Bedlinen - does Tencel really keep you cool?

[JackieNo]

That's what John Lewis claims - anyone have this stuff?

Works on my running gear but I've not had it on sheets - would be bloody uncomfortable I'd think, it's sort of nylonish in texture in workout gear.

BTW pure cotton works pretty well in wicking water away from the skin (which keeps you cool)

Well quite - and the fact that it's combined with polyester in that bedlinen seems strange.

Uhhh sweaty groin syndrome. Sounds like marketing bollocks to me dear, go with your gut, buy decent cotton stuff!

John Lewis also sell doilys and they are no good either!

Or linen, I suppose (but think of the ironing).

I worked for the company which developed Tencel, and dh was part of the original design team ... so I may be a little more biased than most

It's a more natural fibre than nylon - although it's man-made, it's made from wood pulp - so it is breathable so should keep you cool.

Blending it with polyester is a strange move though ... rather defeats the object!

WigWamBam - yes, would rather condense the sweat into puddles wouldn't it, on the bottom of the fabric, which would then soak into the mattress...noo this is too icky, I have to look at another thread now.

WWB - that's interesting - didn't know it was that natural. I've had clothes with Tencel in, so I know I like the feel of it.