The most comfortable pajamas for men are the ones whose fabric suits how warm he sleeps: soft, stretchy TENCEL™ Modal for most nights, breezy viscose-cotton for hot sleepers, cotton-blend flannel for cold rooms and washable silk for a smooth, polished feel. At Eberjey that means Henry and William in TENCEL™ Modal ($148–$178), Nautico ($178–$198), Men’s Flannel ($198) and Charles washable silk ($298).
Here is how the four fabrics compare, what each set looks like, which sizes each comes in and how to wash them.
Why fabric matters most for comfort
Temperature is a big part of sleep comfort. Your core body temperature drops as you fall asleep, and a cool bedroom, roughly 60 to 67°F, is generally recommended, along with breathable pajamas suited to the season. So the “most comfortable” set is less about the cut and more about matching the fabric to the man and the season.
- Runs warm: a short set, or Nautico, which Eberjey calls a must-have for hot sleepers.
- Runs cold or has a drafty bedroom: flannel, or a long TENCEL™ Modal set.
- Wants one set for every season: TENCEL™ Modal long or short.
Henry vs. William vs. Charles vs. Flannel at a glance
| Set | Fabric | Regular price | Sizes | Care |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Henry TENCEL™ Modal Long PJ Set | 95% LENZING TENCEL™ Modal, 5% elastane | $168 | XXS–XXL | Machine wash cold, tumble dry low |
| William TENCEL™ Modal Long PJ Set | 95% LENZING TENCEL™ Modal, 5% elastane | $168 | XXS–XXL | Machine wash cold, tumble dry low |
| Charles Washable Silk Long PJ Set | 100% washable silk (mulberry) | $298 | S–XL | Hand or machine wash cold, delicate; lay flat to dry |
| Men's Flannel Long PJ Set | 50% organic cotton, 50% modacrylic | $198 | XS–XL | Machine wash cold, gentle; hang dry |
| Men's Nautico Long PJ Set | 63% viscose, 37% cotton | $198 | XS–XL | Machine wash cold, tumble dry low |
Henry: the TENCEL™ Modal henley and crew neck sets
Henry is cut from 95% LENZING TENCEL™ Modal and 5% elastane. Modal is a type of rayon, a fiber regenerated from wood cellulose, with high strength and a high wet modulus (it holds its shape when wet); elastane (called spandex in the U.S.) adds stretch. Eberjey describes Henry’s knit as temperature-regulating.
- Henry TENCEL™ Modal Long PJ Set ($168, sizes XXS–XXL): a relaxed-fit henley long-sleeve top with functional buttons at the neckline, and a pant with an elastic waistband, adjustable drawstring, faux fly and functional pockets.
- Henry TENCEL™ Modal Short PJ Set ($148, sizes XXS–XXL): a classic-fit crew neck short-sleeve top and shorts with an elastic waistband, functional pockets and a drawstring tie.
- Henry TENCEL™ Modal Short Sleeve & Pant PJ Set ($158, sizes XS–XL): the same crew neck top with a full-length pant.
- Henry TENCEL™ Modal Rib Short PJ Set ($158, sizes XS–XL): a textured rib version with a crew neck tee and relaxed shorts, designed to match the women’s Gisele Rib PJs.
William: the set that matches her Gisele
The William TENCEL™ Modal Long PJ Set ($168, sizes XXS–XXL) uses the same TENCEL™ Modal and elastane blend as Henry. Eberjey says it was inspired by its best-selling women’s pajamas, is designed to be breathable, long lasting and machine washable, and matches back to the women’s Gisele PJs for a his-and-hers look. It is the widest-sized men’s option alongside Henry, from XXS to XXL.
- The William TENCEL™ Modal Rib Long PJ Set ($178, sizes XS–XL) adds a textured rib and matches the women’s Gisele Rib PJs.
