2011-11-23 
As the icy winter evenings draw in, it is in bed when most people begin to feel the big chill. And if this Christmas season is as chilly as last then we're facing icy toes and tossing and turning all night, getting out of bed in the small hours to find a blanket to throw on. Ask yourself honestly; when was the last time you purchased new bed sheets? Many people keep their bedding for years on end, slowly wearing them down in the wash and ruining their warmth and softness. What you thought were good bed sheets 5 years ago might not be anymore. Maybe you've been putting off buying new bed sheets. Coming to loggerheads in a store with a partner over prospective sheets or the mumbo jumbo about thread counts and different varieties of cotton may have put you off. But you spend almost one third of your life in bed; surely you deserve some great bedding after a long, hard day? Good quality bed sheets are definitely worth investing in, they will offer a good night's sleep and durability. And choosing from the great deal of styles and materials on the market may not be as confusing as you first thought. Cotton is the most common bedding material. There are various types of cotton of different finishes and qualities. 100% cotton is a general term used to refer to cotton of a non-premium quality. Organic cotton is an eco-friendly alternative to regular cotton, as it won't have been produced using fertilizers or pesticides. Egyptian Cotton has been the most desirable bedding for some time because of its luxurious soft feel and its durability. But just 8% of worldwide cotton produced is from the same species as the plant used to make Egyptian Cotton. The long fibres within this cotton create yarns which are smaller in diameter yet stronger than other cottons. Smaller yarn means that there will be more threads per square inch, creating a stronger fabric which is light in weight and breathes well. Egyptian Cotton can be purchased in a sateen finish which provides a subtle sheen to the fabric. Silk sheets have a strong shine to them and a soft feel. They are very expensive however, and not as warm as Egyptian Cotton sheets. Mulberry silk is where the silk worms which spin the silk are given a diet of Mulberry leaves, which creates a much softer feeling material. Satin sheets provide the same sheen as silk but are less costly and less durable. They are also quite cool to touch however, so unless you have a very warm home both of them are mainly suited to summer use. Modal is a tough fabric created from beech pulp blended with cotton. There are also bamboo bed sheets, which blend the fast-growing Asian plant with cotton for an eco-friendly bedding. In cotton sheets the thread count indicates how many threads have been used to create 54 inches. A greater thread count indicates a more luxurious and smoother feeling material. Greater thread counts are generally warmer, and industry experts recommend buying sheets of no less than a 200 thread count. Crisp new bed sheets are the perfect Christmas present for that person who has everything. They are the home furnishing used the most, yet least often replaced. Or what about treating yourself this Christmas? Sheets are the gift nobody ever receives yet everybody needs. Snuggling down in some high-thread count Egyptian Cotton bed sheets is a fantastic way to stay warm this winter. 2011-11-23 Start blogging by clicking in this area. Then simply type whatever you wish. You can also drag an object from the left hand column into this area. This will allow you to add pictures, videos, etc. to your blog posts.
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