How to avoid catching a cold while sleeping

Cold‑weather illnesses begin when the air turns chilly, creating ideal conditions for infections to spread. People spend more time indoors, eat fewer fruits and vegetables, and exercise less.

Colds are often caused not by the cold itself but by sudden changes in body temperature—rapid cooling after brief warming. For example, stepping into a cool room on a hot summer day, running errands in winter, or taking a hot shower before heading back outside. Athletes feel chilled when their bodies cool quickly after exertion. So how can you avoid catching a cold while you sleep?

A Simple Solution
If you catch colds easily, you’ve probably tried cold showers or debated whether you need another warm sweater or pair of shoes. The most likely answer is that you simply need a different sheet—and most cold‑weather sniffles will disappear.

Can You Catch a Cold in Your Bedroom?
Did you know you can catch a chill while sleeping even if your room isn’t cold? Because of biology or heat waves, we sweat heavily at night, and moisture accumulates in bedding. If your sheets wick and evaporate that moisture well, you stay comfortable. If not, the damp fabric cools, feels ice‑cold to the touch, and can cause you to catch a chill.

Prone to Colds? Choose the Right Bedding!
If you’re sensitive to chilling, opt for well‑insulating bedding that forms a thermal barrier around your body, preventing both overheating and overcooling.

Consider this example: sheep live in climates from the hottest to the coldest regions. Yet they neither overheat nor freeze because their wool forms a natural thermal barrier, maintaining a stable temperature. Even snow won’t stick to their fleece. Shepherds once wrapped their hands in wool to keep warm—wool insulates equally well in summer, keeping animals cool in the shade.

What Bedding Should You Choose if You’re Prone to Colds?
Many bedding materials are available, but remember the key rule: don’t pick something that’s merely warm—choose fabrics that breathe and manage moisture effectively. Cotton, linen, flannel, waffle weave, terry cloth, and almost any natural‑fiber fabric have these properties. You’ll find a wide range of styles and prices at Savashome.

For those who react strongly to temperature changes, look for bedding with good thermal‑insulating qualities—it shields you from the cold in winter and keeps you cool in summer.