Next self tan sheet protector
Buy now £20, Next.co.uk
DesignNext’s sheet protector is essentially a silky, slimmed down sleeping bag made from polyester. After unfolding the sheet and laying it down on our mattress, we were pleased to discover it was a lot wider than other more claustrophobic protector sheets we’ve tried.
The design features a handy slot for your pillow that prevents transfer from your face and neck, while there’s also additional fabric to fold over your duvet if you sleep with your arms out. After applying our tan, we slipped into the bag (no duvet was necessary in the midst of a heatwave) and secured ourselves in with one popper on each side.
ResultsBeing a relatively fussy sleeper, we found the sheet protector surprisingly comfortable and cocooning. The roomy design meant there was plenty of room for any tossing and turning during the night while the polyester, silk-effect fabrication felt cool on our skin (a blessing during said heatwave).
But the true test is the results in the morning. Peeling away the sheet, we found no traces of tan and best of all, after showering to wash away any residue we found that our tan had developed much more deeply than it would sans the protector.
The sheet is only really necessary after a first application of tan to avoid initial residue transferring onto your sheets, but if you’re very protective of your sheets, there’s no reason why you can’t use the sleeping bag throughout the week as your tan slowly fades.
Next’s sheet also comes with a drawstring bag for storage between uses – plus, it’s machine washable making it easy to keep clean after every use.
The verdict: Next self tan bed sheet protectorAs someone who tans every week and has invested in nice white sheets, Next’s sheet protector is a more than welcome addition to our tanning arsenal. Comfortable and cosy, we felt no difference in our ability to sleep – while there was also the added benefits of its cooling silk-effect design.
Beyond its ability to keep our sheets transfer-free, the bag also helped our tan develop into a deeper and more bronzed colour. Costing just £20, we’re a very happy convert to Next’s tan sheet protector.