If you want a quality bed set that is both aesthetic and durable, choose a duvet cover in cotton gauze or washed linen. These two materials are ideal for a master bedroom as well as a child's bedroom. But what are the differences between these two fabrics and what are their advantages above all? 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 need to choose the material of your new bed linen. If this can be chosen for its aesthetic side, it will also determine the quality of your bedding set. By choosing natural materials like cotton or linen, you ensure you get a breathable duvet cover that will be useful in winter and 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 satin 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 for better resistance over time despite the intensity of ironing and washing.
Regarding cotton gauze , you should know that it is a double-thickness fabric, offering a long lifespan , but which also has great breathability . The two thin layers offer freshness in summer and warmth in winter while providing you with incomparable softness for your nights. By choosing our cotton gauze bed set, you obtain an Oeko-tex product which offers you the guarantee of a fabric without 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 cover , know that its softness and lightness come from the fact that it has been washed and dried several times in order to obtain a supple and soft material . This technique in no way alters its great durability as well as its excellent breathability . The comfort of this bedding set also comes from its composition and its method of manufacturing. 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 appearance of the textile. If washed linen has pretty, very natural folds, cotton gauze is slightly embossed, offering a slightly more worked appearance. Easy to maintain, your sheets and covers will not need to be ironed, even if you put them in the dryer! Note that drying your bedding set is ideally done outside if the weather permits…
Why adapt your bed linen to the seasons?
Both cotton gauze and washed linen are designed to adapt to all 4 seasons. If you change your duvet depending on the outside temperature, it must be able to breathe, whatever the season. This is why it is advisable to choose a natural duvet cover which will leave the duvet breathable while regulating your body temperature. So if you tend to sweat, moisture doesn't get trapped in your bed. However, nothing stops you from placing a few throws on top of your bed to brighten up your room.
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