Do you like bedding sets with a natural and authentic look? Washed linen and cotton gauze are then made for you. But how to choose between these two natural materials? What is the difference between cotton gauze bed linen and washed linen bed linen? Good evenings tells you everything.
What are the characteristics of cotton gauze bed linen?
Whether for throws, duvet covers, pillowcases or flat sheets, we are talking more and more about cotton gauze bed linen. For what ? What is cotton gauze?
Cotton gauze or cotton?
First of all, it is useful to specify that it is a 100% cotton material. It’s a natural, breathable and soft material! So there's no need to choose between cotton gauze or cotton, because they're the same material! On the other hand, depending on the weave chosen, your cotton bed linen will be different.
Cotton percale , cotton satin or cotton gauze weaves are different and create materials with very distinct renderings: soft for percale, slightly shiny for satin and embossed for gauze.
Used in the medical sector or baby diapers, cotton gauze is now in our beds, to our greatest pleasure. Indeed, the very particular weaving of the cotton gauze makes the fabric slightly openwork and very fluid. Can you imagine the embossed and slightly fleecy appearance of baby swaddles? Well, if you want sheets like that, you can now.
If you are wondering how this material is maintained, the answer is simple: cotton gauze withstands high washing temperatures, tumble drying and does not require ironing. This is one of the advantages of its slightly crinkled texture. Airy fabric par excellence, it dries quickly. Over time, your cotton gauze duvet cover will become more supple and the colors will acquire a patina, giving even more naturalness to your bed linen.
Washed cotton or cotton gauze?
Do not confuse washed cotton and cotton gauze. While it is true that washed cotton has certain similarities with cotton gauze, notably its “crumpled” appearance, they are two distinct materials. Washed cotton means that the cotton offered for sale has been washed and dried several times before being marketed. This technique gives the fabric this slightly wrinkled look. Cotton gauze refers to a particular weave, looser than others, such as percale or satin. This weave creates tiny openings that give the vaporous side to your cotton gauze adornment .
This is also the reason why cotton gauze sheets are very popular in summer, due to their lightness. At Bonsoirs, we have chosen to make our cotton gauze in two thin layers, sewn together to give the sheets a subtly wavy and cocooning appearance.
What are the benefits of washed linen?
Linen bed linen is known for its thermoregulatory properties. With a linen bed set (washed or not), you will always be cool in summer and warm in winter.
Authentic, but also very modern, washed linen, like washed cotton, has been washed then dried many times before being put on sale. This process removes the rough appearance of the material and gives a very supple side to the fabric. Another advantage of washed linen is that it is extremely durable. Your beautiful Beige washed linen duvet cover will last for many years and its color will improve over time. If you like linen, you will also like metis which is a blend of linen and cotton. It combines the absorbent properties of linen with the softness of cotton. So, cotton gauze or washed linen: what to choose?
Cotton gauze and washed linen: which bed linen to choose?
Your choice will mainly be based on the appearance of the fabric: if you like textured fabrics, cotton gauze is made for you. Indeed, where linen remains relatively smooth, cotton gauze is embossed.
Which material to choose for sensitive skin?
All-natural cotton gauze and washed linen are ideal for sensitive skin. However, for the choice, it is advisable to opt for the oeko-tex quality label which guarantees the absence of toxic products in your household linen.
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