Sleeping Garments

SLEEPING GARMENTS
Nightwear, also called sleepwear, nightclothes, or nightdress, is clothing designed to be worn while
sleeping. The style of nightwear worn may vary with the seasons, with warmer styles being worn in
colder conditions and vice versa. Some styles or materials are selected to be visually appealing or erotic
in addition to their functional purposes.
Characteristics of a Sleeping Garment
lSleeping garments must provide us the comfort while sleeping. They should p possess the following
characteristics:
1. They should not exceed the maximum dimensions specified in the regulations for the chest, waist,
seat, upper arm, thigh, wrist, or ankle;
2. They should have no fabric ornament or trim, such as lace or ribbon, which extends more than ¼ inch
from the point at which it is attached to the garment;
3. They should have sleeves that taper from the shoulders to the ends of the sleeves;
4. They should have pant legs that taper from the thighs to the ends of the legs;
5. If they are 1-piece, they should taper from the chest down to the waist and from the seat up to the
waist;
6. If they are 2-piece, a. The upper piece should tapers from the chest down to the bottom of the
piece, b. If the upper piece has fastenings it should be located within 6 inches of the bottom of the
piece. c. It has a lower piece that tapers from the seat to the bottom.
7. They should bear a permanent label stating the size of garment; 8. They should bear a hang tag
alerting buyers that the garments are not flame-resistant and should be worn snug fitting because loose-
fitting garments are more likely to catch fire.
3.2 Types and Selection of Fabrics for Sleeping Garments
Types of Sleeping Garment
Adult jumpsuits or footed pajamas
Usually made of cotton and marketed under a number of different brand names
All-in-one footed sleep suits worn by adults but similar to an infant one size or children's blanket sleeper
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Blanket sleeper
Usually made from cotton and marketed under a number of different brand names
A warm sleeping garment for infants and young children
Babydoll
The garment is often trimmed with lace, ruffles, appliques, marabou fur, bows, and ribbons; optionally
with spaghetti straps. Sometimes it is made of sheer or translucent fabric like nylon or chiffon or silk.
A short, sometimes sleeveless, loose-fitting nightgown or negligee for women, generally designed to
resemble a young girl's nightgown
Chemise
Skimpy chemises pieced from a narrow piece of rough cloth, some have voluminous chemises pieced
from thin, smooth fine linen.
It is a delicate, usually provocative, loose-fitting, sleeveless, shirt-like lingerie, similar to babydoll, but
tighter at the hips.
Negligee or négligée
Usually made of sheer or semi-translucent fabrics and trimmed with lace or other fine material, and
bows
From the French: négligée, literally meaning "neglected", loose, sensuous nightwear for women
Nightgown
Typically made from cotton, silk, satin or nylon.
A loose hanging nightwear for women
Nightshirt
Usually made of cotton fabric
A garment somewhat longer than most regular shirts, reaching down to the thighs or below the knees
while leaving some of the legs uncovered. It is generally loose-fitting to avoid restricting the wearer's
movement while sleeping.
Nightcap
Ideally made from cotton fabrics
A warm cloth cap worn while sleeping, often with pajamas or a nightgown. It is similar to winter
'beanies' worn in cold climates. They were common in northern Europe before central heating was
available. Women's night caps usually consist of a long piece of cloth wrapped around the head. Men's
nightcaps were traditionally pointed with a long top and usually accompanied by a small ball similar to a
scarf. They keep the neck warm as wrapped around but not so tight to become a choking hazard.
Pajamas
They may be made from cotton, silk, satin or synthetic materials made of soft fabric, such as flannel;[6]
Loose fitting two-piece garments for women, men and children. Traditional pajamas consist of jacket-
and-trousers. The jacket element usually has a placket front and its sleeves have no cuffs. For a number
of reasons (increased freedom of movement, aesthetic appeal, etc.), many men opt to sleep or lounge
bare chested in just the pajama trousers.
Dressing gown or bathrobe.
Made of chiffon, silk or cotton fabrics
A long outer garment for women usually sheer. They are usually sold with a matching nightgown,
negligee or panties

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SLEEPING GARMENTS

Characteristics of a Sleeping Garment

3.2 Types and Selection of Fabrics for Sleeping Garments

Types of Sleeping Garment

Adult jumpsuits or footed pajamas

A warm sleeping garment for infants and young children

Typically made from cotton, silk, satin or nylon.

A loose hanging nightwear for women

Usually made of cotton fabric

Ideally made from cotton fabrics

Made of chiffon, silk or cotton fabrics

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