Do you dream of a bed with white, sober sheets, perfectly dressed like in hotels? If this is the case, there is only one solution: have quality bed linen! But how to recognize it? What are the essential criteria to take into account to be sure of having an impeccable bed? We will explain everything to you.
Opt for a tight weave
The first element to take into account when you want quality linen is the density of the weave. There are different weaving methods: the traditional method, the cotton satin method or the cotton percale method. In all cases, it is necessary to check whether the weaving is sufficiently tight. To do this, you need to know the density, in other words the number of threads used per cm². For cotton, count at least 70 threads/cm² for a quality weave. For linen, we rely on the weight per cm² (the famous grammage). Good quality linen should have a weight of at least 150g/m². Bonsoirs offers you cotton bed linen with a density between 120g/cm² and 200g/cm² and linen bed linen with a weight of 160g/m².
Check fiber length
Preferably buy bed linen made with long fibers (for your fitted sheets, sheets and duvet covers). Why long fibers? Quite simply because short and fine fibers give rise to fabrics of poorer quality and which last less over time. Fabrics made from short fibers will quickly become rough and unpleasant to the touch.
How do you know if the sheet you want is made from long fibers? All you have to do is look at the model label which mentions “long fibers”.
Choose cotton
When it comes to quality bed linen , cotton is the benchmark. Indeed, cotton is a soft and resistant natural material. Its breathability is unmatched.
Woven using the traditional method, but very tightly, it produces the highly sought-after cotton percale. The percale bed linen , soft and airy, is of very high quality. The percale sheets, with a matte appearance, offer exceptional comfort for your nights, while remaining light.
The cotton sateen weave gives a supple, silky and slightly shiny appearance to your sheets, covers and pillowcases or bolsters. During this weaving, each thread spans three threads and then passes again underneath. Count at least 100 threads/cm² for quality cotton satin.
Dare to wear washed fabrics
Do you like beds with a slightly rumpled appearance? Then washed fabrics and their exotic side are made for you. They are available in bed sets in warm and sober colors that are constantly renewed. Linen will give you warmth in winter and lightness in summer while washed percale will give incredible softness to your bed. Besides, didn't you want a new duvet cover ?
Take the step towards high-end bed linen
High-end bed linen must meet the criteria set out above: very good density, choice material and careful finishes. It’s not the patterns on your duvet or even its colors that give it its look, but its outfit! And for good hold, you need a sufficient number of threads per cm².
In high-end bed linen, Bonsoirs offers a wide choice of different materials, shapes, and colors. All you have to do is find the model that suits you best.
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