Bedding: types of fabrics, how they differ, pros and cons

There are many materials for bedding made of all-natural raw materials. Also popular are combinations of cotton and wool threads with synthetic ones, so that the bedding is less crumpled and more durable. Consider the main types of fabrics for bedding, their pros and cons.

Flannel

The special fleece of flannel or baize fabric enhances the heat-saving properties. Bedding made of this fabric is ideal for fall, winter and early spring.

Advantages:

• this fabric is dyed with natural dyes;
• it can be washed by hand or in a washing machine, the fabric is easily smoothed;
• The more times the flannel is washed, the softer it becomes - it is pleasant to sleep on it, which promotes relaxation;
• Flannel bed linen lasts a long time, because the weave fabric is dense.

Cons:

• if you wash flannel at high temperature, the fabric can give shrinkage;
• flannel dries longer if washed by hand, because the material is hygroscopic, machine spinning squeezes the water better.

Chintz

A plus is that it is a cotton material, "breathable", lightweight. However, it has a low density, so it is not soft. Quickly loses its attractive appearance and wears out. Sets of chintz bedding are suitable for guests, because they are not often used. Chintz bedding is easy to wash even by hand and dries quickly.

Calico

This is a cotton fabric, denser than chintz. Because of this, it lasts longer. It is rough to the touch, so it is not suitable for everyone. Weft and warp threads are the same thickness. From frequent washings also becomes less attractive. Calico is dyed with natural dyes, this fabric is hypoallergenic. Wash at a temperature no higher than 40 degrees, so the colors are not washed out. Minus - not suitable for treatment with hygienic boiling.

Poplin

In the composition of poplin cotton. Pros:

• the weft is denser than the main thread, which makes the material more durable, pleasant to the touch;
• practically does not crumple;
• "breathable;
• easily absorbs moisture;
• the light shine of the fabric is present, that gives a bed set exquisiteness.

Minus - if the composition includes woolen yarn, it can shrink after the first wash. Bedding made of poplin - dense material, can be uncomfortable for people with hypersensitive skin.

Flax

The peculiarity of the material is that in the cold time it warms, in the warm - cools. It is quite stiff sheets and duvet covers. Washing somewhat softens the fabric. Linen bedding is easily crumpled and difficult to smooth out, it is expensive.

Satin

This fabric has these features: smooth on one side and matte on the underside. Therefore, it does not slip on the mattress. Durable, retains color and attractiveness for a long time. Of the disadvantages - too dense material for summer, high cost.

Percale

It is considered one of the most durable fabrics at a low density. Through it feathers and fluff do not come out. The peculiarity is that it uses high-quality cotton treated with special agents.

Boiled cotton

The technology of factory washing at high temperature makes the bed linen of this natural fabric soft. The fabric turns out the original texture, "reaped", with wrinkles, so such bedding is not smoothed.

Bamboo

Material made from the fibers of bamboo stems and leaves. Hypoallergenic, antiseptic and hardly crumple. It should be washed carefully, dries quickly. Bamboo bedding is expensive.

Due to the variety of fabrics, you can choose warm flannel bedding for the cold season, for the summer - from thinner materials. For people with hypersensitive skin suit bedding made of boiled cotton or bamboo.