What material is better to buy bed linen?

Quality sleep is a necessary condition for a full life. It is known that it is influenced by the microclimate of the room, the comfort of the bed and mattress. Last but not least, bedding is responsible for the quality of our sleep: its tactile and operational properties. But what material is better for bedding?

What to consider when choosing?

There is no definite answer to the question of which textiles are the best for bedding. Each will have its own answer. What does it depend on? There are many factors that influence the choice:

• tactile perception of the surface of the fabric;
• the presence of a tendency to allergies;
• features of heat and moisture exchange of a person;
• season;
• everyday or festive;
• practicality of care;
• durability;
• financial component.

Some people like tougher surfaces, others like cool and sliding surfaces. Someone is limited in their choice by the reaction of the body to the composition of fibers or dyes. With increased sweating, more hygroscopic materials suitable for absorbing body moisture and breathing are suitable.

For winter, it is better to choose more dense, soft, pile materials, for summer - thin and smooth. For special cases, more expensive fabrics are chosen, but for everyday use they are often not practical. Here, on the contrary, longevity, the ability to maintain shape, structure, color for a long time, and withstand frequent washing are more valued.

Plus, you need to consider the color scheme of the kits. And here, there can be no single opinion. Someone likes stuffed fabrics, someone they "cut the eye." Someone prefers the 3D effect. Some people like light colors, others consider them easily soiled and impractical.

Therefore, the choice of fabrics for bedding consists of all these aspects.

Classics of the genre

There are several types of textiles that have been used in the manufacture of bed sets for more than one decade. They are time-tested and have a wide range of colors, textures, density.

• Linen. Natural, environmentally friendly, hypoallergenic material, which gets dirty less than others, easily erases, dries quickly enough. An important quality - it prevents the growth of bacteria, therefore, linen from it will not smell later during operation, musty - during prolonged storage in a cabinet.

But this textile has its drawbacks. He hesitates a lot, has a limited color palette, seems harsh to many. In addition, natural flax is not cheap.

Do not dry linen completely. Crumpled material during washing is very difficult to smooth in a dry state. It is better to smooth it out semi-moist.

• Silk. Very durable textiles, breathable, smooth and tactile. Sleeping on such linen is very comfortable. It keeps its original shape well during operation. True, the price of natural silk is also very high.
• Crepe silk. A kind of silk matter. Differs in higher durability and elasticity, thanks to special interlacing of threads. This fabric is very soft, has a nice sheen. In its manufacture, synthetic fibers can be added, which somewhat reduces the price. The fabric is very practical, easy to wash and requires virtually no ironing.
• Cotton. Lightweight, durable, easy-care fabric with high hygroscopicity. Due to this, it is warm in the cotton bed in winter and cool in summer. Available in a wide range of colors.

Most often, low-quality fakes are found precisely from cotton.Therefore, adequately treat the low price tag: it is better not to buy such a kit - its quality will also be low. These are unstable dyes, multiple flaws of weaving, because of which the canvases become loose, heterogeneous. They do not hold well, molt and sit down after washing.

The poor quality of such sets is also indicated by inaccurate seams with protruding thread residues, the use of small-width stitched sections, and sloppy packaging.

• Satin Silk cotton fiber textile. Soft, with a beautiful shimmer, very strong, practically not wrinkling, breathable, satin is very, very durable. He does not lose shape and color for years. In the ranking of fabrics for bedding, satin rightfully occupies a leading position. But for this you have to pay a considerable amount.
• Batiste. Beautiful, elegant, festive cotton fabric. Sets are sewn from it for special occasions: with frequent use, it wears out quickly, because it is very thin and delicate.
• Calico Another type of cotton textile. It has all the advantages of cotton: it breathes, absorbs moisture, is hypoallergenic, easy to care for, and durable. Coarse calico is very dense, because of which it can serve for years. But for people with sensitive skin, it may seem harsh.
• Poplin. According to its characteristics, it is similar to calico (sometimes it is even called “European calico”), but at the same time it is smoother, softer, shiny and cheaper, which makes it popular among consumers.



• Percale. Available in high quality long fiber cotton. It is considered the most durable and durable bedding material. It has a pleasant velvety texture to the touch, practically does not sit during washing, does not form spools, retains its shape and color for years. The high price justifies the quality.
• Flannel. Warm, fluffy and comfortable fabric for the cold season. Available in cotton or wool. After washing, it remains as soft. However, he does not like high temperatures, does not differ in durability and quickly forms ugly spools.
• Jacquard. It is considered an elite textile. They release it from silk, linen or cotton fibers. A distinctive feature of jacquard is the high density of multifilament yarns. Jacquard is pleasant to the body, durable, dries quickly after washing. But this fabric is rather capricious. It must be washed in warm water, on a delicate regime, dried in the shade, ironed from the inside out.

