Pyjama Buying Guide
Pyjama Buying Guide
Pyjamas, PJs or pajamas depending on your preference, are a classic sleepwear choice for both women and men. PJs are usually worn as a combination of a PJ Shirt and PJ Pants and are comfy for relaxing and sleeping in. Style a beautiful bedtime wardrobe with pyjamas made from organic cotton, modal and brushed cotton knit in pretty patterns and unique designs.
Trending Pyjama Sets for Spring 2026
Modal pyjamas
Pyjamas made from modal feel silky smooth to wear. Modal is a soft plant based fabric that is cool, breathable and perfect for sleepwear. Add beauty and comfort to your sleep wardrobe with our Valentina pyjama range. Featuring an abstract painterly design of pretty spring petals in soft muted tones. Including longer length shapes and styles for more coverage and comfort. Designed in muted tones of soft green, pink, merlot, dusky blue and white. The full range includes a full-length robe, a full-length bias nightie, an Empress nightie, PJ pants, a PJ shirt and a matching eye mask.
Organic cotton pyjamas
Pyjamas made from organic cotton have that 'clean cotton' feel and are beautiful to sleep in. Our organic cotton yarn is sourced from carefully chosen suppliers to create pyjamas that are comfortable, breathable, kinder on your skin and on the planet. Fresh and floral for spring, our Magalie organic cotton pyjamas feature painterly magnolia blooms. Discover a range of beautiful, comfortable and perfectly giftable pieces. Designed in watercolour blues and greens on a crisp white base. The full range includes a kimono style robe, a nightie, a pintuck nightie, a PJ shirt, PJ pants and a matching eye mask.
5 tips for buying pyjamas
1. Style
There are lots of pyjama styles to choose from. From a classic PJ Shirt and PJ Pants to Sleep Shorts and Camis or PJ Pants with a Tee, pick styles that are comfy for you to wear all night long. It’s a good idea to have a selection of styles in your bedtime wardrobe so you can mix and match pieces to suit changeable weather.
2. Fabric
We recommend buying pyjamas made from natural and breathable fabrics. Natural fabrics such as cotton organic cotton and modal will help you regulate your body temperature, resulting in a better nights’ sleep.
3. Size
Comfort is key when you’re sleeping. Choose pyjamas in a size that are roomy, a little bigger than you would normally choose clothing, which will allow ease of movement while sleeping or relaxing.
4. Colour
Pyjamas come in a huge range of colours, patterns and prints. Classic pyjama colours are fresh white and striped designs. But most importantly, choose a design that makes you feel good and you love wearing. We like to wear darker, warmer toned PJs in autumn and winter and lighter, brighter colours and prints for summer and spring.
5. Price
With our sustainable approach to textiles, we prefer spending a little more and investing in good quality PJs that are made to last, instead of lower priced ‘fast fashion’ PJs. Consider the environment when purchasing your pyjamas!
Pyjamas NZ FAQs
Why should you wear pyjamas to bed?
Putting on your PJs signals to your body that it’s time to relax, that you’re ready for bed and sleep. Pyjamas are roomy, allowing important movement when you’re sleeping. During the night, the ambient temperature will fluctuate and cool, particularly in the early hours of the morning. Wearing pyjamas will keep you warm and prevent you waking when the temperature drops, ensuring a better nights’ sleep. And wearing pyjamas to bed improves the hygiene of your bed by keeping your sheets cleaner.
Why do they call it pyjamas? Why are they called pyjamas?
The term pyjamas originates from the Hindi word payjama, paejama or pai jama which translates as ‘garment for the legs’. Pyjamas were originally loose pants for men tied with a cord at the waist. The name has stuck, and pyjamas as we know them today are still all about comfort.
What is a good fabric for pyjamas?
The best fabric for pyjamas is fabric that is natural and breathable such as cotton, organic cotton, silk and modal.
Pyjamas Caring Tips
Caring properly for your pyjamas will protect your purchase and help the fabric last longer. We recommend washing your PJs regularly and having several sets to choose from so you’re able to wear fresh PJs twice a week.
Our top laundering tips
Most of our range prefers a cold machine wash with a mild detergent.
Avoid washing with bleaches, enzyme detergents or fabric conditioner.
To maintain colour, turn pyjamas inside out to launder and dry in the shade.
To help keep whites white, add 2 tablespoons of baking soda to your wash.
Fold pyjamas straight off the washing line while they’re flat and fresh.
For best results, iron cotton pyjamas while slightly damp using a steam iron.
P.S. Every Wallace Cotton sleepwear item has a care label specific to the fabric the product is made from. Please follow these laundering instructions carefully to ensure your PJs will be enjoyed for years to come.
Our store locations
With stores across NZ and multiple stockists, you can visit us for the look and feel of the product before purchasing.
We have store locations in Rosedale | Cambridge | Christchurch | Dunedin | Mount Maunganui | Napier | Newmarket | Ponsonby | Queenstown | Takapuna | Te Aro | Warkworth | Wellington Central.