While these sheets may seem ideal, their stiffness is sometimes a downfall. This does lighten up with time and washes, but they never quite reach cotton’s dreamy softness.

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How sheets are weaved has a direct influence on how they feel to the touch. Percale is lightweight and tightly woven, resulting in crisp, cool bedding. In contrast, microfiber's super-tight, dense weave makes it wrinkle-resistant, extra-soft, and water-resistant due to its super-tight, dense weave. Other weaves to consider are satin, which is ultra-soft and glossy, and flannel, which has a warm feel ideal for chilly weather.
Linen is a very durable, lightweight fabric produced from the stem of the flax plant. Linen is a notoriously strong fiber. It’s three times stronger than cotton (the Bureau of Engraving and Printing even uses it to make bills) so you can expect your linen sheets to last for many years.
BAMBOO RAYON Bamboo Rayon sheets are made from a unique material of chemically treated bamboo. These sheets are unique because they can regulate temperature, making them perfect for any time of the year. This material also wicks away moisture while you sleep so you can always have a comfortable rest.
Sateen weave sheets feel soft, slightly silky and luxuriously smooth so this weave is often used in luxury bed linen. Sateen sheets have a slightly warmer feel than percale. It’s what we use for our Egyptian cotton bed linen. Find out all you need to know in our blog sateen weave bedding.
Cotton sheets are a classic choice, offering durability and a crisp, cool feel. If you prefer a crisp feel, cotton sheets are a classic choice.
In 1689, English diplomat, Paul Rycaut visited Hamburg in Germany where he first experienced sleeping under a duvet. He sent his friends back in England some bags of eiderdown with instructions on how to make their own duvets and he also tried to sell the duvets himself. Unfortunately for him, the British people were not keen to embrace this new concept. It was prohibitively expensive, so instead, they opted to carry on using the more affordable sheets and blankets.
While these sheets may seem ideal, their stiffness is sometimes a downfall. This does lighten up with time and washes, but they never quite reach cotton’s dreamy softness.