Notes of the present

Recently, a number of new ones have appeared in a number of bed and linen materials, combining hygienic properties with the achievements of the textile industry in the field of fiber composition, processing, weaving, and finishing.

• Bamboo. By its hygienic characteristics, bamboo fiber resembles linen in many ways. It is antibacterial, hypoallergenic, breathes well, does not absorb odors. Bamboo is pleasant to the touch, retains color and shape for a long time. Practical, comfortable, durable bedding for their bamboo is becoming more popular.
• Tensel. Natural textiles made from eucalyptus fibers. Thanks to special processing, tensel has increased strength. It does not cause allergies, is hygroscopic, dries quickly and almost does not crease. Belongs to the number of expensive fabrics.
• Mahra. Natural cotton fabric, the surface of which is covered with small loops, due to which it becomes more durable, perfectly absorbs moisture and retains body heat, has a light massage effect on it. True, such laundry dries much longer.



• Microfiber. This is a polymer textile, affordable, but very high-quality: hygroscopic, durable, form-resistant, retains color brightness for a long time and does not require ironing.
• Ranfors. For the production of this textile use high-quality cotton fibers: thin, but durable.It has all the characteristics of cotton fabrics, while ranfors is characterized by density, softness and durability, retains color, and does not shrink. Also not the cheapest option.
• Polycotton. This is a blended fabric made from cotton with polyester added. The higher the percentage of synthetics, the less expensive, but also less comfortable will be a set of linen made of polycotton. In addition, such a fabric will be electrified, absorb moisture poorly, lose color faster, and form spools. Not suitable for people prone to allergies. Optimally, if the proportion of synthetics does not exceed 15%.

Bed Textile Tips

So, to choose bedding, you need to consider many factors.

• Fabric structure. It should be remembered that the more synthetic fibers in the material, the worse the hygienic properties. However, their minimum content allows you to make textiles more durable and durable. People who are prone to allergies should choose completely natural textiles, preferably cotton or linen.
• Appearance. This is the main characteristic for determining the quality of tissue "by eye". It should have a uniform surface, uniform staining, and the products should have smooth, durable seams, without free ends of threads, knots, stitched parts of the paintings.
• Density. The strength of the laundry directly depends on it. The higher the density, the more dimensionally stable and durable it will be. The highest density is in jacquard, poplin, satin, medium - in flax, low - in cotton.
• Comfort. If we take as a basis the sensations of the body from contact with textiles, then it should not cause unpleasant sensations: it should be tough, very slippery, electrifying, but it should absorb moisture well, let air in, not be allergenic.
• Practicality. For housewives, it is important that bedding withstand frequent washing, dry and iron well, maintain shape and do not require a delicate approach. For special cases, these characteristics can be ignored.
• Seasonality Flannel and terry are ideal for winter.
• Price. It should be borne in mind that the high price is for products made of high-quality natural fibers, which have a strong color, high wear resistance, environmental friendliness, excellent appearance and perfect execution of seams.

Attention to quality

There are simple ways to check the quality of products that will help to purchase bed linen, the price of which will correspond to the characteristics:

• Check textiles for clearance. When viewed in the light, it should not shine through, especially unevenly, contain noticeable nodules, seals or thinning in the structure.
• Pay attention to the weave. If the fabric looks rather loose, but it is harsh to the touch, most likely, it is treated with a special impregnation to maintain a shape that will be washed off during washing. The fabric will shrink and may warp.
• Turn on your sense of smell. Good textiles should not have a pungent chemical smell. Its presence indicates a low quality of raw materials and dyes. This, in addition to color loss, is also a high risk of allergies.
• Rub a small area of ​​textile between your fingers well. Paint should not remain on them.
• Feel the fabric. If at the same time it stretches or forms puffs - such a purchase will not be practical.
• Pay attention to the design of the kit: the quality of printing on the labels, the presence of all labels, the absence of flaws in the packaging material, the compliance of the set with the package stated on the label in size and quantity.

The range of bed textiles is striking in its diversity. You can choose your own among all the options by carefully studying the characteristics of the proposed material and correlating them with the needs of the specific people for whom the kit is intended.