Linen is a natural fiber material ideal for making very high quality sheets. But how to maintain it? You'll see, it's as simple as hello, or rather as good evening.
What is washed linen?
Washed linen is a fabric made of linen fibers subjected to high temperature washing and drum drying. A shock treatment which softens the fiber so that it becomes lighter and softer over time and therefore better suited for household linen.
The benefits of linen sheets
We find linen clothing, linen tablecloths, but above all, linen bed linen . Linen is everywhere and this is understandable given its qualities.
Top-notch thermoregulation
Too hot ? Too cold ? If finding the right temperature for sleeping is often a mission impossible for you, opt for a linen pillowcase and sheets. Linen is a fabric with very good thermoregulation which allows you to always be at the best temperature for sleeping.
Proper breathing and absorption
Do you tend to sweat at night? Linen sheets are made for you thanks to their excellent absorption capabilities. Linen can even absorb up to 20% moisture.
An authentic, robust and ecological style of sheets
Linen is also a material:
- natural and very ecological in terms of its production;
- with a very elegant authentic style;
- simple to maintain.
All these qualities which explain the popularity of this material, you can find them in our collections of high-end and authentic linen bed linen.
Why do you need to properly maintain linen sheets?
First of all, you should know that poor quality washing and maintenance will tend to yellow or turn gray your white linen duvet cover . It will then be necessary to redouble your efforts to restore its shine.
Then, with poorly executed maintenance, you risk harming the linen fibers, stiffening them and making your bedding set less comfortable.
Finally, quite simply, poorly maintained sheets are sheets that have much less durability.
Washing linen: our advice to follow
Cold or high temperature wash? Tumble dry or not? In this video , we explain, step by step, how to properly wash your linen sheets. Good evening.
Cold wash (no more than 40°C)
To wash linen sheets in the machine, use a cold wash, as it is a material that tends to shrink. The temperature should not exceed 40°C. No fabric softener, as this could encourage the appearance of small pills. For liquid detergent, pour the product directly into the drawer and not into the drum.
A spin at 800 revolutions maximum
Choose gentle spinning for washed linen sheets. Do not exceed 800 revolutions. This could damage the material and create breaks in the fiber due to friction.
Air drying
Air dry your linen sheets. This way, they will maintain their comfort and integrity for longer. But avoid leaving linen under the blazing sun so as not to stiffen the fiber.
If you really want machine drying, choose a short drying cycle at a moderate temperature to avoid pilling.
And There you go ! We told you that washing linen was child's play!
Our other tips for properly maintaining your washed linen sheets
Washing sheets is important, but it's not enough. Ironing, stain cleaning, soaking, here are our latest little pro tips for linen care.
How to iron linen sheets?
Good news, washed linen sheets do not need ironing. Their crinkled style is part of their inimitable charm, so don't deprive yourself of it. If you still want to iron your linen sheets, place a damp cloth between the iron and the linen to protect the material.
How to remove stains from linen sheets?
To remove stains from linen fabric, it is best to use gentle substances such as Marseille soap (coffee, red wine and chocolate stains), white vinegar (moisture stains) or dishwashing liquid (dish stains). oil, butter or vinaigrette). These solutions are super effective on recent stains. For older stains, you can use bleach, but with great caution.
Last tip: soak your linen before the first wash
Because we like you, we're offering you one last little tip for the road. When you buy your linen sheets, soak them in a large bath of cold water with 25 centimeters of white vinegar.
This operation will help to fix the color on your duvet cover, soften it and better protect it against possible stains. Leave the laundry to soak for approximately 12 hours for maximum effectiveness.
Maintaining washed linen now has no secrets for you!
Your linen bed set Good evenings
Need a new bedding set? At Bonsoirs, we offer you our exceptional model in washed linen . Available in 13 colors, made in the oldest Portuguese workshop, our Normandy linen bed set has a unique finish for the ultimate comfortable touch. Enough to spend sweet and restful nights of sleep, summer and winter.
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