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What is a Bed Jacket?

Mary McMahon
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Updated: May 16, 2024
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A bed jacket is a garment designed to be worn over pajamas, either for more coverage around the house, or to keep warm in bed. In colder regions of the world, bed jackets are extremely popular. This is because wearing a bed jacket to bed can greatly reduce the heating bill, since the house does not need to be kept as warm. Bed jackets are also designed to go with lingerie sets, as light cover-up garments. Many department stores carry a selection of bed jackets, and they are also available through mail order catalogs.

In design, a bed jacket resembles a robe, except that it stops around the hips. This greatly reduces the bulk of the garment, and also makes it practical for sleeping in, as it will not entangle the legs of the sleeper. Typically, the bed jacket is loose, so that pajamas can be worn under it, and the sleeves are long, to cover the arms. The bed jacket can belt, button, snap, or zip, depending on the design, and can be made from a wide variety of fabrics. Popular choices are flannel, terrycloth, and quilted silk, lined with goose down or polyfill.

When a bed jacket is designed for warmth, it may be made from a heavy material, or lined with a warming insulating later. Some warming bed jackets have extra thick sleeves, so that the wearer can have his or her arms out from under the covers with a book. These bed jackets are very useful as cover-ups, and many invalids like to wear them to keep warm around the house. The bed jacket can be hung up before going to sleep, or worn to bed, depending on personal taste and how cold the night is.

More ornamental bed jackets are made from sheer materials, and are often cut with short sleeves or designed as cutoffs which end and tie below the breasts. This type of bed jacket is meant to be worn with lingerie as a light cover-up, and is designed more for form than function. It can be combined with other lingerie, or worn over a negligee or similar garment. Common fabrics for this type of bed jacket are silk, nylon, and lace.

A bed jacket can also be knitted, and numerous knitting patterns for bed jackets are available. A bed jacket is an excellent intermediate knitting project, as it is less form fitting and precise than a sweater, and the knitter can be creative with yarns and textures as well. Some beginning sewers also learn how to make bed jackets and robes, as the patterns are relatively simple and easy to make.

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Mary McMahon
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Ever since she began contributing to the site several years ago, Mary has embraced the exciting challenge of being a HomeQuestionsAnswered researcher and writer. Mary has a liberal arts degree from Goddard College and spends her free time reading, cooking, and exploring the great outdoors.

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By anon331236 — On Apr 22, 2013

Very useful to have a bed jacket if you are in hospital or a nursing home. Many nightdresses have no sleeves or have a low cut front and are not meant to be seen in a public place like a hospital ward.

By LisaLou — On Jul 08, 2011

I have a satin bed jacket that I wear year round. The softness of this material is so comforting and luxurious. On the days when I have a chance to relax around the house, I will wear this around most of the morning.

Or the evenings when I want to watch a movie before going to bed, I will put on my pajamas and bed jacket. This is one of the most comfortable pieces of clothing I own!

By julies — On Jul 08, 2011

There are many styles, colors and fabric of bed jackets for women, but one of the most interesting I saw was one specifically for women going through menopause.

The material of this bed jacket was to help keep you dry if you were experiencing night sweats and hot flashes from menopause symptoms. I have not used one, but if it works, think it would be well worth a try.

By bagley79 — On Jul 07, 2011

I have a very warm bed jacket that I love to use in the winter. I like to read in bed before I go to sleep and if my arms are kept outside the covers, I get too cold. A bed jacket is the perfect solution for me.

This is a quilted bed jacket that has a very soft feel to it, so I always look forward to putting it on. It is also machine washable, so easy to take care of.

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