| The average person spends more than 33% of their | | | | Fabrics must have a thread count of at least 180 |
| life asleep so choosing the right bedding is very | | | | threads per square inch in order to be classed as |
| important. There are many different types of bed linen | | | | percale. |
| so we've put this guide together to help you find the | | | | Percale can refer to cotton or polyester or a mix |
| perfect bedding for you. | | | | of the two together. |
| Index | | | | The higher the thread count, the better quality the |
| Bed Linen Items | | | | fabric and the longer it will last. |
| Quilt Cover & Sheet Sizes | | | | Flannelette Bed Linen |
| Pillowcase Sizes | | | | Why choose Flannelette? |
| Bed Linen Types | | | | Made of 100% cotton but with a slightly 'fluffier' |
| What is Thread Count and why is it important? | | | | appearance and texture. |
| Egyptian Cotton & Percale Bed Linen | | | | Soft against the skin. |
| Flannelette Bed Linen | | | | Insulating to keep you warm in Winter yet cool in |
| Plain Dye Bed Linen | | | | Summer. |
| Kids Bed Linen | | | | Plain Dye Bed Linen |
| Mattress Toppers | | | | Why choose Plain Dye? |
| Blankets & Throws | | | | Completely plain with no pattern or texture. |
| Bed Linen Care | | | | Available in 9 different colours including white. |
| Bed Linen Items | | | | Available in Non Iron Plain Dye to save on the |
| Quilt Cover | | | | ironing. |
| Fitted Sheet (Standard fit) | | | | Kids Bed Linen |
| Fitted Sheet (Deep fit) | | | | There are over 25 different ranges of bed linen, |
| Flat Sheet | | | | bedding accessories and blankets for kids, both boys |
| Divan Trim | | | | and girls including cot and pram bedding for babies. |
| Pillowcase | | | | Most kids and babies bed linen is machine |
| Quilt Cover & Sheet Sizes | | | | washable. |
| Standard fitted sheets will fit a mattress which is | | | | Mattress Protectors & Toppers |
| 25cm (10") deep | | | | There are over 14 different types of mattress |
| Deep fitted sheets will fit a mattress which is | | | | protector / mattress topper. Mattress toppers add |
| 28cm (11") deep | | | | volume to your mattress and therefore increase the |
| Pillow Sizes | | | | comfort. Mattress protectors can also add comfort but |
| Housewife pillowcase - measures 50x75cm | | | | are mainly used to protect your mattress from stains |
| (18x30") | | | | and spillages. |
| Oxford pillowcase - measures 50x75cm (18x30") | | | | Dry Nights mattress protectors: specially designed |
| but in addition to these dimensions they have a 5cm | | | | to be super absorbent with an inner core which draws |
| (2") fabric border around the outside which can be | | | | moisture away from the body whilst also preventing |
| frilled or flat | | | | damage to your mattress. |
| Square pillowcase - measures 65x65cm (26x26") | | | | Anti Allergy mattress protector: with 'Everfresh' |
| Kingsize pillowcase - measures 50x90cm (20x35") | | | | protection against allergy, bacteria and dust mites. |
| Box pillowcase - this pillowcase has a gusset and | | | | Double Fill mattress protector : luxury polycotton |
| it measures 48x74x10cm (19x29x4") | | | | with thick polyester filling. |
| V shaped pillowcase - 92x41cm (36x16") | | | | Triple Fill mattress protector : 50% cotton / 50% |
| Bed Linen Types | | | | polyester filling with 30 cm (12") extra deep skirt to fit |
| Embellished bed linen is embroidered or brocaded | | | | all mattresses. |
| with appliquéd fabrics, the embellishments give | | | | Slumberland mattress protector: 100% cotton filled |
| the fabric a luxurious quality. | | | | with soft feather and down. |
| Printed bed linen is constructed from pre-printed | | | | Memory Foam mattress topper: mouldable for |
| fabric; there are tyles and colours to suit both modern | | | | complete neck and spine support. |
| and traditional décor. | | | | Waterproof mattress protector: guaranteed to be |
| Dorma is a famous and well respected brand of | | | | 100% waterproof with 'Everfresh' antibacterial |
| bedding. | | | | protection |
| What is Thread Count and why is it important? | | | | Pillow Protector: with 'Everfresh' protection against |
| The 'Thread Count' means the number of threads | | | | allergy, bacteria and dust mites. |
| in a square inch of fabric. | | | | Sleep System: a full bed protection set including |
| The higher the thread count, the finer and | | | | mattress protector, quilt protector and pillow protector |
| smoother the fabric will be. | | | | Everfresh bedding stays fresh and clean for longer |
| The higher the thread count, the better the quality | | | | helping to protect you from dust mites and all kinds of |
| of the fabric and the longer it will last. | | | | bacteria and fungi that like to share your bed with you. |
| Egyptian Cotton & Percale Bed Linen | | | | Everfresh has a non allergenic filling and all items in the |
| What is Egyptian Cotton? | | | | range are machine washable. |
| 100% Cotton | | | | Blankets & Throws |
| Extremely soft and luxurious | | | | Thermosoft blankets are made from microfibre |
| Grown on the banks of the River Nile | | | | which means they're as warm as wool but without the |
| Spun, woven, finished and packed in Alexandria | | | | weight. |
| Which Egyptian Cotton to choose? | | | | Many other blankets and throws are available. |
| Hotel Collection 300 Thread Count | | | | Bed Linen Care |
| Superior quality at 300 thread count | | | | We recommend you wash your bedding once a |
| Soft, fine, sophisticated and elegant Egyptian | | | | week following the manufacturers' instructions on |
| Cotton sateen (sateen is a fabric with a gentle lustre) | | | | washing, drying and ironing. |
| Available in Flat Sheets, Fitted Sheets, Pillowcases | | | | These instructions may be found on the packaging |
| and Quilt Covers | | | | or on labels sewn into the inside seam of each |
| What is Percale? | | | | individual item. |