What some of the jargon means:
- Combed cotton: Fibres are combed and the short ones are removed to make a smoother fabric.
- Long-staple cotton: Varieties that grow unusually long fibres (27-29mm).
- Percale: A closely woven (at least 225 threads per 10cm²) plain-weave fabric (100 percent cotton or a polyester-cotton blend) with an equal or similar number of vertical and horizontal threads.
- Plain weave: The simplest weave structure: single vertical and horizontal threads woven under and over.
- Sateen: A weave that has more threads on the surface of the fabric - usually four threads woven over one thread. It has a smoother, silkier feel than plain weave fabric.
Treat your sheets well
Take good care of your sheets and you will enjoy them for a long time. Machine-wash in cold water using gentle detergent. For fresh-smelling wrinkle-free sheets line drying is best.
A clothes dryer is your only option? Then use a cool setting and take care not to over-dry.
More information
- Certified organic cotton sheets: www.wallacecotton.com
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