How To Choose The Right Bed Linen From Coarse Calico And Other Materials

2024 Author: Bailey Albertson | [email protected]. Last modified: 2024-01-17 22:26

Quality bedding for the whole family: selection rules

For good health and wellness, we need adequate sleep. It is very important to consider what we sleep on - both adults and small children. Today it is easy to buy bed linen of any color, from any fabric. But making the right choice, taking into account all the nuances, is very difficult.

Content

• 1 Main criteria to rely on
• 2 Determine the quality by touch
• 3 Material selection - photo gallery
• 4 More about bedding fabric
• 5 Choosing bedding for a child from the first days of life
• 6 How should a baby's underwear be packed
• 7 Video on choosing bed linen

The main criteria to rely on

The first thing you pay attention to when choosing bed linen is its packaging, which contains detailed product data. For example, a very important factor is the density of the weave of the fabric, that is, the number of threads per 1 cm2. The classification usually looks like this:

• low density - 20-30 threads per square centimeter;
• below average density - 35-40 threads per square centimeter;
• medium - 50–65 threads per square centimeter;
• above average - 65–80 threads per square centimeter;
• high density - 85-120 threads per square centimeter;
• very high - 130-280 threads per square centimeter.

It is on the density of the linen fabric that its durability depends. Moreover, each type of fabric has its own density; we will discuss this in detail below.

Carefully read the labels on the packaging of the laundry: usually all the necessary information is indicated there

The packaging also contains data on the composition of the fabric, a list of items in the set, their quantity, recommendations for the care of the linen.

It is very important to choose the right size for your laundry. Domestic manufacturers produce underwear in 3 size categories: one and a half, double and European size. Imported sets can be single ("single" or "1-bed"), one and a half ("extra long single" or "1, 5-bed"), double ("full" or "2-bed") and oversized, for a very large, so-called three-bed ("king size"). Also, in different countries of origin, pillowcases may differ in size and shape. It is most convenient to be guided by the dimensions that are indicated in centimeters and millimeters.

Determine quality by touch

The modern light industry market is filled with a huge range of goods. It's not a secret for anyone that a fake or low-quality product can even get caught in a company store. Therefore, you should not blindly trust what is written on the packaging, and even more so the seller's assurances about the high quality of the goods. Here are some tips to help you make sure your lingerie purchase is justified.

1. Pay attention to the weave density indicated on the package and how the fabric looks in the light. It is impossible to count the threads in any case, but the sparse tissue is visible to the naked eye. Such laundry will start to tear after a few washes.
2. Examine the seams. Conscientious manufacturers, who value the reputation of their brand, sew bed linen with a special linen seam. Look at the inside of the pillowcase and duvet cover: the seam should be double and the edges should be finished. Otherwise, you shouldn't buy such a kit.
3. The threads used to sew the items of the set must be dense, strong, and most importantly, matched to the color of the fabric.
4. Check the smell of the bedding. There should be no smell of paint, mold or chemicals - only a slight scent of textiles. The strong smell of the dye indicates low quality, the laundry will shed heavily during washing.

If the packaging says that the maximum permissible washing temperature is 60 degrees, then the dye is stable. In general, dye strength is rated on a five-point scale. The indicator of the means used for bed linen must be at least four. Otherwise, you risk not only waking up in the morning stained with paint from sheets and pillowcases, but also getting allergies.

Material selection - photo gallery

Baptiste will help decorate the room

Calico set

Linen bedding

Terry cotton jersey

Calico bed linen

The luxury of silk

Flannel bedding is perfect for the little ones

More about bedding fabric

We have already said that its strength depends on the density of the fabric. The fabrics are also distinguished by their durability and purpose for summer and other seasons. We will try to briefly tell you about the most popular types of bedding fabrics.

