Linen bedding is not a new trend to grace the bedrooms of our homes, but it’s true that this aesthetic of crinkling texture & calming colour is having a resurgence. Some sources state that linen was the top cloth choice of many Ancient Egyptians and hey, if it’s good enough for the Pharaohs, it’s good enough for the modern family.
But with a luxury label, the linen look is often achieved by casting aside the very material which has earned it a legendary status, in favour of cheaper catalogue-cutout alternatives. Let’s take a look at why linen bedding isn’t as expensive as you might think it is, and prepare to get the best night’s sleep of your life.
Let’s go back to basics. Egyptian cotton remains one of the UK’s most well-loved materials to sink into at night (those Ancient Egyptians sure knew their sheets) and when we look to its biggest competitor, cotton, the average consumer generally understands that the higher the thread count, the better the quality, right? Well, it seems this principle hasn’t translated well to linen, with many of us at a loose end when understanding what a good deal is for luxury bedding.
If you’re wondering what the difference between the two is, linen – like cotton – is a natural fibre. It comes from the flax plant and is said to be around 30% stronger than the cotton plant and far thicker – which is why the thread count comparison isn’t really accurate for both materials. As it’s a natural product, the environment where it’s grown can massively alter the end product, and how the raw fibres are treated in production will all affect the quality of your bedding, as well as the price point.
Linen bedding has seen a huge jump in popularity over the past five years here in the UK, which is now translating into the fashion world (searches for linen dungarees were up over 1000% last year). As we move away from fast-fashion/interiors, looking for more sustainable and long-lasting materials, linen continues to make a comeback. But there are a few particularly great reasons linen is here to stay in the bedroom:
Aside from the pros listed above, generally the production process is more intensive due to the fact that linen is so much more difficult to weave. Aside from this, it’s simply a great material which actually gets better the longer you have it; it’s made to be an investment.
Linen bedding may once have had a reputation of being a ‘worker’s fabric’ due to its sheer strength, but over time has firmly earned its place in the luxury market, with the likes of hotels and interior stylists both choosing linen for its mix of form and function.
For many (myself included), the biggest selling point for linen bedding is its casual appearance. That “just-crawled-out-of-bed-look”, literally. It really is quite liberating as a busy working parent to wake in the morning and for your bed to look perfectly styled without really doing much.
Linen naturally had a creased appearance and the good news is, if it does bother you, it can be ironed whilst still damp – but do always check with the care information first.
There is the assumption that the crinkles in the fabric equates to roughness, which isn’t necessarily the case. Cheaply manufactured linens can feel less soft but with true European Flax linen, wash on a cool heat and low tumble dry temperature for a buttery soft sink into bed.
Linens are now widely available, and have taken the high street by storm, but if you are an online shopper and haven’t the option to feel the fabric with your own hands, here are a few tips on how to know you’re getting your money’s worth:
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