Sleep on your schedule

Daytime sleep is tough when the sun is up and your home is still awake.

zDen blocks 99% of sleep-disrupting light and creates a private “do not disturb” sleep zone.

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  • Turn day into night

    Blocks all light when you need daytime rest.

  • Create a private sleep zone

    A “do not disturb” boundary in shared spaces.

  • Protect your sleep

    Without blacking out the whole room.

Daylight is the biggest sleep disruptor after night shift.

When you get home, the sun is already up. Daylight through windows, bright rooms, and glowing screens can make it harder to fall asleep and stay asleep. In a busy home, a private sleep zone helps reduce distractions and disruptions.

Common sources of sleep-disrupting light:

  • Sunlight through windows, blinds, and curtain gaps
  • Bright rooms and overhead lighting in the home
  • Phone screens and device glow
  • Chargers, power strips, digital clocks, and LED indicators

The solution: block daylight and distractions.

zDen blocks 99% of sleep-disrupting light when the front drapes and window flaps are closed, creating a sleep environment where your body and mind can relax, making it easier to fall asleep and stay asleep after a night shift. It also creates a private “do not disturb” sleep zone, so in busy homes or shared spaces, you can rest with fewer distractions and disruptions.

  • Perfect for 3rd shift daytime sleep

    “zDen really blocks out the light, is very roomy, and helps us wake very refreshed, especially if you work 3rd shift and sleep during the day.”
    — Matt V.

  • Helps me sleep before an overnight shift

    “As a registered nurse, having to work on-call shifts regularly, sleeping early in preparation for being up all night can be challenging. The zDen really facilitates a sound sleep. I can tune out, fade out, and truly rest. The quality of my sleep has improved and my level of focus during my awake hours has too.”
    — Chris, RN

  • Better rest with rotating day and night shifts

    “As an inpatient healthcare worker, I work variable day and night shifts, which create challenging sleep patterns. zDen enables me to optimize my resting time, so I have a better work-life balance.”
    — Kristin, Healthcare

  • Finally, darkness for off-shift schedules

    “I received my zDen and your invention is exactly what I was looking for. Many people work off-shifts and light is a major factor that throws off circadian rhythm. You nailed the specifications.”

    — Diane F.

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zDen features

How it works (in seconds)

  • Pops open, no assembly, pillow goes inside
  • Close the front drapes and window flaps to block 99% of sleep-disrupting light
  • Upper-body sleep zone with easy in and out, adjustable airflow, CPAP friendly

FAQs

Do I still need window shades?

Not required. Curtains help block daylight from windows, but zDen creates darkness in your sleep zone by blocking 99% of sleep-disrupting light when the front drapes and window flaps are closed.

Will this work for daytime sleep when the sun is up?

Yes. zDen is designed for daytime rest. When the front drapes and window flaps are closed, it blocks 99% of sleep-disrupting light.

Is zDen a full-body tent?

No. It creates an upper-body sleep zone, so you can use your normal bedding and get in and out easily.

The flexible frame moves with you, with no hard corners or sharp edges.

How long does it take to set up?

Seconds. It pops open from the travel case and sits on the bed, or any stable surface, with your pillow inside.

What if my home is busy during the day?

zDen creates a private “do not disturb” sleep zone that helps reduce distractions and disruptions in shared spaces.

Can I use zDen with CPAP?

Yes. It is CPAP friendly with pass-through openings for hoses and cables.

What if I’m sensitive to enclosed spaces?

Please review the size prior to ordering. The upper-body design allows easy entry and exit, with no zippers.

Size 30" wide (left to right) x 24" high (top to bottom) x 24" deep (front to back)

How is airflow managed?

Airflow is adjustable using 3 mesh windows with interior flap covers. A loop can also be used to hang a small fan if desired.

What does 14-day risk-free mean?

14-day risk-free returns: Request a return within 14 days of delivery. Return in original condition with packaging. Return shipping is paid by the customer, original shipping is non-refundable. Email info@myzden.com to start. Amazon orders must be returned through Amazon.

PROTECT YOUR DAYTIME SLEEP.

Make sleep easier when the sun is up and your home is still awake.