A bedding set should not only be beautiful, but also of high quality. Therefore, when choosing products, you need to take into account the characteristics of the fabric from which it is made, sewing.
These criteria will help you choose the right bedding that can last for many years.
The main selection criterion for bed linen: we study the features of fabrics
Modern bedding sets are made from different materials... Some have increased softness, others have a long service life, and others have an amazing pattern and bright colors.
It is easy and simple to choose high-quality bedding with the following hint-description of fabrics with different weaves of threads:
Differs in increased strength and wear resistance. It can be painted in both bright and pastel colors. It washes well and is equally easy to iron (preferably with steam).
Does not fade and does not fade when using good dyes.
Reviews of cotton bedding:
I love cotton stuff. For me it is the ideal material, especially for summer clothes, as well as for bedding. And in order to avoid shrinkage of cotton items, I try to wash them by hand, while wringing them extremely carefully.
Cotton is such a well-known and popular fabric that there is nothing to say ... Plus, it is a very useful fabric.
2. Calico
Coarse calico sets are attractive because of their increased durability. Dense weaving eliminates deformation of the fabric during constant washing. Colored in bright saturated colors.
These models are great for both adults and children. After examining positive reviews mums about the children's bedding made of coarse calico, it can be argued that it is the most practical.
Reviews of coarse calico bedding:
Bed linen made of printed coarse calico is the best! The pattern is preserved after frequent washings, the fabric itself is durable, but pleasant to the body, and is also environmentally friendly and allows air to pass through well, as it is made of cotton.
Washes well and hardly wrinkles! In summer it is not hot on the bed, and in winter it is not cold (well, of course, if you sleep under a blanket).
Satin sets have an attractive sheen. This high quality fabric is pleasant to the touch and has a long service life.
It costs more than plain weave cotton or coarse calico. But at the same time it decorates stylish patterns and belongs to reliable underwear.
True, after 1.5-2 years of constant use and washings, it may slightly fade.
By the way, most often everyone hesitates between the choice of satin and poplin bedding.
Reviews of satin bedding:
Satin bedding is smooth and pleasant. It resembles silk. And silk, as you know, is much more expensive! Therefore, if you want to save money, but sleep on smooth and pleasant underwear, take a satin one. You should like it.
I really like satin bedding. It looks beautiful, has a gloss, soft and silky feel. It is easy to wash and also easy to iron. I have been using such sets for several years, so I can say with confidence that it is durable. A set of beautiful bed linen will decorate any bedroom and create comfort while sleeping. Satin curtains and tablecloths also look great.
4. Silk / rayon
The attractiveness of silk sets is in their pleasant smoothness. The shiny fabric has a rich color, so many housewives do not use bedspreads to make such a bed in the daytime: it looks elegant on the bed.
Moreover silk duvet covers and sheets quite often get lost in the morning or just slide out of bed.
Reviews of silk bedding:
When buying items made of silk, you need to focus on the composition, since at the price of natural silk, you can be sold fabric with additives. And silk itself is very expensive, but the price corresponds to the quality.
5. Twill
Everything about twill, its varieties and twill bedding. 
6. Baptiste
Batiste bed sets are attractive for their lightness.
But they usually have insufficient strength.
And due to a special weave, they can very quickly lose beautiful view: gaps may appear in them, and over time, holes form altogether.
In addition, such sets are more susceptible to deformation during machine wash than others.
Therefore, it is better to choose a cambric bed for short-term use. For example, take such a kit on vacation or short trips.
Reviews of batiste fabric:
I really love things made of cambric, it is thin, delicate and flying, its summer sundresses I wash from cambric only with my hands, because the fabric is thin and I do not want to ruin it, after washing I do not dry the clothes a little to make it easier to iron, because if the cambric is too dry, you will have to sprinkle it and iron it for a long time.
But I don't like cambric. Yes, it is thin and delicate, but it requires such careful maintenance that it often does not deserve a place in the wardrobe. And also things made of cambric deteriorate in washing machine, although I put on manual or gentle modes, and washing by hand these days is not a big hunt, and there is no time.
