Bed linen: types and how to choose
Bed linen is an essential attribute for sleep... Doctors say that human health directly depends on the quality of tissues. But, as practice shows, it is necessary to pay attention not only to materials. There are many more nuances to keep in mind when choosing bedding.
What fabrics are used for bedding
The modern bedding market is quite diverse, so strange names of fabrics often confuse an inexperienced buyer. But everything is not as difficult as it seems. Among the main fabrics that are used for sewing, both bedding sets and individual components, the most popular are:
- Calico. This material is considered the most practical and inexpensive. It does not fade, is easy to wear and is pleasant to the body. A thick thread is used to make the fabric.
- Cotton. The natural properties of this material allow the skin to breathe, do not float, but warm. The price is acceptable for many buyers, and the high quality, stylish design and pleasant to the touch material make cotton bedding sets very popular.
- Ranfors is cotton, only for the manufacture of fabric a special weaving is used, which significantly improves the characteristics of the material and increases its wear resistance.
- Percale. Even parachutes are made from this material. Accordingly, it can be concluded that percale is distinguished by its reliability, durability and resistance to repeated washing. Such bed linen is not available to everyone because of its price. But having bought just a few sets, you don't have to think about buying new sets for many more years.
- Silk wrinkles easily and this is its only drawback. Silk bedding is expensive, but still popular, as its main advantages include high quality, durability, style, and beauty.
- Satin. It resembles silk due to its beautiful sheen. Bed linen made of this material is durable, beautiful, but costs more than, for example, coarse calico.
- Poplin. During the manufacture of this fabric, threads of different thicknesses are intertwined, which makes the material stronger. Bed linen from poplin is easily washed even in cold water, it is perfectly ironed.
In addition to materials, you need to pay attention to the size of the bedding. 
Types of bed linen
To find a suitable size bed, you should write down the dimensions of the blanket and pillow, the length and width of the bed in advance. Accordingly, depending on these parameters, a set or individual components of bedding is selected.
There are such sizes of bed linen:
- 1.5-bed. Usually the set includes a duvet cover 150 × 210 cm, a sheet of the same size and 2 pillowcases.
- 2-bedroom. The width of the duvet cover can vary from 175 to 180 cm, and the height from 210 to 215 cm, the size of the sheet is slightly larger than in the one and a half set - 210 × 220 cm or 220 × 230 cm.The pillowcase can be either 2 or 4 pieces.
- Euro. This size is slightly different from the 2-bed size. The size of the duvet cover is 200 × 220 cm or 210 × 225 cm, the sheets are 240 × 240 or 240 × 260 cm. The set includes 2 or 4 pillowcases.
- Family. These sets are perfect for couples who sleep in the same bed but don't like sharing a blanket. Family sets consist of 2 duvet covers 150 × 210 cm and one large sheet 240 × 240 cm or 240 × 260 cm. Of course, 2 or 4 pillowcases are also included.
It is important to note that the size of pillowcases may vary as well. Most often it is 50 × 70 or 70 × 70 cm.
How to choose bed linen
To make the right choice, you must:
- Determine the correct size.
- Select the desired material.
- Pay attention to the quality of the seams.
- Pick up colors. For small children, it is recommended to buy a bed in pastel colors. For seniors - bright sets. Adults, on the other hand, are better off choosing a color that will relax.
The modern market is large enough for each customer to be able to choose an individual kit that will meet his requirements.
