The quality of bed linen greatly influences the comfort and convenience of sleep. Among the wide variety of textures, it can be difficult for an ordinary person to understand. The main criteria that people are guided by when buying are tactile sensations and design.
Main selection parameters
Most of the requirements related to bed linen are determined by the comfort of its use. High-quality linen is pleasant to the touch. When touching it, a person should feel comfort, softness, and smoothness.
The fabric for bed linen should be practical, withstand a large number of washes, and not be prone to shrinkage or snagging. Aesthetic qualities are also important. The color and pattern of the linen should please the eye, set you on a wave of relaxation and positivity.
Wool blanket
Despite the popularity of synthetic fillers, many consumers prefer blankets made of wool. Some of the most common are fillers made of sheep or camel wool.
Wool has many advantages:
- softness, ability to warm well and maintain a comfortable temperature;
- antistatic;
- lightness and durability;
- hygroscopicity;
- allows air to pass through well;
- has a positive effect on health;
- wear resistance and ability to hold shape well;
The disadvantages of wool blankets include:
- ability to cause allergies;
- the need for proper storage to avoid the appearance of parasites;
- may roll into felt.
Note! Most blankets come with covers made of calico, satin, poplin or other bedding and cotton fabrics.
Mako satin
Mako satin is a luxury fabric. It is a very expensive material. Egyptian cotton is used in its production.
Important! When growing this type of cotton, no chemicals or pesticides are used, so it is environmentally friendly.
This material is very durable. It is soft and pleasant to the touch, shimmers and shines in the sun. It is used for sewing luxury bed linen. Due to its external similarity to silk, it is often used to sew dresses, shirts, as well as shawls and scarves. 3D images look very beautiful on it. Bedspreads will look especially attractive. The fabric is easy to wash, does not require ironing, does not accumulate static electricity, and can be used by people with sensitive skin.
Bamboo canvas
It is an environmentally friendly material and is in great demand among fans of a healthy lifestyle. It is used for sewing towels, children's and adult clothing, and bedding sets. It has a muted shine and softness, does not wrinkle, and holds its shape well. Bamboo fiber underwear fabric completely eliminates the occurrence of allergies, even in people prone to them. This underwear has antibacterial properties, due to which microorganisms do not multiply in it even with prolonged use. The underwear does not absorb odors and does not accumulate static electricity. The cost of the fabric is quite high.
Percale (improved poplin)
Percale is most often made from cotton raw materials, in rare cases from linen. The material is similar to cambric to the touch, just as soft and delicate. Quite dense. The price varies within different limits and depends on the manufacturer. Requires delicate care.
The advantages of bed linen made from such fabric are:
- very dense, but at the same time light material;
- retains heat well;
- resistant to pilling;
- It lends itself well to dyeing, which allows you to create beautiful colors and textures.
Chintz: The Best for Children
Refers to environmentally friendly fabrics. Made from cotton. It is the most common, used in the manufacture of light clothing. Clothes made of this material are especially popular for children. You can sew bed linen from chintz. However, it is better to use it in children's bedding sets, as it is completely safe for children. The body will breathe on such bed linen, and the child will be able to fully rest. It is very cheap in cost.
The disadvantages include the ability to shrink, fade, and tear easily. Therefore, the consumption of this fabric for bed linen is provided with a reserve.
Satin jacquard
It is a fabric of complex double weave, which makes it very durable. The finished product is shiny, soft and durable. The fabric has no reverse side, so it looks beautiful on both sides.
Flax
The modern consumer wants the fabric for the sheet to be durable and at the same time comfortable to use. The best quality is Belarusian flax. The most important advantage of linen fabric is its ability to provide comfort, even in extreme heat. Therefore, bed linen sets made of such fabric are popular.
Polycotton
Polycotton is a fabric based on cotton and polyester. It has the ability to become electrified, so it is not suitable for people with sensitive skin. Pills may form. Underwear made from such fabric is quite wear-resistant and can serve for many years.
Cotton
A type of cotton fabric is calico. Calico fabric for use as bed linen has all the advantages of natural cotton. Among the disadvantages of this fabric is the ability to fade over time and become covered with pellets.
Atlas
The appearance is elegant, festive, has a smooth structure. It is used both in sewing clothes and bed linen. It is especially popular in the manufacture of euro sets. Shiny and smooth, if handled carelessly, it can form snags.
Viscose
Viscose bed linen is pleasant to use. It is light and soft, forms beautiful folds. It is breathable and absorbs moisture well, has a soft matte shine.
Flannel
Rarely used in sewing bed linen. It can only be small batches of children's underwear sets. A special fleece allows it to be used in winter, as it has good heat-saving properties.
Mahra
Terry cloth for sheets in bed linen set is a frequent preference. The calculation of bed linen size corresponds to standard sizes. It is preferable to use in cold weather, as the fabric has a warming ability.
Crepe
Crepe underwear has very good wear resistance and does not require ironing. The special form of twisting the threads creates an unusual pattern on the fabric when viewed from different widths. The material is environmentally friendly and absolutely safe for humans.
Tencel
Tencel feels like silk. Another name for this fabric is lyocell. It is a natural material made from cellulose.
Important! Dust mites and other microorganisms do not multiply in bed linen made from such fabric.
Microfiber
They have an elegant design and good quality. The material is inexpensive and has good wear resistance. Perfect for use in hot weather, as it has a cooling effect.
Batiste: tenderness and lightness
Batiste is a very beautiful fabric, delicate, translucent. It is not used as everyday bed linen, as the fabric is not durable and does not withstand a large number of washes. It is mainly used as a gift set for a wedding.
Ranforce: an amazing fabric
It is considered to be one of the varieties of calico. But it differs from it in that thin and strong threads are used in the production of ranfors. It does not fade, does not shrink, and is not subject to the formation of pellets. It is very pleasant to sleep on such linen.
There are a large number of fabrics for bed linen. The modern consumer will be able to choose any depending on their tactile sensations and price category.
