All housewives have a question: what is bed linen made of? Since she wants to choose high-quality linen for her family, this also applies to children, so in our article, housewives will be able to decide on the material and choose the best bedding for children so that it makes them happy and brings pleasure from sleep.
Our article selects bedding materials, their advantages and disadvantages. Today, the market is overflowing with various bedding materials. The most popular and in demand are: cotton, linen and silk, but we should not forget about such new items as bamboo and eucalyptus, which were made by scientists biomatin and polycotton. All the same, when you make a purchase of a PCB, you need to pay attention to its hygiene, strength, environmental friendliness, how it allows air to pass through, and how it absorbs moisture.
Now let’s figure out what our bed linen manufacturers have prepared for us:
- Cotton is a material of natural origin, which has been famous for its popularity for centuries, attracting with its environmental friendliness, affordable price and excellent consumer qualities. An excellent air regulator, the skin breathes and does not have any irritation, absorbs moisture well and also repels it. Cotton fibers are used in the production of various fabrics that have their own fiber density, are durable, soft and affordable. Cotton sets are suitable for almost everyone, both in price and quality.
- Silk is a material that combines softness, smoothness, absolute comfort and relaxation. Silk bed linen attracts with its tactile properties; it is also hygienic, durable, reliable and has the ability to cool the body during hot weather, while maintaining the microclimate in optimal condition. There is only one downside - the high cost, but comfortable and sound sleep is much more expensive.
- Linen is the most wear-resistant and durable material. It is environmentally friendly and hygienic, perfectly breathable and absorbs moisture, has its own distinctive feature as antiseptic properties, and an excellent regulator of human body temperature. Advantages: does not lose color during washing, does not shrink or stretch. The problem occurs during ironing. When you touch it, it seems a bit harsh compared to silk or satin. Why do you feel like this? The fact is that the material has characteristic nodules on the surface. And with the help of added cotton fibers, the material becomes soft during ironing.
- Bamboo is a unique material that has bactericidal properties, it prevents the appearance of microorganisms and parasites, and also has excellent hygroscopicity and hygiene. This material circulates air well, is hypoallergenic and good for the skin. It can be compared to silk, it is just as soft and shiny. Such bed linen can be used all year round, as it will warm you in winter and cool you in hot weather, thereby maintaining the ideal temperature and humidity in the bed.
- Eucalyptus - its triple name is “tencel”, it perfectly combines the delicacy and comfort of cotton fibers with the effect of soft and smooth silk. Durable, moisture wicking and breathable. Eucalyptus fibers have pronounced bacteriostatic properties, due to which pests cannot multiply in this environment, and it is suitable for those people who have very sensitive skin.
- Viscose is a fiber extracted from various types of trees and is similar in appearance to cotton and linen. This material is environmentally friendly and natural, breathable and absorbs moisture well. Viscose bed linen has properties that other materials can lose, such as brightness and beauty. Manufacturers often add cotton fibers.
- Synthetics are the cheapest and lowest quality material. Care is easy and has a long service life, but it is not breathable, it becomes electrified and moisture remains on the surface of the material. The dream will be uncomfortable and maybe even nightmare.
- Polycotton is a mixture of different materials in one, i.e. synthetic fibers are added to cotton. It is superior to the synthetic version, but does not boast of its hygroscopicity and excellent air passage through the fabric. But they choose it because the cost is much cheaper than natural material.
Each material is good in its own way. But it is better to give your preference to natural materials, with which you will get a comfortable sleep and excellent health.
Bed linen set: concept and composition
Bed linen is a set of fabric products for sleeping.
The bed linen includes:
- Pillowcase;
- Duvet cover;
- Sheet.
The number and size of these items differ depending on the purpose.
Next we will analyze them in more detail.
Pillowcase
This is a shaped piece of fabric that covers the pillow and protects it from moisture and dirt, in the form of a bag or cover.
The pillowcase, depending on the purpose of the bed linen, can be included in the set in one, two or four copies.
