Type of Bed Linens

Posted by Bed Linens Help | Buying Tips,Design & Decoration Tips | Wednesday 22 February 2012 7:47 pm
Bed linens are in standard sizes: crib, twin, double, queen, king and California King. However, dimensions can vary, especially in depth. Today, mattresses are different depths; the pillow top depth of the mattress before shopping bed linens, and then compare the actual mattress size to the printed size of the linen package label. An excellent way to get an accurate measurement of mattress depth is to place a stiff piece of cardboard between the mattress box spring, place a piece of cardboard on more [...]

Luxury Bed Linens Buying Guide

Posted by Bed Linens Help | Buying Tips | Friday 17 February 2012 11:55 am
Luxury bed linens today can be very expensive, in some cases up to $1000 per sheet and more. Therefore bed linens and towels are always to be washed by themselves and are never to be mixed in with clothing and other items. This is also because of the durability, weight and character of the fabrics.Luxury bed linens and towels receive much more washing than other laundry. The standard of the household and personal preference dictate how often sheets are changed and towels in baths are replaced. Placing more [...]

Bed Linens Terminology Part 2

Posted by Bed Linens Help | Buying Tips | Monday 13 February 2012 11:23 pm
Types Of Weave: The way in which fabric is woven also has an effect on its feel. Cotton sateen sheets, for example, are softer than those with a classic linen weave. A satin weave has more warp threads on the top surface, resulting in a silk-like touch and appealing lustre. Which is better? It`s a matter a personal taste; some people prefer the crispness of a linen weave, others like the softness of the satin.Combed CottonCombing separates the long desirable fibres from the shorter fibres and other more [...]

Bed Linens Terminology Part 1

Posted by Bed Linens Help | Buying Tips | Thursday 9 February 2012 11:54 am
When describing our bed linen, we often use terminology specific to either the fabric used or the embellishments applied. Here is a simple guide to the most commonly used terms.Quilt Cover Set Vs. Quilt CoverA quilt cover is designed to fit over and protect your desired quilt while adding colour and style to your bedroom. It can be easily removed for washing, saving the need to wash your quilt as often. Quilt covers are either sold separately or more frequently as a set. A quilt cover set will include more [...]

Guide to Buy Bed Linens

Posted by Bed Linens Help | Buying Tips | Saturday 4 February 2012 1:32 pm
QualityOur sheets, duvet covers and pillowcase come in a range of different fabrics and thread counts. The term "thread count" refers to the number of threads in a square inch of fabric. The higher the thread count the finer and better quality the fabric.Polycotton Percale bed linens comes in 16 fabulous shadesand is easy-care, requiring little or no ironing. It also dries more quickly than cotton.Colour woven cotton bed linens has a subtle textured quality. Made from 100% cotton with a 200 thread more [...]

Bed Linens Quilted Coverlets and Bedspreads

Posted by Bed Linens Help | Buying Tips,Design & Decoration Tips | Wednesday 25 January 2012 7:10 am
Simply changing your bed linens quilted coverlets or bedspreads will totally freshen up and alter the style and feel of yours or any bedroom at an affordable price and saves the time, effort and expense of re-decorating. Available today you will find the right type of quilted bed linens to suit any mood or any season with the comfort you deserve and all at a fraction of the cost of re-decorating bringing a complete new style and new life to your room. Bed linens quilted options can appeal to just more [...]
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