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5 criteria for choosing high-quality cotton satin bedding
Looking for a high-quality, soft, smooth, and luxurious bedding set? We recommend exploring the shelves and sections of cotton satin bedding! However, to avoid getting lost, we first advise you to familiarize yourself with the ABCs of cotton satin bedding.
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The ABCs of Cotton Satin Bedding
Satin is a weaving technique where the fabric is created by tightly interlacing fine threads in diagonal lines. Due to this special technology, a smooth, glossy, soft, yet durable and strong material is obtained from any fiber (silk, cotton, or synthetics). However, it is important to note that not all satin fabrics available on the market are the same. Their composition, processing, density, and other significant production parameters can vary, affecting the product's quality.
For this reason, LONAS creators share insights on how to navigate the wide range of bedding options and choose only high-quality products that ensure a good and healthy sleep.
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1. Choose 100% Cotton
The first and most important parameter when choosing cotton satin bedding is its composition. LONAS ambassador Svajūnė Vainauskienė advises choosing only bedding sets made of 100% cotton. While cotton blends with polyester fibers may strengthen the fabric and extend its lifespan, such fabric will not be breathable, will poorly absorb moisture, and over time may present an unpleasant visual surprise – it will start to pill.
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2. Consider the Cotton’s Country of Origin
When searching for quality bedding, the country of origin is a crucial factor. Cotton quality largely depends on the country where it is grown, its climate, and natural conditions. For many years, one of the best types of cotton has been recognized as long-staple cotton grown in Egypt, in the Nile Delta. Due to the warm desert climate, cellulose, which makes up about 94-96% of the cotton needed for production, forms more easily. Thanks to the higher cellulose content, cotton grown in this region is softer and stronger. Consequently, this cotton is easier to spin into threads and use for making dense and fine cotton satin fabric.
Digitally printed cotton satin fabrics from the Legenda collection
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3. Don’t Be Misled by Thread Count
Thread count (TC) is one of the most popular criteria when selecting cotton satin bedding. Many manufacturers and sellers claim that the higher the thread count, the better the fabric quality. While this statement is somewhat true, we recommend considering additional aspects when evaluating thread count.
First, some fabric manufacturers manipulate this formula. Some start counting not the threads but the fibers within the threads. For example, a single thread twisted from three fibers is counted as three threads. In such cases, bedding with an actual density of 200TC may be labeled as 600TC. How can you spot misleading density claims? By the price! For bedding with a density above 300TC, the price should increase significantly.
100% PREMIUM Cotton Satin 300TC
4. Assess Fabric Processing
To find high-quality products, it is essential to check whether the fabric has been additionally processed. If so, was it done using high-quality and long-lasting methods? For instance, choosing a widely valued “butter finishing” technique will give you a shinier and smoother product. Meanwhile, selecting a fabric processed using mercerization (treatment with a strong alkaline solution) will result in a product with a more pronounced silky sheen and better dyeing properties.
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Digitally printed cotton satin fabrics. Moderno collection
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5. The Importance of the Oeko-Tex® Certificate
Prefer fabrics with the "Oeko-Tex® Standard 100" certificate. This certificate is a globally recognized ecological standard indicating that the product is made from safe materials. Products marked with this standard do not contain allergenic substances, formaldehydes, heavy metals, or banned pesticides, making them safe even for babies and people with allergies.
LONAS – High-Quality PREMIUM Cotton Satin Bedding
LONAS bedding sets are made from natural, carefully selected, high-quality fabrics. Crafted by top-tier artisans in Italy from Egyptian cotton, this 100% PREMIUM cotton satin is used to create stylish and durable bedding sets in Lithuania.
