The quality of bedding determines the quality of sleep. Good bedding is a good feeling after a night's rest. This is a cheerful, workable mood all day long. These are successfully developing circumstances and success accompanying in all matters.
The quality of the fabric - the quality of the bed linen
The main criterion for the quality of bed linen is the quality of the selected fabric. It is determined by a number of parameters:
- compound;
- density;
- quality of interlacing of threads.
Be sure to pay attention to the quality of the canvas. The fabric used for sewing linen must:
- be smooth;
- differ in high weave density, and uniformity through the light.
The fabric for bed linen should be soft and pleasant to the touch, without unpleasant odors. An excellent sign is the presence of an international quality certificate OEKO-TEX® STANDARD 100.
Fiber composition - everything for a comfortable sleep
The best fabric for sewing bed linen is 100% natural fibers. The best natural fabrics are cotton, linen, silk, bamboo.
Cotton
This plant fiber is most popular in bedding.
Cotton linen is divided into several types - from inexpensive and practical to elite and chic.
Cotton fabric by nature is designed to create comfort during a night's rest. It has the following properties:
- hypoallergenicity;
- breathability;
- strength and wear resistance;
- ease of care.
Linen from this material does not slip. It is pleasant to the eye and touch and does not electrify. Compared to other fabrics, it has an acceptable cost.
Linen
Natural plant fiber with a human-friendly structure. Linen fabric is a smooth, durable, practical material. It is able to withstand a large number of washes. Has hypoallergenic properties. Maintains the level of ventilation necessary for a sleeping person. Belongs to the category of elite eco-friendly fabrics.
Silk
Silk fabric belongs to the category of elite. The most expensive and elegant bed linen is made from it. It is a hypoallergenic material that does not attract dust. It breathes and gives a feeling of coolness. It looks nice and is indescribable to the touch. The composition of silk fabric includes a number of substances that have a positive effect on the skin during sleep.
Bamboo
Non-woven fabric obtained by processing in a thermal oven. It makes beautiful, pleasant, durable and wear-resistant warm bed linen. An ideal solution for daily use by connoisseurs of natural and exotic solutions. It is environmentally friendly, pleasant to the touch, skin-friendly material with antibacterial properties.
Variety of weave fabrics
The same composition, with a different method of weaving, can result in a fabric with completely different properties.
Coarse calico
This is the simplest and most economical option. This cotton fabric is good for everyday use. It is durable, wear-resistant, perfectly erased in an automatic machine.
Ranforce
Very durable cotton version. Ideal for making bed linens with bright color prints and lots of small details. Ranfors does not shed, practically does not wrinkle, is perfectly erased, and is characterized by high wear resistance.
Satin
The second name is cotton silk. This is a durable, soft, shiny material. Differs in pleasant tactile qualities. Able to withstand a large number of automatic washes.
Mako satin
Luxurious cotton material. It is soft, smooth, luxurious, shiny. It has all the properties of elite fabrics.
Percale
Thin and extremely warm cotton material. A pleasant look perfectly combines with gentle tactile qualities and environmental cleanliness. A distinctive feature - percale crunches.
Jacquard
It is a smooth material with a pleasant texture. It is strong and dense. Perfectly regulates body temperature - ideal for sewing bed linen for different seasons.
Fabrics for bed linen of different categories - price, composition, operating conditions
The range of fabrics developed by modern manufacturers allows you to sew bed linen to the requirements of the most demanding taste. It takes into account many factors. Allows you to get the best quality at a reasonable price.
The main thing is not to let your imagination down. In order to have enough determination and patience - to present the desired result, select the necessary material, order tailoring of bed linen, ideal for you.
All conditions have already been created. It's up to you!
You can read about how to determine fabric density HERE.