1. Chintz is very popular because it successfully combines cheapness and practicality, and does not require very careful maintenance. Its disadvantage is that it becomes thinner and loses color from frequent washings.
2. Calico sets are very durable and wear-resistant, they are a little tougher than calico, but also more expensive. High-quality coarse calico can be used for years, while it will not lose its appearance and pattern. Like chintz, coarse calico is very suitable for use in hot and stuffy summers.
3. Cotton terry linen is soft and delicate. This is achieved thanks to the fibers in the fabric. such linen stretches well, washes easily (but dries for a long time), does not require ironing. The fabric is warm, dense and warms well. Perfect for autumn and winter use.
4. Warm and soft flannel is very popular in the manufacture of bedding for newborns, small children, as well as for sets used in the cold season. The disadvantage of the material is that, due to frequent washings, it rolls down and loses its attractive appearance.
5. Batiste, despite the fact that it looks light, transparent and airy, is highly durable. The disadvantage of the fabric is that after 20 washes in the machine, the threads begin to get confused, and gaps are formed in the canvas. Baptiste is used to make expensive sets that are not used in everyday life.
6. Satin resembles to the touch and seemingly smooth silk. It is durable, breathable, not afraid of frequent washings and hardly wrinkles. True, it is expensive, so it is used, like cambric, not for every day.
7. Linen is considered the most practical and environmentally friendly material. It is light and pleasant to the touch, easy to care for, especially if it is a mixture of linen and cotton. Such fabric is good for air permeability, so bed linen will be comfortable even in very hot summer.
8. Poplin is a cotton material, soft and highly practical. Its peculiarity is the use of plain weaving from threads of different thicknesses. This gives the fabric a special softness, as well as the ability to withstand many washes.
9. Silk is a very beautiful, but at the same time expensive material. If you are planning to purchase silk bedding, please note that the quality depends on the country of origin. Japanese and Chinese brands will make your bed luxurious without losing comfort. Turkish and handicraft Chinese lingerie is of poor quality and will not give you comfort while sleeping. Such linen is used on special occasions, and its care must be very careful, manual.

Keep in mind that not every fabric is suitable for children and adults alike. We invite you to familiarize yourself with how to choose the right bedding set for different age categories.

Choosing bed linen for a child from the first days of life

Of course, we want to give our children all the best, quality, convenient and natural. And this is not just our desire, but also a necessity. Therefore, strict requirements are imposed on underwear for children, especially newborns. This adult can endure the night on uncomfortable sheets, without much harm to health, and in the morning buy a new set. The kid will not be able to tell you about irritation on the skin, sticky, paint-smelling fabric, protruding seams.

Bed linen for a newborn should only be made of natural fabrics - cotton, linen, poplin, chintz (in summer), flannel and cotton terry jersey (in the cold season). Read the labels on the sets carefully so as not to buy synthetic bedding. Of course, it is much cheaper, moreover, it attracts with bright colors. But for a small child, the percentage of synthetics in the fabric should be minimal.

Bed linen for a child should only be made from natural fabrics

It is very important to choose the appropriate color and coloring of the linen. It should not be boring and monochromatic, but motley, bright colors with contrasting patterns are not suitable: it will be difficult for a baby to sleep on them. Therefore, it is better to use sets of calm shades - blue, green, pink, beige. Drawings can be different: balls, animals, flowers, in short, anything that will attract the attention of a child.

How a baby's underwear should be completed

Bed linens for small children can be sold as sets or separately. Standard set: duvet cover, pillowcase and sheet. Two such sets are enough, and at first you can do without a pillowcase - a child up to a year old sleeps without a pillow. But you have to buy separate sheets. The main criterion is the ease of care of the fabric of this product, since the sheets get dirty very often and require constant washing.

In addition to the standard set, the bedding set for newborns often includes a side for a cot. The material for it must be completely natural. Be sure to clarify what is inside the side - it should be soft enough, but not very voluminous.

Soft natural fabric with a dull pattern will help the newborn sleep soundly

Duvet covers and pillowcases for children can be fastened at the bottom, in the middle or on the side, with buttons or Velcro, or they may not be fastened at all.

If the duvet cover is not fastened, the child will quickly learn to take the blanket out of it and climb inside. The options with a cut in the middle are more suitable for older children, the baby can easily get confused. It is better not to buy bedding with buttons - small children are very fond of trying small items.

Video about choosing bed linen

Now you know a little more about how to choose such an important attribute of comfort in your home as bedding. If you have questions or suggestions on the topic, please write them in the comments. Good luck to you!