Children's bedding includes 1 pillowcase. One-and-a-half bed sheets come with 1 or 2 pillowcases. All other types of bed linen come with 2 or 4 pillowcases.
Pillowcases come in the following sizes:
| Standard square | from 68*68 cm to 75*75 cm |
| Standard rectangular | from 48*68 cm to 50*70 cm |
Duvet cover
A duvet cover is a protective cover for a duvet that protects it from dirt.
In bed linen, there is usually always one duvet cover. The only exception is the Family bedding set, which includes two duvet covers.
The size of the duvet cover can be different, and, as a rule, depends on the size of the blanket. In this case, the duvet cover should be 2-3 cm larger than the blanket in order to be comfortable to use.
| Duvet cover | Blanket | Bed | Set |
| from 143-210 to 160*230 cm | from 140*200 to 160*220 cm | up to 140 cm | One and a half |
| from 175*210 to 180*220 cm | from 170*205 to 180*210 cm | from 140 to 180 cm | Double |
| from 200*220 to 215*220 cm | from 195*210 to 205*210 cm | from 200 to 220 cm | Double, Euro |
| from 220*240 to 240*260 cm | from 220*240 to 240*260 cm | from 220 cm | Euro Maxi |
| from 143*210 to 160*230 cm | from 140*210 to 160*220 cm | from 180 cm | Family |
Sheet
A sheet is a rectangular piece of fabric used to make a bed. This is the simplest part of a bedding set, and, as a rule, there is only one in the set.
She may be:
- straight classic;
- on an elastic band.
A classic sheet is suitable for any mattress and any bed, is easy to iron, is inexpensive, but has the following disadvantages:
- Wrinkles;
- Gets confused;
- Slips.
A sheet with an elastic band is the same classic sheet, but with an elastic band along the contour, which is fixed to the mattress and, as a result, does not wrinkle, does not slip or get tangled, but at the same time it is difficult to iron and is more expensive than its classic competitor.
Tip: a sheet with an elastic band is suitable for those who use a mattress, which is what it is placed on. And accordingly, the size of the sheet depends on the size of the mattress.
Sheets come in the following sizes:
| Classic bed sheet, cm | Sheet with elastic band, cm | Mattress, cm | Set size |
| 145*200 | 90*200 140*200 | 90*200 140*200 | One and a half |
| 175*210 | 160*200 | 160*200 | Double, Family |
| 200*215 | 180*200 | 180*200 | Double, Euro, Family |
| 220*260 | 200*200 | 200*200 | Euro Maxi, Family |
Standard sizes
The world of bedding has its own standard size grid, just like shoes or clothing. Bed linen standards are the key to successful purchases.
One and a half bed (literally, a bed for one and a half people). The size of the duvet cover will vary from 143x210 to 160x230. The sheet will be 145x200 in size.
Double regular bed (by the standards of the Russian Federation). The size of the duvet cover will vary from 175x210 to 180x220. The sheet will be 175x210 in size.
Double regular bed (Euro standard). This is the same as Euro sizes of bed linen. The size of the duvet cover will vary from 200x220 to 215x220. The sheet will be 200x215 in size.
King size (or Euro maxi/king size). The size of the duvet cover will vary from 220x240 to 240x260. The sheet will be 220x240 in size.
Family bed (with two duvet covers). The size of the duvet cover will vary from 143x210 to 160x230. The sheet will be in size from 175x210 to 260x270.
Requirements for bed linen
Not only completeness and appearance should determine your choice. Although these are not the most useless characteristics. But there are more important ones that can have a direct impact on your health, quality of sleep and even the condition of your skin. And, as a result, on your mood, performance and appearance in general.
So, the qualities that bed linen should have:
- Environmental friendliness, that is, safety;
- Hypoallergenic;
- Hygiene, when the linen has a dirt-repellent effect;
- Hygroscopicity, that is, it absorbs moisture well, remaining dry and allowing the skin to breathe;
- Pillability is the formation of pellets, as this can become not only a visual defect, but also a tactile defect.
