Linens: select the set of a tissue?

Not sure how to choose the right bedding, where to start and what to pay attention to? Start with the selection of the desired tissue. This is the main criterion which affects the quality and performance of the product.

Content

  • 1 selection criteria
  • 2 What sew bed
    • 2.1 natural base
      • 2.1.1 unbleached calico
      • 2.1.2 sateen
      • 2.1.3 Poplin
      • 2.1.4 chintz
      • 2.1.5 cotton batiste
      • 2.1.6 Percale
      • 2.1.7 knitwear
      • 2.1.8 Linen
      • 2.1.9 Silk
    • 2.2 Imitation base
      • 2.2.1 Rayon
      • 2.2.2 microfiber
    • 2.3 Mixed bases
      • 2.3.1 Atlas
      • 2.3.2 Polycotton, jacquard
  • 3 Video: How to choose bed linens?

selection criteria

By selecting bases for textiles, as well as of the kit must be approached systematically and identify several criteria that it must meet.

  1. Good quality. Do not spare money for a quality product. Only in this way it will last long and will not cause problems in use. When buying defective bases are losing money and give yourself a lot of problems.
  2. Environmentally friendly. This criterion is also necessary to pay attention, but here the choice is yours. Build on your own preferences, as there are decent and natural and artificial fabrics.
  3. Manufacturer. It is better to trust a proven company. Not necessarily to buy a product promoted brand, but prefer a reputable manufacturer that has customer reviews.

Now you can proceed to a detailed analysis of options for tailoring a good bedding.

What sew bed

To determine which fabric is best for bedding need to figure out what in general it can be done. In the most general sense sleeping textiles may be made from natural and synthetic substrates. Each of them has its pros and cons.

The basis natural artificial
a brief description of Fibers are produced by collecting the natural raw material The yarns made predominantly of petroleum
dignity Hypoallergenic, good air permeability, often hygroscopic Undemanding of care, almost do not crumple, not painted, have a large selection of color design
disadvantages Strongly crease, fade, require a special mode of operation May accumulate static electricity cause allergic reactions

Each of these groups can hold several options.

natural base

Often, high-quality bedding is associated with the materials in this category. Many people prefer this category to create textiles. This is due, above all, environmentally friendly product. Also play an important role specifications of natural fabrics: endurance, strength, durability, hypoallergenic (which is important for children). This category has 9 options.

unbleached calico

Calico - a dense cotton fabric

Calico - thick cotton fabric, which is considered to be quite durable and the most unpretentious

The most common and loved by many option. On external data resembles linen. Calico made by means of a special weave - double mesh. This makes it particularly strong and durable. Such interlacing method to prevent the formation of holes in special areas used. Thus textile of calico very durable and has a long service life.

Also of calico products allow any colors. Within the different product lines, we can meet the 3D-images, a variety of prints, patterns and more. In contrast to the county, which provides a predominantly brown and gray colors, sheeting is easily painted and can offer a lot of different designs.

Bed linen of calico

Bed linen of calico "Love" - ​​a quality, comfortable and hard-wearing

sateen

Satin - brilliant natural fabric

Satin - brilliant natural fabric made based on cotton, soft to the touch, has a smooth surface

Looking for the perfect bed linen, then do not go around doing the satin. This is an excellent option for use as a luxury option, and for a less expensive, it all depends on the design and fabric density. The density can vary between 120 g per m2.

Due to the high density and the special satin weave is very durable. Also weaving method provides smoothness and sheen on the outer side and the surface roughness and the haze with the interior. This is important when using the product: thanks to its structure so it will not slide off the mattress, and adhere well to it. This cloth belongs to the category of luxury.

Bed linen satin

Bed linen famous brand Luxury Bed, which is made of satin fabric for a long time preserves the brightness of the picture and a flawless appearance

Poplin

poplin fabric

Poplin made mainly of cotton and has a certain weave structure yarns

Poplin also 100% cotton, from the preceding embodiments only in the way different weave. It is he who determines the look and feel of the product. So, poplin has a gloss (but not as pronounced as that of satin), the reverse side of it as rough and sheets do not slide off the mattress.

