Bedding Basics
Before purchasing sheets, pillow cases, comforters or duvets it is important to know what to look for and how to care for the selections. Bedding is no longer a matter of simply selecting a favorite pattern in the appropriate size.
It is important to consider the care of the fabric as well as the thread count or the weight. For example, when purchasing cotton bedding thread count may be important to the consumer. When selecting flannel weight is important as well as how to reduce or stop flannel pilling. If one decides to invest in a duvet, it is important to understand down fill power.
A little knowledge will go a long way when it is time to make the next bedding selections.
Bedding Basics, Before You Shop
- Basic Bedding Terms
- Bedding Sizes: Twin, Full, Queen, King, California King
- Pillowcases: Sizes
- Need to Know about King Sizes of Bedding
- Fitted Bedding: What to Look For
- The Pros and Cons of Buying Bedding Ensembles or Bedding Sets
- What is a Bed in a Bag?
- The Mattress Pad
Proper Care of Bedding for a Long Life
- Color and Care of Bed Linens
- Care of Multi-Color Bedding
- Stop (or Reduce) Flannel Bedding from Pilling
Cotton
- Understanding the basics of cotton bedding fabrics: Percale, Flannel, Jersey, Sateen
- Flannel or Percale?
- Bedding Thread Count: Understand Thread Count and Ply
- Egyptian Cotton or Thread Count? Which is Most Important?
Cotton Flannel
- Introduction to Flannel: Basic Knowledge
- Need to Know Before Shopping for Flannel Bedding
- What is Yarn-Dyed Flannel?
Percale
Bed Skirts and Dust Ruffles
Duvets
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