The complete guide
Satin pyjamas: what the 5 per cent spandex is doing
A little stretch changes the garment
Pure polyester satin has no give. In a button front top that means the fabric strains across the back every time you turn over, and the placket gapes. Five per cent spandex is enough to stop both, and it is the reason this set is comfortable to sleep in rather than only to lounge in.
Button front over pullover
A button front goes on without dragging over your head, which matters more if you have just done your hair or if you sleep in a bonnet. On satin it is also the stronger construction: a pullover neckline is where the fabric gives out first.
Long sleeve or short
This is the long sleeved set. The short sleeved one is a separate product and is the better single buy in a warm climate. Owning both is how most people end up.
Satin is not silk
This set is polyester and spandex. The Mulberry Silk Long Pyjama Set on this site is 16 momme silk and costs about three times as much. Both pages say which is which, which is not universal in this category.
Sizing
Sizing on this range follows the supplier's chart rather than Australian street sizing, and it runs closer to a relaxed fit than a tailored one. If you are between sizes, take the larger.




