Do silk pillowcases "breathe"? I have hot flashes during the night.
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I also have hot flashes, and I it seems that no matter what pillowcase I use it doesn't help. The reason for silk, is it is better for your skin. Your skin will slide, instead of pull. I take pills for the hot flashes, from my Dr. :)
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It is great for hot flashes and you should try to get the pillow covers also. They work great for keeping your head cooler.
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I would say no because the oils are absorbed into the body or surfaces and the smell disappears. I put lavender on my pillowcases and the smell is overpowering at first but within an hour the smell eases and eventually disappears.
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I never tried "now food" type but Mendapause has relived my hot flashes during the night and bloating. I have used it for several months except one time I delayed in ordering it. To my amazement my hot flashes started as soon a I started to take it again they went away.
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Sad to say, I still detect that rubbery smell and I've wondered myself if it will completely leave. I'm not real convinced it will. I've put mine in a light flannel pillowcase and most of the time I'm not aware of the smell now. Makes you worry about fumes, though doesn't it?
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I have not noticed any particular smell. I do use a silk pillowcase over their casing. It's a great pillow.
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Janie - the pillow is cool, I have hot flashes as well and this pillow is great.
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I use cotton sheets, and my room stays pretty cool, but does get afternoon sun....I haven't noticed feeling hotter than a normal mattress. I do get very hot in my sleep, but I always have. Sooooo this answer really may not help! Tried my best! ;-)
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Silk sheets would be hotter and slippery. Linen has a soft but nice rough feel and they breath.
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Sorry, it seems to me that hot sleepers need the gel infused pillows, or you could put a gel pad between the pillow and the pillow case. I was unable to sleep with the pillow, so I gave it to my mother. For a memory foam pillow, however, it would be a dream for those that like the firm memory foam. I finally found my dream pillow, on Amazon: Tallalay latex foam pillow. This web site would let you return the pillow within a certain amount of time, I believe, if you are interested in trying it. Good Luck.
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It has been a long cold winter so far but they feel like they will be. They're cotton so much more breathable than polyester. I sometimes get hot flashes and haven't had an issue yet.
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I purchased 2 sets as a gift for my daughter as she was forever experiencing & complaining about how her long hair got matted from regular pillow cases.. she absolutely loves the silk ones & hasn't had the 'bed head' problem since.She launders them in warm water followed by the dryer & hasn't experienced any problems in doing so... they still look & feel like the day she first got them.She has not experienced any sweating issues from this silk item.
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This seller (Feeling Pampered) is an importer, as is mentioned in their profile. I wash my pillowcases before putting them on the bed. I don't baby the pillowcases; they get washed & dried on medium along with other bedding & I use my normal detergent. They come out perfectly & hold up very well. Silk only 'feels' delicate; it's actually hardy!
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I thought it was hot. I tend to run warm anyway, with night sweats (TMI?) and it seemed the extra padding got extra hot and retained the heat. This is not a complaint about the product - it is well made, extremely plush and cushy. It's just a note that if you're hot and sweaty at night, this isn't one of those magic breathing, wicking matress covers that's going to alleviate any problems and could make it slightly worse. If I weren't a middle aged-woman, I'd give it 5 stars. :)
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I think all memory foam holds your body heat to some extent. I sewed some pillow cases for mine so with the extra layer between me and the pillow I haven't noticed it being hot. Although it has been fairly cold here yet, so I guess we'll find out soon enough!
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The air coming from Cool on the go is just air. It acts like a regular fan. I have a problem with hot flashes and this just makes me feel more comfortable.
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I have a body pillow pillow case on mine so it is hard to say, but I live in Maryland and it is hot and humid and I still sleep with it without a problem. Hope this helps!