There is no garment like pajamas that identifies a man more and better reflects his personality. These special garments, for going to bed or staying in bed (especially on Sundays), tend to be so comfortable that one can even look forward to the end of the day to wear them. Generally, when a man puts on pajamas, he experiences a kind of overall relaxation that invades his entire being. It's something similar to being in out-of-service mode, relax mode.
The Pajamas and Their Origin
Undoubtedly, the pajama is one of the most worn garments worldwide, regardless of race, culture, or religion. It is clothing used daily, and it is not only worn for sleeping but often to stay at home feeling more comfortable and relaxed.
The word Pajama originates from a Persian and Hindi term paejama, which encompasses a set of meanings that could be reduced to the habit of preserving personal hygiene, the cleanliness of the place where one sleeps or rests (bed), and it is also related to the sensation of comfort to the body during rest.
On the other hand, it has also been recorded that during the time of the extinct Ottoman Empire (present-day Turkey), this garment already existed and played a very particular role. It is said that it was used to "warm" the legs at a time when, in fact, there were no effective solutions to control the low temperatures of the cold seasons of the year. Within that culture, its name literally meant "clothing for the leg."
By the mid-17th century, women and men, to avoid sleeping naked, wore long nightgowns that were buttoned up to the feet along the entire front. They were made of velvet or wool. At the same time, during that period, the rise of maritime voyages between East and West began, which could be considered the first tourism trips. On these journeys, as with all travels, cultural exchanges started to appear; it was in this way that pants imported from Persia became popular, which turned out to be the first pajamas in the West.
Initially, these garments were quite loose with the aim of allowing full freedom of movement while sleeping. They were made from soft and cool fabrics to ensure proper breathability while providing comfort. Three centuries later, when England had the territory of India as a colony, it adopted and adapted this sleepwear to its English style, adding details and decorations oriented towards luxury.
It is at this moment that this garment is defined by gender: men's and women's clothing. It was a garment with such renown and prestige that it became suitable only for people with high social positions, despite its origins as accessible textile pieces popular among all social classes, among other things, due to its simple and primitive design.
Comfortable Summers and Winters
It is a reality that our attention decreases when choosing our loungewear or clothing to wear at home. Generally, little time is spent selecting our pajamas. However, it is necessary and advisable to dedicate time to this. Our attention should largely focus on the comfort and style of our home or sleepwear; this aspect should not be neglected.
During the pandemic, we were all forced to stay at home longer than planned, a significant fact through which we realized that we should feel comfortable in our homes, which also translates into feeling handsome and comfortable throughout the year.
It is recommended to use pajamas made of cotton, the best and purest raw material available for making these garments. They turn out to be garments of extraordinary quality as well as being very soft and special for the hot mid-year days and also for the cold winter days. Whether in knit fabrics or in woven fabrics, cotton provides a shine and a special air that gives elegance and style to the pajamas.
Do not hesitate, and experience what it is like to choose a good pajama for every season of the year. El Búho Nocturno offers you a wide variety of pajamas made from all kinds of fabrics adapted to the temperatures of the season in question. Furthermore, always taking care of elegance and the different tastes our customers may have, as we make a wide range of designs so you can choose the one you like best.
If we talk about summer, a time when temperatures rise, the search for fresh garments is the order of the day. Short designs, specially created for these days, become our main allies when it comes to sleep and rest after exhausting days of daytime heat.
These short pajamas stand out for their great durability that could allow us to use them for several repeated seasons, consisting of bermuda-style shorts and short-sleeved shirts, sometimes with a pocket on the chest area, in light shades of white, blue, gray, and pearl color.
It should be mentioned that during the summer temperatures logically rise, although it is also true that there are certain areas where temperatures do not increase excessively. Not to mention that not all men have the same preferences for short pajamas. Not everyone has the same tastes and needs. So there are also proposals for long designs, of course with the same cotton base to ensure proper breathability, freshness, and comfort.
And, on the other hand, during the colder seasons, in winter, men usually opt for long pajamas that make them feel warm and comfortable. Ones that allow them not to feel cold and to be at ease in their own home. And in these times, when heating cannot be kept on all day due to the cost, it is important that this garment is warm enough to be at home without feeling cold. We offer an ideal winter pajama whether made of knit fabric, premium double-combed flannel, soft velvet, or pure cotton woven fabric. And even for those who are very sensitive to cold or do not use heating all day, we have additional accessories, polar fleece and flannel jackets and robes. Don't miss the chance to experience the feeling that winter has been warm.
Not Just Sleeping
According to the latest surveys, men do not wear pajamas as frequently as expected; it is a matter of habit and culture, often familial.
The idea that pajamas are only for sleeping is actually incorrect. Although Europeans adapted pajamas as sleepwear, the good people of Turkey, Iran, and India wore these loose garments not only for bed but for all-day comfort in the warm temperatures of those latitudes.
In short, it's simple: when you get home after a long day, try not to change from a suit to other clothing that gives a feeling of restriction. Instead, you can try pajamas. It turns out they are also very comfortable, practical, and significantly help in preserving the lifespan of your clothes for much longer.
So, much of the reason why the use of pajamas might be said to have a bad reputation is due to that outdated paradigm created of an image of weakness and old age associated with the use of pajamas that tends to exert some pressure on the general public.
Instead, what is indisputable is that its use should be encouraged as part of a modern culture. Because it provides comfort, hygiene, and convenience. The super comfortable feeling of cotton fabrics on the skin not only helps to relieve the day's worries, but these pieces also help to shape and stylize our figures. It's a fact, from time to time we want to look good without needing to put together our best clothing combinations.
The man in pajamas stands out for security, confidence, as well as good habits associated with order and hygiene for the hours of nighttime rest, in that sleep ritual that may seem insignificant.