"Stay Warm" from Dagsmejan tested: Lightweight fabric, warm nights
22.12.2023
Translation: machine translated
The "Stay Warm" range from the Swedish-Swiss company Dagsmejan helps me to get a good night's sleep in winter. Yes, the price is high, but there is also a lot of innovation in the clothes.
If it was purely down to the base material, I would have to smell like a sheep sucking a cough drop in the "Stay Warm" pyjamas from Dagsmejan. Because my test pyjamas are made from merino wool and modal fabric with eucalyptus fibres. But of course, the shirt and trousers only have the smell of my washing powder.
Although the Dagsmejan pyjamas smell like my other pyjamas, I can still recognise them immediately. I can feel that it's different. It's better, I'll tell you that much before the conclusion at the end of this test report.
What material does Dagesmejan use?
For the "Stay Warm" line, Dagsmejan uses a blend of 38 per cent merino wool, 56 per cent of the modal fabric Lyocell with eucalyptus fibres and six per cent elastane. The origin of the merino wool is 100 per cent traceable. It is also ensured that the wool comes exclusively from sheep that are not subjected to the mulesing process. Mulesing involves removing the skin around the animals' tails, usually without anaesthetic. This is intended to prevent the animals from being infested with maggots in this area, but is a highly controversial practice. Dagsmejan works with the organisation Nativa for certification.
Lyocell, the main component of pyjamas, has been on the rise for several years and has replaced cotton in many areas. The modal fabric is also known under the brand name Tencel. Lyocell is considered more sustainable than cotton. For example, wood fibres that grow quickly and save water are used in its production. The raw material is cooked, so to speak, and regenerated fibres are obtained from the cellulose in an industrial process. This sounds and is very technical. The result is fabrics that are softer and retain their shape better than cotton, even after many washes.
What makes the "Stay Warm" pyjamas special?
Dagsmejan provided me with trousers and a shirt to test. It was a welcome upgrade, especially during the recent cold nights. I usually used to wear my old cotton pyjamas. They were also reliably warm, but sometimes made me overheat. That's exactly what doesn't happen to me with "Stay Warm".
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The fabric is very light, especially the top. Compared to the average of my other pyjama tops in my wardrobe, Dagsmejan's is 25 per cent lighter. That's why I initially wondered how the top would keep me warm. When I put it on, it has a bit of a ski underwear vibe. This is partly due to the design with the cuffs on the leg, which prevent them from riding up the calf. The other is the material and cut. The shirt and trousers fit rather snugly, which I personally like. There are also objective advantages to not having too much fabric around you at night, which ultimately leads to you lying uncomfortably on any folds. Dagsmejan avoids this with flat seams and no sewn-in labels. And I particularly like two comfort features:
Warm hands thanks to thumb loops
There are loops on the sleeves that you can put your thumbs through. I'm usually more familiar with this from winter running shirts. But I now realise that it's also useful for pyjamas. If I'm reading a book in the chilly bedroom in the evening, my hands freeze first. With the thumb loops, I can keep the sleeve so far forward that a large part of the hand stays warm.
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Comfortable shoulder section
The second special feature is raglan sleeves. Don't worry if the term doesn't mean anything to you; I didn't know it either. It refers to a special way of running the seam in the shoulder area. In a normal T-shirt, the sleeve is attached to the shoulder. With raglan sleeves, the seams run diagonally into the collar seam, right up to the base of the neck. This has a particular advantage if you sleep on your side, as you don't lie with your shoulder on a seam.
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Features alone do not keep you warm. Dagsmejan has resolved the apparent contradiction between thin fabric and good thermal performance with its own fabric innovation called "Nattwarm". It is said to provide "breathable warmth and optimum moisture control". Tests commissioned by Dagsmejan confirm that its own fibre duo of lyocell and merino wool is better than cotton, bamboo or synthetic fibres. I may not be a test lab, but I didn't actually freeze or sweat in the pyjamas on any of the 30 or so nights I wore them - and at bedroom temperatures of between 12 and 21 degrees.
Conclusion: expensive but durable
My wife introduced the rule into our marriage - and therefore into our bedroom - that the window must always be tilted. Without fresh air, there's no good sleep, she argues. So far, this has meant that I have also chosen my sleeping clothes according to the night-time temperatures to be expected. The colder, the thicker the fabric. Those days are over now. My "Stay Warm" pyjamas from Dagsmejan provide reliable warmth without making me sweat.
I wouldn't call them a miracle of warmth straight away, but "Stay Warm" still feels a little chilly, especially shortly after putting them on. But I can rely on the pyjamas. That's an excellent prerequisite for a restful night's sleep.
At the end, there is still the question of price: can and should pyjamas cost over 200 francs? I can't make that decision for you. For me, a good night's sleep is worth a lot. And because I have already been using other Dagsmejan clothing for a long time, I can justify the investment: I haven't had any quality issues so far, even after many rounds in the washing machine.
Transparency notice: Our editorial team selects products for testing independently and autonomously. We test critically and honestly and have no obligation to the manufacturer, nor are we tasked with increasing sales of individual products.
Do you have any questions for me about the Dagsmejan pyjamas? Ask them in the comments below this article.
Cover photo: Martin Jungfer
Martin Jungfer
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Martin.Jungfer@digitecgalaxus.chJournalist since 1997. Stopovers in Franconia (or the Franken region), Lake Constance, Obwalden, Nidwalden and Zurich. Father since 2014. Expert in editorial organisation and motivation. Focus on sustainability, home office tools, beautiful things for the home, creative toys and sports equipment.
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