Quality materials above all
The level of comfort you feel in your bedding largely depends on the material with which it is made. For optimal comfort and good sensations, it is necessary to favor quality materials, of natural origin and preferably organic such as Wopilo bed linen which is made of long fiber GOTS certified organic cotton.
In addition, the brand offers quality and organic bedding, with a high thread density. Wopilo’s 120 threads per square centimeter percale has one of the highest densities that can be found on the market. It makes it possible to have very resistant, flexible, soft and comfortable bed linen.
Percale, however, is only one of the many materials with which bed linen can be made.
The percale
Percale is not a material in itself, but rather a weaving method practiced in the premium bedding industry. The tight weave made from cotton yarn or cotton yarn mixed with other materials provides great resistance and great comfort.
This density is therefore the secret of the quality of the percale and it varies from one manufacturer to another. The percale can have 40 to 200 threads per square centimeter. The denser the weave, the better the softness, comfort and resistance.
The flannel
Flannel is another common fabric in bedding. It’s a soft, warm and comfortable material. It is usually woven from cotton, wool, cashmere, or a blend of two or more materials. Flannel is an interesting choice because it retains heat in winter, is light and very soft, in addition to being wrinkle-resistant.
satin
If you want to have soft and silky bed linen, opt for satin. This fabric from China was originally made with tightly woven silk threads. Silk satin still exists today, but it is very expensive. However, there are alternatives based on other materials. Cotton sateen, also called sateen, is more accessible, more resistant and it is also soft and pleasant to the toucheven if it does not shine like silk satin.
Polyester or nylon satins imitate silk satin better, are much cheaper and easier to maintain. Their only drawback is that they are made with synthetic fibers, which may displease many people.
Linen
Made from the fibers of the plant that bears the same name is known for its high strength and ability to resist deformation. Its long fibers ensure good stability over time and make it one of the textile materials with the longest lifespan. Linen bed linen is sometimes less soft to the touch, but it is thermoregulating, it keeps the cool feeling in summer while keeping you warm in winter.
Favor the labeled line
Many labels are awarded to the best quality bedding made with environmentally friendly materials and processes. By favoring labeled bed linen, you avoid synthetic textile materials and those that contain chemicals that are sometimes toxic in the long term. These labels are generally pledges of quality, fairness and respect for the environment by their manufacturers.
Among the most reliable, the international label Global Organic Textile Standard or GOTS guarantees that the process of designing and manufacturing bed linen is completely environmentally friendly. To obtain this label, the manufacturer must not use genetically modified organisms or heavy metals, for example. It is also necessary that 75% of the production of the manufacturer be made from organic materials.
The OEKO-TEX label guarantees that the bedding does not contain no products harmful to health or the environment. Labeled linen must therefore contain neither heavy metals nor residues of chemical fertilizers or pesticides. This label is also a guarantee of resistance and durability, since it guarantees that the labeled products are resistant to washing and drying.
Other labels such as Fairtrade or EU Ecolabel offer the same guarantees and are also to be preferred when purchasing your bed linen.
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