers a natural, sustainable solution that works.
With its moisture-wicking magic, responsive temperature control, and naturally clean properties, wool helps your body settle into rest, the kind that feels healing, not just horizontal.
The Floks difference
At Floks, we use only 100% traceable British wool, encased in GOTS-certified organic cotton. No plastics. No coatings. No chemicals. Just breathable, biodegradable comfort that’s designed for a luxurious and natural sleep.
Every duvet and topper is made for even temperature distribution, thoughtfully made to keep you warm without trapping heat, and hand-finished to last for years.
We also hear from many Floks customers in menopause, pregnancy, or cancer recovery who tell us they finally sleep through the night again, after months, sometimes years, of disrupted rest, and that's what makes us so passionate about what we're creating here at Floks.