All about Materials
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With the arrival of the beautiful Isabelle duvet cover, we have a new fabric in our range: lyocell. The Isabelle duvet cover is made from 50% cotton satin - the well-known and beloved fabric - and 50% lyocell. If you have not been introduced to this new fabric, we are delighted to tell you more about it in this blog post!
What is the fabric Lyocell?
This is a pretty technical story, but we will try to explain it to you. Lyocell is usually made from fast-growing eucalyptus trees, but oaks and birches can also be used. After harvest, the wood is cut into small pieces, ground into pulp, and then dissolved by the substance amine oxide. What remains is raw cellulose which is then pushed through spinnerets which have very small holes through which the solution is forced, coming out in continuous strands. After this these white lyocell fibers are spun into yarn and eventually woven into fabric.
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Read moreWeaves and fabrics are something that many of our customers have questions about. That is why we will try here to explain it to you. Read it now!
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Read moreVelour... This delightful soft fabric brings a luxurious feeling with it and has been on-trend in the interior for years! But what exactly does this fabric mean and what is the difference with velvet and velour? We'll explain it here:
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Read moreMany of our customers wonder what cotton elastane is. Here we explain exactly what this fabric entails and where you can find this fabric in our collections. Read about it now!
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During your search for a new duvet cover, you've probably come across the words 'thread count'. What exactly does this term mean? Below we would like to explain exactly what it means and why it is important to know about it when purchasing a new duvet cover.
The Warp and the Weft
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Read moreDuvet covers are available in many materials. In this article we zoom in on cotton renforcé, a cool fabric, which can be used all seasons!
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At ESSENZA HOME we work and produce with as much care and attention as possible for people, the environment and society. As a producer of cotton products, finding more sustainable raw materials and reducing the consumption of water, energy and chemicals is one of the main spearheads of our CSR policy. We are therefore increasingly opting for organic cotton - especially GOTS certified cotton. What this is? We would love to tell you!
Organically Grown, Environmentally Friendly and Socially Responsible
GOTS-certified cotton is organic, which means that no chemical pesticides have been used in growing the cotton. But GOTS (Global Organic Textile Standard) goes beyond that. Better for your skin, better for the environment and better for the workers. The organic cotton feels wonderfully soft and lasts for years. A sustainable choice! GOTS imposes requirements on factories regarding the use of harmful chemicals and the consumption of water and energy.
GOTS also includes criteria for working conditions in production. These are based on international labour organisation standards, such as the right to freedom of trade -
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Cotton percale is a luxurious fabric with a wonderfully fresh feel. It is delightfully soft and smooth, breathes well and is therefore one of our favourite fabrics for the bedroom. Especially in the summer! Wondering exactly what cotton percale is? Here we explain it for you!
Cotton percale, what is it?
Percale is made from 100% cotton and therefore has all the wonderful qualities of cotton: it breathes well and absorbs moisture. The difference with 'normal' cotton is the number of threads (the thread count) that is used. Cotton percale has a higher thread count and uses a finer yarn and therefore feels softer, smoother and more pleasant against the skin. It may only be called percale if the thread count is higher than 200. The higher the thread count, the more beautiful, softer and smoother the fabric.
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Brrr… these cold nights always take some getting used to. If you always feel the cold in bed, then a flannel duvet cover set offers the perfect solution. Flannel is lovely, thick and super soft making sure that you are warm - even during the coldest winter nights.
Cotton Flannel, what is it?
With a cotton flannel duvet cover set, you can easily keep the cold from your bed. The soft fabric adapts directly to your body temperature and holds in the heat all night. Our flannel duvet cover sets are made from 100% cotton. The difference with regular cotton is that flannel is made from a loose spun yarn that is woven into a linen or twill weave. After that, the flannel fabric is roughened so that it feels soft, woolly and delightfully thick; ideal for winter.
