Bedding Buying Guide
What is the best material for bedding?
Quality bedding should be made from natural fibres. It should be soft, breathable and durable, without breaking the bank. Years of experience and research led us to the fibre that checks all these boxes. The best bedding essentials are made from 100% cotton. After all, it has been the preferred fibre for centuries for a reason.
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Natural |
Soft |
Breathable |
Durable |
Value |
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Cotton |
• |
• |
• |
• |
• |
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Linen |
• |
◦ |
• |
• |
◦ |
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Polyester |
◦ |
• |
◦ |
• |
• |
Read more: Why choose cotton bedding?
What is thread count?
Thread count is the number of threads woven into the fabric - horizontally or vertically - per square inch. Thread count impacts the feel, breathability and durability of your bedding.
Is a higher thread count better?
Thread count is often misused as the only indicator of bedding quality. It's undeniably important, but not the only determinant. The common notion that a higher thread count is better is not always true.
A higher thread count results in denser, thicker bedding, improving its durability. However, as the density increases, bedding loses its softness and breathability. It also becomes more difficult to iron.
High quality bedding should be comfortable, durable and easy to care for. After years of research, we found that 400 thread count bedding provides that balance.
Our bedding uses single-ply yarn, for strength and softness. Multi-ply yarn, often found in lower quality sheets, is formed by twisting weaker fibres together, making for a coarser and heavier finish.
Read more: What is thread count?: Everything you need to know.
What is percale?
Percale is a cotton weaving technique which uses a traditional and simple one-yarn-over and one-yarn-under weave. This lends the bedding a matte finish and a crisp, cool feel. It’s ideal for hot sleepers and for warm summer nights. Shop percale.
What is sateen?
Sateen feels silky and soft. It is a one-yarn-under and three-yarn-over weave, giving it a smooth finish with a luxurious sheen. It is easier to iron than percale and slightly heavier, making it suitable for year-round bedding. Shop sateen.
What is washed cotton?
Washed cotton is our softest fabric. It goes through a special washing process after weaving, which gives it a softer feel than untreated cotton. It is designed to look casual, almost like linen, with a matte finish. It is easy to iron, but some like its unironed look. Shop washed cotton.
Read more: Percale vs Sateen
What are UK bedding sizes?
It's important to measure the width, length and depth of your mattress and duvet before starting your bedding search. Bedding sizes vary by country. Popular bedding sizes in the UK are double, king and super king.
Mattress heights vary according to type (spring, foam etc.) and manufacturer. All beddable sheets fit mattresses up to 36cm in height.
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Double |
King |
Super King |
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Fitted Sheet |
135 x 190 |
150 x 200 |
180 x 200 |
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Duvet Cover |
200 x 200 |
225 x 220 |
260 x 220 |
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*Sizes are in cm. |
Read more: Bedding size chart
What is a housewife pillowcase?
Out-dated as it is, "housewife" is the industry jargon to describe standard pillowcases. We label ours simply "standard". Shop standard pillowcases.
What is an oxford pillowcase?
Oxford is used to describe pillowcases with fabric borders. They can be used to add a dash of gravitas and formality to your bed. Shop oxford pillowcases.
Envelope closure is a layer of fabric inside the pillowcase that keeps the pillows neatly tucked in.
Sham is the industry term for square pillowcases, mainly used for decoration.
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Standard |
King |
Square |
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Pillow Sizes |
50 x 75 |
50 x 90 |
65 x 65 |
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*Sizes are in cm. |
What is a fitted sheet?
Fitted sheets are used as a cover for the mattress, the sleeper gets into bed on top of the fitted sheet. They have corners sewn into them and most often have elastic sewn in on two or four sides. This structure allows them to wrap tightly around a mattress. Fitted sheets are an essential component of bedding sets at beddable.
What is a flat sheet?
Flat sheets (also called top sheets) are rectangular in shape, without elasticated corners. Some people use a flat sheet as a bottom layer, folding it under the mattress to keep it in place for the night. Others use them as an extra layer, between the sleeper and the duvet. Flat sheets are not included in our bedding sets, they can be purchased seperately
Read more: Flat Sheets vs Fitted Sheets - What's the Difference?
