In recent years, there has been a resurgence of interest in luxury and a beautiful life. One of the easiest ways to experience high-class life is to upgrade bedding, towels, and bathrobes to Egyptian cotton. But before you invest in expensive bedding, there are some facts that you should know.
What is Egyptian cotton?
Egyptian cotton is a variety of the cotton family that is grown in the Nile Valley in Egypt. The area surrounding Giza has an ideal climate for growing cotton with very thin, extra-long fiber, also known as staples. Egyptian cotton is classified as ELS, Extra-Long Staple. Pima cotton, which is native to the American southwest, is also cotton ELS. Egypt supplies the world with 55% of ELS cotton. Due to the length of the fiber, ELS cotton can be turned into very thin yarn that is soft and luxurious, and also very strong, durable and super absorbent.
Egyptian cotton is selected by local manufacturers and is combed to preserve the integrity of the fiber. Collecting hands, unlike large-scale mechanical gathering, does not add additional strain to cotton fibers, but leaves them straight and intact.
When you choose Egyptian cotton bedding and bedding, be sure to look for clean cotton products that are more expensive than products made from blended fibers. The Egyptian government has created a logo that is used to distinguish 100% of Egyptian cotton products from other cotton. The logo consists of a white cotton plant inside a dark triangle. Always choose Egyptian cotton products with this official seal of authenticity.
What is the number of threads?
Another indicator of the quality of cotton bed linen is the number of threads. The number of threads is an indicator of the number of fibers in a square inch of fabric, measured in both length and width. In a broad sense, the higher the number of threads, the better the quality. However, the buyer should beware; Some advertisements will overestimate the number of flows, counting the individual flows in multi-layered grids. This practice makes it difficult for consumers to use the number of streams as a comparison factor to evaluate a product of one manufacturer relative to another. But thread count is still a valuable measurement when used with other decidors, such as fabric purity.
By definition, luxury bedding starts with 300 threads. If you like a cooler, lighter sheets are then sold in the range from 300 to 600. Increasing the number of sheets on sheets means that the cotton fibers are woven closer together. This also means that the sheets are softer and more durable than the sheets counting sheets.
Weave: percale against sateen
Weaving is a method of producing materials in which the threads intersect with each other, forming a fabric. The weave of the fabric will determine the level of softness, clarity, breathability and durability.
Percale is a dense basket weaving in which the fabric is woven one thread over a single thread. The glove weave produces durable and durable fabric, but limits the achievable amount of yarn to 400. Sheets of balsters breathe and have a clear feeling that will soften during repeated washes.
Satin is a weave designed to reflect light, giving the sheets a glossy, satin feel. The threads are woven four over one, so most of the threads are on the surface of the fabric. Using this method, more threads can be achieved. If you are looking for maximum softness in bed, choose satin weave.
How do I take care of my Egyptian cotton bedding?
Egyptian cotton sheets are easy to care for. Simply wash them separately or with similar colors in cold water using a mild laundry detergent in a gentle cycle. Do not use bleach, chlorine or phosphates, as these products can damage cotton fibers. Dry over low heat or dry. At first you can find your Egyptian cotton linen a little stiff, but the more you wash them, the softer they will be. Warm iron can help soften the feeling.
100% Egyptian cotton bedding provides year-round comfort. They are cool in summer and keep a layer of warm air under the covers in cold weather. Egyptian cotton is also unique in its ability to absorb moisture. This quality makes very absorbent products, such as bath towels and bathrobes, which are also very soft.
