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The Influence of Bed Linen on Sleep Quality and Wellness. We spend roughly one-third of our lives sleeping, yet many don’t realize the significant impact our bed linens can have on the quality of our sleep and overall wellness. While the right mattress is crucial, the sheets, pillowcases, and other bedding materials you choose also …
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Getting a good night’s sleep is crucial for your overall health and well-being. While there are many factors that contribute to quality sleep, your bed linens play an important role. The right sheets, pillowcases, and other bedding items can help regulate temperature, provide comfort, and create an inviting sleep environment. Bed Linen Buying Guide – …
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Bed Linen Sizes and Fitting: A Complete Guide. When it comes to creating a comfortable and inviting bedroom, properly fitting bed linen is essential.
Choosing the Best Bed Linen for Allergy Sufferers. Before diving into bed linen options, it’s essential to understand the common allergens that can trigger reactions in sensitive individuals. Dust mites, pet dander, pollen, and mould are among the most prevalent allergens found in the bedroom environment. Choosing the Best Bed Linen for Allergy Sufferers For …
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When it comes to shopping for sheets and bedding, most consumers have been conditioned to believe that higher thread count means higher quality. We’ve been told that thread counts over 1,000 yield softer, more luxurious fabrics. However, this marketing ploy has been widely debunked by textile experts. The truth is, extremely high thread counts have …
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Winter Bedding Trends. As the colder nights roll in, bedding trends often emphasize creating a warm, cosy, and inviting sleep environment to combat the chill of the season. Darker, warmer colours, heavier fabrics and, of course, Christmas-theme designs. Here are a few ideas for your winter wonderland bedroom!
Clean Beds, Happy Guests. If you own or run a guest house, hotel or B&B, or if you rent out your Airbnb property, you’ll know just how important cleanliness is. A guest who finds a rather unpleasant-looking stain on his or her pillow of mattress… is NOT a happy guest!
Hollowfibre Duvets vs Down Duvets, is one better than the other? Well, ‘better’ isn’t really an appropriate word. The two offer their own particular pros and cons, both in use, price and conscience.
Are Fitted or Flat Sheets Better? There’s no simple answer, it all depends. Fitted sheets will ‘hold’ the bed better than flat, but as in many hotels, we recommend both! Use the fitted sheet on the mattress and a flat sheet between it and your blanket/duvet. That’s the ‘best’ way!
Do Hotels Need Mattress Protectors? Yes, they do! If you run a guest house, hotel or B&B, the importance of cleanliness is paramount for your guests. Waterproof mattress protectors not only protect your expensive mattresses, but washing before each guest arrives ensures a pleasant stay – and much better reviews!
Washing hollowfibre pillows and duvets requires a little care to ensure they maintain their shape and integrity, but it’s considerably less difficult than washing feather and down. Hollowfibre is a synthetic material commonly used in bedding products like pillows and duvets. Here’s a general guide on how to wash them.
Mattress toppers and mattress protectors serve different purposes and offer distinct benefits. Let’s explore the differences between the two.
What Does TOG Mean? TOG is a measure of the thermal insulation of a fabric or material, commonly used in the textile industry to indicate how warm a piece of bedding is. It helps consumers choose appropriate bedding based on the ambient temperature and their personal preferences for warmth. What Exactly Does TOG Mean? Specifically, …
Are Pillow Protectors Worth It? They do add a small cost to your pillows, but they are easier to wash and care for, they protect your pillows and, over time, can save you money.
