Sleep Mask Guides
A sleep mask should fit your face, your sleeping position and the light you want to block. These guides help you compare the practical details before choosing, then get more comfortable with the mask you already own.
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Choose your sleep mask
- How to choose a sleep mask in Canada — compare fit, materials, adjustability and return conditions.
- Sleep masks for side sleepers — understand how pillows, seams and straps affect comfort.
- Silk vs. satin vs. cotton — separate a fibre from a weave and read material claims carefully.
- Sleep-mask gifts for couples and travellers — choose around the recipient’s routine rather than a one-size-fits-all promise.
Improve fit and care
- Why your sleep mask keeps falling off — troubleshoot strap position, pillow friction and nose fit.
- What to do when a sleep mask lets light in — check where light enters before tightening the band.
- How to wash a sleep mask — follow the finished product’s care instructions and dry it fully before wearing.
Match the mask to your routine
- Sleep masks for flights and hotel stays — pack for light, cleanliness and passenger comfort.
- Sleep masks for shift workers — consider daytime light alongside a dark, quiet bedroom.
- A comfort checklist for hot sleepers — compare coverage and bedding without assuming a mask lowers body temperature.
- Cooling eye masks vs. overnight sleep masks — understand the difference between a brief cooling compress and a mask for sleep.
Understand darkness and the evidence
- Sleep masks vs. blackout curtains — compare portable coverage with room-wide light control.
- What sleep-mask research actually shows — read the findings, the limitations and why they do not prove results for a particular brand.
Get help choosing
Read the product page for included items and care details. Check our shipping policy and return conditions before ordering. If you need a product detail clarified, contact Sleep Monkey.
You can also explore the full Sleep Monkey blog archive.