Jacquard bed differs from other types in rich relief. The weave of the fabric allows you to obtain volumetric patterns on the entire surface. Such kits are more expensive "elite" types.
The material has increased softness, but at the same time it is durable and ready to serve its owners for a long time.
Reviews of jacquard bedding:
I have bedding made from this natural fabric. I am very satisfied with the quality. Looks nice and does not cause discomfort during sleep.
We have jacquard bedding, it looks just amazing, thanks to the uniqueness of this fabric. Jacquard fabric is not cheap, but believe me, it is worth every ruble spent! You get beautiful looks + durability!
8. Flax
Linen sets are of good quality, they are natural, they are excellent at absorbing sweat. These beds are recommended for people with skin problems or skin diseases.
But linen looks better with a small amount of cotton.
Clean linen fabrics wrinkle very quickly, and it is rather difficult to smooth them.
Linen fabric reviews:
... It feels like you are merging with nature. The very texture of the material is very much to my liking, and its cooling effect even in extreme heat.
No one argues that flax is natural and so good, but it does not iron well, and it wrinkles, which is not entirely pleasant.
Bamboo bedding reviews:
If you're concerned about pure bamboo, try bamboo-fiber knitwear. The negative properties, which they write about here, are absent, but the useful ones are preserved.
I have excellent bamboo underwear, soft and tender, as if plush, after it I don't want to sleep on any satin, I took the euro size for 2500 rubles. somewhere, a year ago, it doesn't wash, it doesn't smell bad and you don't sweat under it. Turkish, but I don't remember the brand. In general, there are many fakes of bamboo accessories on the market, therefore the reviews are negative, be careful, beware of fakes!
10. Chintz
Chintz is well suited for bed linen: it is very light and may have a slight smoothness and shine. The material is a kind of cotton fabric with a neat tight weave.
Reviews of chintz fabric:
The main quality of chintz is that it allows air to pass through well and removes moisture, which is very important in summer.
We wrote about this fabric in detail earlier.
Using the specified fabric descriptions, it is possible to determine the available and good material from which the set of linen is to be made. But in addition, you need to take into account other criteria for the selection of products.
To choose high-quality bedding, you should carefully study its characteristics.
Selection of bed linen by composition, fabric density
The combination of natural fabrics with a small amount of synthetics is permissible: artificial additives make it brighter and more durable.
The ratio of natural raw materials and synthetics 1 to 1 is unacceptable, since the fabric will not absorb sweat well and it will become simply impossible to sleep on it in the summer.
The density of the weave determines the lifespan of the fabric. But for different types materials it is different.
How to choose bed linen with high quality and quickly will help such tips for describing the density of the fabric:
- Silk: 80 to 135 g / m2.
- Satin: from 113 to 150 g / m2.
- Cotton: 55 to 70 g / m2 for cambric and 70 to 150 g / m2 or higher for other types.
- Linen: 130 to 150 g / m2.
High density has little effect on softness.
Therefore, really high-quality sets are made from densely woven fabrics.
In stores they are usually labeled as deluxe or junior suites. 
Secrets of choosing bed linen in online stores
It is very difficult to accurately determine a good bed in terms of quality in an online store. You cannot touch it, examine it well and evaluate the manufacturing features.
Therefore, there are special rules for choosing a bed in virtual mode:
- Photos
The buyer should study real photographs of the products, preferably from several angles: laid out on a bed, viewed in the light, shot close.
Important! The bed folded several times in the photo should be minimally translucent or not translucent at all. ***
- Exact description of characteristics
Description should contain detailed information about the size, type of fabric, its density, washing and ironing conditions.
It's worth remembering! Fabric that can be machine washed at 45-60 degrees is usually dyed with long-lasting dyes. It will retain its rich color for a long time. ***
- Possibility of exchange or return of goods
The shipped kit may not meet the quality or color requirements. Therefore, compliance with consumer protection conditions must be indicated in the store information.
