“White sea black group picks, Field picking cotton all day…” Remember that annoying song that we stopped humming all day when we were little? So he's stuck with me to this day. It's funny how sometimes life is a wheel that repeats itself and they did not pay attention. Only when I reached the thirties of life, I found out information about my grandfather, He was no longer alive since I was little, Draper was actually his youth. I do not understand where this passion for textile… It turns out that the genes. Cotton for me is the cream de la cream. It comes from a lot of different types and is not cheap, Although she Total plant picking. What is that white drug that makes us sleep so good?

The basic cotton yarns used years creating and tailoring Bedding. There are various types of cotton, They are characterized by several levels according to the quality of its fibers. It's true cotton sheets become valuable product, And it is also true that a large part of its products is necessary to iron, And starch, But cotton is the type of fabrics that maintain their value for many years. Qualitative ones pleasant to the touch. Heating in winter and cool in summer. Breathe, Absorb perspiration, And make us feel pampered strokes. A bit like grandma's house when we were little. Cotton yarn kind long considered better quality, And short fiber abrasive and unpleasant.

So how do you choose linens?

The important things in choosing substrates are next:

– Quality thread / raw materials (Thread) – From there it all begins (There are linen fabrics made from yarn worse, Even weaving 200 TC is not pleasant!)

– How to weave cloth (The Weave)

– Number of threads woven together in S.”From square – Density fabric (Thread Count)

– All decoration decorative stitches additional substrates such as special, Embroidery, When, Handmade etc..

Typically substrates with good yarn quality and density over 200 TC considered the good guys. Strings more durable in the wash, Mtcbsim better and pleasant to the touch. They possess years and retain their color and elasticity. Also the weaving and finishing touches are very important and significant the final look and feel of linen in contact with the body. Some of the countries in different fields of specialization textile. Some countries such as Eastern Europe and the UK, Art tissues and decorations typical of the field and specialize in that. Egyptian cotton for example,, Although growing in Egypt, But Hfinisim is so refined specifically made in Italy.

Egyptian cotton

Is defined as one high-quality (And expensive!) Most. The growth time longer and longer fibers, Strong and pleasant. The Egyptians were especially skilled in weaving, And treat it as the inventors of weaving. Egyptian cotton thread count excelled delicate work, And was famous throughout the ancient world.

Combed cotton (Percal)

The process “Combing” Cotton fibers, the fibers filter out shorter, The bad, Leaving only the longest. The process extends the life of the cotton laundry, The print quality so that it more stable and the colors more vivid and do not fade. Curing is undergoing the aforementioned quality equipment to extend its life, Also, Does not shrink in the wash. Durable and pleasant to the touch. Combed cotton will always be a minimum density of 180 (TC (Thread Count.

Satin

Satin weave is made of very high density 300 TC and higher, The threads are woven Angle Not straight.

Polyester / Cotton

Ironing haters busy these days prefer linen, cotton-polyester composition combined 50-50% Or 40-60%. Cotton combined with polyester material that prevents Kimtot Scan canvas. Be careful this vehicle. Sometimes after washing or two he looked bedraggled.

Vafl

Waffle weave cloth reminiscent of the squares of the waffle we eat, Therefore the name. It comes mostly pillowcases, Hand towels or kitchen, Or delicate bedspreads.

G'akrd

Which gives texture weaving type three shall be measured alone. Usually flowers, Squares and stripes. The example you see in the fabric itself differences in height. Usually come with a difference Matt and satin fabrics Hg'akrd reach the high thread density of 300 TC and higher.

Flax

Considered one of the raw materials and the most expensive to create substrates. He released, Falls and breathing and”Spill” Congratulations on the body. Weaving an open and pleasant. It compounds the air in summer and warm and cozy in winter. Sibiu times stronger 2-3 Cotton fibers. His thread density is always lower than that of cotton due to the nature of the fabric, But is still considered very prestigious among the linen fabrics. When it is new or laundered can feel rough and tough, But after using becomes soft and pleasant to the touch and wrinkles add character and charm. If you are used to sleep real linen bedding, Will never go back to something else!

Preservation white cotton bedding

There are white cotton linen washed per manufacturer's instructions, Usually heat 30-60 Degrees and dry in the shade. You should use the powder “Whites” To keep whites, And avoid drying in the sun that causes Lhtzhbtm. Preferably store when completely dry, Folded and ironed, Baron shady, Dust-free. You can arrange all expectations set in one of his films bind to each room a different color to identify them in the closet. Blankets and pillows Clean Laundromat All 6 Months, If there is a possibility, It is recommended to put the star pillow and mattress. Those who like fragrances, It is recommended to store the sheets with the scent of lavender closet, Defending against pests and mites. You can also purchase odor spray and spray a little bit over the pillow before bedtime, Willow sleep more and Sweet dreams!

Towels

Towels are made of cotton. Heavy towel towel quality =. A thick cotton towel scanned dense loops in which high as possible to be better. As the towel flatter, The amount of which is lower strings and its absorbency bad.

Further to bring more articles on the subject of recommendations for arranging a bed, Bedding sizes andTypes of tissues. Stay tuned!

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