5
Types That Most Homemakers From Across the World Use Extensively
Before we go any further
and inform you of the five types of popular Cotton sheets we find
across the globe, here’s a trivia on bedsheets most of us till now were unaware
of!
“The term bed sheet was
first used in the 15th century. Bed sheets were traditionally white but now
various colours and patterns are used.”
Source: Wikipedia
Two varieties of bedsheets
Fitted and flat- the two of varieties of bed sheets
across all denominations (most affordable to the most expensive ones) are found
all over the world. Fitted sheets have four defined corners, while flat sheets
are a rectangular piece of craftsmanship.
Common materials used in making bedsheets
1. Cotton
2. Linen
3. Silk
4. Polyester
5. Rayon
6. Poly-cotton
7. Poly-silk
8. Linen
9. Spunbound polypropylene
10. Bamboo fibres too
11. Eucacel
Why is
the thread count so important?
The more the thread
count, the higher would be the quality. And thread count would be the barometer
of thread numbers per square inch of the fabric in question. The softness
factor is largely proportional to the thread count of the bedsheet, which is
why Egyptian cotton bedsheets are most sought after for the softness, thanks to
the highest amount of thread counts with the purest and very fine cotton used.
In addition to the
thread count, it would be the thread type and the weave which would make the
material spring forth its finest touch and feel. The quality of yarn too would
play a part in its look and feel, so if you do tend to lay your hands on fine
fabric Designer Bed sheets,
know that the sheeting used was one of the finest yarns incorporated in the
making of the sheet!
Top
five bedsheets made from the finest of five cotton clans
While cotton is the
ultimate favourite, especially for Indians, in addition to that, it is the
humble fabric that allows the air circulation, durability and a very
luxe-finesse appeal at the end of the day to come forth!
Across the globe, there
are five cotton types used in the manufacturing of the best bedsheets, with
blends of course. Take a look!
1. One of
the most luxe touches in luxury bedding comes from Egyptian cotton, considered to be of
the highest quality, which is why the sheets made from Egyptian cotton and sold
are very expensive to buy. The extra-long staples of the Egyptian cotton,
brings around the lustre, sheen and softness so desired when cuddling under the
sheet is spoken off or thought about! Egyptian cotton is grown and harvested in
North Africa.
2. Natural
in its sheen and very soft as well, second to the famous Egyptian cotton fibre,
Pima has medium to good quality long staple fibres. Pima cotton is grown and
harvested in the U.S and across other locations in the world
3. The
U.S once again gifts the world with medium-length stapled Upland cotton, which
is soft to touch, but not as good as the Egyptian and Pima!
4. Supima
is a registered trademark name for materials and fibres made from PIMA AMERICAN
COTTON, and finally,
5. Micro
Cotton is another trademarked name for cotton yarn, gifted to the world by
India. The staples are long and worldwide considered to be the finest- very
durable too and they look best with Geometric prints!
A paradigm shift in lifestyles
A few decades back, and
even a 200-thread count bedsheet was the norm and considered luxe by many- cut
to the new age, the same cannot be said now. Today, we are running amok higher
thread counts and the competition amongst manufacturers of Egyptian cotton
bedsheets has plumed drastically. Not only this, the chic tastes and
lifestyles, uber-level branding and designer printed bed sheets rule the furnishing now!
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