How to Choose the Perfect Linen Bedding Set

When looking for new bedding, it can be easy to ignore the specifications of your sheets and pick a duvet set based on colour and what the latest colour trend is. Despite spending almost a third of our life in bed, many of us are still having sleepless nights because of scratchy sheets and lumpy bedding. A comfortable night’s sleep isn’t just about your mattress. With such an array of bedding options out there, it can be difficult to find a duvet set that will leave you feeling fully rested in the morning. Bedding collections at DUSK have been designed with this and your comfort in mind, to help you get your best night’s sleep. Find out what goes into our designer bedding collection and choose the linen bedding sets to suit you and your style. Fabric You won’t find blends in our sheets. At DUSK we believe luxury bedding is made from high quality materials. That’s why our bedding is made from 100% pure Indian Suvin cotton or 100% French linen for a supremely cosy feel. Cotton bedding is a great choice for a better night’s sleep. Not only is it soft, but it’s popularity comes from its durability, comfort and breathability. Cotton traps heat and lets cool air pass through it, helping you to keep cool in the summer and warm in the winter – a great choice for the British climate. On top of the amazing natural benefits of cotton, our bedding is easy to care for and gets softer and softer with each wash. With easy-iron sheets, it’s incredibly simple to achieve crisp white cotton bedding for a hotel luxury look. Our linen bedding sets are made from 100% French linen and are perfect for hotter weather in the summer or if you prefer a cooler bed. Freshly washed and ironed, they perfect for creating a vintage and elegant style to your bedroom. Choose a relaxed feel and place your linen bedding straight on the bed once it’s dry. Thread Count At DUSK we pride ourselves in using high quality textiles to create timeless bedding and the thread count of the fabric is part of this, able to adjust the feel and lifespan of the bedding. But what does thread count actually mean? Simply, the thread count is the number of individual threads in a square inch of fabric. But it is more complicated than that. Fabrics are woven using two types of yarn; the warp and the weft. The warp is the vertical yarn, threaded onto the loom while the weft is the yarn woven through from left to right, a timely process that creates the long reams of fabric. This doesn’t necessarily mean the higher the thread count is, the higher the quality. Over the years, factories have found a way to increase the thread count of fabric by using low quality thinner yarns, twisting them together to boast a high thread count. Unfortunately, this cheats those who expect higher thread counts to be the best and they often find these fabrics are thinner, lower quality and don’t last. The DUSK team believe the best thread count is between 200 and 400 of 100% pure cotton yarn for a supreme finish and a soft feel that lasts. Fit It may be simple, but getting the right size bedding for your bed is a must. A fitted sheet that is too small can make for an annoying night with little sleep. If you have a standard-size bed such as a single, double, queen, king or super king, an elasticated fitted sheet will help ensure a snug fit. Some beds may have a thicker mattress, or additional layers with a comfy goose down mattress topper. For these thicker bases, DUSK has designed a range of deep fitted sheets to ensure you get a smooth, snug fit. Choose between 200 or 400 thread count 100% cotton sheets for a luxurious night’s sleep. Toppers and Protectors While cotton bedding and linen bedding sets can be easily washed at home, it can be a bit difficult to keep your pillows and mattress as fresh. Quilted 100% cotton pillow protectors have been designed to encase your pillow in an additional layer of luxury while helping to keep your pillows at their best for longer. Be inspired – take a look at our blog and Instagram to see how customers have style the DUSK bedding collection at home.