Bedclothes, coarse

Choosing bed linens for your family, we primarily pay attention to the fabric. It has special requirements: a fabric for sewing pillowcases, sheets and duvet covers must have high strength, and at the same time be soft and pleasant to the touch. It is such a cloth is coarse calico, from which excellent linens are sewn. Let's find out what its features are.

Properties of coarse cloth

Bed linen from calico has two important characteristics. Firstly, it is very durable and withstands many washes. This is achieved thanks to the linen weave method of threading in a ratio of 1: 1, resulting in the fabric is fairly dense. And secondly, coarse bed has a low cost compared to sets of other types of fabrics (jacquard, silk, etc.). In combination, these two factors are often decisive when buying, and thanks to this, this kind of linen today is one of the most popular.

Among other properties of calico we note the following:

Bed linen coarse calico - types and features of choice

Bed of calico is of different density. Depending on this indicator, there are smart sets and everyday headsets. The latter, as mentioned above, are particularly practical and will serve you for a very long time.

And, of course, khazevye kits are very different in design. Depending on the pattern applied to the fabric, we distinguish underwear for adults and children. Images can be bright or pastel tones, with a repeating ornament or a large pattern.

Very important point when choosing bed linen from coarse calico is its size. Before buying it is desirable to measure the width and length of your bed, as well as the blankets and pillows. In different countries, as well as from different manufacturers, the parameters of double and one-and-a-half sets can be different, sometimes very significantly. This applies to children's bed linen from calico, and family sets with two duvet covers. At the same time, the so-called euro-size is very convenient. These are standards for the size of blankets and pillows, as well as various types of duvet covers and pillowcases to them. Bed linen coarse calico "euro" - a very practical option!

As for the sheets, they must match the size of your sleeping bed. Some buy bed linen from calico on an elastic band. Although it is not the most convenient for ironing because of the sides and the most elastic, but it does not crumple and does not slip during sleep. You can buy such bedsheets for a child's bed, and for an adult. However, keep in mind: it's best to wear linen on an elastic band for use with a mattress, preferably high. If you are sleeping on a folding couch, first make sure that the sheet on the elastic band can be well fixed.

An interesting option are kits of American bed linens. As a rule, in such a set, instead of a duvet cover, you will find a sheet on buttons or with a zipper, which is fastened to the bottom of the blanket.

Although coarse calico is considered a natural cloth, but sometimes in its composition (especially if it is imports from Turkey, China, Pakistan), up to 15% of synthetic polyester yarn can be present. If this is important for you, pay attention to what is written on the label when buying.