The styles and colours you pick for your bedroom should serve to enhance the relaxing and peaceful ambience of the room where you rest and sleep. Your bed linen styles and colours should complement the overall design of your bedroom.
What Is Cotton Percale Vs Cotton?
Linen is made from the natural long, hollow fibres of the flax plant, which is spun into yarn. Flax is mainly grown in Europe. The secret to linen is to choose French or Belgian flax which is generally regarded as the highest quality. Our linen bedding range is made from French flax.

Cotton Sheets
Read on to learn about the different types of sheets, how to choose the right sheets for you, and some frequently asked questions.
Researchers say that the term bed sheet was first used in the 15th century, but it wasn’t until 1959 that the fitted bed sheet was invented, by the American, Bertha Berman.

Aja Tilghman says you 'can't go wrong' with linen, cotton percale, or cotton sateen, adding: 'It is a personal journey to find your favorite material. Linen offers a more textured feel and gets softer with every wash.
A thread count of 200 to 400 will feel luxurious and high quality in percale cotton. This fabric is a hugely popular choice for bed sheets and is often found as the bed sheet of choice in many hotels.
Maintaining Bed Linens: Similar care should be given to other bed linens. Duvet covers and pillowcases usually follow the same washing guidelines as bed sheets. For items like quilts or bed skirts, follow the specific care instructions, as they might require different treatment.


Although terms can vary slightly, the main types of bed linen are outlined below.