Poplin absorbs moisture and retains heat, does not crumple, do not fade during washing, does not shrink and does not stretch over time. Its wear resistance is inferior satin, but this is offset by the price as expensive satin.

Thus, Poplin - a great option for those looking for a good product for a reasonable amount.

Linen poplin

Linen poplin durability is not inferior to linen of calico, but pleasant to the touch and is much softer

chintz

material cotton

Chintz - one of the best low-cost materials for summer heat

Our grandmothers when choosing a good bedding necessarily favored calico. Until recently, it was the most running for textile manufacturing. Such popularity is justified in the first place the price of the goods, because inexpensive cotton. In addition, he has good technical characteristics of the material: hygroscopic, hypoallergenic, good ability to pass air, moreover, cotton - environmentally friendly product.

Among the drawbacks of calico is allocated its low strength. The density of the material to 100 g per m2. Because of these figures it quickly wears out, it formed pellets and small holes. Also, cotton shed that has a bad effect on the brightness of the design.

Important!

Chintz fade in the sun, so do not leave it exposed to direct rays.

Subtlety calico plays a good role in the summer time. This material is often used for sewing children's textiles, as it is light, absorbs moisture and breathable.

Linens Calico

Bed linen of calico suitable for short use - at the cottage for guests or as a fallback

cotton batiste

air Baptiste

Refined and sophisticated, light and airy lawn is one of the most beautiful fabrics

Baptiste has long been famous for its elegance, ease and luxury. This smooth fabric is air-interlacing fibers, so its share is quite low. But in spite of such a feature, it is strong and durable (unlike calico).

Due to the structure of the lawn threads very well passes air, and in the summer you will never be hot under that blanket cover (as opposed to satin). Of the minuses can be identified high cost. Also, it is not desirable to use in the winter time, as it's pretty easy, it is better to resort to more warm options.

Linens from lawn

Expensive linens lawn for special occasions, but for everyday use

Percale

Tkna percale with an unusual weave

Percale - a surprisingly sturdy natural fabric with an unusual weave of threads that connect using a special solution

Percale can be of different types. In one added flax, and it has a corresponding form in the other - silk, he respectively shiny and shiny. One subspecies visually and to the touch like Bologna. Percale even once used for technical purposes. But now we are talking about those subtypes that are suitable for creating a good bedding.

It is best to choose percale with the addition of natural fibers. To add a set of exquisite silk suit perfectly. In general, in the manufacture of netting is used percale untwisted filaments. This ensures its smoothness, strength and durability.

Bed of percale

The main advantage of bed linen of percale fabrics is the durability and appearance to the loss resistance

knitwear

The fabric knitted jersey

The fabric knitted jersey - practical, durable option

Knitwear is very practical material. It allows you to make any design (embroidery, knockout, etc.) and complement (pockets, gum, etc.). He does not crumble, not stretched and does not shrink. This is a great version of average quality, quite popular and has a low price.

Hosiery widespread and can be found at any store home textiles. You can choose any design and size. But cotton jersey can last you a long time.

Knitwear Jersey for bed

Jersey-knit fiber, which has elasticity and stretch ability and excellent for bedding sets

Linen

linen cloth

Linen fabric - a fabric with a smooth surface and a matte sheen, which is obtained from flax

Excellent hard and heavy-duty material, long tsenivshiysya in Russia. Some buyers consider it a disadvantage stiffness, however, in the use of flax may acquire softness. Choose bed linen with additions of other threads and use the air conditioner after washing. These simple steps will make a soft, comfortable, and at the same time, it will be very strong and durable.

Bed linen from flax

Bed linen from flax is suitable for those who prefer high-quality natural materials

Silk

Silk - natural tissue

Silk - a natural fabric, which is known for its lightness, smoothness and, of course, its beautiful iridescent glow

Used to create elite sets. It has a luxurious appearance and a high price. Natural silk is very soft to the touch, smooth and does not have very pronounced luster.

On a note!

Natural silk is not much slip.

