Cuddle Down with Loads of Living

What are the things you look for when choosing quality bed linen? Loads of Living takes the guess work out of choosing superior bedding for the seasons ahead. Winter is the ideal time to cuddle down and enjoy a peaceful snuggle in a warm bed. Don’t let the cold destroy your quality of sleep and choose the right bedding to maximize your sleep time experience.

On average, a person spends around one-third of their day (around 8 hours) asleep in bed. Surely we need to ensure a good night’s rest and invest in the best quality linen to give our bodies and minds the peace and relaxation we need to function at our best. According to the experts, here are a few guidelines to ensure a comfortable sleep this season:

• Prefer crisp, cool, smooth bedding? Choose plain weave bed linens such as batiste, voile, percale, or cambric. Plain weave fabrics are prone to wrinkling. To minimize ironing, dry on low temperature or a wrinkle release setting, removed promptly from the dryer, smooth flat, and fold.
• Prefer soft, silky smooth, highly lustrous bedding? Choose sateen bed linens. Sateen wrinkles less than percale but due to the nature of the weave it is not as durable. To minimize ironing, dry on low temperature or a wrinkle release setting, removed promptly from the dryer, smooth flat, and fold.
• Always cold? Choose cotton flannel or jersey bed linens for a warm and cozy bed. These two fabrics are the least prone to wrinkle. Wash and dry on warm temperature settings, remove promptly from dryer, smooth flat, and fold.
• Prefer linens with natural temperature-regulating properties? Choose linen, silk, or rayon from bamboo bed linens.

What else should you consider before purchasing bed linen?

1. Bed fibres: Whether natural, manmade or a blend of the two, linen fibres contribute to the look and feel of the bedding you choose. Depending on your needs, choose something that works for you.
2. Thread Count: Thread count is probably the most advertised attribute for bed linens. This refers to the number of threads woven together in a square inch and can usually hint at a better quality product. Loads of Living supplies luxurious 400 thread count Egyptian cotton sheets and linen for the ultimate bedroom experience.
3. Type of Weave: The type of weave used in the fabric for bedding plays an integral part in the durability and price of the finished product.

For quality you can trust, choose linen from Loads of Living.