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COMFORT EQUALS QUALITY

investing in quality natural fibre bed linens.

e spend one third of our lives a percale, characterised by its crisp cool Sleeping comfort also means that your
asleep – surely it should as handle, or a luxurious soft sateen, ensure bed linen is suited to your bed. By this I
Wcomfortable as possible? that the fabric is 100% natural. mean that the size of the sheets, the fit of
Comfort – the word means “a state of Cotton and linen are the most popular the bottom sheet (fitted) and the size of
ease and satisfaction of bodily wants, with choices, but bed linen can also be made from the pillows and duvet are all suited to your
freedom from pain and anxiety”. silk and hemp fabrics. All these are natural particular bed.
Sleeping comfort is achieved by investing fibres; however, some are manufactured in The discomfort of incorrectly sized bed
in quality natural fibre bed linens. a less eco-friendly manner than others and linen can be described as ‘nightly torture”!
There are countless articles written vary widely in price. Linen Drawer can advise you on the
about the importance of sleeping - the Team your pure cotton or linen fitted correct sizing of your bed linen,
health benefits, mental rejuvenation and and flat sheets, pillowcases and duvet Investing in excellent bed linen is an
boosting longevity. cover with a natural fill duvet inner, and investment in yourself – why would you
You can’t benefit from sleep if it isn’t a pure cotton, wool or mohair throw, not make it? dw
comfortable. In order to sleep comfortably and you have the ultimate recipe for
you require a certain ‘sleep climate/ comfortable sleep. www.linendrawer.co.za
terrior" – which means the following:
Your bedding should be made from
natural fibres, such cotton or linen. Why?
Simply because they allow your body to
‘breathe’.
Natural fibres are the epitome of
sleeping comfort.
Natural fibres are naturally air
permeable and have the effect of
regulating body temperature while you
sleep. You won’t wake up sweaty and in a
tangle of hot bedding if you are sleeping
on pure cotton or linen bedding.
Pure cotton, whether it be 200, 300, 400
or 600 thread count, is essential to ensure
a good night’s sleep. Whether you choose

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