In the absence of such data, it is recommended to ask the consultant about the possibility of a return / exchange. 
How to check the quality of a bed in a store?
Evaluation of laundry in a regular store allows you to quickly pick up a good option, no matter what material it is made of. Therefore, contacting the underwear market or shopping center, you need to carefully study the proposed kits.
The following assessment will help determine which bedding is better:
- Fabrics
When viewing the kit, check for loose fibers. The presence of gaps will indicate poor quality of the material and its short service life.
Reliable seams are made only from strong threads. They should be neat and even.
The presence of crooked seams or loose threads at the joints of the canvas may in the future lead to their blooming, damage and the need to repair the products.
- Coloration
The color should be even. But with a limitation on washing within 30-40 degrees, a quick washout of the coloring composition is possible.
In some cases, such fabric will shed heavily.
- Odor
The unpleasant smell of the bed is unacceptable. The presence of a pungent "odor" may indicate the toxicity of the paint being used.
When determining which bed is better to buy, you need to take into account all these criteria. They will help you choose a beautiful kit for yourself or as a gift.
Particular attention should be paid to children's bedding: it must be soft, durable, painted with harmless dyes and made from natural fabrics.
Acceptable for children's kits and the minimum content of synthetics is about 10-15%. But it is better that baby kits are made only of natural fabrics that have good breathability and absorb moisture, bringing it out. And one of these sets is satin underwear, which does not cause redness and allergies on children's skin.
Only buy satin sets in trusted stores with a good reputation. If you want to buy a sleeping baby kit in the online store, then be sure to read the reviews, both about the store and about the kit itself, and check with the manager whether it is possible to unfold and see the linen in front of the courier, so that if something happens, you can immediately issue a refusal.
Healthy sleep is the foundation of human existence. A person's life without sleep is impossible, without proper rest, the body becomes exhausted, a person can feel a headache, dizziness. Hygienic, healthy sleep helps to restore strength, feel good, full of strength, energy, desire to act.
For the quality of sleep, in addition to the state of the body, the environment is responsible - the optimal room temperature, humidity, loose, warm clothes, a comfortable mattress and, finally, high-class healthy, breathable underwear. How to choose bedding for restful, healthy sleep?
How to choose the right underwear?
An old proverb says, "As you go to bed, you will sleep well." What fabric to choose, sew underwear for children and adults, what to look for so that nothing interferes with good rest? What to do in order not to sweat at night, wake up fresh, healthy, in a great mood with a desire to take action?
Attention should be paid to the following points:
- choose which fabric is better;
- check the finish of the bed - seams, lines, zippers, fasteners, sewing method;
- right choice blankets, pillows;
- kit size.
Choice of fabric
Tissue is the most important factor in sleep quality. Manufacturers use various materials, the most popular: cotton, silk, reaper (bark), satin, polyester.
Benefits of cotton fabrics
The optimal choice is cotton underwear, the most popular and healthy. The main advantages of cotton underwear:
- 100% cotton for maximum comfort. The fibers are ideal for the body, allowing the skin to breathe freely at night. On cotton sheets, the skin does not sweat when it is too hot, the body is sweaty - cotton absorbs moisture well.
- Non-allergenic, better for children and sensitive people with allergies.
- Sleeping under cotton underwear has a low risk of waking up at night. According to research, the most common reason for awakening is the lack of a constant temperature. Cotton linen minimizes the problem.
- High strength. Cotton fabrics are some of the best in quality and can be washed with high temperatures, while they will serve for many years!
Exists different kinds cotton and its impurities, different ways weaving fabric, therefore, when buying new bedding, you should carefully read the label, paying attention to quality.
The density of the fabric is important:
- minimum strength 200 stitches per inch;
- high quality is achieved with a higher density, for example, Egyptian cotton, satin have a density of 300 stitches,
- the strength of satin, percale - 500 stitches, it is incredibly soft, durable fabric.
The biggest disadvantage of cotton is its susceptibility to creases.
