All about Materials
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Posted: 01 September, 2021Categories: All about Materials
What is cotton satin?
Cotton satin: our favourite fabric for on the bed! This wonderfully soft cotton is ideal for sleeping under because it is soft, smooth and breathable at the same time. Cool in the summer and warm in the winter. In short, it is the ideal bedding! But what actually is cotton satin? Here we explain it to you!
Cotton satin, not to be confused with...
Cotton satin is often confused with polyester satin, the shiny, smooth fabric. Satin, however, says nothing about the material, instead it is about the weave. Cotton satin is made from 100% natural cotton and therefore has all the wonderful qualities of cotton: it is breathable and moisture-absorbent. A cotton satin duvet cover set feels much softer and smoother than a 'normal' cotton duvet cover set due to the special 'satin weave'. Moreover, the colours on cotton satin
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Posted: 05 May, 2021Categories: All about Materials
What is cotton linen?
Linen is a durable and natural fabric. This beautiful 'creased fabric' gives a casual and natural look to your bedroom and is wonderfully strong. Linen can sometimes feel a bit rough, which is why we combine linen with soft cotton for our duvet covers. A natural look, durable and soft. What more could you want?
Linen, A Sustainable Choice
Linen is 3x as strong as cotton, so a linen or cotton-linen duvet cover lasts much longer than cotton bedding. Linen is also an environmentally friendly material. It is made from the flax plant, which is a lot less invasive for the environment than growing and processing cotton. This natural substance can regulate heat very well, making it feel cool in summer and allowing it to retain heat in winter.