Popular Bed Linen Fabrics Explained
Posted by The Canningvale Team on 23rd Dec 2021
Let's face it, finding the perfect bedfellow can be a little bit... complicated 🙃
Since there's no Tinder to match us with our dream bedding, we've broken down the perks to help you find 😘
Cotton
Organic cotton is a little bit magic 🔮
- It loves the planet as much as you love your home 🌏
- It’s grown without the use of toxic pesticides to help protect the environment
- It keeps you cool at night by providing plenty of breathing room
- The benefits? You’ll sleep better at night knowing that what you’re putting against your skin hasn’t cost the earth
- A match for: The eco-warrior those who run a little hot at night
- Try our Sofi Organic Cotton Bedding
📸 by @woolandwillow featuring our Sofi Double QCS Lino Cream
- The king – and queen – of cottons 👑
- Egyptian cotton has extra-long fibres, meaning they create stronger and more durable fibres
- The benefits? Since they have fewer fibre ends poking out of the fabric’s surface, they’re also softer against your skin (see diagram).
- A match for: those who love to be spoiled like a royal.
- Try our Egyptian Royale Bedding
- It's a criss-cross weave with one thread over, one thread under (see diagram)
- The benefits? It's durable and will keep you cool in summer and comfy through the winter nights
- A match for: those who like a bit of texture, run a bit hot, and need plenty of breathing room
- Try our Vintage Softwash Bedding
📸 by @thatstyledhome featuring our Vintage Quilt Cover in Caramel
📸 by @alabaster.haus featuring our Sateen bedding
- Woven with four threads over, one thread under (see diagram below)
- The benefits? The weave makes for a silky fabric with a glossier sheen
- A match for: those who like a silky-soft touch
- Try our Sateen bedding
Bamboo
📸 @simplecasita featuring our Lustro QCS Crema Ivory
Bamboo
- An eco-warrior and loves the earth as much as you love your home 🌏 🏠
- The benefits? They keep you cool and light and night
- A match for: those who run red-hot at night
- Try our Lustro 100% Bamboo Collection or our Alessia Bamboo-Cotton Collection collection
Linen
- Buttery soft with a whipped cream texture, you'll be sweet on these sheets in no time 🍬
- The benefits? These natural beauties are the perfect year-round companion since they regulate your temperature, no matter the weather
- A match for: those who like a more textured feel and are searching for a long-term commitment
- Try our Sogno Linen-Cotton Bedding
📸 by @thrift_plantabode_ featuring our Sogno QCS Oliva Sage
Flannelette
📸 by @decorate_and_design_my_home featuring our CoziCotton Quilt Cover in Chiaro Sage
Flannelette
- Flannelette uses a technique called ‘brushing’ to create super-soft and fluffy bedding
- The benefits? These seasonale beauties are the perfect winter fling to keep you toasty warm all night long
- A match for: Those looking for a little extra heat in the sheets during winter. Since they're so fluufy, kids loves them too
- Try our Cozi-Cotton Bedding
Polyester
- Polyester is durable, and helps make your relationship with your sheets a long-term commitment
- The benefits? Poly and Cotton hybrids bring you the best of both worlds. Since poly strengthens cotton, you get the natural and temperature regulating benefits of cotton with a poly reverse side - meaning your sheets will last longer
- A match for: those looking for a sturdy, dependable relationship
- Try our 1000TC Palazzo Royale Bedding
📸 by @alabaster.haus featuring our Palazzo Royale QCS White
Found your perfect match? We love being invited over, so be sure to share with us how you've styled these lovelies in your home @Canningvalelove