When it comes to choosing bed linen, it shouldn't just be about looks. We all have unique style and comfort needs so things like material and weave matter too. Along with cotton, we use viscose and lyocell in our bed linen as they give similar benefits to cotton and have a silky soft feel. Polyester also makes an appearance, flying the flag in the colourfast and easy-care corner. Not sure which material is right for you? Our guide is here to help you choose!
Lyocell: breathable and silky soft
Full of moisture-wicking properties and with a silky feel, lyocell bed linen helps to create a cosy, dry environment to keep you sleeping comfortably all night long. It's made from strong cellulose fibre that mainly comes from eucalyptus wood. Other great things about it? Lyocell dries easily after washing and does not shrink. We think it works brilliantly blended with cotton as it creates durable, super soft bed linen.
Viscose: natural, durable and colour-fast
Viscose bed linen sets your sleep environment with long-lasting, smooth softness. Highly absorbent, it will keep you comfortable and dry while you sleep. Like lyocell, it's also made from cellulose fibres from wood. Viscose loves colour and holds it very well over time, so will stay looking good for longer. We like to blend it with cotton to give you silky soft, breathable bed linen, night after night.
Cotton: soft, strong and breathable
Cotton is a durable fabric that allows air to circulate and absorbs moisture, while feeling gentle against your skin. It's also cool, making it a great choice in warmer climates. One of the many reasons it is popular is that, as well as being easy to wash, it gets softer and more comfortable over time. With similar qualities to viscose and lyocell, it's often blended with both of them to create long-lasting bed linen that's very smooth.
Polyester: synthetic, easy-care and wrinkle-free
Coming in lots of vibrant colours and patterns, polyester bed linen makes your bed look and feel great. Highly colour-fast, the synthetic material retains its vibrancy however often you wash it. Another reason we love it is because it is super easy to care for, resistant to stains, and very quick-drying. Polyester fibres don't shrink, so it will retain its original shape, wash after wash. It blends beautifully with lyocell and viscose to create bed linen that's snug and smooth. Good-looking, soft and easy to care for - what's not to love?
"There are two basic weaving techniques we use in our bed linen: plain and sateen, with percale being a type of plain weave. Each weaving technique gives specific properties to the fabric, which in turn is used to create bed linen that has different benefits to suit all the needs of our customers."
Boryana Tsocheva
Product design engineer
A classic plain weave creates durable, long-lasting bed linen
The most basic and common type of weave, plain weave creates durable fabric that's the same on both sides. All fabric is made up of two sets of thread: the warp which runs down the length of the fabric, and the weft which runs along the width.
In plain weave, each thread crosses in a one-over one-under pattern that results in a criss-cross finish. The density of the weave is measured in its thread count, which counts the number of threads per square inch.
Percale weave bed linen delivers hotel style, every night
Love those crisp hotel-feel sheets? Recreate the bed of your favourite hotel room with percale weave bed linen like this HAMPFLOCKEL duvet cover and pillow set. Percale is a tightly woven plain weave with a thread count of over 200 threads per inch, resulting in a dense fabric with a fine texture that is ultra breathable. The resulting bed linen is soft, smooth and cool, ready to transport you to far-flung destinations from the comfort of your own bed.
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Choose sateen weave bed linen for a glossy finish
Exceptionally smooth, sateen weave bed linen has a lustrous sheen, giving the bed a polished look. The fabric has a shiny side and a matte side, which is achieved by weaving one warp thread over four weft threads. The resulting bed linen has a luxurious look and a cool feel to give great sleep comfort.
Caring for bed linen - our top tips
- When to wash: We recommend every two weeks. If you have allergies, are sick, or sleep with pets or kids, wash more often.
- Temperature: Wash at 60°C to kill any bacteria.
- Drying: Dry immediately to prevent mould and bad smells.
- Folding: Fold bed linen to reduce wrinkles and store efficiently.
- Material-Specific: For sateen bed linen, ironing helps maintain its look.
Boryana Tsocheva
Product design engineer
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