The best bedding should feel wonderful, enhance the look and feel of your bedroom, and most importantly help you to sleep well. If you invest in the best quality bed linen, you will discover that it really can improve your sleep.
How you choose to outfit your bed is personal preference, but are you well-schooled in distinguishing one layer from the next? What is the difference between a duvet and a quilt? What is a coverlet? Should you choose a bedspread or a blanket cover? And what is a bed scarf? Scroll down for our informative bed coverings glossary.


Bed Sheet Fabric Types


In most cases, a duvet cover is constructed by stitching together two rectangular sheets of cloth on all four sides. One sheet is then cut lengthwise along the center, allowing the duvet to be fitted within the cover once it has been folded. Additionally, high-end duvet covers include ties at each corner, which allow the duvet cover to be fastened to the duvet at each of the four spots where it is tied. This design prevents the duvet from being bunched up within the cover.
In summary, when choosing great quality sheets that won’t pill, consider the material, thread count, layers, and construction of the sheet. Whether you choose bamboo, cotton, Tencel or linen, investing in great quality sheets can significantly extend the life and comfort of your bedding.
Silk Pillowcases
However, despite its pros — including the inherent water-resistance — polyester absorbs oil and grease and will leave you with the nightmare of trying to remove stains, particularly with white sheets.
Before purchasing sheets, make sure you know the depth of your mattress. The depth of your mattress is the thickness and size of your mattress from top to bottom. This is very important to know when shopping for new sheets as it may alter the fit of standard sheets. Mattress depth can be categorized in the following ways: