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    <title><![CDATA[Thermal pyjamas for autumn and winter: what to look for]]></title>
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    <description><![CDATA[The first cold nights of autumn are usually when people realise their summer pyjamas are no longer adequate. Thermal sleepwear has improved considerably in the last several years. The best options now are warm without being heavy, and smooth enough on the outside that they do not look like long underwear.]]></description>
    <pubDate>Mon, 05 Oct 2026 10:39:05 GMT</pubDate>
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    <title><![CDATA[Homewear as a gift: what to buy and how to get the size right]]></title>
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    <description><![CDATA[Pyjamas and loungewear are one of those gift categories that people are slightly nervous about. The concern is usually sizing. But with a little information and the right approach, homewear is actually one of the more reliable gifts you can give, because almost everyone wears it and almost everyone has a preference for something softer than what they currently own.]]></description>
    <pubDate>Sun, 27 Sep 2026 15:08:38 GMT</pubDate>
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    <title><![CDATA[How to choose satin pyjamas that actually last]]></title>
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    <description><![CDATA[Satin pyjamas have a reputation for being delicate. Some of that reputation is deserved, but a lot of it comes from buying the wrong kind of satin. There is a significant difference between a lightweight charmeuse weave and a cheap polyester satin, and once you know what to look for, it is not hard to tell them apart before you buy.]]></description>
    <pubDate>Sun, 13 Sep 2026 17:41:38 GMT</pubDate>
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    <title><![CDATA[Loungewear versus pyjamas: what is the actual difference]]></title>
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    <description><![CDATA[The distinction between loungewear and pyjamas used to be fairly clear. Pyjamas were for sleeping; loungewear was for the hours in between. Over the last several years, that line has blurred to the point where many women wear the same set for both. That is not a problem, but it does affect which fabrics and cuts make sense for your situation.]]></description>
    <pubDate>Sun, 23 Aug 2026 18:05:01 GMT</pubDate>
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    <title><![CDATA[How to wash pyjamas correctly and keep them soft]]></title>
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    <description><![CDATA[Pyjamas are washed more frequently than most clothing, which means small mistakes in the wash routine compound quickly. The most common issues. Fabric going thin, colours fading, elastic losing its stretch. Are almost always caused by washing at the wrong temperature or drying incorrectly, not by the fabric being poor quality.]]></description>
    <pubDate>Sat, 01 Aug 2026 09:38:40 GMT</pubDate>
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    <title><![CDATA[Cotton versus satin sleepwear: a straightforward comparison]]></title>
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    <description><![CDATA[The cotton versus satin question comes up often, and the honest answer is that both are good choices for different sleepers. The decision comes down to a few practical factors: how warm you sleep, how much you move during the night, and how much care you want to put into washing your pyjamas.]]></description>
    <pubDate>Mon, 27 Jul 2026 21:26:22 GMT</pubDate>
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    <title><![CDATA[How to care for modal fabric so it stays soft]]></title>
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    <description><![CDATA[Modal is one of the more pleasant fabrics to own. It is softer than cotton, does not shrink as dramatically, and holds dye well so colours stay true after repeated washing. It is also slightly more sensitive to heat than cotton, which is the main thing to keep in mind when you are caring for it at home.]]></description>
    <pubDate>Sat, 04 Jul 2026 18:34:40 GMT</pubDate>
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    <title><![CDATA[Building a homewear wardrobe from scratch]]></title>
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    <description><![CDATA[Most people's homewear situation is a collection of things that accumulated over time: an old T-shirt, a pair of joggers from a gym phase, a robe that was a gift several years ago. Building a deliberate homewear wardrobe from scratch is a different exercise, and it does not require spending a lot at once.]]></description>
    <pubDate>Fri, 03 Jul 2026 08:58:57 GMT</pubDate>
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