- The William TENCEL™ Modal Robe ($148, sizes XS–XL) is a long-sleeve wrap robe with functional pockets and an adjustable sash, in the same fabric.
For couples’ pairings, see What Are the Best Matching Pajamas for Couples?
Charles washable silk, Men’s Flannel and Nautico
Charles is 100% mulberry silk that is machine washable. It has a long-sleeve notch-collar top with chest pocket and straight-leg pants with an elastic waistband, adjustable drawstring, side seam pockets and patch pockets. Sizes run S–XL.
Men’s Flannel blends 50% organic cotton with 50% modacrylic, which Eberjey says gives softness and improved durability wash after wash. Flannel is a soft fabric, often brushed to raise a fine nap. Organic cotton is grown without synthetic fertilizers or genetically modified seed; modacrylic is a synthetic fiber. The set has a notch-collar button-down top with chest pocket and a mid-rise straight-leg pant with an elastic waistband and pockets.
Nautico is 63% viscose and 37% cotton, and Eberjey calls it a must-have for hot sleepers and warm temps. The Men's Nautico Long PJ Set has a long-sleeve button-down top with natural corozo buttons and a pant with an elastic waistband, drawstring and slant pockets; the Men's Nautico Short PJ Set ($178, sizes XS–XL) pairs a short-sleeve top with mid-rise shorts.
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How to wash each fabric
- Henry, William and the William robe: “Turn inside out before washing. Machine wash cold with like colors on a gentle cycle. Use only non-chlorine bleach when needed. Tumble dry low. Warm iron if necessary.” The label allows only non-chlorine bleach.
- Charles: hand wash or machine wash cold on a delicate cycle, separately; remove promptly and lay flat to dry; do not bleach; mesh washbag recommended.
- Men’s Flannel: machine wash cold with like colors on a gentle cycle, turn inside out, remove promptly, hang dry, do not bleach, cool iron if needed. It can also be dry cleaned.
- Nautico: machine wash cold with like colors, do not bleach, tumble dry low, cool iron if needed.
More men’s picks are in What Are the Best Pajamas for Men?
Frequently asked questions
What are the most comfortable pajamas for men?
It depends on how warm he sleeps. Eberjey’s TENCEL™ Modal Henry and William sets suit most sleepers year-round, Nautico is designed for hot sleepers, Men’s Flannel suits cold nights and Charles is washable silk.
What is the difference between Eberjey Henry and William pajamas?
Both are 95% LENZING TENCEL™ Modal and 5% elastane. Henry comes as a henley long set or crew neck short-sleeve sets, while William is inspired by Eberjey’s best-selling women’s pajamas and matches the women’s Gisele PJs.
What sizes do Eberjey men’s pajamas come in?
Henry Long, Henry Short and William Long come in XXS–XXL. Henry Short Sleeve & Pant, the rib sets, Flannel and Nautico come in XS–XL, and Charles comes in S–XL.
Can men’s TENCEL™ Modal pajamas go in the dryer?
Yes. The Henry and William care label says to turn them inside out, machine wash cold on a gentle cycle and tumble dry low.
Which Eberjey men’s pajamas are best for hot sleepers?
Eberjey describes Nautico, made from viscose and cotton, as a must-have for hot sleepers and warm temps. A short set such as Henry Short is another option.
How much do Eberjey men’s pajamas cost?
Regular prices run from $148 for the Henry Short PJ Set to $298 for the Charles Washable Silk Long PJ Set.
Sources
- Sleep Foundation, “Best temperature for sleep”
- Cleveland Clinic, “What is the ideal sleeping temperature for my bedroom?”
- Museum of Fine Arts, Boston (CAMEO), “Modal fiber”
- eCFR (U.S. Federal Trade Commission rule), “16 CFR 303.7 Generic names and definitions for manufactured fibers”
- Texas A&M AgriLife Extension, “Household fabrics need cleaning after a flood”
- Lenzing (fiber maker), “ECOVERO™ fibers”
