Ladies nighty, night suits & gowns

Nighty, night suit, gown, co-ord: what is the difference?

These words get used interchangeably in Rajkot, and that is fine, but they describe genuinely different garments. Knowing which one you want makes the visit faster.

Fabric, honestly

Cotton

Breathes best, absorbs sweat, and is what most people in Gujarat should be sleeping in for eight months of the year. It creases, and it softens with washing rather than before it. A woven cotton has almost no stretch, so buy the size, not the hope.

Hosiery (cotton knit)

Knitted rather than woven, so it stretches and forgives half a size. Softer against the skin from day one and much less prone to creasing. Slightly warmer than a woven cotton of the same weight.

Rayon and blends

Drapes beautifully and holds printed colour better than cotton, which is why the brightest designs are usually these. Less absorbent than cotton, so less comfortable on the hottest, most humid nights.

Satin and silk-finish

Smooth and cool to first touch, and the most formal-looking. It does not absorb moisture, so it is a poor choice for a Rajkot May and a very good one for an air-conditioned room.

Making it last

• Wash new prints separately the first two or three times. Dark and bright dyes release the most colour early.
• Turn prints inside out before washing. Most fading is abrasion, not the water.
• Dry in shade. Direct Gujarat sun is harder on colour than any detergent.
• Skip fabric softener on cotton and hosiery. It coats the fibre and reduces exactly the absorbency you bought it for.
• Two or three sets in rotation last far longer than one worn nightly. Elastic needs a day to recover.

What we do not stock

We sell nightwear and loungewear only. No kurtis, no sarees, no lingerie, no western daywear. Shrugs come only as part of a nightwear pair, never on their own. It is a narrow range on purpose; it is why the depth in sizes is there.