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Buyer's guide to bed linen
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Before you buy bed linen, read our comprehensive guide!
Don't know your sateen from your percale? Confused over thread counts? Update your bedrooms in a flash with this need-to-know guide to buying bed linen.
Bedding material options
Cotton bed linen
Classic cotton bed linen feels cool and comfortable against the skin, and there are plenty of styles and patterns to choose from. It’s easy to launder, versatile and affordable. Look for organic cotton bed linen options at EcoLinen.
Cotton percale bed linen
The cotton yarn is specially combed to give it a crisp, luxurious feel. Cotton percale is lightweight and cool to the touch, and with proper care will last for years. Search online at Sheridan or Abode Living (image above) for some great cotton percale bed linen sets.
Cotton sateen bed linen
A special weaving technique gives cotton sateen a fabulous sheen, and it’s softer and smoother than regular cotton and percale. Costs considerably more than plain cotton. Aura by Tracie Ellis and Linen House have beautiful examples of cotton sateen bedding.
Egyptian cotton bed linen
Egyptian cotton is generally considered the ultimate bedding material – it comes from the Nile Delta region, and is prized for its strong, lustrous fibre. Durable and easy to care for, but costs more than plain linen. We like the range at David Jones.
Poly-cotton blend bed linen
An affordable and low maintenance alternative to pure cotton – it won’t crease, dries quickly, and doesn’t need ironing. Some people complain that it feels warmer than pure cotton at night. Look for great options at Target.
Linen
Linen is made from the fibres of the flax plant, and is heavier and more textured than cotton. It drapes beautifully on the bed and feels cosy and snug at night. It’s a durable material and with proper care will last for years. Costly, but often comes mixed with cotton to make it more affordable. Look for examples of linen bedding at Pure Linen or Siroccohome.
Silk bed linen
Silk bed linen comes with a hefty price tag and it’s easy to see why – it’s made from fibres produced by silk caterpillars, which are twisted together and then woven into fabric. It feels divine next to the skin, but requires careful looking after. See silk bed linen at Sheridan. Aura by Tracie Ellis ranges also use Aura Coolmante fabric which is an innovative product in bed linen because its weave has properties and a construction similar to pure silk.
Bamboo bed linen
Bamboo is the eco-friendly bedding choice, and it’s also suitable for allergy sufferers. It’s made from the world’s fastest growing plant so there’s little or no impact on the environment in its construction, and it’s also hypo-allergenic and mould resistant. Bamboo is thermal regulating, so keeps you cool in summer and warm in winter. Ettitude has great bamboo bed linen options.
Bed linen buying tips
Understand your thread counts: The thread count refers to the number of fibres woven into square inch of material – the higher the thread count, the better quality it will be. Thread counts vary from 80 to around 1000, with most shops selling bed linen with a thread count between 150 and 400. Try Aura by Tracie Ellis.
Ply also determines the quality of your bed linen. It refers to how many individual yards are used to make one strand of fibre. Single ply uses only one yarn, while two-ply is made of two yarns that are twisted together and then woven into fabric.
Bed linen care
Wash sheets and pillowcases at least every six days with a non-biological detergent that contains no bleaching agents or enzymes, as they could cause discoloration.
Machine-wash bed linen following the manufacturer’s guidelines, usually at 40 or 60 degrees, but no higher as this can damage the fibres.
Line dry bed linen outside whenever possible – the sun is a natural disinfectant and brightens whites.
Avoid tumble-drying your bed linen too often as it causes shrinkage, and be careful not to over-dry as this damages the fibres.
If you do tumble dry your bed linen, take it out of the machine while still damp and line dry outside.
It’s easier to iron bed linen while it’s still slightly damp.
Silk sheets require washing by hand the first three or four times you wash them. After that they can be washed on the delicate cycle in your washing machine with a gentle detergent. Line dry in the shade to prevent discoloration. |
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