Linens

On average, one third of life a person spends in a dream. He restores strength, energizes and gives strength, so you need to take care of creating comfortable conditions for a healthy, full 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 bed linen and what to look for when buying it.

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Choosing bed linen: basic parameters of

Quality bed linens should justify the expectations of the hostess that it will last long and remain as beautiful and bright. Therefore, when buying should pay attention not only to the coloring, but also to other important criteria.

Label and packaging

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

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

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

Density of the fabric

The density of the material from which the bed linen is made is one of the main criteria for selection. The product is more qualitative and stronger than the high density of the fabric. Only producers of very high quality bed linens indicate the density of the material( number of filaments in square centimeter) on the label, which is classified as follows:

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

Cloth

The fabric of poor quality is shining, has a sparse structure. You should refuse to buy such bed linen, since a set of such material can not withstand three washes.

Material type

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

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

Seams

Good bedding must be sewn with a special underwear seam. Linen with untreated edges, stitched with a conventional seam, should not be bought, since after a few washings the set will fall apart at the seams.

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

Threads

Threads used for making linen must be well chosen in color, strong and strong, and ends - hidden.

Smell

A quality set of bed linens should not smell anything other than new textiles. Do not buy underwear, which smells of chemistry, mold or paint.

Important! A pronounced smell of dyes suggests that underwear of low quality, when washed, will strongly shed, and may also cause harm to health, causing allergies or poisoning.

Paint resistance

Check the intensity of the color from the front and the underside - in quality underwear it is not much different. The reliability of the dye will tell the label - if you can wash at temperatures up to 60 degrees, then it is reliable.

Important! Persistence of the paint can be checked if the hand is rubbed heavily on the front side - the absence of color traces indicates good quality.

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Fabrics for bed linen

Manufacturers produce bed linen made of various materials - linen, silk, cotton, bamboo. Having become acquainted with the characteristics of the main types of tissue, you determine which bedding is best to choose.

Silk

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

Important! The most valuable silk is Japanese, handmade.

If you want to buy silk underwear, but are not ready to pay a tidy sum for it, then give up this idea. Linen from cheap silk will turn your sleep into a nightmare - it sticks to the body, slips, creaks, and still very quickly puffs are formed on it.

Important! Silk must be protected from direct sunlight. Lingerie must be washed by hand or dry-cleaned.

Linen

Bedding made of this fabric is soft, durable, durable. It has an ideal absorbency and heat transfer, so it can be used both in cold and in heat. It should also be noted that the fabric of flax is not electrified, can inhibit the reproduction of pathogenic microflora, being a natural antiseptic.

Important! Linen linen is better to iron wet.

Cotton

The most popular is cotton underwear. Cotton does not cause allergies, does not become electrified, and also well passes moisture, air. Depending on the technology of fiber interlacing, twisting of the thread, the following types of cotton fabric are distinguished:

• Baptiste. Very pleasant to the touch, thin, light and transparent fabric. Bed linen from this material is not intended for daily use, since it has a low wear.
• Chintz. Chintz 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 washings without losing its brightness and strength.
• Satin. It is a durable, reliable and beautiful fabric with glitter. Satin does not shed, it is easy to iron and maintain a large number of washings.
• Perkal. Very durable fabric, suitable for everyday use.
• Terry knitwear. An excellent option for winter - linens made of this fabric are warm and practical. Fine fibers impart softness and tenderness. Does not require ironing.
• Flannel. The cotton flannel is very warm and soft. But the bed linen from it very quickly loses its original appearance, becoming covered with pellets.

Bamboo

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

Artificial fabrics

On sale is found bed linen made of fabric, the manufacture of which uses cotton and polyester. It should be noted that they are more durable, lightweight in ironing and washing.

Important! This underwear can electrify, stick to the body and slip. May cause an allergy, a feeling of heat or cold, if the percentage of synthetics is too large.

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choose the right bedding sizes

What could be worse than the underwear the wrong size when the blanket goes astray in a quilt cover in a lump, and simple and always dragged on the floor or on one side of the bed is contracted to another, leaving the mattress "naked "?To avoid all these annoying problems, before you go to buy a sleeping kit, you need to measure the size of the mattress, blankets and pillows.

Important! For the correct choice of bedsheets, it is necessary to take into account the height of the mattress, it needs to be folded with a width.

For sale, there are kits that differ in size of duvet cover, sheets and pillowcases. Below we will look at the main types of bedding available on the market:

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

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

• One-and-a-half set consists of 2-4 pillow-cases with dimensions 50x70 or 70x70 cm, sheets 150x210 or 160x215 cm and quilt cover 150x210 cm.
• . Half-bedroom European - pillowcases 50х70 cm, sheets - 180х220 cm, quilt cover - 160х220 cm.
• Two-piece set consists of 2-4 pillow cases( 50x70 or 70x70 cm), sheets( 200x220 cm) and duvet cover( 175x210 cm).
• The euro set includes 2-4 pillowcases in the size 50x70 or 70x70 cm, sheet size 220x240 cm and duvet cover 200x220 cm.
• Family kit. It includes 2-4 pillowcases, 2 quilt cover sizes 150x210 cm and sheets 240x240 cm

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Design of bed linen - for comfort and beauty

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

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

• For a small room, bright colors suit perfectly - they visually increase the space.
• In the room for a child you can buy a cheerful and bright bedroom set, with space and natural subjects and cartoon characters.
• For romantic natur suits linen with lace, roses, flowers.
• Decisive, confident and strong-willed people can choose linen in oriental style.
• Balanced and calm people will be suited for kits in pastel colors with small drawings.

It should be remembered that the color scheme is able to both soothe and annoy you, so the sleeping set should be chosen according to the temperament:

• The red color and its shades are exciting, stimulate sexual activity. The linen of such colors has a tonic effect, contributes to an easy and quick awakening.
• Pink is the color of calmness, tenderness and love.
• Purple, blue and black color are soothing.
• The blue color is ideal for creating peace.
• Yellow color promotes bright and deep dreams, this is the color of energy, vitality and creativity.
• Shades of lilac and violet - the color of understanding what is happening and reverie.

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