Bed Linen - Everything about fabrics, sizes, care and more
A good looking and comforting bed is something we should all get to enjoy, which is why we are proud to offer a large range of bed linen to suit everyone’s budget and style.
Quality sleep is a big deal, and we are passionate about creating products that will last from durable cotton blends to luxurious Egyptian cotton.
Our bed linen buying guide will help you to find the perfect bed linen to suit your need whether you’re just setting up in your own place or you’re refreshing your family home.
What size do I need?
Bed linen that fits your bed and bedding properly will save you from getting tangled in excess material or trying to stretch the unstretchable to keep you comfortable. Check your bed size here and find bed linen to match.
Size of Bed: | Sheets to Fit Mattress Size: | Duvet Cover to Fit Duvet Size: |
Single | 90cm x 190cm | 135cm x 200cm |
Small Double (3/4 Double) | 120cm x 190cm | 175cm x 200cm |
Double | 135cm x 190cm | 200cm x 200cm |
King | 150cm x 200cm | 230cm x 220cm |
Super King | 180cm x 200cm | 260cm x 220cm |
Fabric Types
What is 100% Cotton?Naturally breathable, comfortable and ideal all year round as it keeps you cool in the summer and warm in the winter. The fabric is not blended and is made of stronger, softer, and comfortable natural product consisting of fibers picked from the plant. On one side it's strong enough to last many hot washes, and on the other hand, it's biodegradable. |
What is Egyptian Cotton?Extra-long staple (ELS) fibre that creates a soft, smooth handle with superior strength and durability when spun into a yarn. |
What is Poly Cotton?Made from a blend of durable polyester and soft cotton, which brings together the easy non-iron properties of polyester and the soft and cosy properties of cotton. |
What is Microfibre Polyester?Made from finely woven 100% polyester, microfibre polyester is durable, comfortable, soft and easy to care for, with fast drying properties. |
What is Silk?Silk is a luxurious natural fibre with a soft and sensual lustre. Combined with its hypoallergenic properties and beauty aiding benefits, silk helps to retain moisture helping with wrinkles, fine lines and hair control whilst you sleep. |
What is Polypropylene?Polypropylene fabric is a modern textile used for upholstery, industrial, and manufacturing applications. It's soft, light, fast, and easy to clean because polypropylene has no active dye sites. This makes it ideal for a performance fabric without the use of stain protectants or chemical treatments. |
Weaves & Finishes
What is Percale?Percale bed linen is a reference to the type of weave, using an alternative one under one over weaving method, creating a noticeably tight, closely woven and smooth matt appearance in the end fabric. Perfect for warm nights as it highly breathable, cool and crisp to the touch. |
What is Sateen?Sateen is a type of weave that creates a luminous sheen appearance that is soft and silky to the touch, allowing for a cosy and luxurious night’s sleep. |
What is Satin?Satin is a type of weave that creates a glossy appearance using a weaving technique that is similar to a sateen. Perfect for giving a 5* hotel bedding look. |
What is Jacquard?Jacquard is a type of fabric with an intricately woven pattern created through the weave. They are produced on a Jacquard loom and can be multi-coloured or single-coloured designs. |
Our Ranges
All our bedding ranges have been designed to make dressing your bed as stress-free as possible:
All of our fitted sheets are fully elasticated all the way around to fit securely to your mattress.
All of our flat sheets are larger than the mattress size to ensure they can be tucked under if needed.
Our pillowcases have deep envelopes (flaps) to ensure your pillow stays inside and doesn’t show.
All of our duvet covers are designed to help keep your duvet in place all night.
Tips from our Buyers:
Try mixing various colours to create a calming palette consisting of duck egg, silver and greens, or create an impactful statement mixing ochre and grey or mulberry and teal.
Don’t be scared to mix different fabrics to suit your needs, for example a cotton percale fitted sheet for coolness and a silk pillowcase to help control your hair and resist wrinkles.
How to care for your bedding:
- Washing your bedding before use will rejuvenate and enrich the feel after manufacturing.
- Wash your bed linen weekly to keep it looking at its best. Not only does this create a hygienic night’s sleep but leaving it longer can cause discoloration.
- Always separate your bed linen into light and dark colours to avoid colours running in the wash.
- Remove the washing out of the machine as soon as the cycle is complete to avoid them smelling damp.
- The temperature on the care label is a reference to the highest temperature your linens can withstand, so consider washing at a lower temperature which is kinder on your product and the planet. Running a prewash may be necessary for heavily soiled linens and most modern detergents provide excellent results at low temperatures.
- Be sure to use the amount of detergent that the packaging states. It won’t get any cleaner the more you use.
- Avoid washing your bed linen with clothing as hooks and zips can catch on the delicate fabrics and damage them.
- Where possible we recommend line-drying your bed linen to minimise ironing and reduce your impact on the environment. Line-drying percales will help to make the ironing process quicker and easier.
- If you love the look of crisp ironed bedding, then iron your sheets when they are almost dry as this will help with stubborn creases. It is also worth bearing in mind when choosing your bedding that percale fabrics are more prone to creases than sateen fabrics.
What is thread count?
When we use the term thread count we're referring to the number of threads woven together within a square inch of fabric. We offer thread counts ranging from 144 to 1000. A higher thread count generally means the fabric will be softer, smoother and more refined.
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Thank you – very helpful info