Different Types of Bed Sheets
Brief History
The linen is the first type of material used in bed sheets. Linen is a textile made from the fibers of the flax plant. This type of fiber is very absorbent. The garments that are made of linen are cherished for their brilliant coolness and cleanliness in hot weather. The flax plant was cultivated for centuries and are woven and spun by the Egyptians. While the process of making the linen can be very tedious, the results are still worth it.
The Europeans were the first ones to bring the linen to the New World. Subsequently, it began to flourish in the colonies, which lasted for more than 200 years. Cultivating the linen is extremely time consuming. Therefore, most American women between the 17th to the 19th century worked tirelessly in making bed sheets, pillow cases, towels, and napkins that are made from linen. In the 1830s, cotton became the most prominent manufacturing material in the United States. Lastly, due to technological advances after the 19th century it has been easy to manufacture any types of material.
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The Different Materials of Bed Sheets
Cotton
Cotton sheets are extremely popular for various reasons. Cotton is one of the easiest materials to wash, it’s breathable that keeps you cool, and cotton gets softer overtime. Also, they are very durable. Cotton is also a very forgiving fabric, and stains are washed out without problems.
Flannel
Flannel is a great option, especially for cold nights. Flannel does a great job trapping body heat. Flannel is made of cotton that has been shredded to be softer. The yarns are shaved to open them up and let fiber out.
Lyocell
Lyocell is made from wood cellulose. Lyocell has been growing in popularity in terms of bed sheets. There are many attractive benefits that lyocell offers. These include sustainability, hygiene (as it moves water particles away from the body), very durable, its cooling factor (due to the fibers it’s made of), and the comfort it provides.
Silk sheets are perceived by most people as the most luxurious option available. Silk sheets are amazingly cool and rich. They are a great option for anyone who suffers from allergies throughout the year because they are naturally hypoallergenic. They are usually much more expensive than other types of sheets because they are made from a fibre produced by silkworms and require more delicate care. However, there are people who find them difficult and slippery to sleep on.
Polyester
Polyester is usually combined with another fabric to create sheets that are budget friendly. Polyester sheets are combined with other fabrics because they are extremely uncomfortable to sleep on by itself. As a material it’s very stiff and scratchy and is usually used to provide low budget and low-quality bed sheets. However, some retailers offer great quality polyester and cotton blended sheets.
Microfiber
Microfiber is basically polyester that has been woven very finely. Microfiber sheets rarely stain and are very durable. They are a great choice if your child is messy or you enjoy eating in bed. Furthermore, these sheets are less breathable than cotton so they’re good for cold weather. Lastly, microfiber is much softer than polyester, which makes it much more comfortable to sleep on.
Bamboo
The bamboo fabric is among the best choices for bed sheets and there is a big shift towards bamboo sheets in recent years. They are very durable, silky, soft, the most breathable, and are anti-bacterial. Bamboo sheets offer the best of both the cotton and silk sheets without the ridiculous price tag that comes with silk.
