Bed linen from cotton today is bought by many. Let's find out what is the reason for his popularity.
Advantages and disadvantages of cotton linen
Why do people buy, buy and will buy cotton bed? It's all about its advantages. In comparison with other types of tissues it:
- Natural, because it is derived from plant material.
- It does not irritate the skin and does not cause allergic rashes , which is why cotton is used to produce baby bedding.
- Hygroscopic, perfectly absorbs moisture, allowing the body to breathe.
- Soft and pleasant to the touch.
- Has a different degree of density and wear resistance, depending on the type of fabric. You can buy cotton bed linens for everyday use, and "guest" kits - thinner, elegant and refined.
Among the shortcomings of the cotton bed, we note that it crumples strongly and, in addition, can "sit down" after washing. When buying white bed linen from cotton, keep in mind that it eventually changes color slightly (turns yellow or gray) - this is another minus of this fabric.
Types of cotton for bed linen
The raw material for the production of cotton linen is a cotton plant. However, several types of fabric are made from it, which differ in the way we interlace threads:
- coarse cotton is obtained by means of a plain weave. This fabric is the most popular and, in addition, inexpensive fabric;
- poplin - the weave of the fabric is similar to the coarse, but the thread is used more dense torsion. This improves the practicality of the fabric, which is more wear-resistant than coarse calico;
- Chintz - a thin and beautiful fabric, but the bed linen from it is very short-lived. Literally, after a few washings, it loses its original color, and the fibers become thinner;
- Baptiste is also impractical in this respect. Bed linen from it is usually sewed only for special occasions - for example, to a wedding;
- Satin is made from tightly twisted thread, so that the bed will be smooth and shiny. It withstands a large number of washings. The leader of sales is satin bedding made of Egyptian cotton.
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