There are so few online reviews for Slumbercaps (
http://www.slumbercap.com/) that I have to add in my personal experience.
As a newly bald man, I was truly shocked at how cold my head would get while sleeping during the winter months. I didn't want to resort to a regular knit cap because I knew I'd end up sweating and I figured that the bulkiness wouldn't really be comfortable. I had to do something because my wife didn't really appreciate me continually stealing the sheets to tuck in over my head.
I took the advice of a January 2008 SBG blog entry (
http://www.slybaldguys.com/serendipity/archives/176-Slumbercap-how-to-keep-your-head-warm-while-sleeping.html) and requested one of the women's size for Christmas 2009. Well, I got two black caps and they're great! My concerns about sizing (I have a large head) proved to be unfounded and they fit perfectly - not too tight but not loose either. It's a soft material that's warm yet breathable. Haven't woke up with any head sweating yet. I do recommend the women's size unless you really want to go for the old-timey long stocking cap look ... apparently, the length of the cap is the only difference between the sizes.
In short, I'm extremely pleased with this product and I give Slumbercaps a emphatic two thumbs up!
I'm afraid it would give me bed head.
Years ago, I used to be able to use a sewing machine to do simple stuff like hemming pants. I'm thinking that it probably wouldn't be all that difficult to make something like this from flannel. As it is, I think that the Vermont Country Store might have night caps.
Years ago, I used to be able to use a sewing machine to do simple stuff like hemming pants. I'm thinking that it probably wouldn't be all that difficult to make something like this from flannel.
You're probably right, it wouldn't be too tough to make one of these ... but I wouldn't think flannel would be the best choice of material. Too hot & scratchy and not stretchy enough!
Doesn't it come off when you move in sleep?
Doesn't it come off when you move in the sleep?
Actually no! I'm a fairly active sleeper, turning over a lot and adjusting my pillow throughout the night ... but it doesn't move at all from the time I put it on until the time I wake up. Even my ears are still covered in the morning.