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Household linens

Bed linen

Which Fabric should I choose?

Cotton and polyester will not crease as much. Brushed cotton, commonly known, as flannelette will provide a softer, warmer sheet. We offer a wide range of cotton and polyester and 100% cotton bed linen. 100% cotton will be the softest and most breathable.

What Choice do I have if I want Cotton and Polyester sheets?

We offer a range of 150-thread count 100% cotton sheets and a very luxurious 200-thread count percale sheet. For a warmer night's sleep, we have a range of 100% cotton fully shrunk flannelette sheets.

What "Thread Count" level should I choose?

Thread count is the number of threads per square inch of fabric. The higher the thread count the softer and more luxurious the fabric. Fabrics with thread counts over 180 are known as percale.

All our sheets are fully guaranteed. The 150-thread count sheets are guaranteed for 5 years and the 180- and 200-thread count sheets for 7 years.

Are all sizes standard?

No. Flat and fitted sheets are available in selected ranges for 2'6", 3'0", 4'0", 4'6", 5'0" and 6'0" beds. Should you have a non-standard size, we will be pleased to order them especially for you. However we keep a wide range of sizes in stock.

Pillows

If I suffer from allergies, which pillow should I use?

It is a common misconception that people are allergic to natural pillows. They are normally allergic to the dust and dirt in the pillow. The choice is yours, natural or synthetic. However for your own peace of mind cover your pillow with a hypoallergenic protector.

Is the level of firmness important?

A new pillow should be selected based on the position in which you start your night's sleep. As a rough guide, firm pillows are for side sleepers, medium pillows are for back sleepers and soft pillows are for those who sleep on their stomachs. Ultimately the choice is yours and you should go with whatever you feel comfortable with.

How long should my pillow last?

With reasonable use and care a good natural pillow can last for up to 10 years. A synthetic pillow may only last for a couple of years before it ceases to provide the correct support. A restless sleeper will be harder on their pillow than a peaceful sleeper.

Quilts

What is a "Continental Quilt"?

Continental quilts, or Duvets, originated centuries ago in Scandinavia and were simply bags containing feathers, working on the principle that the more air you could keep between your body and the cold outside, the warmer you would be.

Continental Quilt or Blankets?

On warmth for weight basis, continental quilts are far better than ordinary blankets and keep you warm in the lightest and most comfortable way. The relative lightness of continental quilts means that there is less weight on the body, which can mean better blood circulation and even more comfort.

Should I buy manmade fibres or natural fillings?

This is a matter of personal preference; man-made continental quilts have certain advantages over natural filled products. They are generally less expensive, so more people can enjoy the luxury of a continental quilt at affordable prices. They are odourless, non-allergenic and are dust free. Continental quilts with man-made fillings are easy to care for and to wash.

As with most things, the better the quality of man-made filling, the better the overall performance of the quilt. Most man-made fillings are made from polyester fibres and can be solid or hollow which traps even more air within and between each fibre. Natural quilts are, in general, lighter and warmer than man-made quilts. They will drape around the body and breathe as only a natural product can.

A comfortable sleeper will perspire around one-third to one pint of moisture a night. To maintain dry and comfortable warmth, this moisture must be transported away from the body. Natural fillings are more absorbent than man-made fillings. They actually absorb and transport moisture, thereby lowering the humidity of the air in the quilt. Once absorbed, the moisture slowly evaporates, so coldness is not experienced.

Which Tog rating do I buy?

A continental quilt traps the heat radiated by your body as you sleep and the Tog rating is simply a measure of how efficient the duvet is in preventing that heat from escaping. The measure of Tog values is not a precise science.

Generally, the higher the Tog the warmer the quilt, but also be guided by the warmth of the bedroom. Highest does not necessarily mean best, only that it is warmest. Personal comfort preferences and environment are equally important when choosing which continental quilt to buy. The table below shows the current range of Togs available.

Finally which stitch pattern is best?

Many man made continental quilts are made in channels, which are stitched along the length of the quilt. This performs the important function of retaining the filling in position and provides an efficient way of improving the insulation of the quilt.

Equally important is that moisture vapour from the body is allowed to escape through the stitching without creating unpleasant cold spots. Other common stitch constructions are the random or intermittent stitch, which can improve loft and the cassette construction popular in natural quilts.