Bedding for couples: When one person freezes and the other sweats

Do you know this? He prefers sleeping under warm biberna bedding, while she tends to get hot at night and wishes for a cooling quality. Different warmth requirements in a double bed are one of the most common causes of arguments when sleeping together – but this can be easily solved with the right bedding for couples. The trick is not to compromise, but to choose the right quality for each side of the bed, rather than settling on a single solution that ultimately doesn't really suit anyone.

Why couples feel so differently about being cold or hot

It is completely normal for two people in the same bed to feel completely different. While one partner feels chilly at night and longs for cozy warmth, the other quickly gets hot under the same blanket. Instead of struggling to agree on a single set of bedding, it is worth considering the two sides of the bed separately – with two different qualities, each doing exactly what is needed. At biberna, you will find both particularly warm and particularly cooling qualities from a single source.

For those who get cold: cozy warm qualities

If you get cold at night, you are in the right place with biberna's biberna bedding. Since 1968, biberna has been our core product with its high fluffiness and loft at 160 g/m² – super cozy and warm and a real classic for cold nights. If you like it even fluffier, choose mélange flannel, our further development of biberna: "biberna 2.0", invented by biberna, produced entirely in Germany, made from 100% cotton and even softer than classic biberna. This quality was specifically developed for those who get cold and is one of the very few of its kind worldwide. Directly from biberna, you can get mélange flannel bedding at a price of around 49 to 79.95 euros – original quality without the surcharge that brick-and-mortar stores now often charge for comparable goods, because high-quality products are increasingly being replaced by cheap goods there.

For hot sleepers: cooling and breathable qualities

For the side of the bed where you tend to get hot, other qualities are significantly better suited. Mako satin made from combed cotton with a 4/1 sateen weave feels pleasantly cool and smooth on the skin without feeling clammy – high-quality zippers are of course included. If you like it particularly airy, choose seersucker: The characteristic crinkle structure acts like a built-in air conditioner against sweating and is also 100% non-iron, which makes everyday life even easier. A third option is TENCEL – biberna was the first manufacturer of Tencel bedding made from the Lenzing fiber. This all-season quality regulates moisture and thus deprives bacteria and mites of the basis of life. TENCEL bedding can be washed at 40 °C and offers very good value for money. This way, hot sleepers can find exactly the right quality depending on their preference between smooth satin, airy seersucker, and moisture-regulating TENCEL.

The pragmatic solution: two sets, one bed

Instead of settling on a single set of bedding for both sides of the bed, many couples deliberately choose two different sets – a warming one for the person who gets cold and a cooling one for the hot sleeper. Since all our qualities come directly from the manufacturer, you benefit from the same quality control in both cases, regardless of which quality you choose. And because shipping at biberna is always free of charge for all products in Germany – with no minimum order value –, there is no reason not to order two matching sets directly, instead of settling on a compromise that ultimately leaves neither partner really satisfied. If you are also considering a shared duvet, you will find further information in our guide on the topic of two duvets or one in a double bed. If you would rather know why you sweat at night in the first place, it is best to read our article on the causes of night sweats. You can find an overview of all our qualities – from warming to cooling – in our bedding collection.

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Frequently asked questions

Do both sides of the bed absolutely have to have different bedding?
No, that is not mandatory. But if one partner gets significantly colder or sweats more than the other, a quality tailored to the respective side of the bed ensures noticeably better sleep without anyone having to compromise.

Do biberna and Mako satin match in color and style?
Yes. Both qualities are available at biberna in different designs, so that two different qualities can also be combined visually in a harmonious way for a shared bed.

Which quality is suitable for couples who both tend to sweat?
Seersucker or TENCEL are good options here: Seersucker creates a cool bed climate with its airy crinkle structure, while TENCEL additionally regulates moisture and deprives bacteria and mites of the basis of life.