When choosing bed linen, general recommendations should not be given - this is a purely individual matter. Someone likes to sleep on a cool and gentle silk, and someone - on a terry or flannel sheet. Many people like a white bed, and some prefer dark, rich colors. One thing is for certain: for a good sleep and a comfortable rest, bed linen should be of good quality, the right size and the color that will give you maximum pleasure.
Quality.
How to choose the right bed linen - a very important issue, but not so complicated. When choosing a set of clothes, be sure to touch the fabric - the same material can have a completely different surface to the touch.
DENSITY OF BINDING. This indicator can be seen on the packaging. It indicates how many yarns were used per square centimeter of fabric. The higher the weave density, the longer the laundry will last. It is believed that the density should be at least 60 threads per 1 sq. Km. cm, some fabrics of very high quality - up to 500 threads.
• Low density: 25-50 threads per 1 sq. M. cm
• average density: 60-80 threads per 1 sq. M. cm
• high density: 120-280 threads per 1 sq. M. cm (satin, Japanese silk, percale)
COLORS.
• Look at the underside of the color set to see if there is a significant difference in color. If the laundry has a distinct front and underside, it is most likely shed during the first wash.
• The smell of new bed linens should not be chemical and abrupt. If it is present, the coloring of the laundry will not be stable.
• label. When buying underwear, be sure to read the recommendations for care. In case the laundry can be washed at a temperature of 60 "C, then the dye is high-quality and stable.
Threads.
• All seams in the kit must be treated with a special underwear seam. If the edges are not processed, this indicates that the laundry is not of high quality. Threads should be matched in tone to the laundry, this is the main indicator of excellent quality.
The size.
Before buying underwear, be sure to find out the size of your mattress, pillows and blankets. Do not forget to pay attention to where the linen was made: in each country there are their traditional sizes, especially this refers to the size of the pillowcases.
STANDARD SIZE
• Russia. The most common size of a pillowcase is 70x70 cm.
• France 65x65 cm.
• Germany 80x80 cm.
• Italy and Spain 50x70 cm (also among Italian and Spanish underwear it is very difficult to find a large size duvet cover).
SHRINKAGE.
When buying laundry, remember that after washing, it shrinks about 3-5% (especially cotton and linen), but this is usually taken into account by manufacturers when specifying the dimensions on the package.
Material.
Choosing the right bedding, it is better to give preference to natural fabrics. They are better absorbs moisture and more environmentally friendly. The most suitable materials are linen, silk and cotton. All the rest (coarse calico, satin, cambric, chintz, flannel, etc.) are variants of interlacing of cotton fabric.
COTTON.
• Calico - this fabric is very practical, does not require delicate care. It is quite durable and inexpensive. It is easy to wash, although from the point of view of aesthetics, it loses satin and silk.
• Satin - this fabric is shiny and dense, it is very pleasant to the touch, durable and serves as a good substitute for silk. Ironing satin is quite convenient. This material is more expensive than other fabrics, but it is still cheaper than natural silk. It is considered the best among cotton fabrics.
LINEN.
This material is the most ancient. He is referred to the "luxury" class in Europe. It can vary in texture - from the finest to the dense. At first glance it may seem rough, but it will be smooth to the touch.
SILK.
This material is the most expensive and elegant. If someone says that silk is slippery, cold and forms clues, it means that he dealt with Turkish, Chinese or European material. This does not apply to expensive Japanese silk.
Councils for the care of bed linen.
1. After buying a new set of underwear, be sure to wash it before use, turning inside out the duvet cover and pillowcases.
2. Change clothes need once a week, a maximum of two weeks,
3. Before washing, divide the laundry according to the color and type of fabric. You can not wash together natural and artificial fabrics, because they have different washing regimes. Also, make sure that
Washing powder was less bleach - it discolored colored fabrics.
4. Optimum temperature wash mode 50-60 ° С, however before washing, study the information on the package. Usually the recommended temperature for washing cotton and flax is 60 ° C.
5. The drum of the machine is better to fill by 50% - the laundry is washed and rinsed much more efficiently.
6. Silk underwear requires delicate washing with the use of a conditioner for linen and a minimum spin speed.
7. Dry the laundry immediately after washing, and iron slightly damp.
8. To iron colored and dark fabrics is better, too, from the wrong side. Satin, silk and cotton are most easily ironed, but flax and batiste are more difficult to iron. If you do not have enough time for ironing, you can choose a set of header, This fabric can not be ironed after washing.