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A good night's sleep starts with the right foundations, after all, we spend a third of our lives in bed. It's all well and good having the right mattress, but what's the use if you have lousy bedding? Offering a wide range of qualities to suit all budgets, our buying guide will help you to find your dream bedding perfect for a restful night's sleep.
| Bed Linen | Single(cm) | Double(cm) | King(cm) | Super King(cm) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Flat Sheet | 178 x 269 | 229 x 269 | 304 x 269 | 304 x 269 |
| Duvet Covers | 140 x 200 | 200 x 200 | 230 x 220 | 260 x 220 |
| Fitted Sheets | Up to depth of 30cm | Up to depth of 30cm | Up to depth of 30cm | Up to depth of 30cm |
| Deep Fitted Sheets | Up to depth of 36cm | Up to depth of 36cm | Up to depth of 36cm | Up to depth of 36cm |
| Throws | Single(cm) | Double(cm) | King(cm) | One Size(cm) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bedspreads | 183 x 264 | 244 x 264 | 244 x 274 | 200 x 200 |
| Beds | Single(cm) | Double(cm) | King(cm) | Super King(cm) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mattresses | 90 x 190 | 135 x 190 | 150 x 200 | 180 x 200 |
| Pillowcases | Sizes(cm) |
|---|---|
| Housewife | 50 x 75 |
| Oxford | 50 x 75 (excluding border) |
| Continental | 65 x 65 |
In this guide we'll take you through types of fabric, weaves and finishes to help you choose your perfect bedding
The type of fabric and colour can really alter the way you sleep. The most comfortable fabric for bedding is cotton as it is soft, durable and long lasting, particularly ones with a sateen weave for a silky soft sleep. We recommend breathable 100% natural fabrics for the best nights sleep to prevent overheating, with fabrics like cotton, linen and silk. Opting for white sheets gives a luxurious hotel style whilst creating a relaxing sleep environment. If you want long lasting bedding, opt for 100% cotton or linen, in particular Egyptian cotton as it is durable and resistant to tearing and pilling due to its long, strong fibres.
Polycotton is a mix of soft cotton and durable polyester. A 50% polyester and 50% cotton mix produce easy care qualities and requires minimum ironing.
This 100% cotton fabric is luxurious and soft to the touch. It is brushed after weaving to create a soft and cosy feel that is perfect for cold winter nights.
Egyptian Cotton has fine, extra-long fibres creating a smooth luxurious feel, known for its high quality and resilience of wear. They may require more ironing and aftercare but are a true investment.
Cotton is the most popular fabric used to make sheets and other bedding. It is durable, breathable, soft and affordable. It is generally easy to care for but may require more extensive ironing after washing than polycotton as it is more likely to crease.
A natural fabric with breathability that is warm in winter and cool in summer. It provides a fresh and cool feeling and is twice as durable as cotton. Linen is also bacteria resistant with a natural pH balance.
It's all in the details, let us help you to find the perfect weave for you and help to explain the differences between each fabrication terminology. Not only is material and your preferred thread count important, the way the threads are woven can also have an impact on the softness and finish of each fabric.
Cotton sateen is a smooth fabric with a silky glossy finish on one side and a matte flat finish on the underside giving a luxury quality and making it soft to touch.
The percale weave is a much tighter weave and offers a smooth feel with a matte look. To be considered as a cotton percale weave.
A jacquard weave is created on a loom forming a tactile pattern, causing it to feel thicker and more substantial.
Seersucker fabric is created through weaving at different tensions, creating the puckered or crinkled seersucker effect.
The weaving technique results in a textured fabric that is waffle-like in both look and feel.
Matelassé's are a heavy, thick textile that appears to be padded but has no padding within the fabric. They are incredibly soft, have a tactile drape, can be heavy and bulky or lightweight and delicate.
Embroidery can add a touch of luxury to your bedroom. We offer a range of machine and hand embroidered designs across statement and delicate designs.
Piped edges can be used as a design feature to add a pop of colour to bedlinen, or simply just to add a clean, crisp edging to the duvet set.
Sequins, tassels, beads and pompoms can all add more texture and a bit of life to your bedding.
Simply said, the thread count is used to describe the density of the threads per square inch. When buying your bed linen, all you need to remember is that the higher the number, the smoother, softer and more luxurious the fabric will feel.
Higher thread counts require finer threads and are generally softer, smoother and more tightly woven. Although they are stronger and more durable, they are also heavier and more hotel-like, so if you are a hot sleeper you may prefer a lower thread count between 200-400 for a more breathable, airier feel. It is important to note, whichever thread count you choose, the most important indicator for quality is the material itself e.g. cotton, linen, polycotton.
You count both lengthwise (warp) and widthwise (weft) threads. So, 100 lengthwise threads woven with 100 widthwise threads produce a thread count of 200.
Good-quality bed sheets come in
at a thread count of 200.
Luxury bedding would generally be anything from 400 thread count Egyptian cotton all the way up to 1200 thread count, which is the highest available.
A good duvet & pillow can make all the difference to a good night's sleep. We have a wide range of options for all budgets and can help you to find your perfect match. We offer a range of natural and synthetic products in a variety of togs so you can make the correct choice for you.
Natural
Duvets with a high down content are traditionally lightweight but with excellent thermal performance. Choose one with a high feather content if you like your duvet to feel heavy.
Down and feather pillows mould snugly round the head and shoulders. The more feathers there are a pillow, the firmer it tends to be.
Choose natural if you want:
Synthetic
Synthetic duvets are predominately made from microfibre or hollowfibre polyester which makes for a soft, silky, warm and lightweight feel. Both microfibre and hollowfibre are machine washable, making them very easy to care for.
Our hollowfibre pillow types, including lightweight fine fibres, provide the closest feel to a down pillow. Man-made fillings are best for allergy/asthma sufferers and are easy to care for.
Choose synthetic if you want:
A duvet's tog rating is important as it relates to its warmth (but not its weight, which depends on filling). The higher the tog rating, the warmer the duvet, with 2.5 - 7 tog perfect for spring and summer and 10.5 - 13.5 ideal for autumn and winter.
If you want flexibility and versatility, all-season duvets are a great choice. They consist of two separate duvets, usually a lightweight 4.5 tog for summer and a warmer 9 tog for autumn and spring. They connect together to make a 13.5 tog in winter.
Summer lightweight duvet
1 - 4.5 tog
Choose a duvet with a 1 - 4.5 tog rating, better for warmer nights.
Spring/Autumn weight duvet
7 - 10.5 tog
Choose a duvet with a 7 - 10.5 tog rating to keep you cosy without overheating.
Winter weight duvet
12 - 13.5 tog
Choose a duvet with a 12 - 13.5 tog rating to keep you wonderfully snug on cold nights.
Pillow preference is a very personal thing, but as a general rule the way you tend to sleep should make the decision making process easier.
If you sleep on your SIDE:
Choose firm
A firm pillow is recommended as it keeps the spine aligned and prevents hunching and a painful neck.
If you sleep on your BACK:
Choose medium
It will provide enough support for the neck without affecting the alignment of your spine.
If you sleep on your FRONT:
Choose soft
A soft pillow is great as it provides the right amount of comfortable cushioning.
We offer a wide range of protectors and toppers to help prolong the life of your mattress & pillow, whilst providing you extra comfort.
Benefits of mattress & pillow protectors
Benefits of mattress toppers
additional support & comfort