Hypoallergenic vs, Anti-Allergenic. What’s the Difference? Here’s our best description for understanding the Difference Between “Hypoallergenic” and “Anti-Allergenic”. Hypoallergenic vs, Anti-Allergenic. What’s the Difference? “Hypoallergenic” and “anti-allergenic” are terms commonly used in product labelling, particularly in the context of personal care items, bedding, and household products. Both terms aim to imply that the product is …
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We’re Open! Finally! It’s taken some time to sort out all the stock but we’re now open for business! The first batch of stock contains pillow and mattress protectors, duvets in 4.5 and 10.5 TOG, plus some ‘essentials’ pillows! It all good stuff! See below! We’re Open! Great prices on top-quality bedding! 100% cotton, water …
Hotel stripe bed linen is a type of sheet, duvet cover or pillow case/sham, characterized by their striped pattern. They are commonly used in hotels, motels, and other types of accommodation to provide a clean and stylish look to the bed. These sheets are typically made of high-quality materials such as cotton, linen, or a …
How often should you actually wash your bed sheets? RTE.ie interviewed Ludovic Blanc, CEO of eco-friendly dry cleaners Blanc, about just how often we need to wash our bed linen. The short answer is, “we regret to tell you, is probably more often than you think.”
Autumn Bedding Trends – Just a few ideas to bring the warm tones of Autumn in to your bedroom! When the temperature starts to drop, there’s nothing like snuggling up in warm winter bedding to keep you cosy! Relax better and feel better! Here are just a few ideas on how to make your bedroom a snuggly sanctuary where you can keep cosy when it’s cold outside.
Winter Bedding – Staying Warm in the Colder Winter Months. As the winter night close in, it’s time to change your bedding for warmer, more cosy alternatives. Higher TOG duvets, warmer sheets and blankets are the order of the day!
Is Higher Thread Count Better? It can be, but generally not. Most often, higher thread count sheets are made from inferior quality cottons, packed together more tightly, to give a higher thread count, but, more often than not, a lower grade and courser cotton fabric. Don’t be fooled by higher thread counts.
How Often Should Cotton Sheets be Washed? Keeping white cotton clean and bright is essential, but over-washing can cause permanent damage to the cotton fibres. Washing on a gentle cycle and using a mild detergent is vital to keep your cotton sheets & pillowcases look as good as new!
Can I Put Cotton Sheets in the Dryer? You can, but do take some care. As always, check the manufacturer’s washing and drying instructions, but generally speaking, you can dry cotton bedding on a low heat, for a short time. Treat cotton with care and it will last a lot longer!
Do Cotton Sheets Shrink? They certainly can, but with a little care, they will keep their shape for years. Always follow the care instructions, but generally wash cotton sheets on a gentle, low temperature cycle and very cool tumble dry… better still dry them outside!
How to Wash Cotton Sheets – Simply, Often and with Great Care. It’s true to say that 100% cotton needs a little more attention than polycotton blend bedding, but with a little care, you can wash your 100% cotton bed linen and keep it in great condition.
Egyptian Cotton Sheets, the height of bed linen luxury! Strong and super-soft, ‘Egyptian Cotton’ is synonymous with quality, and rightly so! The longer cotton fibres makes for a much more durable sheets & pillowcases, with an instantly – and significantly – better feel. A touch of luxury for your home, or for your guests!
Luxury Bed Linen. Nothing says ‘luxury’ quite like Egyptian Cotton. The softness of Egyptian cotton sheets and pillowcases is immediate the moment you get in to bed. Premium quality Egyptian cotton bed linen, delivered from and to Ireland.
White Sheets & Pillowcases. A splash of colour can breath life in to a tired, old bedroom, that’s for sure. But overloading colours can look a little messy, cluttered and a little oppressive. White fitted sheets, flat sheets and pillowcases give your bed a fresh and clean foundation to carry a vibrant and colourful duvet cover.
Bed Linen for Hotels, Guest Houses and B&Bs. Ireland is a extremely popular destination for tourists, as we’re sure you’re aware. Consequently, we have a huge number of hotels, guest houses and B&Bs all looking to accommodate the many visitors. As a result, competition is high and offering a good night’s sleep to your guests is essential!
Is Polycotton Good for Bedding? Essentially, yes! But then, it depends what you’re looking for! Polycotton is a much more convenient option for bed linen, it’s easier to care for, can be washed at 60º, is much easier to iron and is far more durable and hard-wearing.
