There is no garment like the pajamas that identifies man more and better reflects his personality. These special garments, for going to bed or staying in it (especially on Sundays), tend to be so comfortable that one can come to long for the end of the day to wear them. Generally, when a man puts on the pajamas, he experiences a kind of general relaxation that invades his whole being. It's something similar to being in out-of-service mode, relaxation mode.
The Pajamas and Their Origin
Undoubtedly, pajamas are one of the most worn garments worldwide, without distinctions of race, culture, or religion. It is clothing that is worn daily, and not only is it used for sleeping, but many times it is worn at home to feel more comfortable and relaxed.
The word Pajama has its origin in a Persian and Hindi term paejama, which encompasses a set of meanings that could be reduced to the habit of maintaining personal hygiene, the healthiness of the place where one sleeps or rests (bed), and it is also related to the feeling of comfort to the body during rest.
On the other hand, it has also been recorded that during the time of the now-defunct Ottoman Empire (present-day Turkey), this garment already existed and served 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, used long nightgowns that were fastened all the way down the front to the feet. They were made of velvet or wool. At the same time during that period, the rise of maritime travel between the East and the West began, which could be considered the first tourism trips. In these travels, and like in all travels, cultural exchanges began to be seen; this is how imported pants from Persia started to become popular, which turned out to be the first pajamas in the West.
Initially, these garments were quite loose with the aim of allowing complete freedom of movement while sleeping. They were made from soft and cool fabrics to ensure safe breathability while also 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 aimed at luxury.
It is at this moment that this garment is defined by gender: men's and women's clothing. It was a piece of clothing with such renown and prestige that it became suitable only for people in high social positions, despite its origins as accessible textile pieces used by 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 for staying at home. Generally, little time is spent on the selection of our pajamas. However, it is necessary and advisable to dedicate time to it. Our attention should be largely focused on the comfort and style of our home or sleepwear; it is an aspect that should not be overlooked.
During the pandemic, we were all forced to stay at home longer than planned, a significant fact that made us realize that we should feel comfortable in our homes, which also translates to feeling good 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 are garments of extraordinary quality, in addition to being very soft and special for the hot days of mid-year and also for the cold days of winter. Both in knit fabrics and in woven fabrics, cotton provides a shine and a special air that gives elegance and style to the pajama.
Don't hesitate, and experience what it is to choose a good pajama for each 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 current season. Additionally, always taking care of elegance and the different tastes our customers may have, as we create a wide range of designs for you to choose the one you like the most.
When we talk about summer, a time when temperatures rise, the search for cool clothing is a daily necessity. Short designs, specially created for these days, become our main allies when it comes to sleeping and resting after exhausting days of daytime heat.
These short pajamas that stand out for their great durability, which could allow us to use them for several repeated seasons, are made up of bermuda-style shorts and short-sleeved t-shirts, sometimes with a pocket in 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 adequate breathability, freshness, and comfort.
And, on the other hand, in the colder times, during winter, men usually opt for long pajamas that make them feel warm and comfortable. This allows them not to feel cold and to be at ease in their own home. And in these times, when heating cannot be on all day due to the cost it entails, this garment should be warm enough to stay at home without feeling cold. We offer an ideal winter pajama, whether made of knit, premium double-brushed flannel, soft velvet, or pure cotton woven. And even for those who are more sensitive to the cold or those who do not turn on the heating all day, we have additional accessories, jackets and robes made of polar fabric and flannel. Don't miss the opportunity to experience the feeling that winter has been warm.
Not Just Sleep
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 even 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 comfort all day long in front of the warm temperatures of those latitudes.
In short, it's simple, when you get home at the end of a long day try not to change from a suit into other clothes that give a feeling of restriction. Instead, you can try wearing pajamas. It turns out that they are also very comfortable, practical, and significantly help in preserving the lifespan of your clothes for much longer.
So, a large part of the reason why it could be said that the use of pajamas has a bad reputation is due to that obsolete paradigm created of an image of weakness and old age associated with the use of pajamas that tends to exert some pressure on the common.
Instead, what is indisputable is that we must encourage its use as a whole modern culture. Because it provides comfort, hygiene, and coziness. The super comfortable feeling of cotton fabrics against the skin not only helps to alleviate the worries of the day, but these pieces also help to shape and style our figures. It is a fact that every now and then we want to look good without having to bring our best clothing combinations.
The man in pajamas exudes security, confidence, as well as good habits that are associated with order and hygiene for nighttime rest hours, in that sleep ritual that may seem insignificant.