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Dagsmejan sleepwear is Tudor Pro Cycling’s secret to summer recovery
Sleep is key to unlocking peak performance, whether that be academic, health-related or athletic.
That’s why Swiss-based sleepwear brand Dagsmejan has crafted a line of pyjamas that combine sleep expert advice with scientific research, natural materials and cutting-edge minerals to craft a truly unique set of nightwear that enhances a vital night’s sleep.
Dagsmejan’s sleepwear is athlete-approved. Tudor Pro Cycling’s riders, including one Julian Alaphilippe, will be wearing Dagsmejan’s Recovery pyjamas each night during the Tour de France, which starts on Saturday 5th July.
So just how is Dagsmejan shaping the world of sleepwear and catching the eyes of elite cycling teams?
Science-driven sleepwear
What’s the secret to a perfect night’s sleep?
Well, to get anywhere near performing our best, our pyjamas need to be comfortable, breathable and temperature regulating. With this in mind, Dagsmejan has crafted a fleet of research-backed sleepwear collections designed to address common sleep needs, such as night sweats, sensitive skin or athletic recovery.
Dagsmejan is also a brand centred on sustainability, with an onus on using natural materials paired with expert-driven technology. Many of the natural fibres used in their sleepwear require up to 20 times less water than cotton in production and five times less farmland than traditional pyjama materials like cotton and linen.
To add, 100% of the sleepwear range is produced wholly in Europe, with a keen eye on ethical means.
Pyjamas fitted with infrared technology
Dagsmejan sits in a unique position as one of the world’s only sleepwear brands with a dedicated sporting focus, as endorsed by not only Tudor Pro Cycling but also the Swiss national ice hockey team and 11-time Iron Man champion Ronnie Schildknecht. However, its benefits aren’t isolated to these sporting greats. The Recovery range can support us amateurs, whether you’re setting out on a bikepacking epic or a gruelling multi-day cycling holiday.
The revolutionary NATTRECOVER
fabric is a core element throughout Dagsmejan’s Recovery range. The material activates reactive energising minerals, which recycle excess body heat and convert it into natural infrared energy, supporting oxygenation and muscle regeneration. To that end, the fabric is also breathable and dries three times quicker than cotton, meaning excess sweat won’t interrupt hard-earned rest.
Alongside its recovery benefits, NATTCOVER is also made using sustainable materials. Eucalyptus fibres from Europe and Africa are woven into the sleepwear to support its heat regulation properties. The energising chemicals are also developed with a strict focus on environmental and health impacts.
Tudor Pro Cycling’s pyjamas of choice
Dagsmejan is Tudor Pro Team’s official recovery partner, making them the first of its kind in the pro peloton. As such, the full team roster, including the swashbuckling Julian Alaphilippe and puncheur Marc Hirschi, has been kitted out with Dagsmejan’s sleepwear to support their recovery throughout the year.
‘It is no news that sleep quality and athletes’ performance are closely linked, so it is a real priority for us,’ says team founder and four-time Paris-Roubaix winner Fabian Cancellara. ‘With Dagsmejan recovery sleepwear and accessories, riders are offered optimised sleep quality and increased muscle recovery.’
At stage races, a good night’s sleep can make all the difference. Especially at a Grand Tour, like the recent Giro d’Italia and the upcoming Tour de France, riders are in desperate need of any chance to recover ahead of the gruelling three-week programme. With Dagsmejan on board, the Tudor riders will be the only folks in the bunch with a dedicated PJs aimed towards supporting muscle regeneration at this year’s Tour.
The Staycool Collection
As temperatures creep up during summer, sleep and recovery can become even more difficult. In hotter weather, sleep quality is often lower, with sweat and body heat causing interruptions during the night. This reduces time spent in deeper sleep phases, which are important in restoring your energy levels the following day. As sleep expert Dr Lutz Graumann puts it: ‘To fall asleep and enjoy a deep, restorative sleep, we need our body temperature to drop.’
To improve these difficult summer sleeps, Dagsmejan’s Staycool clothing is made 100% with the Swiss-engineered NATTCOOL fabric. This sustainably sourced material, made using eucalyptus tree and other cell fibres, creates a fabric that is claimed to be eight times more breathable than cotton.
The Staycool nightwear helps to reduce excess dampness caused by sweating in the early hours. The NATTCOOL material helps to release this moisture as water vapour, meaning you stay drier as you sleep. In fact, Dagsmejan’s research shows that the Staycool sleepwear releases water vapour at a rate that’s 60% better than traditional cotton pyjamas.
This works in a way to harness a two-pronged method to manage moisture, through both evaporative cooling and moisture wicking. This pairing minimises any sweat-induced disturbance during the summer months, especially when you are wearing the full Staycool outfit, which is available in earthy tones and vibrant patterns.
Try Dagsmejan’s sleepwear today
If you’re looking for a secret recovery gain off the bike or just hoping to battle through the summer sweats in head-to-toe Staycool pyjamas, Dagsmejan have you covered. With pyjama shirts starting from £95.50 and shorts from £95.90, now’s the time to discover your optimum sleep. Don’t worry, all of Dagsmejan’s products come with a 14-sleep guarantee, so if you’re not convinced after two weeks, you can return them.
If you want to test out the pyjamas given the Cancellara seal of approval, use the code 15CYCLING at checkout for a 15% discount on your next order.
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