By choosing underwear that has the best indicators of environmental friendliness, hypoallergenicity, hygiene, hygroscopicity and the absence of pilling, you can qualitatively improve your sleep, making it full and healthy.
Consumer rights
The concepts are reflected in paragraphs of the Civil Code in order to protect the buyer from an unscrupulous seller.
Incompleteness leads to loss of funds. After all, equipment without parts cannot be used for its intended purpose. In addition, a person is issued a guarantee for the purchase. When purchasing complex mechanisms, it is customary to install this on components. For example, the buyer of a motor vehicle is provided with separate warranties for the components of the car. If one breaks, it is replaced without charging a fee. Delivery of a machine without an important unit is considered a violation of the law.
It is allowed to replace an incomplete product within two weeks from the date of purchase. The conditions are:
- no obvious signs of depreciation;
- availability: packaging;
- check (other payment document);
- fillings;
- factory labels;
- purchase and sale agreement (if one was drawn up).
What bedding requires special care?
- New. It is recommended to wash a new set of bed linen before use, or at least iron it. At the same time, you should not choose a temperature of more than 40° to avoid shrinkage and shedding of the product.
- Crumpled. It is necessary to iron clothes when they are not yet completely dry. The exception will be bedding sets made of terry, silk and microfiber.
- Microfiber. Microfiber bedding cannot be washed at high temperatures or dried in the sun.
- Macosatin. Macosatin linen cannot be bleached.
- Linen. Linen wrinkles easily and is difficult to iron. It needs to be ironed at high temperatures and preferably with steam.
- Silk. Such linen must be washed with special means, at low temperatures, in the hand wash mode.
- Cotton. When caring for cotton bedding, you must take into account that it takes a long time to dry, shrinks when washed, and fades in the sun.
Understanding the names
Each person has heard different variations of a king bed, at least when choosing a hotel for vacation. How not to get lost in the variety of terms and compare them correctly?
- Single bed - has variations with the designations “1-bed” or “single”.
- Double bed – also known as “double”, “full” and “2-bed”.
- A king bed is equivalent to a Euro size.
- A semi-truck is an “extra-long single” or 1.5 bed.
- Sometimes a king bed means the same thing as a triple bed.
Important characteristics of bedding that you need to pay attention to
We all want to receive the product as best as possible, of the highest quality, while paying as little as possible for it. This rule applies to absolutely everything, including the choice of bed linen.
It’s not enough to decide on the size and material of the bed linen. To choose a truly high-quality product, you need to pay attention to the following characteristics, which can affect not only the quality of the linen itself, but also explain its cost:
- Fabric density;
- Color fastness;
- Seam quality;
- Design;
- Packaging and label.
So, 5 useful tips for choosing bed linen.
Bed linen density
The density directly depends on the method of weaving the threads and the number of threads per 1 cm².
Moreover, the density is directly proportional to the service life of the product.
The lowest density is for a cambric set; cotton and linen are considered medium density. Satin, Japanese silk, and terry have the highest density.
Density may vary:
| Density | Number of threads per 1 cm² |
| Low | 20-30 threads |
| Below the average | 35-40 threads |
| Average | 50-65 threads |
| Above average | 65-80 threads |
| High | 85-120 threads |
| Very high | 130-280 threads |
So, which fabric has the highest density and which has the lowest, see the table below.
| Fabric name | Density |
| Calico | 35-40 |
| Linen | 50-56 |
| Cotton | 51-64 |
| Poplin | 65-80 |
| Ranfors | 65-80 |
| Polysatin | 65-80 |
| Microfiber | 50-150 |
| Bamboo | 85-120 |
| Satin | 120-140 |
| Percale | 90-160 |
| Jacquard | 170-220 |
| Satin - jacquard | 130-220 |
| Macosatin | 220-280 |
| Mahra | 130-280 |
| Japanese silk | 200-280 |
Color fastness
The fastness of the dye depends on the dye, the method of application and the characteristics of the fabric itself. As a rule, the manufacturer does not prescribe the characteristics of dyes. Therefore, the only guideline from the manufacturer can be the declared optimal temperature for washing.