Luxurious expensive linen
Choosing a set for a gift for demanding people accustomed to comfort and luxury, you should pay attention to the luxury options, which are quite expensive.
Satin or coarse calico, satin or poplin?
To make the right choice, one should not only analyze from which threads (natural or artificial) the fabric is woven, but also find out what method of weaving is used. The quality, tactile characteristics of the bed set depend on this. Some fabrics are stronger, others less durable. Some weaves are rougher, while others are smoother, more slippery.
Linen should be distinguished by the following parameters: weaving method, thread weave density. The international designation for fabric density TC (Thread Count) refers to the thread count, or the number of threads horizontally and vertically, alternating on the surface of 1 square inch of fabric.
The standard for the density of the fabric for linen is 80-150 TC.
The higher the density value, the better the bedding set.
Chintz
Chintz is made from 100% cotton thread using plain weave.
Chintz characteristics:
Calico
Calico is a popular choice for bedding. The fabric is made from a thick 100% cotton thread of plain weaving. Coarse calico characteristics:
- to the touch it is rougher than chintz,
- quite durable, withstands many washes.
Satin
Satin is made from twisted double-weave yarn. Usually the thread is made of cotton, however, there is also synthetic satin, you need to carefully read the label before buying. The fabric on the front side is pleasant to the touch. Satin is a thin and elegant fabric similar to satin. Cotton satin is a popular, high-quality fabric for linen.
Benefits of satin:
- cotton sateen is soft, thin;
- slightly glossy fabric looks great on the bed, giving the interior a chic, elegant look;
- hypoallergenic;
- cotton sateen perfectly absorbs moisture, allows the skin to breathe;
- practically does not wrinkle, it is enough to hang it evenly after washing and you can not iron;
- does not electrify, does not attract dust.
Before buying, you need to check the composition of the fabric. High-quality satin is 100 percent cotton, without impurities of other fibers.
Poplin
Poplin is made from a thread with a small rib, usually cotton threads, plain weave are used.
Poplin characteristics:
- resembles coarse calico, but not as hard, more pleasant to the touch;
- strong, durable, withstands many washes;
- inferior in durability of coarse calico;
- the smoothness of poplin resembles satin.
The material is popular because it has many advantages at a low price.
Percale
Percale is a plain weave cotton fabric.
Percale characteristics:
- thin enough
- dense,
- reminiscent of batiste,
- quite smooth to the touch,
- strong enough.
Jacquard
Jacquard - smooth material, made from synthetic and cotton threads. Due to the complex method of weaving, it has a relief pattern, reminiscent of a tapestry.
Bedding finishing
The finishing of the linen is very important and has a significant effect on the comfort of your sleep. Well-stitched seams and fasteners guarantee freedom of use. The elastic bands on the sheet ensure that the sheet stays in place at night and does not crumple.
Instead of buttons, you can choose the method of fastening the linen with buttons, a zipper.
- Buttons- the most popular form of pillowcase fastening. Buttons made of low-quality material can break during washing, and it is uncomfortable to sleep on them. Another weak point of buttons is that dust gets into the pillowcase.
- Bookmarks very comfortable, you don't have to waste time on tiresome fasteners. Sometimes the tabs are badly sewn, too small tabs make the blankets, pillows constantly crawl out of them.
- Buttons popular for their functionality. The buttons guarantee quick, effective fastening of the duvet cover, pillowcases. Lack of fasteners - they can quickly break.
- Lightning- the most convenient way button up pillowcase, duvet cover. Good quality zipper will serve for many years, will ensure a tight cover of blankets, dust will not penetrate them.
Choice of blankets, pillows
The correct choice of blankets and pillows is important.
- Feather blanket, pillows... If you are not allergic and need a breathable blanket that does not sweat on your body, you can opt for a feather blanket and pillow that allows your skin to breathe without overheating. Feather beds absorb moisture well, insulate the skin from the cold a little worse.
- Woolen blankets ideal for people suffering from rheumatism, perfectly isolate from cold, overheating.
