Tips for Gifts that Will Make Him Feel Special this Father’s Day
Gift giving on Father’s Day has become a bit more complicated in the years since neckties were the go-to. That’s not to say a beautiful tie for a man who loves them is not the perfect gift. We only mean the options have increased as we’ve recognized sleep and self-care are important for men’s health and well-being. Our Father’s Day Gift Guide includes the bedding and accessories that will let him enjoy Father’s Day in his own style, whether that means sleeping in, relaxing at home, or heading out for some summer fun.
1. Relaxing Mornings with the Homebody Require a Great Robe
Start his day off right with a robe that lets him know this day is for him. We have circled the globe and scaled the heights to bring you our Mountain of Robes Collection. Like the mountains from which their names are taken, each robe in this collection offers something unique and sought after so you can select what works best for him.
If he prefers to step out of the shower into a soft and absorbent robe in lieu of a towel, be ready with one of our taurus mountain robes. These robes were designed with our proprietary absorb8™ textile technology, an all-in-one fabric composed of absorbent cotton terry on the inside and plush polyester on the outside. It provides the super-absorbency of the finest luxury towel with the soft coziness of the plushest robe. You can choose between the hooded or shawl collar versions depending on what he likes. You know him best.
If he’d rather throw a light robe over whatever he’s worn to sleep, lay our midnight denim robe at the foot of the bed. Its woven poly/cotton waffle is light and easy. He’ll be wearing a robe without feeling like he’s wearing a robe.
2. Revitalizing Afternoons for the Sports Enthusiast Require the Right Towel
Gifting him the right towel for his favorite activity lets him know he should spend the day in a way that will make him happy. If his idea of fun is a day at the pool or the beach with the family, consider our thar desert luxury pool towel. This towel can be laid on a pool chair or on the beach. At 33” x 70” in size, it’s large enough to comfortably wrap around his shoulders or waist.
Does he like to start the day with a workout? Keep a stack of our sonoran desert gym towels on hand.
If getting out on the golf course is what he’s been looking forward to all week, our ogolf etc® face and club towel is the perfect item to add to his golf bag. This double-sided golf towel is made with 100% cotton waffle on one side so he can clean his club after each shot and 100% cotton terry on the other side to dry his hands after the effort. Not a golfer? This tough towel is perfect for any sport or activity that makes him sweat.
3. Restful Nights for the Self-Care Expert Begin with the Perfect Pillow
He may not realize that poor or insufficient sleep can negatively affect his immune system. Sufficient quality sleep is critical for overall health, and men can have trouble sleeping, too. Whether or not he’s a self-care expert, he’ll enjoy the bedding products that will make sleep easier.
It’s truly the thought that counts when you pick the right pillow for him to have a great night’s sleep since it will require you to consider his sleep position (side, back, or stomach), preferred firmness (soft, medium, or firm), type of fill (down or down alternative), and pillow size (standard, queen, or king). You may want to take our Pillow Quiz with him in mind to find just the right pillow for the way he sleeps.
The breadth of his shoulders and the space they create between his head and the mattress will determine the level of firmness he needs. If he’s a side sleeper, we recommend a firmer pillow like our bestselling rhapsody wrap down and feather pillow. The rhapsody wrap's soft outer wrap is filled with a hypoallergenic blend of white goose down and white goose feathers. An inner core of feathers provides the firmness that side sleepers need for proper neck alignment.
If he's a stomach sleeper, you might consider one of our softest pillows such as our white goose down pillow for the top pillow. If he’s a back sleeper, we recommend a pillow with medium firmness like our 25% white goose down/75% white goose feather pillow. Although pillow size is a matter of preference, we recommend the king size when purchasing for men, if you’re not sure.
If he’s not a fan of feather and down, a hotel favorite down alternative is our aquaplush down alternative polyester pillow. This pillow offers plushness, comfort, and warmth of down in a hypoallergenic alternative product. The same considerations of sleep position, firmness, and pillow size apply when selecting a down alternative pillow.
Once you’ve found him the perfect pillow, you’ll want it to last. We highly recommend consistent use zippered pillow protectors to increase the longevity and maintain the hygiene of your pillows.
4. Memorable Experiences for the Travel Lover Start with Great Sleep
If he’s a travel lover, choose one of our head heaven® travel pillows so he can rest on the way. Pair it with an eye mask to block out any ambient light when he arrives. There's no reason his sleep should be disrupted, and the days are more enjoyable when he's well-rested.
Father’s Day may come only once a year, but the gift of great sleep goes on and on. Read why sleep is important for men and tips to improve his sleep in "Give Him the Gift of Sleep" linked below. If you want to let him choose his own gift, consider giving him one of our down etc gift cards.
We wish you and the dads, dads-to-be, and father figures in your life a wonderful Father’s Day and a great night’s sleep.
-Team at down etc
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For over twenty years, down etc has worked with hoteliers and professional housekeepers in hotels around the world to provide pillows and the bedding that will offer hotel guests memorably great sleep. Through our retail website, we seek to provide products that will result in the same quality sleep for our customers at home. We believe in the restorative power of a great night’s sleep, whether at home or away.
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Originally Published: June 12, 2023; Updated June 6, 2025