Important: When purchasing, you can rub the fabric in your hands; if your hands become stained, it is better to refuse the purchase.
Seam quality
The next significant indicator of the quality of linen can be the quality of the seams.
Pay attention to the color of the threads, the evenness of the seams and the finishing of the edges. And also the absence of unnecessary seams on the linen. All stitches must be even, and the threads must be the same color as the bed linen and run in an even line.
Bed linen design
Everyone chooses underwear that suits them in color, character, mood, tactile preferences and depending on the design of the sleeping place and the sleeping room itself.
Packaging and label
Have you ever caught yourself thinking that sometimes the packaging looks more luxurious than the product itself? Yes, unfortunately, this happens. But nevertheless, a serious manufacturer thinks through not only the product, but also its packaging. Which you need to pay attention to because:
- The packaging contains the name of the manufacturer, its contacts and address where you can contact in case of complaints;
- The main characteristics of the product, in our case, fabric composition, size, completeness, density of the product;
- Basic recommendations for caring for the product.
Packaging also plays an important role in transportation, as it performs a protective function.
Teenage bed
It can also be the size of a regular lorry. The dimensions of the duvet cover range from 143x210 to 160x230, the standard size sheet is 145x200, but the pillowcases are just like those for adults.
How much does bed linen cost?
Another important component when choosing bed linen is its cost. Which can differ by several times or tens of times.
Moreover, the price may differ not only because of the design, size and characteristics of the fabric, but also because of the brand, manufacturer and even packaging.
Let's try to compare the cost of a particular set of bed linen, depending on its size and composition, in rubles.
| Textile | One and a half | Double | Euro | Family | Children's |
| Cotton | 1350 | 1580 | 1800 | 2100 | 650 |
| Calico | 1230 | 1490 | 1670 | 2300 | 615 |
| Poplin | 1300 | 1380 | 1580 | 2100 | 686 |
| Percale | 1300 | 1400 | 1750 | 2100 | |
| Silk | 6280 | 9880 | 10100 | 13200 | |
| Jacquard | 3580 | 4580 | 5600 | 7600 | |
| Satin jacquard | 4500 | 5000 | 5000 | 5900 | |
| Linen | 3600 | 7400 | 8750 | 10900 | |
| Satin | 2390 | 2580 | 4200 | 5600 | |
| Bamboo | 5400 | 7000 | 7500 | 9000 | |
| Macosatin | 4100 | 4600 | 5200 | 5800 | |
| Polysatin | 550 | 600 | 750 | 850 | |
| Microfiber | 1200 | 1300 | 1500 | 1750 | 720 |
| Ranfors | 1500 | 1900 | 2000 | 2600 | |
| Mahra | 2000 | 2300 | 2500 | 3500 |
Where to buy bed linen?
Among the best manufacturers of bed linen, Belarusian, Turkish and Ivanovo manufacturers can be noted.
So, for example, according to the expertcen website, which created a rating of the 8 best bed linen manufacturers in terms of price, quality and durability, they identified the following brands:
- BLAKIT - made in Belarus;
- Monolith - produced in Ivanovo;
- Artpostel - production Ivanovo;
- "Tas" - made in Türkiye;
- Assabella - joint production of Italy and China;
- Vasilisa - production Ivanovo;
- Saylid - produced in Moscow;
- Cleo - made in China.
If you noticed, the majority of manufacturers in this rating are manufacturers from Ivanovo, which is why we decided to devote a separate chapter of our post to them.
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The size chart for a duvet cover ranges from 110x140 to 125x150, a sheet from 100x140 to 130x160, pillowcases are also small from 25x30 to 40x60.
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