Linens

On average, a person spends a third of his life in a dream. It restores strength, energizes and gives strength, so you need to take care of creating comfortable conditions for a healthy, good rest. In addition to the basic attributes - comfortable pillows, a mattress, you need to seriously approach the choice of bed linen. In this article we will talk about how to choose bedding and what to look for when buying it.

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Choose bedding: basic parameters

High-quality bedding should meet the expectations of the hostess that it will last a long time and will remain as beautiful, bright. Therefore, when buying, you should pay attention not only to the coloring, but also to other important criteria.

Label and packaging

A self-respecting bedding manufacturer who values ​​his reputation does not save on packaging. Also, pay attention to the fact that the label must be properly printed, securely fixed on the product and must contain the following information:

• name of the manufacturer, indicating the address and telephone number of the company;
• fabric composition - manufacturers can trick: in small print in the corner indicate information about the composition, for example, 50% cotton - 50% polyester;
• scheme of a set of bed linen with the size of each product;
• care tips.

Important! If the label does not contain the necessary information, do not buy this bedding.

Fabric density

The density of the material from which bedding is made is one of the main criteria for selection. The product is better and stronger, the higher the density of the fabric. Only manufacturers of very high-quality bedding indicate the density of the material (number of threads per square centimeter) on the label, which is classified as follows:

• low density - 20-30 threads per square centimeter;
• density below average - 35-40 threads;
• average density - 50-65 threads;
• the density of the material is above average - 65-80 threads per square centimeter;
• high density - 85-120;
• very high density of fabric - 130-185 threads per square centimeter.

Canvas

The poor quality fabric is transparent, has a sparse structure. You should refuse to buy such bedding, as a set of such material will not stand even three washes.

Type of material

The choice of bed linen by this criterion is influenced by personal preferences. There are people who prefer underwear made of a dense material such as cotton. Romantic natures prefer silk or satin, and there are those who prefer natural, high-quality linen from linen.

Important! During sleep, a person sweats, so bed linen should absorb moisture well, let air through. Such properties are inherent in linen made from natural material - cotton, linen, silk.

Stitches

Good bedding should be sewn with a special linen seam. Linen with raw edges stitched with a regular seam is not worth buying, because after several washings the set will creep along the seams.

Important! A good set does not have a seam in the middle; it is sewn from a single piece of fabric.

Thread

The threads used for sewing linen should be well-chosen in color, strong and strong, and the ends should be hidden.

Smell

A quality bedding set should not smell anything but new textiles.You should not buy linen that smells of chemistry, mold or paint.

Important! The pronounced smell of dyes indicates that low-quality linen, during washing, will greatly shed, and can also be harmful to health, causing allergies or poisoning.

Color fastness

Check the color intensity from the front and the wrong side - it does not differ much in high-quality linen. The label tells about the reliability of the dye - if washing at temperatures up to 60 degrees is acceptable, then it is reliable.

Important! The resistance of the paint can be checked if you rub it heavily with your hand on the front side - the absence of color traces indicates good quality.

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Fabrics for bed linen

Manufacturers produce bed linen from various materials - linen, silk, cotton, bamboo. Having familiarized yourself with the characteristics of the main types of fabric, you decide which bedding is best to choose.

Silk

Silk fabric perfectly passes air, stores heat, regulates body temperature, but this applies only to natural silk. It is worth noting that this is the most expensive and beautiful fabric.

Important! The most valuable silk is handmade Japanese.

If you want to buy linen from silk, but are not ready to pay a tidy sum for it, then give up this idea. Lingerie from cheap silk will turn your dream into a nightmare - it sticks to your body, slips, creaks, and even puffs form on it very quickly.

Important! Silk needs to be protected from direct sunlight. Laundry should be washed by hand or dry cleaned.

Linen

Bed linens made of this fabric are soft, strong, and durable. It has perfect absorption and heat dissipation, so it can be used both in cold and in heat. It should also be noted that flax tissue is not electrified, it can inhibit the reproduction of pathogenic microflora, being a natural antiseptic.

Important! Linen linen is best ironed wet.

