You can find them on our product sheets but do you know what they mean? Cotton sateen, cotton percale, cotton gauze: these terms are good indicators to choose, with care, your future bed linen. But what do they mean exactly? Let's take stock of these "materials" with various powers.
A QUESTION OF WEAVING
For short, satin, percale and cotton gauze are called "materials". In reality, they are neither materials nor fibers, but different techniques for weaving cotton. Treated in different ways, the fiber delivers new qualities, offering a unique comfort to the sheets.
To better understand the work done and its consequences on the fiber, we need to go a little deeper into the subject and talk about technique. You will see, it will help us for the continuation. Also, what are the specificities of the different weaves?
- Cotton percale: each horizontal thread passes perpendicularly over a vertical thread. This gives a very tight weave that gives the fabric a matte look and a very airy feel.
- Cotton sateen: each thread runs through three threads and then back through the other. This technique gives the fabric a shiny appearance and a silky touch.
- Cotton gauze: two warp threads intertwine around two weft threads. The result? A very airy fabric, slightly embossed, with a great flexibility.
You will have understood, everything is really based - or almost! - on the weave. So before you buy a new bedding set, you'll need to know the characteristics of each and their effects on the sheets.
HOW TO CHOOSE YOUR BED LINEN ?
THE LAUNDRY THAT'S MADE FOR YOU
In bed, we don't all have the same needs, nor the same desires. While some people like to curl up in warm, cozy sheets, others prefer a little more lightness. The seasons and outside temperatures can also influence the choice of material that will be used to dress your bedding. But how do you know what to use? Here are some answers that should help you.
Ideal for all seasons, the cotton percale is however very appreciated during hot periods thanks to its cool touch and its breathability. The canvas, softer with each use, offers a light contact with the skin, ideal for finding comfort at night.
Because it is very soft and versatile, cotton percale is found in several of our models. Whether it is our new models, such as Palais des vents and Cyclades, or our timeless models, such as Toi et Moi and Royal Line, these bed linens will enhance your nights.