- For allergy sufferers. Woolen blankets, duvets and feathers, pillows are not suitable for people with allergies, can cause aggravation. It is worth purchasing a bed filled with synthetic filler that is safe for people with allergies. Synthetics do not attract dust mites.
Size selection
An important question is choice correct size linen. The appropriate size of the duvet, sheet, duvet cover, matched to the size of the bed will help make your sleep comfortable. Correctly selected bedding will avoid a "war" when you have to share a blanket with a partner / partner.
Washing, starching
Before washing, turn the laundry to reverse side... This is important for fabrics decorated with prints and embroidery. Colorful fabrics should be washed with the addition of special gels to effectively prevent color fading. Sometimes new linen doesn't meet softness expectations. It can be rinsed in vinegar and water. Vinegar has emollient properties.
For lovers of the stiffness of starch linen, it is advisable to use liquid starch. It is worth finding modern diluted starch that is successfully poured into washing machine... Thanks to starching, allergens and microbes that survive in linen will die, the bed will remain pleasantly fresh longer.
Conclusion
Returning home after a hard day at work, we dream to take a shower, lie in a comfortable, soft bed, plunge into a blissful sleep. Good bedding should provide a sufficient level of comfort, so the important question is choosing good fabrics, filling for the blanket, pillows that guarantee a restful sleep. Tips, reviews on the choice of lingerie can be placed in the comments.
Sleep quality depends on many factors, including bedding. It is it that will touch the body all night long and make sleep calm and comfortable, or vice versa. The main signs of the quality of bed linen
An ordinary person spends about a third of his life in a dream, and in order for sleep to be full, all the attributes of sleep - from the bedroom to the bed linen - must be chosen correctly. This choice should be approached with all seriousness, since this is one of the very important little things, on which a healthy rest depends.
Bed linen selection criteria
First, and this is the most important criterion, bed linen must allow air and moisture to pass through, it must "breathe" and absorb sweat. Sheets and duvet covers should be made from natural fabrics such as cotton, linen, silk.
Secondly, bed linen needs to be washed frequently. The stronger the fabric, the longer it will last. After several washes, the soft and delicate material can "surprise" with holes or spreading seams.
Thirdly, the quality of dyes is also an important factor - sheets that have faded after the first wash are unlikely to please with their dull look. In addition, questionable dyes can cause allergies. It should not be forgotten that bed linen has been in contact with the human body for a long time.
Cotton bed linen
Cotton bed linen is the most popular today. Cotton fabrics, depending on the technology of weaving of fibers and their twisting, are different:, chintz, cambric,. From the same material, different fabrics, differing in surface quality and density. The denser the weave of the threads, the more durable and stronger the bedding.
Very high quality fabrics have up to 500 weaves per square centimeter, although 60 is already considered a good indicator for cotton bedding. Bed linen made of fabric with a dense weave of cotton fibers is durable, it can easily withstand a large number of washes. Cotton fabrics perfectly absorb moisture and allow air to pass through. An important advantage is also the fact that they do not accumulate static electricity.
On sale you can find cotton fabrics with the addition of polyester. They are stronger, but synthetic fibers cannot fully replace natural ones. In addition, some fabrics with the addition of synthetics are capable of rolling and electrifying, they stick to the body and slide off easily.
Silk bed linen
Natural silk bedding is expensive. It is dense, shiny, pleasant to the touch, moisture and air permeable. Silk bedding is durable, wrinkles a little, can last a very long time when proper care behind him. Since the production of natural silk is an expensive process, the price of fabrics made from it is quite high.
Linen bedding
Linen bedding is highly durable, it easily withstands multiple washes, and can last for many years with constant use. Linen is a well-known practical and environmentally friendly material that does not cause allergies and is known for its antiseptic properties. Linen sheets seem harsh at first glance, but sleeping on them will provide a great rest.
Due to the good thermal conductivity of linen fabric, bed linen made of this material perfectly warms in the cold season and provides coolness in hot weather.
