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The recent heat waves have played havoc with our sleep patterns, with many of us struggling to drift off.

Along with sunny weather, the high temperatures have brought stuffy nights, but there are a few simple ways to ensure you get a decent kip.

Running your wrists under the cold tap or taking a chilly shower can help you to cool down. For a top tip, try putting a cold flannel in the fridge and then laying it over your eyes when you get into bed.

Maximise the air flowing around your bedroom by opening doors and windows to catch the breeze where you can. Investing in a fan is a good idea if the air is still.

Organic bamboo is the perfect choice for bedding as its fine fibres are breathable and cool in the summer, but also keep you snug and warm in winter.

Make the most of its unique temperature-regulating properties with the just launched Panda Hybrid Bamboo Pillow which blends the best of science with nature. It keeps you cool when the mercury's rising, thanks to the Active O2 Micro-pods™ that help direct airflow around for top breathability. The deluxe mesh frameworks to circulate air while the orthopaedic-grade CharcoCell Foam™ adapts to your sleeping position to provide maximum comfort for the ultimate night's rest.

And, because the signature Cloud quilted cover is made from 100% bamboo, it’s naturally hypoallergenic and super-soft on your skin.

To overcome the natural heat retention of memory foam, Panda’s Active O2 Micro-pods™ guide the airflow to create a cooling effect, keeping your pillow fresh all night long.

The Hybrid Bamboo Pillow offers firm, soft comfort and is incredibly durable so you won’t have to keep changing your pillow: Panda London offers a 10-year guarantee so you can sleep soundly in the knowledge that your pillow will stay free from faults and supportive for a decade.

The world’s fastest-growing plant, bamboo can grow up to three feet a day. It releases 30 percent more oxygen than hardwood trees – but only needs one-third as much water as cotton.

This makes it a great sustainable option for anyone trying to make more eco-friendly choices, and Panda London offers an award-winning bamboo homeware range that includes 100% bamboo bedding, towels, mattress toppers, duvets and memory foam bamboo pillows.

The company, which is on a mission to be eco-friendly and provide the highest standard of products possible, only uses the softest bamboo fabric along with the coolest designs and cutting-edge tech for an eco-friendly range that doesn’t cost the earth.

What’s more, bamboo products can be washed at low temperatures and dry rapidly without the need for fabric softeners or ironing, making them a low-energy option.

Panda London only uses organic bamboo that is grown without pesticides and every thread, button and dye within their products are tested to ensure there’s no trace of harmful substances – and it is all delivered without plastic in a recycled and recyclable box.

Find the best cooling pillow for you here.

See the full range of bamboo bedding products including 100% bamboo bedding, towels, mattress toppers and pillows at pandalondon.com