If you want a quality bedding set that is both aesthetic and resistant, choose a cotton gauze or washed linen duvet cover. These two materials are ideal for a parental room as for a child's room. But what are the differences between these two fabrics and what are their advantages? Find out with us!
How to choose your bed linen?
To choose your bed linen, several criteria must be taken into account. Whether you choose a flat sheet, a fitted sheet, a single duvet cover or a king-size duvet cover, the first thing to do is to check the dimensions of your bedding set.
You can also opt for colors that you like, to choose according to the decoration of your room, but also the color of your walls. A washed linen duvet cover in a natural shade, for example, will bring a natural and cozy touch to your room. By mismatching your pillowcases, you will get a cocooning atmosphere.
Finally, you will have to choose the material of your new bed linen. If it can be chosen for its aesthetic side, it will also determine the quality of your bed linen. By choosing natural materials like cotton or linen, you are sure to get a breathable duvet cover that will be useful in winter as well as in summer.
What is the difference between cotton gauze and washed linen?
Among the different cotton bed sets, certain names guarantee you greater quality. This is the case, for example, of cotton sateen which has an optimal weave of 200 threads/cm², but also of washed linen and cotton gauze. The choice of a long fiber also allows better resistance over time despite the intensity of ironing and washing.
Regarding the cotton gauze , you should know that it is a double thickness fabric, offering a long life , but which also has great breathability . The two thin layers offer freshness in summer and warmth in winter while bringing you incomparable softness for your nights. By choosing our cotton gauze bedding set, you get an Oeko-tex product that offers you the guarantee of a fabric free of harmful substances. To finish this list of advantages, note that this bed linen is made in Portugal , in one of the oldest workshops in Europe specializing in household linen.
As for the washed linen bed linen , know that its softness and lightness come from the fact that it has been washed and dried several times to obtain a soft and soft material . This technique in no way alters its high durability and excellent breathability . The comfort of this bed set also comes from its composition and its method of manufacture. Once again, our duvet cover is made in Portugal , but the linen we use is 100% French . As for its density, it is 160 g/m².
In summary, the big difference between cotton gauze and washed linen is not in the benefits, but rather in the look of the textile. If the washed linen has pretty, very natural folds, the cotton gauze is slightly embossed, offering a slightly more worked appearance. Easy to care for, your sheets and covers won't need to be ironed, even if you put them in the dryer! Note that the drying of your bed linen is ideally done outside if the weather allows it...
Why adapt your bed linen to the seasons?
Both cotton gauze and washed linen are designed to adapt to 4 seasons. If you change your duvet according to the outside temperature, it must be able to breathe, whatever the season. This is why it is advisable to choose a natural duvet cover that will let the duvet breathe while regulating your body's body temperature. So if you tend to sweat, the moisture doesn't lock into your bed. However, nothing prevents you from installing a few plaids on top of your bed to brighten up your room.
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