The high cost is due to the method of raw material production. The basis for the creation of paintings make silkworms. To do this, you must include the whole farm and collecting the material. Further raw materials are transported to the factory where he hand-woven from the fabric pieces.

This material can not be considered very strong. It is very light, airy and soft. It is easy to remain clues. However, on the products of silk does not remain pellets, it does not shrink, not painted, and with proper care will last a long time.

Bed linen made of natural silk

Exquisite linens made of natural silk with a stunningly beautiful pattern

Imitation base

This category is often associated with the negative reviews. However, this is a misconception. There is a sufficient number of man-made fabrics, perfectly suitable for sewing bed textiles. The only disadvantage of such a framework is that they can cause an allergic reaction due to non-ecological. For this reason they are not used for sewing children's textiles. However, people who are not prone to allergies is nothing to fear, and they will find a lot of positives in this category textiles.

Rayon

Rayon

Artificial silk - a soft fabric made of mercerized cotton, rayon or synthetic fibers

In contrast to the natural one, select this kind of silk, from which you can also create a good bedding. As for the quality, of course, it will be different, however, and in the price range will be much lower.

Modern artificial silk is not inferior to the natural one like in appearance and feels. But due to technical characteristics, it is very different: it may take after the first wash, fade in the sun pours. If you want to create a luxurious atmosphere in the bedroom without spending a large amount of funds - artificial silk is well suited for this purpose.

Beautiful bedding sets

Beautiful bed kit with 3-D pattern Rayon

microfiber

Microfiber or microfibre

Microfiber or microfiber - hypoallergenic fabric consisting of nylon fibers, polyester or other polymers,

This material, which includes a polyamide and a polyester. Sometimes there are cotton supplements, but most of the microfiber is a fully synthetic product made from petroleum.

Its advantages are that it:

  • not rumpled;
  • It does not fade;
  • not painted;
  • He does not sit down;
  • not rumpled;
  • It does not fade.

These advantages are inherent in many synthetic materials, for which they and appreciate. Unlike many synthetic materials microfiber hypoallergenic. One of its main advantages is that it perfectly absorbs moisture and retains heat. For this reason, it is often made out of children's textiles and blankets for the winter period.

Microfiber Bed

Double bed kit "Selena" Microfiber

Mixed bases

The third group holds two previous characteristics. Blend Fabrics are made by mixing natural and synthetic yarns. In dependence on the form may prevail first or second. This, in turn, affects the performance and quality of the product. When choosing bedding be sure to pay attention to this category. It has excellent performance, and can accommodate a variety of needs, so that in this section you will find a decent option.

Atlas

satin fabric

Atlas is created using a special type of weave - satin or satin

The first, very common example is considered atlas. It has a beautiful appearance, which is not inferior to silk. When manufacturing atlas using natural silk thread, adding cotton or viscose. Synthetic yarns are prioritized, silk added only to impart the appropriate appearance.

Atlas has a shiny appearance from the front, and matte finish - from the wrong. He pleasantly glides over the skin, but it is well kept on the bed. Its glossy finish will give the bed a luxurious look and feel. Atlas becomes an excellent alternative to natural silk. And compared with the artificial its price is lower.

Chic turquoise set

Chic turquoise bed linen made of satin

Polycotton, jacquard

This category - the amateur. Each of them has its advantages

Polycotton - a blend of cotton and polyester. Thanks to this composition, it is hypoallergenic, lends itself well to clean up, not rumpled, has high wear resistance performance.

Polikottonovoe underwear

Polikottonovoe underwear beautiful, pleasant to the touch, low-cost and easy to care for

Previously it used for jacquard upholstery in the royal chambers. Consequently, expensive and luxurious. It has a shiny appearance with a pattern, which is obtained through a special weave.

Bed linen jacquard

Bed linen jacquard with embroidery, ideal for the classic bedroom

Now that you know how to choose the bedding according to the criterion of manufacturing fabric. This is an important factor that gives an extensive selection. Each of the options has been clarified, and now you can easily find the right product.

Do not forget that when buying goods it necessarily need to carefully inspect for defects, and check the manufacturer's brand (especially when you buy a branded product). Check quality, and you will never be deceived.

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