The main signs of the quality of bed linen
When choosing a set of bedding, one should not always trust the inscriptions on the labels or the assurances of the sellers. Among them, there are unscrupulous ones and, in order not to be mistaken, you need to know the signs of good bedding.
To choose high-quality bedding you need:
Estimate the density of the fabric... No one will be able to consider and count the number of weaves per centimeter in the store, but it is not difficult to visually evaluate it - the sparse fabric is immediately visible. These linens are short-lived and will likely rip after a few washes.
Inspect the seams... High-quality bed linen is sewn with a special linen seam. To make sure of this, you need to look at the duvet cover or pillowcase from the inside out: if visible raw edges and a single seam - should not be taken. The linen seam is double and the edges are hidden inside the seam.
Pay attention to the threads with which the bed linen is stitched. They must be durable and matched to the tone of the fabric - quality things are not sewn with cheap threads of the first color that comes along.
Rate the smell... New bedding should not smell like paint, chemicals, or mold. Only a slight smell of new textiles. Too strong odor of the dye only indicates its low quality. It is very likely that the laundry will shed heavily during washing. The color intensity on the front and on the wrong side should not be very different. The quality of the dyes can also be judged by the value of the maximum permissible washing temperature indicated on the label, if 60 ° C is indicated, then the dye is stable.
Manufacturers offer bed linen sets made from a variety of natural and artificial fabrics. In order to choose the kit suitable for ourselves, we will learn about the most popular materials and their properties.
The silky cotton material is satin. It is durable, beautiful, soft, with a shiny shade. - one of the leaders among cotton fabrics, its cost is higher than other materials. But the quality of satin sets it apart from other sets.
For many years the satin set will be durable, beautiful, the brightness of its colors and silkiness will not disappear.
Silk
magically transforms reality. Natural linen is durable, retains its shape well. Elegant sets are pleasing to the eye and have a beneficial effect on health.
Natural silk fibers help with rheumatism and skin diseases, do not lead to allergies and fully justifies its considerable price.
Cotton
Cotton in the bedroom - loyalty to habits and traditions. A variety of colors, ease of care, sufficient durability distinguish this fabric.
Since the 18th century, poplin - "European coarse calico" has been used for bed linen in Russia. Poplin retained all the positive properties of cotton fabrics (environmental friendliness, hypoallergenicity, hygroscopicity). A special type of weaving of threads gave it a special softness, smoothness, shine.
Poplin is an inexpensive and high-quality material, so there are no fewer fans of poplin sets.
The most economical underwear is chintz. Lightweight, hygienic, elegant chintz will decorate the bed and will give pleasure during use. But not for long. Chintz does not differ in wear resistance, changes color and shrinks during washing. The faded set will still be comfortable for sleeping, but it will not retain its original appearance, and will begin to tear from a large number of washes.
Flannel
Warm, soft and cozy fabric from childhood is flannel. In bed with the onset of cold weather, it is ideal not only for children, but also for adults. The disadvantage of flannel linen is the pilling that forms from the soft fluff on the surface of the fabric during use.
Modern fabrics
One of the most popular materials in recent years is bamboo fiber. It is considered the most suitable for contact with the human body. Bamboo linen "breathes", like the skin of a person covered by it, and the sleeping person does not sweat. Thanks to natural bamboo fibers, the product has antibacterial properties. Another advantage is that bamboo fiber does not absorb or retain odors. Customers like delicate and soft underwear. It's easy to look after him. It does not slip, is pleasant to the touch, and remains beautiful, comfortable and useful for a long time.
Mahra is a relatively new invention. The high loops left when weaving the threads make the terry cloth both strong and fluffy. The peculiarity of weaving gives the material hygroscopicity, it absorbs moisture well. However, because of this, the terry cloth dries longer. The fiber loops massage the skin. Hypoallergenic terry is comfortable to use at any time of the year.
Tencel
Experts consider tensel one of the most popular, but quite expensive materials. This is special natural material, the composition of which is 100% eucalyptus. The fibers of this durable wood are specially treated to become a super strong fabric.
