Buying Linen Bedding: What to Check Before You Buy
When buying linen bedding, fabric weight, weave and finishing determine quality – not the word "linen" alone. This guide explains which figures matter, what bed sizes are standard in Europe, and ho...
How often should you change your bed linen?
Bed sheets and pillowcases should generally be washed once a week, whilst duvets and pillows should be washed less frequently, but regularly in accordance with the care label. Exactly how often dep...
An overview of bed linen sizes: German, EU and special sizes
In Germany, bed linen is usually sold in sizes of 135 x 200 cm or 155 x 220 cm, with matching pillowcases in 80 x 80 cm or 40 x 80 cm. However, France, Switzerland and furniture retailers such as I...
Buying duvets: goose down, duck down and the right level of warmth
Duvets made from genuine goose or duck down provide light, even warmth. This guide explains what to look out for when buying a duvet and which warmth rating is right for you.
Tencel and Lyocell bed linen: silky soft and sustainable
Bed linen made from TENCEL™ Lyocell is silky soft, moisture-regulating and sustainably produced from wood fibres. This guide explains what makes Lyocell special and how to choose between twill and ...
Bamboo bed linen: breathable and soft
Bamboo bed linen is breathable, hypoallergenic and silky soft — a gentle alternative to cotton. This guide explains what makes bamboo viscose special and what you should look out for when buying it.
