slide 1: Considerations to Make When Buying Baby Beddings
Choosing the perfect bedding sets for your baby’s bed is one of the important things that
you will have to do. The quality of the bedding is what will determine the quality of sleep
your baby will have. It is quite important for you to ensure that you have chosen the right
sheets in terms of materials.
Factors to Consider
Material
You will be required to know the different materials when you are buying the baby bed
linen. The materials that you will come across will include
Cotton which are the best
Microfiber sheets
Silk not recommended for the baby
Polyester not recommended if the baby has sensitive skin
The material of the sheets will also determine the cost of the bed linen sets.
The Thread Count
It has been said that the higher the thread count a sheet has the smoother the sheet will
be. It is however not recommended for you to consider only the thread count. This is
because there are sheets that have a low thread count but they are of great quality.
The Weaving
slide 2: The type of weaving that the sheet has will determine the quality and also the durability of
the sheets. There are different types of weave designs that have been used
Plain weave design these are created in a criss-cross pattern
Sateen weaving they are mostly used on cotton and rayon materials. They do create
a luxurious finishing
Percale weaving
There are other different types of weaving that will help you to determine the quality of the
sheet. When it comes to buying these sheets the size of the linens will matter. It is
recommended that you choose linen that fits the baby’s bed perfectly. This will prevent the
baby from suffocating or rolling in them.
Buying Cotton Sheets
Everybody loves to enjoy a comfortable relaxing sleep. That is why most people invest in
the quality of their bed and mattress. In addition to the mattress and the bed you should
also consider buying quality bed linens. This is what will make the sleep even more
enjoyable.
There are different types of sheets that you can choose from. These many include silk
linen polyester and the mostly used cotton. These fabrics determine the quality of the
sheets. The most expensive sheets in the world are the cotton sheet sets especially the
sheets that are designed from the quality Egyptian cotton.
For those people who don’t know the difference between the different types of cotton
buying the sheets will be a challenge. The first step therefore is for you to research and try
to understand the different cotton fabrics that have been used.
slide 3: Cotton Fabric and Their Weaves
It is important to note that there are three major types of cotton weaves. These different
fibers are made weaved in combination with other fibers to add quality and durability.
The Plain Weave Cotton
This is the most common type of weave. They are simple and created with simple patterns.
The cotton may be tight or lose depending on the type of fiber that has been used.
Twill Cotton Weave
This is created by threading the different fibers of the cotton in a diagonal pattern. The twill
fiber is strong and sturdy and it makes the cotton sheets more durable.
Satin Weave
These are created tight in a simple design. The fibers are woven bearing the same sides of
the cotton. They are tightest form of weave. They create a smooth and soft touch on the
sheets.
Understanding the different weave and fabric will help you in choosing the best cotton
sheets.
Contact Linen Drawer
Cape Chamber of CommerceAddress
24A Fabriek Street
Paarl
7646
South Africa
Telephone: 021 8720108
Faxmail: 021 8722389