Tencel gives the bed linen important qualities: hygroscopicity, hypoallergenicity, antibacteriality. Such linen dries quickly, retains its shape well after washing, even without ironing.
Important! When buying a set from Tencel, you need to carefully study the recommendations for care. Some kits advise dry cleaning.
The basis for the production of viscose is natural cellulose. The material from it turns out to be especially soft, delicate and durable.
Viscose is much lighter than cotton. It does not accumulate static electricity, and moisture is well absorbed. The disadvantages of viscose are wear and tear from exposure to water and sunlight. Viscose deforms and shrinks from washing.
Polymer fiber, invented in Japan over 40 years ago, is successfully used in the production of microfiber. Beautiful microfiber bedding has an affordable price and is undemanding to care for.
Sets of different colors and shades retain their shape and color, practically do not wrinkle and do not require ironing. The use of hygroscopic microfiber becomes an obstacle to the development of fungal diseases.
Polycotton
By combining cotton and polyester, the manufacturers obtained blended fabric- polycotton. Economical, bright, durable polycotton kits have found their buyers. This fabric does not shrink when washed, it is pleasant to the touch.
Important! when buying a polycotton, be careful about the ratio of cotton to polyester. With a high percentage of polyester (from 50 to 85%), static electricity accumulates in fabrics, they absorb moisture worse, discolor faster when using synthetic detergents, pellets are formed on their surface.
Ranfors
Natural cotton used in the production of relatively new fabric- ranforsa, makes the product close to traditional coarse calico. The difference is the use of thinner, but at the same time more durable cotton threads, as well as an increase in the number of weaves per square meter of fabric.
The ranfors bedding set can be used in the nursery. The linen is environmentally friendly, hygroscopic, anti-allergenic. Lingerie made of ranfors is quite expensive, but it is strong and durable, serves for a long time and does not require new expenses to purchase a new set.
Important! be sure to check the composition of the linen: some manufacturers began to add up to 20% synthetics to the ranforce. Lingerie made of ranfors with additives should be cheaper.
Basic selection parameters
With such a variety of fabrics, how to choose “your own” without error? We will indicate the main characteristics of the material that must be taken into account.
Compound
We carefully study the components of the material in order to understand how much natural and synthetic fibers it contains. The higher the percentage of natural fiber (cotton, linen, silk), the higher the value of the material. It is optimal to use completely natural fabrics.
Quality
The quality of bed linen depends on the strength and durability of the fabrics. You also need to pay attention to the coloring and processing of materials.
Density
An indicator of density is the number of threads involved in weaving a fabric measuring 1 cm. Many manufacturers indicate the density on the package. There are several density levels:
- Low: cambric, cotton, etc.
- Medium: linen, artificial fabrics.
- High: satin, silk, etc.
Price
When determining the price, the following is taken into account:
- material composition: natural fabrics are more expensive than synthetics;
- painting method: drawings made with a variety of paints, which are applied separately, make the product more expensive;
- high quality dyes;
- the size and completeness of the set.
Comfort
The main purpose of bed linen is to create comfortable sleeping conditions. Such linen must be environmentally friendly and safe, not allergic on contact with the body. Prerequisites are the ability to absorb moisture, allow air to pass through, allowing the skin to "breathe". Such linen does not slip, does not electrify, does not cause any unpleasant sensations to the touch.
Buying beautiful and high quality bedding over the Internet is not an easy task. Seeing beautiful picture on the site and a couple of lines of description of the kit, I would like the new acquisition to please you not only with the inexpensive price of the online store, but also with its beauty and comfort for a long time. How to choose quality bedding that won't lose its value appearance and other characteristics after several washes? All the subtleties of choice are here!
Bed linen characteristics
Let's first define a few key characteristics of the fabric of bedding sets, which affect not only its price, but also its durability. Basically, in the description of the kit, it is important to pay attention to:- composition of the material;
- type of fabric (method of weaving threads);
- linear and surface density;
- methods of painting or drawing.
