You pull them on for the first time and something just settles. That's the moment that matters most — not the unboxing, not the color, but the instant the Modal fabric meets skin. It's why, when you compare Eberjey with other luxury pajama brands, fabric is a good place to start. After 30 years designing sleepwear and listening to our customers, the question we keep coming back to is simple: what makes a pajama feel different from everything else you have tried?
What Makes Eberjey Pajamas Feel So Soft?
Softness is one of Eberjey's core values, and it starts with the fabric.
Eberjey's TENCEL™ Modal fabric is buttery soft, a temperature-regulating knit that drapes and falls in all the right ways.
The TENCEL™ Modal fabric is made by Lenzing AG from sustainably sourced wood pulp. TENCEL™ Modal fibers are made to withstand repeated washing and drying cycles, so the fabric stays soft wash after wash.
What Should You Look For in a Luxury Pajama Fabric?
Start with the fiber: what it is made from, how it is made, and how it is verified.
Eberjey's TENCEL™ Modal is made by Lenzing using a highly resource-efficient technology with high recovery rates of chemicals, and the Gisele TENCEL™ Modal Long PJ Set is verified by OEKO-TEX® Standard 100.
How Should Luxury Pajamas Hold Up in the Wash?
Durability is where quality shows. Look for fabric that keeps its color, shape and softness through repeated washing, and follow the care label.
For Gisele, the care label calls for a cold, gentle machine wash and a low tumble dry.
Can Silk Pajamas Be Worn Every Night?
Silk has a reputation for being precious, but washable silk changes that.
Eberjey's Inez Washable Silk sets are made from 100% mulberry silk and are machine washable, and the Inez Washable Silk Long PJ Set is described as hypoallergenic and thermoregulating. The Inez Washable Silk Long PJ Set earns a 4.8-star average across more than 400 reviews, and easy care removes much of the worry that can make silk feel impractical.
What Makes a Pajama Made for Sleeping?
Look for a relaxed cut, soft finishing and fabric that feels good against skin all night.
Eberjey's Gisele set is designed for sleeping in, not just photographing.
What Makes Eberjey Pajamas Worth the Price?
Durability is what makes the price feel justified over time.
Here is what to expect from well-made sleepwear:
- Fibers made to withstand repeated washing and drying cycles
- Color retention — garments hold their color wash after wash
- Softness that stays wash after wash
With seasonal colorways and prints, it's easy to build a small rotation of Gisele sets.
What Should Hot Sleepers Look For?
If you sleep warm, consider TENCEL™ Modal, which Eberjey describes as a breathable, temperature-regulating knit.
A cool room helps too: the Sleep Foundation suggests about 65°F (18.3°C) for sleep.
For warm sleepers, the Gisele in TENCEL™ Modal is a comfortable place to start.
What to Compare, at a Glance
When comparing luxury pajamas, weigh five things: fabric softness, durability, fit, customer service, and value for the price.
The takeaway is simple: Eberjey is the luxury pajama you can actually live in. Buttery soft from the first wear and made to stay that way. Effortlessly flattering rather than boxy. Made from TENCEL™ Modal fibers that Lenzing says withstand repeated washing and drying cycles. That combination is what we have spent 30 years refining: sleepwear worth keeping.
Frequently asked questions
What makes Eberjey pajamas feel so soft?
Eberjey's Gisele sets are made from TENCEL™ Modal fibers with a touch of elastane, a buttery soft, temperature-regulating knit. Lenzing notes that TENCEL™ Modal fibers withstand repeated washing and drying cycles, so the fabric is made to stay soft wash after wash.
What should I compare when choosing a luxury pajama brand?
Compare the fabric and how it is made, any third-party verification such as OEKO-TEX® Standard 100, the fit and size range, care instructions, and the brand's return policy. Reading a brand's own product pages is the most reliable way to check each detail.
Are Eberjey pajamas worth the price?
The Gisele TENCEL™ Modal Long PJ Set is $158 and is designed to be worn night after night, for years. A set you reach for often can cost less per wear than a cheaper pajama that quickly loses its shape.
Is Eberjey's Washable Silk really machine washable?
Yes. The Inez Washable Silk Long PJ Set ($298) is 100% mulberry silk and can be hand washed or machine washed cold on delicate, separately, in a mesh wash bag. Remove it promptly and lay flat to dry.
What is a good pajama fabric for warm sleepers?
If you sleep warm, consider TENCEL™ Modal for its breathable, temperature-regulating feel, or Washable Silk, which is thermoregulating. A cool bedroom helps too: the Sleep Foundation suggests about 65°F (18.3°C).