Cotton

Cotton linen is the most popular. Cotton does not cause allergies, is not electrified, and also allows moisture and air to pass through well. Depending on the technology of weaving the fibers, twisting the yarn, the following types of cotton fabric are distinguished:

• Batiste. Very nice to the touch, thin, light and transparent fabric. Bed linens made of this material are not intended for daily use, as they have low wear.
• Chintz. Printed cotton linen is cheap and short-lived. After a few washings, the material fades, becomes thinner and loses its appearance.
• Calico Strong, relatively inexpensive fabric. It does not require special care and can withstand many washes without losing the brightness of the picture and strength.
• Satin It is a durable, reliable and beautiful fabric with a shine. Satin does not fade, it is easily ironed and maintains a large number of washings.
• Percale. Very durable fabric, suitable for everyday use.
• Terry knitwear. A great option for winter - linen from this fabric is warm and practical. Small villi give softness and tenderness. No ironing required.
• Flannel. The cotton flannel is very warm and soft. But bedding from it very quickly loses its original appearance, covered with spools.

Bamboo

If you do not neglect the rules of care, this soft, shiny material has high strength. Bamboo underwear has antimicrobial properties, it can be used at any time of the year.

Artificial fabric

On sale there is bed linen made of fabric, in the manufacture of which cotton and polyester are used. It should be noted that they are more durable, easier to iron and wash.

Important! This underwear is capable of being electrified, sticking to the body and slipping off. May cause allergies, sensation of heat or cold, if the percentage of synthetics is too high.

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Correctly choose the sizes of bed linen

What could be worse than the wrong size of linen when a blanket is knocked down in a duvet cover and is simple or dragging itself on the floor or is pulled on one side of the bed to the other, leaving the mattress “naked”? To avoid all these annoying problems, you should measure the size of your mattress, blanket, and pillows before setting off to buy a sleeping set.

Important! For the right choice of sheets, you must take into account the height of the mattress, it must be folded with a width.

There are kits on sale that differ in the sizes of a duvet cover, sheets and pillowcases. Below we consider what basic types of bed linen can be found on the market:

• The baby kit for newborns has the following dimensions: pillowcase - 60x40 cm, sheet - 100x150 cm, duvet cover - 112x147 cm.

Important! The children's kit has the same parameters as one and a half.

• One and a half set consists of 2-4 pillowcases measuring 50x70 or 70x70 cm, sheets 150x210 or 160x215 cm in size and a duvet cover 150x210 cm.
• One and a half European - pillowcases 50x70 cm, sheet - 180x220 cm, duvet cover - 160x220 cm.
• The double set consists of 2-4 pillowcases (50x70 or 70x70 cm), a sheet (200x220 cm) and a duvet cover (175x210 cm).
• The Euro set includes 2-4 pillowcases measuring 50x70 or 70x70 cm, a sheet measuring 220x240 cm and a duvet cover 200x220 cm.
• Family kit. It includes 2-4 pillowcases, 2 duvet covers measuring 150x210 cm and a sheet of 240x240 cm.

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Design of bed linen - for comfort and beauty

When choosing a sleeping set, you need to remember that everything in the room for rest and sleep should be in harmony - furniture, curtains, wallpaper, etc. Of course, white linen remains a great option that fits into any interior, but not everyone chooses it.

Here are a few recommendations for choosing a sleeping set, based on its color scheme:

• Light tones are perfect for a small room - they visually increase the space.
• In the room for the child you can buy a fun and bright sleeping set, with space and natural subjects and cartoon characters.
• For romantic natures, linen with lace, roses, flowers is suitable.
• Decisive, confident and strong-willed people can choose clothes in oriental style.
• For balanced and calm people, sets in pastel colors with small drawings are suitable.

It should be remembered that the color scheme is able to both calm and annoy you, so you need to choose a sleeping set in accordance with temperament:

• Red color and its shades act excitingly, stimulate sexual activity. Underwear of such colors has a tonic effect, promotes easy and quick awakening.
• Pink color is the color of calm, tenderness and love.
• Violet, blue and black are soothing.
• Blue is ideal for creating peace.
• Yellow color contributes to vivid and deep dreams, it is the color of energy, vitality and creativity.
• Shades of purple and violet are the colors of understanding what is happening and thoughtfulness.

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When choosing bedding, give preference to environmentally friendly, natural fabrics, use the recommendations provided in this article, and then your sleep will be healthy and comfortable.