Bed linen material composition
By composition, fabrics are divided into three main groups:- natural fabrics made exclusively from natural fibers such as cotton, linen, silk (artificially obtained viscose fibers from natural non-fibrous materials (cellulose) - viscose, tencel, modal, bamboo are also classified as natural);
- artificial fabrics, consisting of synthetic fibers obtained by chemical means (mainly polyester);
- blended fabrics that combine several types of fibers (linen + cotton, silk + cotton, cotton + polyester).
Artificial fabrics are much more durable than natural ones, but they are synthetic, that is, they do not “breathe” well and are less environmentally friendly, and therefore we will not talk about them for now.
Durability of bed linen
When choosing durable bedding, you should pay attention to the way of weaving the threads. The strength of the material largely depends on this.The density of the fabric is characterized as linear and superficial. Linear density is the number of threads per centimeter squared, surface density is grams per square meter.
The density is influenced not only by the thickness of the threads, but also by the way they are woven. Bedding fabrics can have:
- plain weave - the threads alternate through one (cambric, calico, poplin, ranfors, percale);
- satin (satin) weave - the threads are intertwined through several and merge into oblique lines on the front side, creating a silky surface (satin);
- jacquard - a complex twill or satin weave with different alternation of threads, which forms beautiful drawing(jacquard).
Color fastness of bed linen
Many people believe that natural fabrics necessarily shed heavily when washed. It is not always so. It all depends on the dyeing method. V natural fabrics use either pigment dyeing, or active (reactive).In pigment dyeing, a dye (pigment) is applied directly to the surface of the canvas and fixed at room temperature. The main advantage of this process is its relatively low cost. It is these fabrics dyed with pigment dyes that lose their original appearance faster than fabrics dyed with reactive dyes. At the same time, dark patterns applied by a pigment method are painted more strongly than light ones.
Reactive dyes form a chemical bond with the fiber and become part of it. Fabrics dyed in this way do not fade, do not dye and have rich deep colors. Of course, they are somewhat more expensive, but believe me, you will get bored with such a kit faster than at least fade a little.
And now let's touch on the most interesting side when choosing our future bed linen - drawing. Here our eyes just scatter! And flowers, and cubs, and cities, and also stripes, circles, plain and even with embroidery! Which of all this variety to get is a matter of taste. But it is worth considering the fact that the price of the kit may also depend on the picture. Well, and embroidery, accordingly, makes the kit even more expensive than everything else. The main thing here is that you like it yourself.Take the front of a duvet cover, for example. Often there are colors where the same pattern is repeated several times on it. This design is considered to be rotary. Sets with a wide print, when the pattern occupies the entire width of the duvet cover, as one picture, and does not have these repetitions - this is a design panel (coupon design). The latter will cost a little more, but it also looks much more interesting.
Fashion trends in the world of bedding
An interesting trend in the world of bedding is scented sets.Under this name, common kits are often produced with some kind of tabs like sachets or incense sticks, but there are also really scented fabrics. They are impregnated with aromas at the manufacturing stage. And here the advantage is on the side of cotton. Such bed linen can delight you with a pleasant aroma of citrus fruits, sea breezes or all kinds of flower arrangements.
Manufacturers guarantee the persistence of the aroma up to 10 washes with a gradual decrease in aroma intensity. If you become the owner of the Aroma kit, in no case wash it with conditioner, only with a neutral powder, otherwise the fabric will lose its effect or mix odors.
Kit packaging
We won't talk about packaging for a long time. And so it is clear that the better it is, the higher the price. For yourself, this is not so important, only if you take the kit as a gift. It is better, of course, to choose sets in tight boxes and especially resistant bags so that during transportation your bed linen does not deteriorate, does not get wet and does not get dirty. And everything else is at your discretion.
So, we have already gone through all the main points, and now you can more deliberately choose the bedding set that suits you, which will really meet your needs and delight you. The most important thing is that your purchases bring you pleasure and for as long as possible! Therefore, make a deliberate choice!